Extreme Makeover Home Edition-Design Meeting

We arrived at the site, and sent to the VIP tent, which was decorated by Keith Watson Productions. While waiting we ran into one of my 2007 Brides, Alison. Alison, pregnant with twins was there the volunteer, and will be there a few more times. We eventually made our way over to the design production trailer, where we meet Lisa Marie, Corey, Eva & designer Eduardo Xol.

The meeting was fast & furious.....we were shown the room designs, themes & colors. It was a lot to take in, in just a few moments. I asked to go over everything one more time. As we walked away from the trailer I asked.......

What have I gotten myself into?????

That is the question I seem to ask myself alot lately. It was a little overwhelming for Theresa & I. Usually after meeting a bride & discussing wedding flowers, I mull over the notes for a few days & then come up with ideas. Well in this case I only had hours to come up with ideas and flower choices. I turned in my flower order around midnight last night, and today I am going to collect vases and get everything organized. We are scheduled to deliver the flowers Monday around 1pm. To keep updated check out Ark Remodeling & Construction's site: Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Gainesville.

Silent Austion to benefit March Of Dimes

Sarah, who helps at the shoppe, is a Junior at Eastside High School. As a member of Chain Reaction, the student organization of March Of Dimes, Sarah is holding a silent auction. Here are the specifics:

Ante Up for A Cure: A Silent Auction for March of Dimes
December 12, 2009 7:30-9:30 PM
At the Polos Apartments 2330 SW Williston Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Auction items include
Sister Hazel autographed drum head
Spa Treatments from High Springs Chiropractic, and Jamie Webb LMT
Dinner and Desert Packages
and much more

for more information email marchofdimes.chainreaction@yahoo.com
or to make a direct donation marchforbabies.org/sarah51893

We have donated some flowers to be part of her auction.

We hope to see you there.

Gainesville-Extreme Makeover Home Edition

We are very excited to announce that we have been given the opportunity to help with the Gainesville Extreme Makeover Home Edition. We will be supplying some interior plants & fresh flower arrangements for the home. Thanks got to Amy at Adore Events for passing along our interest in being part of this wonderful event.

Atlanta or Bust!!

Earlier this week, I got an email from the UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA Alumni Association, and this was the header. I am a proud gator fan. While in college I had the opportunity to got to a few SEC Championship games.

As Grady says.....Good Times, Good Times.

GO GATORS!!!

VIVA - Goes Polynesian

Once again I am delighted to be on the committee for Haven's Hospice VIVA event. It will be held April 10, 2010 at The Rembrant farm in Alachua. Viva has moved from the bayou to the South Seas. Here is some inspiration for the event.

Narcissus: December Flower of the Month

Narcissus is a small multi-petaled blossom, similar to the Daffodil. Blooming Narcissus can be found from the fall until spring. Narcissus can be found in colors ranging from white, pink, yellow & orange.

Larry meets Aaron Hernandez

Larry, our flower guy sent me this over the weekend. He was able to go to the Florida/Florida State game on Saturday. Thought I'd share....

Well it was a day for the ages. I was lucky to get a ticket, we had the best tailgate ever and got to go see Tebow and the rest of the seniors play there final game at home. 30 minutes after the game was over, the stands were still full, nobody, including the players wanted it to end. We finally left and went back to our tailgate spot for a snack before hitting the road. Two guys who were parked next to us came over and joined us the said they were going to meet up with Aaron Hernandez and go to dinner. Aaron scored two touchdowns during the game and is one of their star players. We said ya right. We were packing up to leave and they came over and said Aaron was on his way. Sure enough a few minutes later he showed up. They hung a round for a while let us take a bunch of pictures and made our day complete. Go Gators.
Larry

By the way, Larry is the second from the right, with sunglasses on his cap. For those of you who don't know Aaron Hernandez is 4th from the right. GO GATORS!!!

Happy Turkey Day!!!!

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family & friends.

Abbey's Second Gator Game

Terry was able to get some tickets to The Gator game against FIU this past weekend. We closed up shoppe early and went as a family.

Thanksgiving Flowers--Give Thanks!!

It is not too late to send thanks to friends & family in town or across the country.

Just give us a call and we can make all the arrangements for you.

Give us a call 352-371-6249 or check out our website www.theplantshoppe.com