Mother's Day Weekend Open House Event

I am very excited to tell you about our Mother's Day Weekend Open House Event!  On Saturday, May 7th, between 11AM - 2PM, Allison Phalen Floral Design is hosting an event with Brooke Allison Photography and Better Off Baby Showers.  The event is open to all, and will showcase design samples from APFD's 2011 weddings, as well as offer an opportunity to meet with one of CT's and Boston's top wedding photographers!  There will also be flowers to purchase, just in time for Mother's Day!  One third of the proceeds will be donated to Better Off Baby Showers to benefit expecting mother's in need. 

Please bring a pack of diapers to be entered into our raffle for a beautiful floral arrangement valued at $100!!

All the details can be found on our website @ http://allisonphalenfloraldesign.com/Open_House_Event.html

A little about our vendors...

Brooke Allison Photography
I met Brooke at Bentley College (who knew there were so many creative people at a business school!) and have always thought of her as an energetic, positive, fun person to be around.  She is so talented at what she does, and I think her personality definitely comes through in her work.  I am a loyal follower of her blog, and who wouldn't be with pictures like this?!

Did I also mention she takes amazing pictures of babies and kids?  Like this one of Emma, one of our favorite little girls :)

Better Off Baby Showers
I was fortunate enough to meet Suzi, founder of Better Off Baby Showers, through my sister-in-law, Jaime.  Suzi is such a sweet girl, and I think it's obvious through her work what a kind and giving person she is.  When I read on her website that 1 in 20 American moms struggling with diaper need have cleaned out and reused a wet or soiled disposable diaper, I wanted to help any way I could.  Please help support this great cause!

We hope to see you at our event!!

Flower Fridays - Tulips

When I was growing up, the first sign of spring was always when the tulips my parents had planted around the yard would start to sprout.  To me they signify the end of a cold miserable winter, and the beginning of warmer weather!  There are multiple types of tulips: Dutch, Parrot, and French; the most common and most affordable ($) being Dutch.  Tulips come in a variety of colors including pink, red, purple, yellow, white, and orange.  Tulip's season is typically November through May, but are really available any time of the year.

Tulips are a fun flower for wedding centerpieces.  They are great for submerged designs due to their soft and bendy stems.  An interesting fact about tulips: Fresh cup tulips will continue to grow after being put in water! 

Like something you see?  Stay tuned for more info on placing orders for Easter and Mother's Day!!