Guess what?  You can now shop with us Sundays in December!  From 10am – 4pm, you’ll find us here at the shop on the 4th, 11th, & 18th.  That means 7 days a week until Christmas, you can stop in to shop for everyone on your list.  Step in out of the hubbub and take a moment to browse our array of quirky, one-of-a-kind, & organic gifts.

light & cheer for those long winter nights

assorted handmade & glass ornaments, Teatulia teas, & Paddywax candles

love this metal garland

felt mice & paper mache polar bear (too cute!)

some recent custom wreaths.  tell us about your perfect wreath!

Dear Friends – I want to take a moment and thank all of you who have supported us this past year.  Whether visiting our website, liking us on Facebook, calling us on the phone, or stopping into the shop – without your continued support, we couldn’t be here today.  So THANK YOU, and keep those orders coming!  love, Peicha

Thanksgiving highlights for you:

Beth and Matt were married on Friday at St. Bridget’s – right around the corner from the shop – followed by a grand reception at the incredible Crystal Tea Room.  Beth wanted soft & simple centerpieces to create the backdrop to their wedding.  With Chilean peony season starting up just in time for us to give her a bouquet of fluffy white peonies, we designed her centerpieces in low dishes with creamy white hydrangea, dusty pink roses, and a pop of lady’s mantle.  All was calm and quiet as we set up that afternoon, but with nearly 200 guests, I’m sure they had a fabulous celebration!  Congratulations Beth & Matt!!!

We’re a little over a week away from the biggest foodie holiday of the year.  Yep, that’s right – Thanksgiving!  Before all that tryptophan sends our heads a-nodding to dreams of holiday cheer, we’d like to share a few tips for getting your home decorated in a jiffy:

1) Don’t underestimate the power of a monochromatic palette.  A small bunch of flowers in the same color can often make a bigger visual impact than a big bouquet with 5 or 6 competing colors.  Accent a monochromatic palette with complementary color and watch it pop!

2) It’s not necessary to spend a lot to create the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.  Take a pair of pruners and clip a few branches of beautiful fall leaves – arranged artfully on the table interspersed with candles – and you’ve set the mood.

3) This time of year with the cooler weather, many spring flowering plants such as tulips, anemone, peonies and ranunculus come back into season.  Don’t be afraid to mix them in with other more traditional fall flowers such as ornamental kale, peppers and mums to give your design more texture.

4) Wreaths are a quick and lovely way to spruce up a table.  Find a decorative wreath that you love (we love the curled birch wreaths!), lay it on your table, place one or several pillars in the center, light them up, and voila!  If you have lots of dried flowers in your garden (hydrangea, rose hips)

5) And we can’t leave out the plants!  A little grouping of orchids in recycled wine bottles, or ornamental chili peppers in the center of your table will add to the festivities and outlast even that platter of leftover turkey in the fridge.  Toss in a few ornamental gourds, and you’re good to go!

For other Thanksgiving ideas, check out our gallery below:

Lauren & Ryan are two wonderful reasons why I love doing weddings.  Their wedding last weekend at Peche in Sherman Mills was such a dream.  Peche is one of our favorite venues for its close proximity (5 blocks? 6 max), easy loading, and the super friendly staff of Peachtree & Ward Catering.  This, paired with an incredibly sweet bride & groom, and you have the recipe for a great wedding experience.

To help keep their budget under control, we designed two arrangements for the lanterns that Lauren & her family provided.  Adding a few large ring designs among the “cloche” arrangements gave the room a dynamic, yet unified style.  Then we added lots and lots (hundreds?) of glowing votives for instant ambiance.  When we returned at the end of the night to pick up rentals, the party was still going strong.  I think the DJ tired out before the guests!  In the end, Lauren gifted two of those magnificent lanterns to the shop – and for that, we thank you Lauren!  xo