Thank you note

We are always honored when a client takes the time to write a note of appreciation for our work. Yesterday, we received this gracious letter from Mamie Sterkx Gasperecz, Executive Director of Hermann-Grima + Gallier Museums.

November 16

Dear Paul -

Your flowers were the talk of the Weinmann's Historic House Gala! You are so amazingly talented! Thank you for your patience, your time and your generosity!

Best,

Mamie

Portfolio - Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Chicago

Recently we loaded up the truck with red roses and cylinder vases, and drove to the frozen tundra of downtown Chicago to prepare for the Radio Hall of Fame's induction dinner on Saturday, November 6th, 2010. Paul has worked with the museum for numerous years, and has become their resource for everything floral.

The challenge of any destination event is the coordination of multiple vendors both at home and on location. For example, we worked with a national vendor for the red carpet, and turned to our trusted NOLA businesses for the boston ferns and fabric draping.

The ceremony was held at the studio of WTTW Channel 11. We created an amazing first impression with this elegant entrance table. The vibrant red of our Freedom rose is amplified by large cylinders of water. This look would be wonderful for a wedding reception, cocktail party or special anniversary dinner.

Doesn't the studio look great! The black, red and white color scheme was consistently repeated through out all elements of the event.

We were also responsible for providing the red carpet, black pipe and draping, lush boston ferns and clear lucite pedestals. The dramatic red rose arrangement inside the speaker's podium was just one of the unexpected elements that made the decor unique.

The guest centerpieces were inspired by and repeat the look of the front entrance table. A collection of three vases and votive candles were arranged on an oversized mirror. We highly recommend the use of mirrors when the centerpiece design emphasizes the use of glass and candlelight.

Overall, the trip "up north" was a resounding success. Our team was rewarded with a delicious dinner and the opportunity to take pictures with special guests like country star Reba McEntire. Our gears are already turning for next year when the Radio Hall of Fame unveils its new facility.

Portfolio - Historic Houses Society Tenth Annual Fall Gala

This morning we had the privilege of decorating Mr. and Mrs. John Weinmann's home for the Historic Houses Society Tenth Annual Fall Gala to take place later this evening. Click here to learn more about former ambassador Weinmann and his contributions to New Orleans and Tulane University. The gala will raise funds for the continued success of the Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses. Be sure to stop by the museum's website - http://www.hgghh.org/ - to take a virtual tour or plan your next visit.

Guests are greeted by two cheerful chrysanthemum wreaths featuring the HG logo.

Our silver candelabras compliment Mrs. Weinmann's amazing array of silver serving-ware. The arrangements include yellow asiatic lilies, yellow and red circus roses, red alstromeria lilies, orange spray roses, pittosporum, green trick carnations, hypericum, and millet.... what a mouthful!

A silver trumpet vase full of orange and yellow flowers add much needed height to the beautiful piano. Proper scale is always a concern especially for the grand homes of New Orleans.

Outdoor guest table centerpieces consist of a collection of votives, and colorful mini calla lilies submerged in water and topped with floating candles. Our oversized mirrors will amplify twinkling of candlelight through out the back garden.

Small bouquets in the restrooms add a touch of elegance with the scent of sweet smelling dutch hyacinths, but Mrs. Weinmann's gorgeous vases are the real showcase.

Paul created a beautiful and lush oriental arrangement for the front foyer. As designers we enjoy the challenge of using our client's unique selection of vessels. If you're looking to add to your own collection this holiday season, we carry numerous exclusive lines of dutch pottery... details coming soon.

Find of the Day - Green Trick Dianthis

Our "Find of the Day" is the Green Trick Carnation (aka Dianthus Barbatus Green Trick "Termarisou"). It is by far our favorite flower in the shop right now. This fuzzy, poof ball is the craziest looking carnation most people have ever seen. Green trick is a fairy new dianthus hybrid and my online search uncovered very little background information. The flower has amazing texture and is capturing the attention of judges at a number of international flower shows. We love the texture too ~ It is like moss on a stick! The apple green color is the perfect compliment to the vibrant yellows and oranges of the fall season.

We also love it's longevity. Growers enthusiastically promote the carnation's 4 week long vase life. We're testing a few for ourselves, and so far they look better than ever at the 2 week mark.

Paul designed a low round, fall centerpiece of yellow asiatic lilies, rust red mini cymbidium orchids, seeded eucalyptus, red wheat, curly willow tips, fresh pyracantha berries, green trick carnations and safflower.