Winter Citrus 2010!

We had a terrific class last week with some lovely ladies representing Brooklyn, Manhattan, Washington DC, and Toronto...

With a last minute special shipment of California Citrus we were able to make some gorgeous arrangements pulling from other winter seasonal blooms like ranunculus, poppies, hinoki cedar, tulips, sweet pea, paperwhites, eucalyptus pods and some carnations for good measure.

We love this bright, festive alternative to the typical red and green palette that reigns supreme this time of year. HEY! AH Ah YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS? GREENANDYELLOWGREENANDYELLOWGREENANDYELLOWGREENANDYELLOW...
...Is no one else listening to hot 97 this winter?

glass houses

Headed up to Battenfelds on Tuesday with Nea and my mom to cut a Christmas tree and tour the anemone greenhouses. They have 8 huge warm and humid houses of anemones. These are the same flowers we buy wholesale in the NYC market - Battenfelds is the leading grower of anemones in the world. And now they've started around 1000 sq. feet of ranunculas. I was so excited and happy to be there, at one point I realized that I was saying "I love you! I love you!" out loud to the flowers.

Step by step, oooh baby

Virtual Flower School! Get your clippers ready...

This week we'll post some exciting announcements as well as a new class or two!

The citrus class has a few spots left, who's in? Here are some of the lovely arrangements from last winters class.

'nations

Well well well! ...it appears that our little friend The Carnation is quite the media slut around town!
Check out the full article in last week's Wall Street Journal...

Love it! Lets do a Carnation Class!!

WREATH MAKING 101!!!

Still a few spots over there --> in Wednesday's evening's wreath class. We'll be using wire frames to make lushly carpeted wreaths of evergreens, eucalyptus, seeds and pods - and then a more rustic composition on a grapevine frame. One for you, one to give away!
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Thanks to Ashley, Tanah and Lexi for joining us Wednesday night for our Thanksgiving centerpiece class...we'll post pictures of the evening soon. Here is the centerpiece I made.

Thanksgiving Eve Class is upon us....

And we've got 4 tickets hanging on the line! You must register by Friday! Nicolette's signature palette will be in full effect; nude, salmon, taupe, bronze and aubergine - we're ordering flowers like there's no tomorrow - you need a jaw-dropping centerpiece to show off to your in-laws...

Register here

Cool Colors of Autumn Class = AMAZING

In early October we relished in all the cool colors of the season. Brace yourself for these elegant arrangements...

Thanks to those of you signing up for the next round of classes! Got a few other exciting things up our sleeves - one of which is taking LFS on the road in the new year. Promise to keep you posted...

Make Your Own Thanksgiving Centerpiece!

THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE 101

Get it done! Sign up to make your own Thanksgiving centerpiece!

Wednesday, November 24th

6:00-9:00pm

$250

Tired of mini pumpkins and cornucopia?

Do your Thanksgiving up right with a lush sprawling floral centerpiece! Crown your own table, or bring it to your friend's/family feast. Nothing helps divert family tension like a stunning flower arrangement full of ranunculus, parrot tulips, chocolate cosmos, amaranth, and amaryllis! This class is suitable for floral enthusiasts of all levels, and will be limited to 6 students.

The class meets at Nicolette's studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

50-52 Dobbin St

Brooklyn NY 11222

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All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.

Clippers will be provided and are a gift to take with you.

Of course, class will finish with a refreshments.

Payments accepted through Paypal.

To register or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com

Ode to the Anemone

Ode to the Anemone

Saturday, December 4
1:00-4:00 pm
$250

The winter season brings us the much coveted Anemone. With it's deep blue/back center and delicate papery petals it never fails to make an impression. We'll mix anemones with other seasonal blooms to create a wintery arrangement in a silver footed urn.

The class will take place in the Saipua studio at 147 Van Dyke Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

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All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.

Clippers will be provided and are a gift to take with you.

Of course, class will finish with a refreshments.

Payments accepted through Paypal.

To register or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com

Wreath Making

Wreath-making 101

Wednesday, December 1
5:30-7:30 pm
$200

We'll usher in December and holiday spirits with our first wreath making class! Working with foliage, evergreens, berries and fruits, we'll teach students about materials that dry and hold up well in wreaths. Using a grapevine frame, each participant will create their own festive wreath to take home. Well snack on egg nog and buche du noel!

The class will take place at Nicolette's studio at 50-52 Dobbin Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

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All classes are limited to 10 students, unless otherwise noted.

Payments accepted through Paypal.

To register or ask questions email us at hello.flower.school@gmail.com