JAIDENS PETALS ... CINDILOOWHO ...

snapped a pic of our page in toronto life weddings.... can't wait till they put it up on-line!

2012-01-22T19:10:00.003-05:00

new 8ft table now in the shop... its shaping up and grabbed some great things in buffalo over the weekend...

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Yay!!!

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The lovely design folks at Covet Garden have asked me to contribute a monthly blog post on the shop, flowers, making an arrangement. I couldn't be more pleased. I'll also make a music suggestion or two that can relate to the arrangement. Sounds intriguing. The first post will be for the February issue at covetgarden.com! Do check them out, great on line magazine!!!

It has been decided upon....

2012-01-16T22:51:00.001-05:00

WE'LL BE OPEN AGAIN FOR BUSINESS ON JANUARY 31ST!!!

JUST IN TIME TO TAKE YOUR ORDERS AND WISHES FOR VALENTINES DAY!!!

Even tho we're in the midst of reno madness, i had to get this out to one of my favorite people!!!

2012-01-09T21:10:00.001-05:00

Last day of 50% off.... (except the fleurs)

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And then we bring out the sanders and the paint rollers!!!

From my little family to you and yours, happy happy holidays lovely person!

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aaahhhhhhhhhh

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have truly enjoyed making pretty little things for our clients and their family gatherings....

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oh, fresh whites and reds and and and....

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still secretly stuck on purples these days...

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new (ish) facebook group!!! just in case ya want to join!!!

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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=538261178#!/groups/184807161570125/

a couple of recent cupboards/hutches that stefano made for a client... i'm secretly craving them myself....

2011-12-09T16:06:00.002-05:00

bit of a heads up!!!

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once we get thru the madness of xmas and the holidays and new years eve.... we're planning on shutting down the shop for the first two weeks of january for a little refreshening.... the shop needs a fresh coat of paint, we'll be slightly expanding the space and re arranging a few thangs.... we should be open again come Thursday January 19th.

until then, all sorts of lovely stuff to create, a few sales along the way (we'll need the room) and unique holiday
presents are here!!

with today's snow, everything that left here had a crisp white feel... here's a couple of pics...

2011-11-30T16:57:00.001-05:00

Today it snowed!!! Joseph Fuda, creator of the spinograph lent me his contraption!!!

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the pretty little bundles i do for The Nuthouse on Bloor street!!!! love those peeps.

2011-11-25T12:21:00.000-05:00

by the way, i'm ready for snow!!!!

2011-11-22T12:24:00.002-05:00

for one of our commercial clients... bright, cheery, tall and lasting...

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i find deep reds and creamy whites very refreshing....

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I have such a fascination for birds nest...

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This one, in a lovely glass box, can be yours for $75.00!!!

Pretty doesn't have to be large in order to be thoughtful.

2011-11-17T11:12:00.000-05:00

Just made this ten dollar beauty as a thank you for someone!!!

after finishing five beautiful table tops for meghan's new west end cafe, he's busy at work on a new bar for R2!!!

2011-11-10T09:46:00.000-05:00

Would you look at those deep dark garden roses!!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!! I can't contain myself...

2011-11-07T09:48:00.002-05:00

2011-11-02T21:05:00.000-04:00

our lovely friends Fiona and Maciek are featured in the latest edition of CovetGarden!!!!

Hey V, out in Vancouver, here is what we sent your best friend...

2011-11-01T23:17:00.002-04:00

when someone finds your phone and returns it to you, you send a thank you... thankfully i had blue anemones!!!

2011-11-01T23:16:00.000-04:00

I've been asked to submit a bouquet and centrepiece for this years Toronto Life Wedding Guide...

2011-10-26T16:42:00.002-04:00

can't wait to show you what i've created.

this year, i've been asked to use blues.... that's fine by me, bring on the blue thistle!!!

Another hypsta "pretty"!!

2011-10-21T21:24:00.000-04:00

A little thank you goes a long long way. thank you!!!

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Created for one of my favorite visitors to the shop!! i hope she likey!!!

2011-10-19T13:14:00.000-04:00

soooo in love with orange right now!!!

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Today's arrangement for The Swan... wanted purples and blues and greens!!!

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Love.... just, love.

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Stefano finished this beautiful coffee table...

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my thanks "pretty" to you.. have a wonderful time with your friends and family....

2011-10-08T23:26:00.002-04:00

A lovely soul sent an election bouquet yesterday to someone!!! I love that!!!

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this is also what we'll have ready for your family gathering this weekend. remember, i'm not open sundays!!!

best tree evah!! from nuit blanche toronto 2011!!!!!

2011-10-03T17:24:00.001-04:00

Thank you autumn for bringing heather back to me.... (single tear...)

2011-09-29T13:21:00.002-04:00

OH DEAR GOD... what a gorgeous orchid colour!!!

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30 of these pretty little filled mason jars left the shop on saturday for a women's conference at the U of T

2011-09-25T21:29:00.000-04:00

Back at making pretty little bundles for The Nuthouse on Bloor street!!!

2011-09-21T23:32:00.000-04:00

well this is lovely to read!!!

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http://www.mihefoodanddesign.com/2011/08/jaidens-petals/

Some big beautiful birthday love for today... hope she loved them...

2011-09-19T20:28:00.000-04:00

Second party out the door... (lots of parties on the go, i want to go to there...)

2011-09-16T13:10:00.000-04:00

One party out the door.... hope ya love them jennifer.

2011-09-16T13:09:00.000-04:00

Results from the last poll...

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It looks as tho the gorgeous peony is your favorite flower of all time!!! Blue Thistles and Ranunculous were your close seconds... Onto another poll... in regards to flowers, are you a spring, summer, fall or winter lover!!!

A couple of lovely "thank you's" that left today...

2011-09-14T21:55:00.000-04:00

Stefano is working on a new bench for the shop. Just in case you're curious, this is our workshop behind the store.

2011-09-14T21:52:00.000-04:00

sooooo inspired by a bounty of bottles....

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busy week getting back into the swing of thangs....

2011-09-08T14:28:00.000-04:00

Etched glass pitcher for a lovely nonna!!!

This one is for Jack.

2011-08-22T16:29:00.000-04:00

hope your summer is going well,

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been gobbling up all kinds of beautiful things outside of the city. can't wait to show you.
see you soon!!!

Thank you for everything dear reader, client, customer.

2011-07-30T23:19:00.001-04:00

Time to spend some time with the family, see you in September!!!

some thank you "pretty"!!!

2011-07-28T23:39:00.000-04:00

Stefano has just finished a 12 foot long bench for Quaff cafe on Queen. It'll have a lovely cushion too. Now, getting it there....

2011-07-24T14:44:00.000-04:00

For the month of August....

2011-07-18T16:34:00.002-04:00

we hang up the gone fishing sign. Back in Business after Labour Day. Until then, we are 50% off what remains in the store except for flowers and plants... come by and see us!!!

before and after ... Stefano finishes an island for Avril and Frank!!

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Outgoing peonies meet incoming dahlia's... purple and orange too!!

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Happy Happy Birthday Jess!!! Your man, loves you.

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Andy's lovely bridal "pretty"... Happy Happy Marriage Andy!!!

2011-07-11T11:02:00.000-04:00

a couple of todays "pretty"...

2011-07-07T23:52:00.000-04:00

Everything in the store except for the flowers/plants is 50 percent off. It doesn't stop people from gobbling up these!!!

2011-07-07T23:50:00.002-04:00

50% OFF!!!!

2011-07-05T10:25:00.000-04:00

Well, well, well... the end of june and the beginning of July have proven to be very nutty. Between the weddings and graduations and family shtuff, i'm left breathless...

In preparation for our annual August Shut Down... (family shop, family time) I am 50% everything in the store except for the flowers.... (and the beautiful already ridiculously well priced carved bench in the window...) I wasn't even officially open yesterday and a couple of pieces flew out of the door...

You might want to drop by...

Happy Summer!!!

Happy 51st anniversary Dolly and Doc... lots of frangrance for you!!!

2011-06-22T13:30:00.002-04:00

For a very cool couple and their lovely new little one....

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Nancy's lovely soft bridal bouquet..

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Clarence and Nancy.. two of my fav wedding clients this season!!

Concrete Design on Silver Avenue gets a whole lotta "pretty" today ... hope ya liked them!!!

2011-06-14T13:36:00.002-04:00

This is why we do it!!!

2011-06-12T23:42:00.000-04:00

dear dani...

thanks so much dani for the beautiful flowers! I absolutely loved the bouquets and you did very well with creating my dark purple bouquet given the limited options.

hopefully one day when i'm toronto i can stop by your shop, but in the meantime i really appreciate the prompt delivery and your great customer service via email.

we had a fabulous wedding!

sara.

Sara's.....

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Her bridesmaid's!!!

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Sara's flower girls!!!

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just finished sara's beautiful wedding treats...

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i'll post some pics tomorrow!!! nite nite.

For Josie from your love Joel....

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The inside of our lovely shoppe right now...

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This is what the inside of a flower truck looks like!!!

2011-06-03T10:16:00.000-04:00

its not rocket science, but it sure is fun and pretty!!!

My absolute favorite client, who has pretty much been there with me since day one is Christina. It was her birthday yesterday, this was for her.

2011-06-01T12:29:00.000-04:00

Todays pic...

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is always our inspiration, our daughter. Photographer Joseph Fuda took this shot near our shop on Ossington!!!

Out at our cottage, playing around with the lens....

2011-05-28T18:40:00.000-04:00

Nicola in the UK... this is what we sent... we hope you like it too!!!

2011-05-27T12:19:00.000-04:00

For a lovely brother from far far away... happy birthday Abe!!!

2011-05-27T12:18:00.000-04:00

Some of the pretty little bundles we make for "the nuthouse" on Bloor Street every week!!!

2011-05-26T23:10:00.002-04:00

I made this as if it was Monday. Somehow, I needed those red peonies.

2011-05-24T22:53:00.002-04:00

One of the lovely moments with our new house this spring is discovering the massive lilac bush in the back....

2011-05-21T22:34:00.000-04:00

Had to steal some for my kitchen window!!!

Shoe problem... ? Jodi and Barry asked Stefano to make them this!

2011-05-20T19:08:00.000-04:00

i'm in love with daisies again...

2011-05-16T23:49:00.002-04:00

can't help but think about meg ryan in "you've got mail"... they're "the friendly flower"!!!

Hey lovely New York City Mom, here is what we sent your fantastically successful daughter....

2011-05-13T16:00:00.002-04:00

This week, Damian at The Swan gets fresh and pretty!!!

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Sweet little event "pretty" for GET LIT!!!

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sometimes, simplicity is best.

2011-05-13T12:41:00.002-04:00

Lovely mention of us and our friends alex and liza at The Nuthouse on Bloor!!!

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http://lullibulle.blogspot.com/2011/04/nuthouse.html

Made six little pretty bouquets for a friend of mine that recently passed away.

2011-05-09T16:38:00.001-04:00

Elegant Gary, you will be missed.

Nice to be able to use Peonies again... the last few weeks have been fun! Happy Mothers Day everyone!!!

2011-05-08T00:17:00.000-04:00

Hey Vero, here is the "pretty" we sent your mom!!! hope all is well!!!

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Long distance "pretty"... the heart softens...

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oh coral coloured peonies, you make me happy.....

2011-05-05T15:44:00.000-04:00

hipsta "screen" onto Ossington...

2011-05-03T16:11:00.002-04:00

sunshine? please.

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In a couple of months, Mark will be covering our creamy white walls with his botanicals.... hope this bundle will act as inspiration!!!

2011-05-02T00:05:00.000-04:00

trying to wrap my head around mothers day this year... (and missing mine...)

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Got any idea's... what do you feel like this year!!!