Monday, March 22, 2010

Local Charm

We're tickled to feature the works of several local artists here in the shop.  Here's a peek at some of the terrific charms from Lisa Joyner and Ashley Drowns that you can find at Petals & Co.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

More from Illinois State Florists Conference

Just wanted to share a few more pictures from our whirlwind flower weekend at the Crowne Plaza here in Springfield a couple of weeks ago.  We were honored to have the master of floral art, Phil Rulloda of Southern California's School of Floral Design.  He amazed us with incredible weavings and fabulous tropical foliages. 
Fabulous inspiration from a true artist!

Wow!

Okay, we admit it . . .   We're all in love love LOVE with these gorgeous chocolate brown cymbidium orchids that arrived in the shop this week.  We keep stopping to stare!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Stayin' Alive

Over the last few days, the Illinois State Florists' Association turned The Crown Plaza into a flowerland!  Florists from four states  gathered for the Spring Conference to learn all about the latest  techniques and styles so that we can provide the very best to YOU, our customers!Beautiful wedding flowers from Gerald Toh AIFD.
Scrumptuous structured bouquet of pink roses, hypericum--caged and collared--from the master Phil Rulloda AIFD. . . Petals & Co. owner Michelle worked tirelessly in the design room to bring all those beautiful flowers and designers together.  In this shot, she and Chelle paused for a picture at the Presidential Banquet and Awards ceremony.  Check out those corsages!