Thursday, December 17, 2009

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...




Sunday, November 22, 2009

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/

Stay in tune with us!




Monday, August 10, 2009

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

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Wedding Gala - The Extending Love (II)

In three more weeks, we are going to have an upscale Wedding Gala in the Women's Club of Minneapolis. We are still looking for more wedding professionals to participate. Definitely, with wonderful vendors, we need people to join the night as well.

To purchase tickets, please go to Blacktie Minnesota.
For wedding professionals, please join and be part of our exhibition. (Please fill out the vendor application form.)
Anyone else would like to donate silent auction items (need to fill out the silent acution form), please contact me as well.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Wedding Gala - The Extending Love

This is a great opportunities for EVERYONE!

The event is not only about the wedding but also about how to extend your love to the community - Wedding Gala with a twist! It is open to brides-to-be and their families. Definitely, it is also open for the public. All the income after expense will be donated to Cornerstone. This is a great opportunity for brides-to-be to experience the wonderful and up-scale food, facility, and social event at The Women's Club of Minneapolis. For wedding professionals, it is a you-don't-want-to-miss opportunity to increase your publicity. Definitely, taking care the people are in need is our goal for this event as well. Come and join us!

Date: July 17, 2009 (Friday)
Time: 530 pm - 1130 pm
Location: The Women's Club of Minneapolis (410 Oak Grove St, Minneapolis, MN)
Admission: $75 (Reserve your spot at Blacktie Minnesota, starts at June 15, 2009)

Feel free to contact me at 612.462.3513 or email: carol@ichooselittlefish.com for more information.

Friday, May 8, 2009

2009 Mother's Day Trend

Happy Mother's Day!
For 2009, the trend is going for flower plant. It's value-added. With live plants, adding dazzling materials or designs... it will present the modern moms and change the traditional look on designs! Enjoy it!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Decorate the Governor's mansion 2008!

Well, it's a little bit late to post but better I would still like to mention this privilege.

It was a great opportunity and definitely honor to be one of the chosen talented floral designer to decorate the Governor's mansion.

The team is selected by Ardith Beveridge (the most creative and kindest teacher/AIFD), met at Koehler and Dramm for a short meeting early Saturday morning and then "marched" to the Mansion. I was so excited and nervous at the same time by walking through the doors.

We were greeted by wonderful staff and boxes and boxes of Christmas decorations. After a brief explaination, we started our exciting projects! I picked the sun room. There were 5 ceiling-to-floor windows and also all around the room. Tables, fireplace, lights, doorways, whatever you can think of... we decorated it ALL!

Before decoration:


Carra, one of the designers, was working together with me. We talked through our design ideas then started climbing up and down on the ladder. With many beaded garlands, branches, window treatments, ornanments... our hands didn't have time to stop. As the sun shined to my eyes, it also brought the decoration shiner and brighter. It was georgeous.

After decorated:


I had such a great time and met so many wonderful designers. The time just flew by. We wrapped up around 2 pm. It was so much fun. We got a little bit time left to go around and enjoyed other designers' beautiful work. Thank you Ardith for giving us such a wonderful and fun experience! Don’t hesitate to ask me to help again in the future!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

BNI - Visitor Day meeting (Apr. 2, 2009)

You’re Invited!
Learn how to grow your business with referrals…Here’s a unique opportunity to learn how to generate a steady stream of prospects for your business using a proven word-of-mouth referral system through BNI. Don’t miss this chance to find out how you can “lock out your competition” from participating in our referral process.

Join us for our Chapter Visitor Day meeting:
When: Thursday, April 2, 2009
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am
Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4201 Regent Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Cost: $5.00
RSVP: Carol Chapple, carol@ichooselittlefish.com

For more information, please contact me. Thank you!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Floral Designs/Arts - Little Fish Designs

I subscribed several floral magazines recently. I read through and look the new design trend in 2009. It's very exciting. For my goal to the customers is providing something new, refreshing and unique. Definitely, customers will feel comfortable with my designs but out of place. I am looking forward to working with more clients in the Year of Ox.