We're Baaack!

The move was successful, and while we're still swamped with boxes, things are starting to get back to normal...ish. I've got a few weeks left of my move-related sabbatical before our wedding season resumes with a vengeance. I've enjoyed being able to focus on what's going on around here, but I'm looking forward to getting back to work at the same time.

SO -- to kick off my return, I'm posting images of a bouquet I did for a photo shoot captured by one of my favorites...OpieFoto. She's so lovely. As is her photography. It was bright yet soft, clean yet vintage.

***Scheduling Alert***

I had a last minute cancellation for the weekend of July 30. (Last minute, you say? Its still June! Well, a cancellation a month before the wedding is most definitely last minute in this business!) Since I've already got the staff hours scheduled, I'd love to be able to fill that opening. As a result, the person who books that slot will receive a discount of 20% off their subtotal.
I don't do discounts. Or Sales. So 20% off is a rocking awesome deal. That's generally a busy wedding weekend, so if you know of someone out there who is in need of event flowers (wedding or not), kindly pass the info along.


Its good to be back! :)

Out of the Office

Its moving day!

Our office will be closed from June 11-June 19. Email will be back up starting Tuesday, but the Whimsy phone number won't be transferred over until the end of next week. I'll be checking my messages periodically and will get back to you as I can.

Have a great week!

The purge continues: Literature

I know, I know...I've been MIA.
Its crazy, really. I only took two weeks off to have a BABY, and yet getting our massive renovation finished (and the family and business moved) has required all my spare time for months now. I've got so much to show you, and so much to post, but it will have to continue to wait for a couple more weeks while we get moved, then unpacked, then finally settled. Our spring weddings have been fabulous, our summer and fall calendar is almost booked, and our consultation schedule is booking out two weeks now. So yes, we're still around and still working! (Would you believe I've actually gotten emails asking if I've retired???) Hang in there with me, folks. There is indeed a light at the end of the tunnel here, and I'm definitely looking forward to resuming some semblance of normalcy.

But until then...I pack and pack some more. And as I pack, I find more items I want to say goodbye to. The inventory sale I had last month was a huge success, so I'm going to post a few more things in the event there is an interested bride/budding designer/hobbyist out there who might benefit from what we no longer need or use.

Today, its all about literature.

Years ago, I used to collect books and magazines on floral design. Not necessarily tutorial books, but books that had pretty photos of flowers. (Because who can really get enough of looking at beautiful designs?) I can't bear to let most of them go yet, but there are a small handful I haven't cracked open in ages. These are now up for sale to anyone who is interested. They're available for immediate pick-up in Holladay, or I'm happy to ship them to you if you reside out-of-state as well. So without further adieu:



The Best of Martha Stewart Weddings, list price $50.00. In gently used condition. Sale price, $10.00


A Bouquet of Roses: Glorious Arrangements for all Occasions, by Christina Wressell. List price, $19.95. In excellent, like new condition. Sale price, $5.00.



Bouquets: A Year of Flowers & Settings for the Table, by Marsha Heckman. List price, $22.50. In excellent, like new condition. Sale price, $5.00.



Bouquets: A Year of Flowers for the Bride, by Marsha Heckman. List price, $19.95. In gently used condition. Sale price, $4.00.



Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection issues.
Simply Creative Wedding Flowers, list price $9.95 (paperback...but stiffer and glossier than a magazine), and Simply Creative Weddings, list price $5.99. Both in excellent condition. Sale price, $2.00 for both.



Brides Magazine, April, May, & June 2010 issues. Newsstand price, $5.99 each. All in like new condition. Sale price, $2.00 for all three.



Misc floral and bridal magazines: Flora, Colorado Bride, and two past issues of Utah Bride and Groom. List price, $1.50 for the set.



42 back-issues of Florists' Review Magazine. (That's right -- 42 issues) This is a trade-only magazine, so you won't find it on newsstands. Its a publication I subscribed to for years (and have already passed along half the issues I previously owned). It contains industry news, trends, tutorials, tons of photos from tons of American designers, business tips, supply resources, etc. The subscription price is $42 per year (a total value of $73.50). They're all in great condition. Sale price, $15 for the lot.

Moving Sale - May 15!

You’ve heard me talk about the massive renovation we’ve undergone on the property we purchased in Sugarhouse. Its finally nearing completion (!!!) and we’re getting ready to move! I can’t wait to welcome all my clients to our beautiful new space!

In preparation for the upcoming move, we’re having a yard/moving sale this Saturday, May 15th.

Aside from the household goods we’ll be selling, I’ve gone through and thinned our Whimsy inventory. Whimsy items we’ll be liquidating include wedding books, bridal magazines, floral trade magazines, vases, candles, ribbon, wire & tools, shepherds hooks, standing wrought iron candlesticks, etc. Since I don’t plan on moving coolers full of flowers, we’ve got a bunch of floral arrangements up for grabs at crazy-insane-below-cost prices. I’ll have some loose bunches of flowers and greenery for sale, also at below-wholesale cost. And finally, we’ll be selling four of our Manzanita tree forms. These trees are dramatic and a favorite of our clients. Some exceed 50”! The Manzanita branches used in the forms are significantly larger than the branches you would normally find in a craft store or online. They are cemented in concrete, ready for your vessel and decoration. The cost of the tree forms are $50.00 each — It cost quite a bit more to build them. Get them for your wedding, or for your home. High style, low cost!

Come poke around and see if you can find something to help with your wedding planning, or just come grab some flowers to brighten your weekend!

The moving sale will run from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM. 2832 East 4430 South (4500 S) in Holladay. No early birds, please. Any questions, give us a call tomorrow at 801-272-0315.

***UPDATE: The Manzanita tree forms have SOLD.***

Mother's Day 2010

Just a note regarding Mother's Day:

All Mother's Day orders must be placed no later than 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 6th. As in years past, Mother's Day arrangements will be delivered on Saturday, May 8th.

Our "designer's choice" preset prices for 2010 are $40, $65, $90, $115, $160, and $200 (includes vase and sales tax). Salt Lake City delivery is an additional $10. Custom orders/requests will be priced accordingly.

Orders may be placed via email or phone, and credit card payment is available through PayPal. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Happy Mother's Day!

Jenni @ Red Pine Lodge

It was a cold, cold day up in Park City for Jenni's wedding at The Canyon's Red Pine Lodge.

The bride was stunning (actually the whole bridal party was -- movie star-gorgeous!) and everyone seemed so happy. I love weddings where there's nothing but joy to go around.

Her colors were navy, hot pink, silver, and winter white. In the photos you'll see how things looked when we left them at 5:00 PM. After the sun went down, though, it went from bright and cheery to nightclub-chic! Each vase and vessel contained submersible lights so that once it got dark, the arrangements glowed from within. It took relatively simple arrangements to a completely different level. I'm so looking forward to seeing the nighttime transformation captured by the couple's amazing photographers from Sweet Memory Garden. I'll be sure to post them when I get them!

Another thanks to Michelle for bringing along her camera during this setup!

UBB Floral Tip Friday

Head on over to Utah Bride Blog where today's post was contributed by yours truly. Its titled, "Decoding Floral Speak: A Glossary of Terms."

Maybe you'll learn something?

Happy Friday!