This blog is being shared on Facebook and I had to reprint it because it vocalizes many concerns which professional florists have. I've always said that we, in the floral industry, make this job look too easy and the general public has no idea what goes on behind the scenes.
Art of Floral: Why You Should Hire A Florist For Your Wedding and...: Now, before the DIY community hunts me down with pitchforks and torches; let me say that I am writing this blog as much from a professiona...
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
"Design Through the Centuries" with René van Rems at 2011 Symposium
"Design Through the Centuries" Featuring Rene van Rems AIFD Sponsor: Gold Partner - The San Francisco Flower Mart
"To be a successful designer, it's essential that one understand the history of design." International designer and educator, Rene van Rems AIFD is one of the most popular floral design presenters in America. In his first program on the AIFD Symposium stage since being awarded the AIFD Award of Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry, Rene will explore the important periods of design and the significant floral styles that emerged from these periods as he punctuates his lecture with breathtaking floral designs.
"To be a successful designer, it's essential that one understand the history of design." International designer and educator, Rene van Rems AIFD is one of the most popular floral design presenters in America. In his first program on the AIFD Symposium stage since being awarded the AIFD Award of Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry, Rene will explore the important periods of design and the significant floral styles that emerged from these periods as he punctuates his lecture with breathtaking floral designs.
Olowalu, Maui wedding
I helped Lois Hiranaga, AIFD with a wedding on Olowalu, Maui. There was a request for rose petal aisle decor and this is what I came up with.
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| This view is fro the front looking back towards the entry of the aisle. |
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| This is looking from the entry towards the ocean, where the bride and groom will stand. |
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Two new workshops by René van Rems
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| Hands-On Wedding Tablescape and Party Décor Workshop Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Instructed by René van Rems, AIFD In this workshop, you will learn: · How to create tablescapes from start to finish · How to create a “wow” with little investment · Labor saving techniques for production design · How to recycle inventory and props In addition, learn how to sell: · Product…not price · Theme…not just flowers Rene van Rems International Studio 3260 Corporate View Drive Vista, CA 92081 The workshop includes registration and all materials. Full registration only please. Enrollment limited to 20 guests, no visitors please. *All arrangements are yours to take home. Fee: $245 per person all inclusive (SECOND separate WORKSHOP “HAND-TIED and CASCADING BOUQUET WORKSHOP” on NOVEMBER 13, 2011…booking up quickly) To register, contact our office, René van Rems International via email rene@renevanrems.com(include your phone number) or US call direct 888.824.7363 Canada call 760.734.4500 (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover accepted) René van Rems International www.renevanrems.com |
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Decor volunteer signup for San Diego Botanic Garden
Decor Volunteer Opportunity for the "Gala" fundraiser at San Diego
Botanic Garden in Encinitas, CA with Gala Creative Director, Rene van
Rems, AIFD.
"Garden Fences and Garden Gates", a free workshop on how to create
organic and nature inspired decor for the garden...or even indoors.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: San Diego (formerly Quail) Botanic Garden, 230 Quail
Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024.
This is an outdoor workshop. Please dress accordingly. Water and
snacks will be provided.
To sign up, please email rene@renevanrems.com or call (760) 734-4500
Botanic Garden in Encinitas, CA with Gala Creative Director, Rene van
Rems, AIFD.
"Garden Fences and Garden Gates", a free workshop on how to create
organic and nature inspired decor for the garden...or even indoors.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: San Diego (formerly Quail) Botanic Garden, 230 Quail
Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024.
This is an outdoor workshop. Please dress accordingly. Water and
snacks will be provided.
To sign up, please email rene@renevanrems.com or call (760) 734-4500
Monday, August 8, 2011
Problems with Blogger
I don't know what's happening with "Blogger" but my pictures and some of my linked pictures are disappearing. Until this problem is fixed by Google, I'm not going to be posting for a while. I may even change to another site. For now, I'll sit and wait, apparently others are experiencing the same thing.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
My Adventures with Tarragon Dressing
I decided to make the wonderful tarragon dressing which is served at the House Without A Key restaurant. I checked three supermarkets and couldn't find the ready made Tarragon vinegar so the next option was to make the vinegar from scratch. I google-d "how to make tarragon vinegar" and this is what came up. I'll let you know the results.
Devoid Of Culture And Indifferent To The Arts: Gardening & Recipe: Homemade Tarragon Vinegar: "Ah me! Love can not be cured by herbs. – Ovid The star of this post (centre). Photo: apple_pathway, Flickr ccl File this under 'news yo..."
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| After shopping for fresh cut tarragon at various supermarkets and discovering that it was an outrageous price (something like $45/lb.) about $2.20 for a tiny packet, I decided to look for a plant. The recipe did not state what kind of Tarragon to buy. So I looked up a few more recipes which said to use French Tarragon but if not in season, you could sub Mexican Tarragon. The Mexican variety was the only kind I could find at Lowe's. I believe this 4" plant was only $1.40 and I have a plant leftover! |
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| I used the entire bottle of white wine vinegar which came out to be approximately 1 2/3 cup. I put it in a sauce pan and brought it almost to a boil, then turned off the heat. |
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| The recipe did not state whether one cup of tarragon was with the stem or without but when I looked at the picture, the stems seemed to be still attached so I left them on and pat them dry...sort of. It was too hard to measure out 1 cup of tarragon this way so I just eyeballed it. |
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| I placed all of the stems into the sterilized jar, bruising some with a wooden spoon before pouring in all of the heated vinegar. Then I jumped back on the computer to see if I was supposed to cover it while it was still hot or wait till it cooled down. I had to google another recipe to find my answer and it was to cover while still hot. This second recipe says to let cool for 2 hours before placing in fridge for 1 week. I think I'll do that instead of leaving it in a dark cupboard for 2 - 3 weeks as stated in this recipe. I'll let you know how it tastes before turning it into the Tarragon dressing. I can't wait. |
Thursday, July 21, 2011
2011 AIFD Symposium in San Francisco, CA
If you missed the AIFD Symposium in San Francisco, here are some of the highlights.
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