Kind, thoughtful words....

My mother once said to me.....
"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment."

Thanks for all your kind words, understanding and support throughout the years~

Love you both!

"The Joy of Handpicking Flowers"

I must admit when clients say flowers are your expertise, I must agree.
There is nothing better than when a client gives me full rein over their floral projects or weddings. That's when I am most creative with color and flower selections. But I have to give credit to my salespeople at my supplier for bringing us quality flowers from all over the world. I deal with a few vendors but I have my favorites! I always look forward to the trips to the wholesaler to see what came in for the week. The advantage of handpicking is you can see, feel , smell the different flowers. It's worth the trip everytime!

Intensely Personal Flowers

Some ask..."What does this mean?" Well, initially when someone orders flowers through In Full Bloom, we ask information based on the person's personality, likes and dislikes, possibly the way the decorate their house and so on...Our "regulars" call now and say you know what they like, go for it!

It's fun to create floral art for people who appreciate it and call back to say.."How did you know"..That made the arrangement all the more special.

Something new for 2009..will be Astrology arrangements based on the Zodiac sign. It has been proved the the worlds inhabitants do follow Astrology in their day-to-day life. Astrology interprets many things in ones routine to the stars in which one is born into, leaving the controversies aside. Specific flowers are found to have appealing to those who belong to an astrological sign....as follows...


Zodiac Signs And Flowers

Aries
Thistle & Honeysuckle Flowers
Opuntia cactus (prickly pear), celosia (cockscomb), thorn-bearing shrubs, red roses, tulips, red peppers, amaryllis flowers

Taurus
Rose, Poppy & Foxglove Flowers
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus), scented stock, fruit-bearing trees, lavender, lilac, aster, lily of the valley, sweet pea flowers

Gemini
Lavendar & Lily of the Valley Flowers
Solanum (Winter cherries), ranunculus, maidenhair fern (Addiantum), solidago (goldenrod), acacia (mimosa, wattle), daffodil, nut-bearing trees, cactus

Cancer
White Flowers, especially Rose Flowers
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), Ammi (Queen Anne's lace), delphinium, ferns, plumbago, passionflower, hydrangea, iris flowers

Leo
Marigold & Sunflower
Safflower (Carthamus), croton, Joseph's coat (Codiaeum), marigold, gerbera, crocosmia, dahlia, clivia, sunflower

Virgo
Bright small flower e.g. Buttercup
Monkshood (Aconitum), hypericum (St John's wort), chrysanthemum, eucalyptus, veronica, violet, ivy, thistle flowers

Libra
Bluebells & large Rose Flowers
Chincherinchee (Ornithogalum), Moluccella (bells of Ireland), Cymbidium orchid, gardenia, tea roses, tuberose, freesia, gladiolus flowers

Scorpio
Dark red flowers e.g. Geraniums
Venus fly trap (Dionaea), Alpinia (pink ginger), Amaranthus (love lies bleeding), red hot poker (Kniphofia), hibiscus, peony, cactus, anthurium flowers

Sagittarius
Carnation Flowers
Eremurus (foxtail lily), eustoma (lisianthus), Liatris (blazing star), carnation, crocus, muscari, berried plants, allium flowers

Capricorn
Pansy & Ivy Flowers
Statice, holly, African violet, ivy, philodendron, kentia palm, snowdrop, jasmine flowers

Aquarius
Orchid Flowers
Eryngium (sea holly), arum lily (Zantedeschia), bird of paradise (Strelitzia), pitcher plant (Sarracenia), banksia, protea, yucca, aloe flowers

Pisces
Water Lily Flowers
Madonna lily (Lilium candidum), Euphorbia marginata, Cyperus (papyrus), stephanotis, jasmine, lilac, narcissus


So if your looking for that extra special floral arrangement especially suited for birthday celebrations..please call to discuss your zodiac arrangement and we will be sure to please
your loved one. A friend of mine "Karl" had suggested astrological floral arrangements a while
back and I would like to give him credit for giving me insight on zodiac signs. He is the zodiac "GURU"...Thanks Karl!

Favorites of 2008

I had a great time this year, many weddings and looking forward to 2009! I had some trendy color combinations this year, and still getting requests for shades of pink and pistachio from several brides. I would have to say my favorite this year was.."The Marsland Wedding", shades of yellow, white and lime green. Makes such a fresh, clean feeling. Made a great contrast against the bridesmaids gowns, parrot green and navy. Their reception was held at the "Warwick" in Philadelphia, PA and they hired "The Kevin McPherson" group for the photography who provided me with these wonderful photos.



Another favorite was "The Schiaretti Wedding"....Dramatic...eggplant, shades of mauve and lavender. Their reception was held at "The Merion" and the colors complimented the room well.
Jamie and Mike are a great couple and I wish them many years of happiness! "Barry Korebman & Co" and "Danielle Hopkins Photography" provided me with these great photos.



The "Aconi" Wedding was held at "The Palace" and their reception room looked gorgeous!
Shades of pink and green were held against sage green dresses. Shades of white and cream were chosen for the venue, this combination fits well here...so elegant. Another fine photographer and one of my favorites was "Photograpghy by Christopher" who provided me with awesome photos!
Maureen and Vito were a pleasure to work with! Vito is the owner of "Vittorito's" and great chef! If you ever find yourself on Kuser Road in Hamilton, NJ and your hungry, or planning a special dinner or party, stop by his restaurant to indulge in delectable Italian food!

IN FULL BLOOM FLOWERS

INTENSELY PERSONAL FLORAL DESIGN



First and Foremost, I would like to Thank all my previous clients for allowing me to express my creativity for their special day! There's nothing more rewarding than the testimonials I receive!

I absolutely love what I do, it's a strong passion and couldn't imagine my life without it. I have been blessed with the talent and love to express my creativity.
I discovered this talent 15 years ago and gained experience from retail and wholesale
floral shops I have worked for. I loved it so much that I decided to start a business
providing floral art for weddings, corporate and special occasions in 2001. It was an exciting endeavor for me and now it's "blooming" in 2008. I have recently expanded the business by offering stationary, favors and chocolates By "David Bradley". Be sure to check out our website frequently...www.infullbloomflowers" for updates and new photos!


I want to Thank my family and friends for supporting me through the growth of "In Full Bloom".
I am so thankful that I met Adam and Jenna from Markations, They are the best! I don't know how I could of done all this without them, A very special Thank You! I look forward to working with them in the present and the future!

Trends of 2009

Once a year I find myself creating a tablescape and theme for the Annual "Septemberfest" here in my home town. It's always been exciting to plan a "tablescape" look. This look grabs the attention of many for the day and a great way to market the business in the community. This year I plan to create a look that was inspired from the American Floral Trends Forecast 2009.

The look primarily focuses on the "Habitat" trend inspired by nature, botanical prints, birds, nests, eggs, specimen plants, mosses and lichens, modern British floral patterns. I plan to introduce a bit of color with the "Nocturne" trend as well. "Grayed purples, plums and roses."


A bit of Haute Couture with an eclectic twist!

In Full Bloom will stand out once again at this year's Annual Septemberfest of 2008.