What we have here, ladies and gentleman, is a situation.
We have a customer who is helping to plan a gala. She wants to use her florist: us. The other two committee members want to use their florists. Fair enough.
The very glamorous clothing designer who is the guest of honor has her own florist. And he's a BIG guy from New York City. You heard me right, the Big Apple.
DC doesn't want to pay his prices. The designer doesn't want dreck on the tables.
So 3 of us have been selected to do a sample and send a picture to our local connection, who will send it on to the fashion designer who will then show it, to her florist and he will decide if any of the designs are acceptable. I asked my co worker betty to whip up a little something something.
Instructions: Red.
Ok, red gem stones, red lights, red amaryllis, 2 varieties of red garden roses, red chili peppers, red hydrangea. Red enough for you?
Coming up this weekend: Platinum and Purple
Color makes the world go round. The world go round., the world go round.....
I almost broke out in hives reading that. Crazy time. Once upon a time I thought it would be fun to be a florist. Then I made friends with one and saw how hard she worked--especially around the holidays which she never had time for. I never thought about this competitive aspect of it either. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteSizzling. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThey are really beautiful
ReplyDeleteI am sure they will be really impressed with your design.
Best of luck to you.
Fingers, toes and everything crossed!
x Fiona
God, that's gorgeous! I've got my fingers crossed for you!! Robx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the eclectic mix, especially those chilli peppers. Fingers crossed x
ReplyDeleteYou obviously didn't buckle under the pressure! Looks like a winner!
ReplyDeletelove it and they should too. but people are nuts so who knows. good luck.
ReplyDeleteHate committees.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how anything could beat that 'hotness'!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful...there's no way this is not THE winner!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm panting for breath! Way hot, but just lovely. Hope you win! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHotter than Hades! xx
ReplyDeleteJen, true, true. My favorite bit of Christmas is the 26th, when we can all relax.
ReplyDeleteSweetgum Thursday. Ouch, burned myself. Thanks.
Raindrops and Daisies, Still crossed? I'll let you know when to relax!
Robynnes's Nest, uncomfortable? Still very helpful, Don't relax.
love and lilac, oh and I forgot ranunculus. Love the chili peppers.
Shelley, I always fret, that's why I had Betty do it. Good luck with your 2 weddings.
Sprout, Nothing good has ever come our way from a committee vote...
Sherri B., Hope I heard the color right!
Webb, could use a little of this heat today, no?
Belinda,I'm freezing as I write this and drinking iced latte. Wish I could huddle around the flowers:)
Cool, er, I mean hot combination!
ReplyDeleteSuch drama!
Yes, yes, working in the floral industry has its challenges. I only have tiny taste of that...
Camille
Can't wait to hear the results! Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteStunning.....xv
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