Practicing, Practicing, Practicing!

4 April, 2013

March is over, April begun and only a couple of months left before I set foot on a plane for the first time in over 20 years.
I’ve been “expanding my design work”. Not just playtime practice but utilizing many techniques and treatments (mechanics) in my everyday work too. Adding creative touches not only makes it come natural in everyday work but gives new options for my customers and recipients. “Make it different” is one of the comments I hear quite often. My customers now expect something on trend and not the run of the mill. I’m glad to oblige.
100_7017 Not the “average” budvase.
100_6932 Utilizing structure!
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100_6981Utilizing color harmony!!

Enjoying practicing while pleasing customers and those who receive.  What more could a florist ask for!

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