Monday, August 24, 2009

Blogging Bootcamp - Manhattan Beach, CA


Road Trip to Manhattan Beach
After a busy wedding weekend, we were SO ready to hit the open road.  Just us, Tom Petty, and the promise of mojitos on the beach!




After a little beach air, shopping, and some fantastic Tuscan wine at Mangiano's, we were ready for Liene Steven's Blogging Bootcamp at the Shade Hotel (the following day).     



After the blogging workshop, we got to cocktail with some of the most fantastic ladies in the industry.  Left to right - Brit with WeddingPR, Carissa with JL Designs, and yours truly, Teresa Wilson.


From left to right - Jasmine Star, Kellee Kahlil with WeddingPR, Harmony with Bridal Bar, Liene Steven with ThinkSplendid, Leila Kahlil with WeddingPR, and Brit with WeddingPR.




Wednesday, August 5, 2009

The Camelback Flowershop Gift Box.

Peach and Pink Dahlias, A Dayna Decker Luxury Candle, and a sprinkles cupcake.


Friday, July 31, 2009

Art is not a thing; it is a way.

Being the local business enthusiasts that we are, the Shop Girls carry local art work created by people from our community. Here's a few awesome pieces we currently carry.


Original Gold Sculpture
$1,400.00

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

In Summer, the song sings itself.






Photgraphs by Milena Sefferovich- More of her beautiful work at milenaphotography.com

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Remembering Spring


The Girl's designed some fabulous weddings this past spring.  Here's a few gorgeous photos taken by the lovely Miss Milena Sefferovich, our favorite local photographer!







Flowershop Treasures: Special Edition.

Coral Vase $54


Our popular Coral Vase will be featured in the June/July issue of Elle Decor Magazine. The girls are stoked to be featured in a publication so highly revered around The Shop!
(Featured in the article "Flower Delivery" pages 84 - 87)


Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Garden Feel



The girl's whipped up some awesome Garden bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres.  Enjoy!










Thursday, June 25, 2009

Shop Updates.

  • Camelback Flowershop will be closed Monday, June 29th - Monday, July 13th.  We will continue taking appointments and consultations through this time.  The best way to get a hold of the girls is to send an email to camelbackflowershop@mac.com, we will be checking it daily. 
  • The 2nd edition of Fleur Atelier is ready!  Keep your eyes peeled for our latest quarterly magazine, it will be arriving in our clients mailboxes in just a few days!
  • Peonies are going out of season in only a few short weeks.  Grab the last batch while they're still around.
Stay tuned for tomorrows post featuring pictures of Camelback's own Teresa with wedding and event industry giants such as Preston Bailey, Sylvia Weinstock, Marcy Blum, Bee Kim, and lots of others!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Flowershop Treasures: Weekly Edition.

Memories of Myself
Essays by Danny Lyon 
$90
Acclaimed Photojournalist Danny Lyons creates a collection of photographs from over a 40 year span of his career.  An awesome peek into the working class of the 1950's-1970's.
Jonathan Adler White Weight Vase
$650
An original piece by the master of pottery himself.  

Carved Wooden Owl Bottle Opener
$25
You know we love our owls around here.  This hand carved wood piece is adorable in a kitchen or thrown in your beach bag.  Perrier crisis averted.  



Thursday, June 11, 2009

Succulent Terrariums

Succulent Terrariums starting at $195. 

Small gardening tools make a great addition!

photographs by Milena Sefferovich  www.milenaphotography.com

Friday, June 5, 2009

Best of Greater Phoenix!

The Best of Greater Phoenix holds an open vote for the best local business in Phoenix every year, and 
Camelback Flowershop earned Best Florist/Flowershop in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley area!  WOOH!


Thanks to everybody that voted, couldn't of done it without you!

And don't forget, FRESH FLOWER HAPPY HOUR will be rockin' tonight from 3-6pm.  All flowers are half off and there is complimentary Champagne and Cappucino! 

On an Artsy note...
Annie and myself will be scouting The First Friday Art Walk in search of some exceptional artists to be featured in our upcoming fall art shows.  We will be featuring a local artist on the first Friday of every month beginning in September and continuing on through 
December.  If you are or someone you know is a local artist looking to create a buzz, give us a holler!  



Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Flowershop Treasures: 2nd Edition.

Thanks largely in part to our new Twitter following, I know we've got lots of newbies following our blog.  If any of you out there are new to Shop Speak, Welcome!  


The shop is swimming with exciting new product.  As promised, I want to give those of you who can't make it in to the shop a peek at some of our killer new finds.


Clementine
By Dayna Decker
$72


A work of art in itself, the Clementine candle is masterfully crafted. The hand-blown glass vessel is richly infused with scents of Orange Flower, Neroli, Honey, Black Tea & Cassis Musk.   
The EcoWood Wick blends the elements to create a light, clean scent.  Perfect for summer.


Gold Tipped Porcelain Urn
$250

 
One of the most beautiful pieces in the shop.  I think it speaks for itself.





Orson Wells at Work
by Jean-Pierre Berthome & Thomas

An in-depth , behind-the-camera survey of the work of one of the world's most acclaimed cinematic visionaries.  Under appreciated in his lifetime, Orson Welles (1915 - 1985) was an exceptional filmmaker and star of one of MY alltime favorite movies, Jane Eyre.  This is an awesome addition to your library or coffee table collection.






Wednesday, May 27, 2009

They say when one door closes, another one opens...

The beginning of summer is somewhat of a double-edged sword for a florist.  While they wave goodbye to their spring favorites (such as Hyacinth, Tulips, Anemones, Ranunculus, Hellaboros, and Blooming Branches), the most sought after flower of all is on it's way into Phoenix.  I am talking of none other than the indisputable champion of the floral world...


The Peony.
 
Be cool, my babies.  The Girls have more than enough Peonies to satisfy.  

My affinity for the Peony has grown into a bit of an obsession.  I have rattled on about this divine little Bud of Joy for the past six months, growing more eager 
(and annoying) as May approached.  After chasing down the most fabulous Peony grower I could possibly find, I placed my order.

 OUR order, sorry.  

I need to be constantly reminded that the Peonies in the shop are actu
ally here for our Clients, not just me.  Unfortunately, I can't just fill my pool with 
them and live there forever.  Le sigh.  
The likeliness that my nose will be surgically removed from a peony by the end of the season has reached a terrifying high.  I'll be sure and keep you posted.

 Here are a few pictures to really get you in the Peony Zone.  




Friday, May 15, 2009

Flowershop Treasures: Weekly Edition.

As most of you already know, the Supreme Being herself Mrs. Teresa Wilson comes up with her very own Haute List in every issue of Fleur Atelier.  

Unfortunately for all of our readers, Fleur Atelier is published only four ti
mes a year.  So in an effort to satisfy those of you who are left hankerin' for more, we've got a little s
omething to keep your hunger at bay.


Here are a few awesome finds the girls have picked up along their merry way.  

Every Frost Brings a Flower
A Candle by Dayna Decker
$72.00
 
Dayna Decker is the exclusive line carried by Camelback Flowershop.  This luxur
y candle comes with a cedar wick that crackles as the candle burns down.   The scent carries hints of Fig Leaf, Saffron, Lotus Blossom, Blonde Woods, Sandalwood, and Cashmere Wood. The Box is covered in Swarovski crystals cascading down a gold manzanita branch.  Forget candles as an accessory to a gift, these babies speak for themselves.  

*On a side note, I was reeeally considering putting some sort of Flowergirl 5 star rating on the items I choose to feature on the blog.  Something along the lines of, "I give this candle 4 tulips up!"
You know?  Cause tulips kinda droop when they're not getting eno
ugh water?
Anyone?
Ok, so maybe florist humor isn't for everyone.  But I'm gonna spare everyone the corny rating system and assure you that not one item we offer in this flowershop is anything short of spectacular.  You've got my word.  


The Knot Doorstopper
$60.00

 This knotted doorstopper is adorable.  Perfect for just about any style of home or office, or in Lauren's case... SOCCER! 


The Three Robbers 
by Tomi Ungerer
$16.95

You MUST have read this book when you were a youngen'!
A bonafide classic, it's got everything: Robbers, a Pepper-blower (?), a Blunderbuss (??), and a little orphan girl as the heroine.  It's also a Hans Christian Andersen prize winner.  An adorable gift for any age. 




Monday, May 4, 2009

Raise a Glass!


Wine aficionado and longtime client Chad Williams wed his lovely bride, Janelle, this past Friday.  In this business we see our fair share of lovebirds, and you hear the Wedding Day Cliches.  The groom's a bit nervous.   The bride is stressed from months of plan
ning to execute the perfect day (the word "Bridezilla" may cross one's mind, but you didn't hear that from me).  This was simply not the case with these two.  This couple had 
something rare.   

In honor of Janelle and Chad, I have decided to launch a new method of blogging about our weddings and events.  First off - wedding's aren't to be BLOGGED about (that word is ridiculous at best, not to mention overused) they're to be reme
mbered.  Cherished.  Fairytaled, even.  At least that will be my goal when attempting to summarize and convey to my readers the feeling of actually being in the presence of true love, and all the pretty things

So, without much further ado, I give you...
Through the Florist's Eyes:  The World as the Flowershop Girl's see it.
(Honestly, is there any other way?)
By Jessica Doonan
*Please hold all applause until the end

Chad and Janelle Williams
This past Friday, May 1st, Janelle and Chad tied the knot.  They decided to follow the tradition of not seeing each other before the wedding.  Only a few hours, right? Pssh. 
 Not when you're waiting to marry the love of your life.  As a wise man once said (and if you guess this movie, you will be rocketed to VIP status), "When you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, you want the rest of your life to begin as soon as possible."

Janelle:
As I previously stated, month's of planning for The Big Day can amount to a monument of stress for the Bride-To-Be.  Every detail, down to the color of the napkins is poured over with painstaken detail.  Our brides, however, can rest assured that the flowers will be one less thing to worry about! :)
Janelle was the picture of exuberance.  Giggling and overjoyed at the thought of marrying Chad, she was thoroughly enjoying every minute of her d
ay.  Her dress was absolutely stunning, and her hair fell down around her shoulders in perfect waves.  She jumped into the arms of the groomsmen party for some fun pictures and even posed for the Flowershop Girls so we could keep a few snapshots of her fabulous, one-of-a-kind bouquet.   True to her favorite color, the bouquet was comprised of Pink Hydrangea, Blush Cymbidium Orchids, and Deep Plum Schwartzwalder Calla Lillies.
  

Chad:
"When do I get to see her already?!" 
Chad couldn't wait to see his Lady.  Shifting from foot to foot, he was like a kid on Christmas morning.  He looked sharp in his fitted tux with a Blush Cymbidium Orchid accenting his lapel.  Chad Williams has been coming to Camelback Flowershop for years, and we can't tell you how happy we are to see him tie the knot with a wonderful girl like Janelle.  Just so long as he never stops bringing us free bottles of wine ;)
Congratulations Chad and Janelle Williams!