On the Shelves!

For those of you that can't wait for the mail, BEAUTIFUL WEDDING FLOWERS is available in Barnes & Noble store. Eric Hildebrand was the first to spot it! http://plixi.com/p/77459323

DIY Brides

For all you DIY brides, and everyone else who loves flowers, take a look at my first book, VICTORIA, FLOWER STYLE for step-by-step instructions to make every floral design in the book! The project began with the archives of the beautiful original Victoria magazine and grew into a complete seasonal floral design guide. There is a full range of floral projects at every skill level with plenty of how-to tips. Favorite designs from Victoria are combined with new DW designs, and each season includes a wedding with a bridal bouquet, groom's boutonniere, and special items: flower girl basket, embellished candelabra, buffet centerpiece, and more.

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is almost here, and yes, it is traditional to express your love with flowers. This is for all the guys out there: it doesn't have to be the classic dozen red roses! Choose flowers that express your love and her personality.

Is she a romantic tea drinking antique collector? Give her spray roses in an antique tea cup.

Looking for fragrant flowers? Mix white Casablanca lilies with deep fuchsia roses.

Is a she a high powered executive with a minimalist decorating theme? Send a sleek glass cylinder filled with gorgeous burgundy cymbidium orchids.

Is she ultra feminine? She'll love pink peonies and roses!

Does she love all flowers? Choose a classic glass bowl with an arrangement of seasonal favorites: deep red tulips, burgundy peonies and ranunculus with a few red roses and spray roses tucked in.

Enjoy!

Garden Roses

Garden roses have been popular for years. They are a little more delicate, and expensive, but the colors and subtle fragrance make them worth while! These Maria Teresa roses (from George Rallis Wholesale Flowers in NYC) are one of my favorites - beautiful combined with other shades of pink in a romantic bouquet. See even more roses in BEAUTIFUL WEDDING FLOWERS

Book Promo

BEAUTIFUL WEDDING FLOWERS has received two recent reviews, one from Victoria Loustalot at the fabulous Aisle Dash where you can find everything you need to know about weddings! The other is from

the super talented Julie Goldman of the Original Runner Company. I had the pleasure of first meeting Julie several years ago when she designed a series of beautiful aisle runners for Disney weddings in Orlando. Check out her fun blog Aisle be Your Guru . Several of her runners are pictured on

pages 116-117 of BEAUTIFUL WEDDING FLOWERS.

Thank you both!