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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

the one where i decide to open a flower shop.

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I've already got 500 roses set to crash land on my doorstep Tuesday morning (fingers crossed they are a shade of orange). To add a bit more spice to the bouquets, I picked up bundles of ranunculus at Trader Joe's this morning. They were only $3.99 for about a dozen stems. Last time we bought them they looked their best (full and open) about a week after they were sat in water. I'm banking on the same result and hope to twist these up into pretty bouquets on Friday.

I'll be popping in at various times this week to share the developments with the flowers and other last minute details. Six days until we're married.

& hey, Billow? That random light pink one is going in your bouquet.

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13 responses to “the one where i decide to open a flower shop.”

  1. billy Avatar
    billy

    you know your audience = )

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  2. Christina Avatar
    Christina

    !!!! Oh I cannot wait to see the final results!!! Oh also, I don’t know if you saw this, but those Divine Twine folks have gray and white twine, and they have a photo of it paired with the orange and white twine. Thought you’d enjoy: http://whiskergraphics.com/wordpress/index.php/2010/03/gray-and-white-bakers-twine/

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  3. PamJ Avatar
    PamJ

    YAY, it is SO close! Have a GREAT week 🙂

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  4. Lindsey Avatar
    Lindsey

    I love how you have taken your photos recently with 2 different perspectives, very inspiring.

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  5. amy lapi Avatar
    amy lapi

    is billow your MOH? can you tell us about her? 🙂

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  6. Chelsea Avatar
    Chelsea

    eeh it’s so close! I don’t know you personally but I’ve been following your blog for so long I’m so excited for you!

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  7. Amelia Avatar
    Amelia

    make sure you cut those stems at an angle so they can absorb plenty of water! Congratulations. This will be the fastest week of your life so try to enjoy it.

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  8. LindseyBee Avatar
    LindseyBee

    I love ranunculi! can’t wait to use yellow ranunculi for my wedding! they’re such a perfect flower & your orange looks so amazing

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  9. holly Avatar
    holly

    sooo excited for you!

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  10. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    well, if you ever do open up a flower shop in san diego, be sure to let me know! you will love this city – the weather really is fabulous. and we love our military here! all the best on your upcoming wedding!

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  11. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    Awesome…wishing you the best Elise! Good luck with everything; I know you will do fabulously with all of your details……..ENJOY!!!!

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  12. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    So excited for you! Can’t wait for photos!

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  13. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    beautiful! I did my wedding flowers too. It was a lot of work but SO fun and satisfying! Best of luck!

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