NEW SPACE

First off I want to appoligize for not blogging in over a month. HOWEVER I do have a good reason!! I was moving!! NICO designs have moved our studios along with fabulous lighting designer Lani with LBPS. We are located at 5390 Overpass road. We look forward to meeting at our new amazing wharehouse. Please call first before dropping in as we might be running errands. Hope everyone is having a FABULOUS spring!!!

Bacara Event/Valentine's Rant and Update

I am busy at work and finishing up last details for my event at the beautiful and very very expensive Bacara Resort and Spa, this evening. All the florals came in beautiful but at the highest prices, due to VALENTINE'S DAY!!!! I think I lost about 10 years off my life when I looked at the bill! None the less we are moving forward, and making sure everything is perfect.

Jasmine and I have been running around like Chickens with their heads cut off (She's The chicken and I'm more of a turkey... hehe) to make sure everything all turns out as planned. This Holiday makes everything more challenging, for our line of work. Regretfully (not really), this is my first Valentine's Day that I will NOT be taking Valentine's orders since I was 12 years old. I really don't know if I will miss staying up night after night the days before the black day, stripping roses, filling vases, dealing with desperado guys, and making bows...Oh so many bows . Everyone thinks "Oh Flower shops make SO much money on Valentine's Day!"

Well, Actually they don't. They work their tails off weeks before preparing. Only to find out wholesale flower prices have DOUBLED or even TRIPLED at times. For all of you that will be ordering flowers for V-Day, don't be cheap, just cough up the dough or go to the grocery store. My heart does go out to everyone in the flower business right now.

Okay that's enough from Debbie Downer!!!

On a "brighter" note I have to confess that I have NOT gone to the gym or dance class since I've been back from New York. UHG. Monday will be my day to get back in the groove.

Okay. BACK to work, I'll keep ya'll posted on how the event turns out

Spray God.

I have an obsession with hairspray, spray paint, spray glue, spray glitter, leaf shine spray and pretty much anything that sprays. (I'm Sorry Green people!!) Let me also be clear that this obsession is in an artsy, overly creative, obsessed with work kind of way NOT in a druggie, tweaker, east LA kind of way (Please, I wear a mask!). Today I took my obsession to a whole other level and killed a spider with my can of hairspray. I hate spiders, love hairspray and yes ladies and gents I am an insect murderer.

Bling IS Back!

Bling has been creeping up on us for the past few years, but this is the first year we're going to see a lot more of it. Sparkles are always a fun way to add romance and glitz to your wedding. Search for antique brooches, old crystal chandeliers and beaded crystal votive cups and BLING up your BIG day. Fun, fun fun!!

Cotton Bridal Bouquet

I think this is just SOOOO darn fabulous!! Frank Alexander of NYC , designed this bridal bouquet out of cut cotton branchings. The bride said she wanted something (to carry) that was light weight, organic , and wouldn't die or wilt. So Gorg!!! Good Work Frank! LOVE it!

Green with Envy

Carnations have a bad Rap, but I'm obsessed with this one!!! Green carnations are so fun. As a lot of you know (or maybe you don't know) green flowers are very hard to come by. I get bored with proposing and designing with the same ones... Green orchids, green callas, green roses, Bla!

I think the green carnation will add fabulous color and texture to centerpieces and maybe even boutonnieres???? I love new flowers and think this one is a great find. Boy, has it come a long way from the dyed ones they sell at Conroy's for St. Paddy's Day. :)

Leaving New York and heading back to work

I'm at the airport and just getting to ready to leave my favorite city. It has been an amazing trip with fabulous food (and drink.. hehe) and unforgettable memories. Thank you to all who made my stay in the Big Apple the best trip out to the city yet! I'm excited to head back to work and out of the cold. Until next time, Farewell !!