Thistle? Sea Holly? Jackpot? Beautiful Blue Stuff?

Call it what you would like but it is exquisite. This little flower usually has about three massive blooms and will last you at least 2 weeks. After it's time has past it will dry up beautifully and live forever (might get a little dusty though.) It will always give any bouquet a stunning wildflower/meadowy look. Perfect for all of the garden girls in your life. 

Yummy Mummies!

Holy cow it is finally over. These past three days were the busiest in Sweetpea's history. I'm talking busier than Valentine's Day ( by like 10 times .) It was an absolute gong show but it was fabulous! Holidays aren't holidays without working in a flower shop anymore. They are so much fun and you get to make so many lovely things (non-stop). The flower of the weekend was definitely Peonies. I'm talking  going through 300 Peonies in 3 days... Ya I know right? I jokingly say to my single female friends that if they want to meet some big sweeties to come take a gander in a flower shop on Mother's Day. These are men that are buying flowers for their mummies and grandmas (top quality men if you ask me.) Nonetheless, this weekend is going down in history for the busiest flower shop I have ever worked during my 5 year career as a florist. 

LandscapeTablescape

Not quite sure who the florist is but isn't this tablescape something else? I adore the huge white antique vases filled with a mass of the same flower. The foliage (boxwood I think?) that nestles the vases just make you feel like you are almost having a picnic. The venue is also quite fabulous as well. All in all I was definitely inspired. You must also check out the rest of this wedding on Sloan Photographers it is very sweet.

English Country Garden: Tres Chic or Too Much?

I was ecstatic when this order came in. With the only instructions at hand to make it "English Country Garden" and to use my favorite crackled pot I was ready to go. I must say it brought me back to my East of Eliza days because without working there I must say I would have had no idea what color palette it was. English country garden is anything and everything meadowy meets shabby chic. Personally we all know I love a tone-on-tone palette but this one I still have a soft spot for. Ranging from pastel yellows, to muted blues, to lavender purples and to pale pinks it is anything but tone-on-tone but still gives off a pleasing vibe. What do you think?