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Going Green for Dad

Sunday, June 12th, 2016

Going Green for Dad

Father’s Day is June 19
We bet he would love this textured arrangement of fresh cut tropical foliage
and succulents in a decorative urn by Floral Circus, UK!

Wearable Florals

Sunday, May 15th, 2016

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Floral Design by Lili, BC created these beautiful and unique floral bracelets.

Devoted Love

Friday, February 26th, 2016

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Mr. and Mrs. Kuroki married in 1956.  The couple worked very hard to build a life for themselves on their cow farm, and, raised two children, as well.  Then, Mrs. Kuroki unexpectedly lost her eyesight at the untimely age of 52.  She was absolutely heartbroken and began to isolate herself from the rest of the world.

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Mr. Kuroki couldn’t stand to see his wife like this, so he started thinking of ways to cheer her up.  For two years, this devoted husband worked to produce a beautiful garden for his beloved wife to enjoy.

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Now, thousands visit their home every Spring, delighting in the sea of pink flowers that represent this poignant love story.  To read more, visit My Modern Met.

Splendid Sweet Sixteen

Monday, January 11th, 2016

A Sweet 16 Birthday Party in all shades of pink with a custom candy bar and a dinner table set with ranunculus and anemones.

Designed by BBrooks member Jerry Rose Floral & Event, NJ.

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FlowerNotes ~ Vol 1

Monday, January 4th, 2016

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Congratulations to Susan Donley, founder of BBrooks member florist Florali, CA,
who has published this lovely fine art magazine.
A great gift idea for upcoming Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day!

Lessons Learned from the Flowers

Monday, December 28th, 2015

NYT.Fleeting Beauty

A writer recalls the life lessons she learned during her tenure as a florist in this enlightening article from The New York Times.

Repeat Roses

Saturday, December 12th, 2015

Giving back to the community and giving back to Nature, one event at a time! Check out Repeat Roses featured on CBS New York to see what paying-it-forward with flowers looks like!

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Special thanks to the dedicated team at Hudson Guild for making a difference in the Chelsea community and to the lovely and amazing BELLE FLEUR, Floral & Event Design for helping us showcase our flower recycling service with such absolutely gorgeous blooms!

Petal It Forward

Friday, December 4th, 2015

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Lilla Bello founder Toby Kassoy, has introduced a community project that is very near and dear to her heart. As we all know, the power of receiving flowers can be absolutely immeasurable. The sentiment, the love from one person to another, the care that went into them and the presence is it gives in any room – All of that happens in the very fleeting 5-7 day lifespan of those blooms themselves. Petal It Forward , is a non-profit community project dedicated to re-purposing flowers leftover from a wedding or event, and donating them to local convalescent homes, bringing a little brightness and joy into the lives of unsuspecting recipients, letting them know they are loved and thought of…

Please join in spreading the word, share, follow their page, get involved! They would be thrilled to see the floral design community join in this mission!  xo

Wintery Succulent Wreath

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

Lilla Bello. succulent wreath

BBrooks member Lilla Bello, CA created this gorgeous winter succulent wreath.  Delightful!

Succulent Terrariums

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

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A variety of beautiful Succulent Terrariums from our BBrooks member flowers Penny Blooms & Bean, TUR.