st. patty's

Have to admit hearing the fiance tell me it was St. Patrick's Day this morning made choosing the outfit just that much easier. Green shirt and pants it is.  Besides that awesome fact, we got a call from one of my favorite clients, who happen to have been a flower designer, asking for pots full of clovers.  Quite possibly the only kitschy celebration in the flower industry that I can get behind.  

The challenge was accepted and after some phone calls and a quick car drive, we had clovers.  Not the mythical 4 leaf clover but the next best thing, the three leaf clover. Which on a rare occasionally, accidentally produces a 4 leaf one.  And don't even think I haven't been on the hunt for one. Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Clovers for St. Patrick's Day by Maxit Flower Design.

How Maxit Flower Design celebrates St. Patty's Day : clovers in the client meeting space.

it's all in the details

Sometimes the details is where you find love.  These two rockstars got married in Marfa, Tx last year in a quaint ceremony and the most fun reception.  They are my all time favorite photography artist.  So as these images roll in, you will be getting all my gushy comments. 

The Houston wedding community was on pins and needles waiting to see what photographer they would choose and drum roll please... they Bradford Martens, if you don't know him, now you know.  Check out is work HERE.

Melissa, the bride, requested that the wedding be dainty.  Clearly this picture completely captures that.  So brides, as you plan for your wedding day, don't forget the details.  And most importantly remember to tell your photographer to capture them.  

The newlyweds captured by Bradford Martens.

bridals

An all white bouquet really stuns when paired with a bridal gown.

Taking bridal portraits before your wedding can be so helpful for you ladies! This is where you can get a chance to see how your dress fits, moves and photographs.  You get to also get a taste of what your bridal bouquet will look like.  And it is still (10 years later) one of my favorite things to create. So ladies if you are on the fence about getting your bridal portraits done and it already is offered by your photographer, do it.  Take a day to pamper yourself, wedding planning is stressful and this will allow you to relax, get your nails/hair done and soak the moment in.  And then the important part, the FLOWERS.  :-)

Here's the bouquet we created for our lovely bride Vanessa.  We were so excited to hear that she loved it.  

Up close & personal with an all white bouquet by Maxit Flower Design.

A simply white bridal bouquet is perfectly understated.

along the way

The joys of life come along when you least expect it.  Working on this little business of mine through out the years has kept me so busy, so focused, that I forget to notice the little things.  Those things that make it unexpectedly amazing.

This picture captures that perfectly.  A moment in time that shows friendships through many years, and a moment of pure joy celebrating those years.  

I met Melissa (the bride) several years ago through some random circumstances (that are mentioned in the last blog post).  And since then I have felt such sincere joy, love and compassion from her. She had made me feel like an artist, business owner and friend. Never did I ever imagine these sweet, adorable relationships flourish through this little business of mine.

Can't wait to see more awesome pics from Bradford Martens!

A stunning bridal party in all blush dresses with wildflower bouquets.

the best part

White florals with touches of greenery mixed with brass candlesticks are the perfect table decor for Spring.

When I was dreaming of this business we have created I thought of many amazing things we would do along the way.  Travel, create gorgeous events, work with amazing clients, learn from amazingly talented artist, etc. And those have all come true. 

But what I never planned, never added to the goals list (embarrassingly so) was the way I was going to help others.  Don't get me wrong, I knew I wanted to help people, but I thought that would happen after I made money and with money.  Meaning that I would donate flowers or donate money to charities that needed it.  But I couldn't have dreamt of the ways I have been able to help people and some of the most amazing people at that! 

I know with out a doubt I am able to help others because my path was lead and built by people who have helped me. I could see what that looked like, how easy and, effortlessly people helped me, I now can do the same.  So to all you amazing ladies and gentleman that have been such a gorgeous example to me, I thank you!