WellWed in New York

The anticipation has been building since early spring and it has finally arrived! The new Fall and Winter issue of WellWed in New York is in release. The cover layout is drop dead gorgeous and the featured articles and photos have lots of great ideas for Brides.

Kim designed a Fall bouquet which got a full page photo on page 77. We couldn't be prouder. The photo shoot was at The Bellhurst Castle in Canandiagua and the image was taken by Alyson Beth Photography at www.alysonbeth.com .

Kudos to Editor Krista Washburn for recognizing that Upstate New York has merits and abilities to showcase.

Check out the new issue at www.wellwedmagazine.com. Click on the WellWed in New York magazine picture and then click on the image of the new issue. I'm sure all the "Brides To Be" will want a copy from Barnes and Noble or Wegmans.

And because the publishing world spins at a whirling rate, the spring/summer photo shoot is this upcoming week. So when the three weddings and a rehearsal dinner are done, Kim and I will take a deep breath and start brain storming.

The above photo by www.laurelillie.com

First Dance as Mr and Mrs

Dancing with the stars (in their eyes) at the Lincklaen House in the lovely village of Cazenovia. It is a nice location for a destination wedding or a sunny summer luncheon. Mary Margaret and her staff are very accommodating. I like what she did with the maids bouquets in the mantle.

By the way, the Lincklaen House has updated their decor with new window treatments and lighting by my friend Liz of Elizabeth Hill Intertiors. Take an afternoon to go shopping and have lunch in downtown Cazenovia.

This Memorial Day

Please set aside time this week to pray for the spiritual healing of our nation, wisdom for our leaders and safety for our soldiers fighting overseas.

It is, in a way, an odd thing to honor those who died in defense of our country, in defense of us, in wars afar away. The imagination plays a trick. We see these soldiers in our mind as old and wise. We see them as something like the Founding Fathers, grave and grey haired. But most of them were boys when they died, and they gave up two lives, the one they were living and the one they would have lived. When they died, they gave up their chance to be husbands and fathers and grandfathers. They gave up there chance to be revered old men. They gave up everything for our country, for us. And all we can do is remember.

Ronald Reagan

the Big Idea with Donnie Deutsch

Julie and Jennifer from The Original Runner Company called Kim to say that The Big Idea with Donnie Deutsch is interviewing them on Sunday!. And Dena and Will Burak's "vineyard" theme aisle carpet will be shown. The girls weren't sure when the show will air but we will keep you posted.

The Original Runner Company handpaints aisle runners. The cloth carpets have an exclusive non-slip backing and they can recreate images from your invitations or wedding theme...anything you want.

Thanks to www.Bachphoto.com for the images.

Leafy and Limey

Soft and fresh as spring. Pale green baskets filled with tender little marguerite daisies, silver nettle, white violets and lime green grasses and coleus.

Perfect for Beth's Bridal Shower.

Secretaries Day Flowers

Professional Administrative Assistant Week. Important people in our lives...this is the week to thank them.

Top photo features The Desktopper - a mixed springy basket for $30.00

Bottom photo top left features Think Pink - a long lasting vase for $15.00

Bottom right is The Noteworthy - a glass cube of spray roses, red anemone, gerbera and Viking ponpoms for $45.00

Call us direct or order (by name) on our secure website www.whistlestopflorist.com

Flowers as Art

Different stuff huh!

Chick's friend Hitomi Gilliam has been in New York for a couple of weeks. She was a featured speaker at The Everson Fine Art and Flowers April 5th and 6th and in Buffalo last weekend. Hitomi is one of the Premier Floral Artists in the world...yes, that's right, the world. And she is fabulous!

You may wonder "what would I do with this?" But it is like Haute Couture or Fine Art. It is provocative and imaginative. It compels us to step outside the everyday world and see objects in a new way.

The Whistlestop Designers were inspired and caught up with our fellow Florists from Buffalo and Ontario. A great weekend all around.

P.S. Don't forget your Secretary next week!