AIFD 2010 Symposium

It was great to attend the AIFD 2010 Symposium in Boston. So many amazing designs. My favorite was Gregor Lesch, the amazing German designer, talking about design contrast. It helped me bring my thoughts & spirit for designs to a different level, also gave me a vision to create, an extra room to explore. I loved it!

There are a lot of other amazing designers. I am in awe with their creativities & dignity. Some day... some day, I wish I will stand on the stage and present people a part of revolution!

Minneapolis Home & Garden Show Competition

I guess I am little bit behind on my blog...

I participated Koehler & Dramm professional floral designer competition on Jan. 31. The topic was "Vintage Valentine". I had so much fun creating this piece. My idea was creating a hat with a ring hidden in it. I absolutely loved my hat. It led me to another level of competition.



I was very fortune to be one of the six finalists to go on to Koehler & Dramm's Floral Designer of the Year Competition 2010 at Minneapolis Convention Center on Feb. 26. It was my first time to compete with other 5 talented floral designers ON STAGE. It was a quite adventure.

We received a surprised package on the stage. There were only 30 minutes to design this piece, including 5 minutes to read the instructions.

Here are some photos of the finalists' design work.

Carol

First place: Karen

Second place: Kim

Third place: Diane

Carra

Kate

Downtown Double-Tree Hotel visit

It was wonderful to meet Donae Cotton, the Executive Meeting Manager & also donae cotton photographer at Downtown Double-Tree Hotel. It was a wonderful meeting. Listening to Donae's passion about photography and her Reliy, it was such a joy.

If you want a night to get away, the Downtown Double-Tree Hotel has all suites, very nice location and enviornment.

If you want photos taken, contact Donae as well!

donae cotton photography | creative photojournalism | 651.436.3331
http://www.donaecottonphotography.com

Cake Decorations

I have been working with Queen of Cakes on their demo cakes in their design studio. It has been a great experience to work with them. If you have a chance, stop by their shop (7104 Amundson Ave. Edina, MN 55439). Enjoy their wonderful cakes and Little Fish Designs' flowers. Contact Carol for the floral designs; contact Terri for the cake designs!

State Capital Christmas Tree Decoration

I had so much fun at decorating the perfect tree at the State Capital on Dec. 3 this year. There were so many ornaments and decor that we could use. It's fun to do that with the same professionals. My teacher, Ardith, was there too. So good to see her! If anyone would like to hire me to decorate their houses, I will be glad to do so!!! Here are some photos from that day.

Before starting decorating the tree.


Boxes & boxes of stuff that we can use!

Putting ornaments on the tree.

The crew.

Fireplace decoration.

Finished!

The tree and me...

Feature in grace ormonde Wedding Style 2010

Little Fish Designs will be featured in grace ormonde Wedding Style 2010 Platinum List: Spring/Summer.

You will be able to find Little Fish Designs under Floral & Event Design in January 2010. http://www.weddingstylemagazine.com/

I am so excited to present this to more brides-to-be for what I can offer.

Check out the digital edition of the magazine. View client videos, runway slideshows and more:
http://www.eweddingstylemagazine.com/

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Flower Therapy

Learn the Color Secrets to creating moods in your floral designs.

Nurturing - A true sense of caring. Soft and tender, fragile. Pastel. A feeling of safety, snug and loved.
Greens: Viburnum, Carnation, Smilax or Variegated Ivy
Yellow: Tulip, Rose, Freesia
Lavender: Heather, Waxflower, Aster
Light Purple: Snapdragon, Stock, Freesia
Light Peach: Rose, Stock, Carnation

Romantic - Intimacy, nostalgia, comfort. Loving sentiments and admiration.
Lavender: Lilac, Lisianthus, Sweet pea
Mauve: Bouvardia, Peony, Asiatic Lily
Cream: Rose, Stock, Gerbera Daisy
Green: Eucalyptus, Hydrangea, Melaleuca Foliage
Deep Pink: Mini Calla, Heather, Alstroemeria

Sensuous - Sophisticated, passionate, seductive.
Terra Cotta: Carnation, Alstroemeria, Alstroemeria, Hypericum Berries
Deep Purple: Anemone, Phlox, Liatris
Peach: Asiatic Lily, Rose/Spray Rose, Ranunculus
Green: Hydrangea, Gladiolas, Bells-of-Ireland
Deep Pink: Tulip, Lily, Gerbera Daisy

Tranquil - Serenity and relaxation. Peaceful, calm captured in the sky and sea palettes.
Light Green: Seeded Eucalyptus, Spiral Eucalyptus, Dusty Miller Foliage
Blue: Hydrangea, Delphinium, Eryngium Thistle
Light Purple: Lisianthus, Larkspur, Freesia
Light Pink: Tulip, Carnation, Rose
Light Brown: Silver Brunia, Pussy Willow, Caspia

Whimsical - Fun-loving, free-spirited, playful. Upbeat.
Green: Bupleurum, Kermit Pompon, Viburnum
Magenta: Tulip, Rose/Spray Rose, Stock
Orange: Gerbera Daisy, Ranunculus, Alstroemeria
Blue: Iris, Delphinium, Larkspur
White: Campanula, Queen Annes Lace, Lily

Source: www.aboutflowers.com