Monthly Archives: March 2010

Orchids, leis and more orchids

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I knew my coworker Jessika was getting married, but little did I know she was planning one of the most gorgeous weddings I’ve seen in a long time.

Jessika recently got married and graciously allowed me to gawk at the incredible photos by Harvard Photography. And make no mistake — obviously, I had nothing to do with these amazing flowers, but I do sort of know the florist behind them. These gorgeous decorations were done by Catherine Hillen-Rulloda of Avante Gardens in Anaheim, who is married to Phil Rulloda, who did a book with Silverio Casabar, who was my mom’s mentor. Small world!

Anyway, you don’t want to hear about my six degrees of separation. You want to know about the flowers!
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Why You Should Invite Parrot Tulips to Your Wedding

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By Steven Rosen

Parrot tulips are known for their full body and rich texture, bred in a rainbow of colors to accentuate your next big event. The parrot tulip may be one of the most recognizable flowers for its star quality and vibrant presence making them a favorite for bridal showers and the wedding day. The bride-to-be who chooses the parrot tulip for her reception table makes a bold and beautiful statement about herself. Both bride and the parrot tulip share similar qualities in that they make a spectacular appearance, radiate self-confidence, have a flair for artistry, and are comfortable taking center stage.

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In memory of Silverio Casabar

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To my shock and dismay, I discovered my mom’s long time floral teacher and mentor died on Feb. 21. My mom met Silverio Casabar when he gave a class at the flower market and they bonded quickly over being Filipino. Working with Silverio was a shot of creativity for both my mom and myself — he was so incredibly creative and talented. I remember looking at a cake table with a few yards of fabric in one hand, trying to figure out what I should do. He came by and, in just a few minutes, twisted it into a new technique that I began to use at later weddings.

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