Paper Flowers Bonanza!

Another Valentine's pop-up shop for 2017 in the same, sweet little spot at 225 Market Street in Lewisburg, PA. Felt much easier setting up than last year--now that we knew more-or-less what’s needed and how to fill in the space.

The window display is perhaps the most fun aspect of the shop, but last year felt like a Sisyphean task to keep up with all of the live flowers that are so wonderfully fleeting. I thought back to what I learned about paper flowers at a workshop I attended done by Ariella Chezar. The workshop was held in New Jersey, at a very dreamy place called Jardin de Buis.

Lyvia Cetti, author of the sweetest and most helpful book, “The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers,” came in for a few hours to teach us her craft. And it truly is exquisite!

So remembering all of this a few weeks ago, I decided to make lots of garden roses for the window display. I chose peach because they are so beloved, and yellow garden roses to try to bring in happy, sunny yellow. Feels like we’ve hardly seen the sunshine in weeks!

With the help of my friend, Vince, I foraged for winterberry for height and nice red color. Then wanting to have some live flowers mixed in, I chose yellow freesia, and sweet, fragrant narcissus. My dear friend, Tara, even thought the garden roses were real, too!

Can't wait to make more!

All Went So Beautifully!

Would embark on another pop-up shop in a heartbeat. Many thanks to all!

Fleur

St. Valentines Day Pop-Up Shop in Lewisburg, PA

What a privilege and an adventure setting up this sweet little shop in my hometown. Passing by an open storefront earlier this week, I could envision the shop effortlessly. To my delight, the lovely owner of the building agreed. She made up a 2-week lease, and the adventure began.

I traveled the very next morning to the New York Flower Market on 28th Street. I bought blooming plants to bring the space to life, like hellebores, cyclamen, and azalea. For the window in light pinks and reds, cut flowers like parrot tulips and my very favorite flower, sweet pea.

Having beautiful vessels in the shop is important, and special valentines, too. I brought in my Middle Kingdom Porcelain, beautiful footed clear glass vases, and wooden cards from Night Owl Paper Goods.

So far what has been most striking is how my friends and family have come together to make the shop beautiful and special. My sisters pitched in with ideas and marketing designs. Dear friends took the time to help move furniture, design flyers, and speak about the business. My dad built a custom pedestal and assembled furniture, while my mom spent hours potting plants and beautifying the shop. 

All of these contributions mean a great deal, and already, new connections are being made in this experience. Many friendly faces from my town are appearing with support, some of whom I have not seen in many years.

I cannot wait to see what will develop over the next week, and hope for a great big order to the San Francisco Flower Market by Wednesday night! But regardless of how many arrangements I do sell, this pop-up shop is a success, and a joyous experience. I can truly feel the love!