Weddings.....

Wedding.... here are just a few that we have done... The two photos below are by Devon J. Imagery, Thanks you Devon, the pictures are Fabulous!!!!

Some pretty pink Peonies and soft pink roses.....

And soft pink roses for the bridesmaids as well......

An outdoor wedding calls for a woodsy theme bouquet for this bride...

With english ivy and creamy roses and green carnations....

Soft white carnation bouquets for the bridesmaids, look like one big flower... Lovely.

Hot Pink and Bright Orange Roses were the perfect fit for an early May wedding....

Adding a tropical leaf collar really adds drama!!

A smaller bouquet for the bridesmaids...

and a little something for the flower girl...

The Tables are set with lovely colors and square vase arrangements to liven everything up!!

This bride wanted creamy roses with purple accents of statice....

Tied with cream satin ribbon and ballerina laced!

The Cake was soooo pretty all we added were the flowers... tiny spray rose and hydrangeas.

A scatter rose petals finishes it all off....

The next bride wanted BLUE.... and tiny square arrangements for all her guests to take home with them..... so sweet....

The reception room....

The wedding ceremony room.... With big Beautiful Arrangements on pedestals. The aisle is lined with rose petals....

More later, for now..... back to work!!! Vonnie

TAa Dahhhhhh!!!!

Well Folks.... Here are some before and after shots of our new home!! We moved about 4 weeks ago and so far so GOOD!!! Below is the picture of our new outside window.
F.Y.I. we are sharing a space with an Office supply Store - Formerly know as Printer's Island - now known as Divine Office Products. I think it is very 'COOL' to be sharing a space, we both have plenty of room and friendly folks to help our wonderful customers! What more could you ask? We are also conserving energy... very Green...You know!



So that is the back story on our move, now on to the exciting Quickie makeover (it didn't feel quick, trust me, ha ha)... There is still more I want to do, like makeover Divine Office Products, hee hee....Also there are things to do to our side as well, and as you know it all takes TIME... So for now here is what has happened so far....
I was soooo anxious to get started, that I have to admit I was a bit remiss in taking really good before pictures... so hopefully these shots will give you an idea of how it was when we arrived at 3923 Kell Blvd!!

The wood paneled closet at the front of the store....

the one thing I wish I would have really taken a good picture of was the bamboo/grass covered awning that hangs over our side of the store. I was so excited when Roy - the owner- said that we could paint it... and so we did. Quite the task!!!

The color of the walls, sand, of course.... here we had started painting the walls green and had primed the closet.

The black part of the wall is a chalk board and look at that those awning stripes!!! Cute, huh?

This crazy vine design, just about drove me crazy... I thought it was a disaster! But we persevered!! As you can see Jaidon and I were on top of tall ladders risking life and limb for CUTE!!! LOL

The finished chalk board... with everything back in its place!!

Here is the front view...

And looking from the back of the store!!

I think it all turned out quite nicely!!! Things I want to add are clouds at the top... and some faux picture frames to showcase our bellycastings or anything else we might want to show off!! Fun!!!

Be sure to come by and see us!! New shop policy - every child that comes in accompanied with an adult gets a free latex balloon!!! I love how much, kids love balloons!!! Their little faces light up every time!!!

Hope to see you soon!! Vonnie

It has been soooo long!

Sorry for the terrible neglect! We have moved.... is my only excuse! We are sharing a space with the former Printer's Island, now known as Divine Office Products... It makes perfect sense really, we are owned by the same person and we love our new neighbors!!! It's very green and cool too!!!
This weekend we will be painting inside the store... And it will be quite the job too!! I have very high hopes that not only will we finish this weekend, but that it will be CUUUTE!!!!! So please come by for a visit and excuse our little (BIG) mess, root us on or join in... I will have an extra paint brush hanging around I'm Sure!!! LOL I will post before and after pictures soon! Hope to see you soon!!! Vonnie

Happy Mother's Day!!!

At The Basketcase and Flower Shop we have a different philosophy on Mother's Day! We believe in celebrating all the 'Moms' in your life.... Not just your Mother but how about the Mom of your children, or the Mother of your grandchildren, if you have been blessed with grandchildren and Lucky you if you have!!! Don't forget the mom of you nieces and nephews, or the mom of your granddogs!!! LOL... the point is celebrating Mother's Day can encompass lots of special women that have blessed your life in one way or another!! So celebrate them all and let them know that you appreciate all of their hard work nurturing the future...

Moms... where would we be without them?

Call us today and order something wonderful for those special Moms in your life... We have just the perfect gift!!! No matter how big or small, Mom will know that you care!!!

Happy Mother's Day from The Basketcase and Flower Shop!!!

Balloons for Deidre...

Friday at the shop, three women came in, their task was a very important one... To have balloons delivered to their girlfriends' funeral. It was her last request. Balloons. Yes, balloons. She wanted to try to lift the spirits of the people who attended her service, so they wouldn't be so sad. Deidre asked her best girlfriends to do this for her. She was worried that it might be thought of as silly... But what is really wrong with silly? Sometimes silly is what gets us through the hard times. Deidre knew this...So Deidre's girlfriends were at The Basketcase to buy balloons for her funeral. Balloons for Deidre.

The colors were chosen carefully, the design was discussed, and the plan for delivery was gone over, a few times. The girlfriends were relieved...Deidre would have balloons at her services! So few things in life go the way that we want them to go, so for sure if you can have what you want at your funeral, the very thing that is meant to be a celebration of your life, then Yes..You Can Have Balloons!!!!

What wonderful Friends!! What a Blessing! What a Treasure!! As I shared this story with one of my friends, we talked and we cried. Tears of sadness and tears of joy, to know that such people exist! It makes me cry now, as a matter of fact!! I know that my friends would do the same for me and I for them. I am lucky and blessed, just like Deidre.

Deidra wasn't that much older than I am now... So I get a sense that time is short!!! And now is the time to let your family and friends know... That you love them and that if they want Balloons at their funeral, you will make sure that Balloons are there!!!

I didn't know Deidre, but I sure wish I would have... Below is just a short description of Deidre, from the paper.

Deidre loved being with her friends and family and most of all becoming a Grandmother. Deidre was known for her strength, courage, fight for life, honesty, friendship, and for being the sweetest person anyone knew.

And I might add, someone who cared enough for others to have balloons at her funeral.

Love to all... Vonnie