April 27, 2011

Bloom, Bloom...

My "accent" bouquet.
Spring is finally here and I have not forgotten about this blog! I've been a busy New York bee, hence, the mini-hiatus from posting. But, what better way to kick-start things around here once more than this literally flowery story.

The other weekend, I was at an event wherein I'd been given a lovely bouquet of pastel-colored roses. Upon getting home, I immediately filled an empty jar with water, trimmed the stems, and placed them on my writing desk (see photo, right). They lasted all of last week, during which, I thought to myself how nice it would be to have fresh flowers all the time in one's home.

Now, all the more I truly believe in our ability to manifest the things we want in our lives
From last week.
 (further reinforced lately by listening to inspirational author and speaker, Dr. Wayne Dyer's audiobooks and recorded lectures), even if it's something as simple and seemingly mundane such as flowers. Today, I got an email from my friend Kat, inviting me to an event at the H.Bloom studio—the company that has started subscription-based floral delivery services in New York City and Washington D.C. (check out their website, it's a fabulous concept!). Attending the event meant I got to choose and create my own super fun bouquet alongside what I learned to be an "accent" a.k.a. accessory to the main arrangement. So now I have these gorgeous flowers yet again, and this time, two new vases I could refill with beautiful blooms that come my way.
Very proud of my bouquet! Thanks, H.Bloom!
Up close.
We got to choose from these pretty blooms and greens...
...Then proceeded to trim and prep.
Ta-da!
Kat's bouquet. Really fresh, pretty, and spring-y!
Check out her punchy-hued outfit as well!
Happy Spring, everyone!

8 comments:

  1. Flowers always manage to cheer me up, no matter how bad the day has been. Thank you so much for posting, this made my day! :)

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  2. Aww, you're very welcome, Doctor Kelly! Thank you for reading :) Fresh flowers are such happy things.

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  3. Such gorgeous bouquets,and girls of course! I want to learn how to arrange flowers too!!!

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  4. After getting married, one of my first jobs was at a floral shop. I learned a lot there and it was wonderful working with fresh flowers daily! :)

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  5. The flowers are pretty - but your make-up even more so! You look so fresh, Mariel! And I'm liking the long hair on you!

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  6. Aww! Thanks, Anna! That's very sweet of you :) I'd say strategically-placed concealer, blush, and highlighter achieve the "fresh" effect! :)

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  7. i so love your top. would you mind telling me where you got yours?prosa

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  8. Thanks, sapphirebelle! I got it from a store in my neighborhood called Rainbow. I have a feeling you'll find something similar in SM Department store :)

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Welcome to my blog! Always a pleasure reading your comments, so thank you for posting :)

Cheers, cheese, and chocolate,
Mariel

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