VALENTINE'S DAY →

Valentine's Day is next Wednesday. Smack dab in the middle of the week. It's a nice distraction during these long winter days in Maine. 

Valentine's Day is an exciting time in the world of retail. In preparation, Amy will head to the market to hand-pick the prettiest flowers she can find. What's nice about February is that spring flowers are just starting to become available in the North East (Daffodils...Tulips...Hyacinth... Lilac...) And, of course we'll have roses-even garden roses.

We'll be delivering all day and are willing to travel all over the mid coast and even down to Portland.

Delivery available to: 

Brunswick, Harpswell, Topsham, Bath, Woolwich, Wiscasset, Durham, Freeport, Yarmouth, Falmouth and Portland

Free delivery to Brunswick   

WOVEN →

This styled shoot was a collaboration between Amy, her eldest daughter,  Jacqueline Maloney of Asheville, NC, local sculptor, Susan Perrine and Jennifer Battis Photography. Together these women wove a story of how Maine's waters and deep woods lend themselves to the joy of art and romance with a bit of whimsy thrown in.

Homage was paid to the natural world through the hand dyed and sewn cloth and fibers used by costumer, Vanya on Jackie's gown to the bold, twisted and intertwined branches and twigs of Susan Perrine's sculptures and through the lens of Jennifer Battis' camera.

LOCATION: MERE POINT RD. & SIMPSON'S POINT | WEDDING DRESS: VANYA | RYAN'S OUTFIT: LLBEAN & BLUNDSTONE | TWIG SCULPTURES: SUSAN PERRINE | FLOWERS: PRETTY FLOWERS | PHOTOGRAPHER: JENNIFER BATTIS | ROPE RIGGING: MALONEY MARINE RIGGING | HAND BUILT CANOE: MIKE SUSSMAN

Pink + Plaid →

Eliza + Tim married at Live Well Farm in Harpswell, Maine on October 7, 2017. Live Well Farm is a quaint venue once owned by native-Mainer Patrick Dempsey from Grey's Anatomy. 

Live Well Farm is nestled on five acres near the sea in Harpswell, Maine. It's large enough to accommodate a tent with 200 guests but also cozy enough for a more intimate reception.

Eliza's vision was executed by The Purple Orchid. Eliza chose a beautiful pink wedding dress and wanted rich, fall tones with an emphasis on plaid. Eliza and Tim even coerced their guests to partake in the theme by adorning themselves in the plaid of their choice. 

Eliza was a breath of fresh air for us as designers. She really allowed us to creatively express her vision without much restraint. We chose beautiful flowers ranging from soft peaches and pinks to richer, deeper tones of pimento and plum.

There is no denying this is a match made in heaven.

It couldn't be clearer that these two adore each other.

Just look at these beauties!

A special thanks to Jamie Mercurio (we are super fans!) for these stunning and romantic photos. 

You can read more about Eliza + Tim in Ruffled! 

VENUE: LIVE WELL FARM | PLANNING : THE PURPLE ORCHID | FLORAL DESIGN: PRETTY FLOWERS | PHOTOGRAPHY: JAMIE MERCURIO PHOTOGRAPHY

Summer wedding at Beech Hill Barn →

Beech Hill Barn is one of the nicest barn venues in Maine. Located in Pittston, Maine, the farm has horses and the owners, Priscilla and Jay live on site.

Priscilla and Jay both have an attention to detail. She mentioned to me that she researched barn venues for a year in order to create the ideal venue. I was particularly impressed with the outdoor space. There were designated areas for cocktail hour and a place to  enjoy cocktails while playing yard games.

I also noticed the careful consideration that went into her vendors' needs. There was an area tucked away for caterers that even had an outdoor sink-- something I haven't seen in my years of wedding set ups.  This wedding was catered by one of the premier caterers in Maine- Blue Elephant. They, too, are known for their impeccable attention to detail.

Beech Hill Barn also offers a beautiful backdrop for a wedding ceremony- with a stationary arbor and white wooden benches. The walk down to the site is beautiful. The path meanders through fields of Lupines- we were lucky enough to catch the tail end of the season. 

Flowers: Pretty Flowers | Venue: Beech Hill Barn | Photography: Ashley Scott Photography | Catering: Blue Elephant

A New Headshot →

We wanted to freshen up the website, so we called up the immensely talented, Jamie Mercurio- who, also happens to live close by in the town of Bath, Maine. If you're not familiar with Jamie, you should be. Not only is she incredibly talented behind the camera, she's also hilarious.

Working in a home studio isn't necessarily always glamorous, but it is convenient and a comfortable to place to create (with a dog always by your side).

Photo credit: Jamie Mercurio

Photo credit: Jamie Mercurio

Flowers provided by: East of Eden Flower Farm & New England Flower Exchange | Photography: Jamie Mercurio Photography | Home based studio: Brunswick, Maine

Container Gardens at Wild Oats →

I look forward to creating and installing summer planters every spring. We try to shop locally as much as we can. One of our favorite suppliers is Longfellow's Nursery in Manchester, Maine. Almost all of the annuals came from there- with the exception of a truckload of herbs grown by Chaz and Linda Gill from Kennebec Flower Farm. 

Hunting for product can be a lot of fun, but almost always requires multiple stops. Some nurseries are known for more unusual annuals, others are known for having larger quantities of the staples.  

The most important component of successful pots (besides healthy plants and plenty of fertilizer) is the soil. We only use Coast of Maine and we try to always get it from Brooks Feed & Farm in town. 

Annuals: Longfellow's Greenhouses | Herbs: Kennebec Flower Farm | Soil & Fertilizer: Brooks Feed & Farm | Best Lunch Spot: Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe, Brunswick, Maine

First Lawn Mowing of the Year →

The smell is a favorite. The final look is pleasing in its neatness; rich green setting off the soft yellows of daffodils and vibrant blue of grape hyacinths. 

A view of my backyard

Please don't misunderstand, I am not much an advocate for the perfect expanse of greenness without a dandelion in sight. I always encourage ground covers to my landscape clients. Although not instant, which many insist on nowadays, ground covers are much more interesting , less time sapping and are often a great way to add even more flowers, color and texture to your yard. 

I love the versatility of Walstenia, with the happy, bright yellow flowers in spring; sedums work well in tough spots and add texture and even vinca, although overused, has lovely blue flowers which draw your eye to shady areas. 

I will continue to enjoy that first mowing of spring but will continue to shrink my lawn to other plant material over time. 

ZEST Magazine Styled Shoot →

ZEST invited us to do a styled photo shoot to feature table arrangements. 

"Thoughtful table settings add to the pleasure of a meal. They are an expression of identity, connecting hosts and guests through the use of themes, colors, shapes and moods. A thoughtfully set table frames the meal at hand and fosters meaningful conversation that extends far beyond the evening in question." 

Pretty Flowers designed the arrangements, Janice Dunwoody produced and styled the shoot and Erin Little photographed. We created 3 versions: Rustic, Contemporary and Traditional. 

Floral arrangement: Pretty Flowers, Brunswick | Stoneware: Odd Inq., South Portland | Simple Cedar Table: KW Things, Peaks Island | Aluminum mugs: Silly's Restaurant, Portland | Linen napkins and table runner: Folly 101, Portland | Artisan hammered flatware: Sundance Catalog Aluminum plate chargers: Portland Flea-For-All, Portland | Tin water pitcher: Portland Flea-For-All, Portland | Thick candle tapers: Dwellings, Falmouth