This isn't the first time (or the last) you've seen us blog about the glorious Peony.  They are blooming everywhere!  All over Van Vorst Park, in my neighbors' beautifully landscaped front yard, in my mother's backyard.  Everywhere but my little city yard that lacks enough sunshine to keep them happy. Oh, how I wish I could grow them!  So sad...  Beware of me and my clippers, I may be helping myself to some of your gorgeous blooms! 

These fluffy, romantic, heartstoppers don't need much fussing or "arranging".  This amazing bouquet (left) was picked in Mom's garden and placed in a simple glass vase. Equally as striking, would be a single large headed peony in a bud vase or a glass bottle.

Let me leave you with some eyecandy, my favorite Antheia Peony bouquets that were created for weddings.

Fluffy white blooms with a stylish black mesh cuff (above right).

Cotton candy colored blooms and fragrant geranium leaves. (below)

 Peonies accented with delicate lily of the valley and pink ranuncula.

Spring has sprung, and its here in full force!

This season, each day holds something new for us. Flowers have begun to bloom, and trees have started to re-leaf, which is such a relief from Winter's harsh chill. 

A time for renewal, growth,  and new life, this is also the best time to get out and start a garden.  If you don't have a green thumb, you can start with beautifying your front stoop or porch.  Sweep up your space, roll up your sleeves and get your hands in some dirt!  I love the look of geranium and trailing ivy.  Not only do the bright red  geranium look great against brownstones, but they also repel pesky flies. 

This is the best time to start beautifying your urban garden.  Irena Lester, Antheia Staff designer, and owner of IGLGarden, and  recommends  container gardens  of perennial plants like primula, sedum, or begonia.   

For more examples, ideas, and help with your Lancscape Design, visit Irena's Website     www.iglgarden.net

OLD MOVIE MAGIC

"Once upon a time, the great film studios of old Hollywood built theatres the like of which no one had ever seen before. They had marble columns that soared to ceilings covered in gold leaf, bronze railings, rich red tapestries and plush carpets. And they were huge, with thousands of seats."

When Heather Hutchinson and her lovely mother, Judy met with me for their floral consultation, I was thrilled to find out Heather's wedding was to take place in Jersey City's most magical venue,The Landmark Loew's Jersey Theater.  While wanting to emulate old Hollywood glamour, we knew we were working with a Grand Movie Palace whose decor was over the top and needed just the right floral decor.

.Rubbed bronze urns filled with juicy orange & deep burgundy dahlias with green hydrangeas and pomegranates were set at some tables, while gold bouquets Japanese Oncidium orchids cascaded over others.

The bride carried a loosely composed bouquet of dahlias, ranunculas, and succulents, dripping with dusty miller and pink pepper berries. The groom wore a matching succulent boutonierre.                            

                                    And like most great Hollywood Movie Endings

                                            .....They Lived Happily Ever After.

                                                             (And I'm thrilled to have our name in the Closing Credits!)

Venue:  The Landmark Loew's NJ Theater, Jersey City

Caterer: Frungillo Caterers

Photographer: Christoper Lane  

Another Successful Valentine's Day and Exciting News for Antheia Floral Design.

We would like to extend a giant "Thank You" to all of our Customers and Neighbors who made this Valentine's Day a  successful Holiday for Antheia Floral Design.  Modern rectangles of heart shaped anthurium with calla lilies, romantic blooms of fragrant garden roses, and sweetly composed nosegays accompanied by sweets from Cocoa Bakery were among the favorites this year.  Year after year, the most popular items were our lush and velvety red roses, or"roses on steroids" as described by one of our customers.  

Though the excitement of Valentine's Day is over, we are gearing up for another busy year of Weddings and Events.  This is the "Exciting" part... (drum roll, please...  Antheia Floral Design will be shifting our focus on our future events.  Event design will become our primary focus and we will be phasing out the day to day retail aspect of the shop.

Don't be alarmed, Antheia Floral Design will still be offering arrangements to all of our customers for special Holidays, accomodate special requests and continue service to our clients with whom we hold accounts.  We promise to keep you up to date with all of our specials.

Are you ready for Valentine's Day?  

Check out our Valentine's Day menu  to find out the perfect blooms for your Valentine. http://antheia.squarespace.com/collections/valentines-day/

Give us a call or e-mail us to order something for your Sweetheart today!