Hello and happy Monday evening, hope you had a great weekend. Here, the weather was a “10”. Finally! OK, don’t say I didn’t warn you…this post today is for serious flower devotees only. If your heart doesn’t beat a little faster at the sight of gorgeous flowers, then this may not be for you:) So, I just couldn’t stay away. I posted a few weeks ago (click here if you missed part 1 and here for part 2) on my trip to the NY flower market…it was such F U N!!!! I knew I could not wait to go back.
And back I went, with a good friend who is almost as much a nut for flowers as I am. Now I felt like a “veteran” having opened a few accounts with some of the bigger vendors, and I “showed her the way”. Already having a few favorite shops to visit and knowing which ones aren’t worth the stop. Let me do my best to describe the atmosphere-
I love the feeling of when you walk in, there is such a lively chaos. Flower brokers and buyers bartering/negotiating (and sometimes shouting) over one another while the stock boys run around furiously trying to keep everyone happy and orders promptly filled and out the door. Flowers are everywhere as are people and it’s a busy bustling no frills place where the flowers take center stage.
There is a certain energy that is unmistakable..and I love every bit of it. I even love the old fashioned approach, no fancy computer systems, its old school…old fashioned registers, even sometimes just calculators and they wrap everything in brown paper. Boring old Kraft paper never looked so good! So first a peek at what I saw this time around and then part 2 will be on my “creations” in a day or two-
The peonies were DIVINE, in every shade of pink and white!
It’s hard to make out here but cherry blossoms were lined along the street sometimes towering at 6 or 7 feet tall! If only I was hosting a party…..
This combo below has me dreaming of a luncheon with small full arrangements of these three flowers, love green, white and purple together!
Roses in every hue
And here is what came home with me…
These roses above were a few days old so I got the entire bunch for $10 (after my negotiating) comes along with living in New York:)
These pink tulips were unbelievable! And they are lasting so well….discovered the best tulips come from Associates Flowers FYI
If you are ready for more, stay tuned for what I created at home. Still 6 days later very much enjoying them, here is one sneak peek-
I just cannot wait to share with you part 2! Have you ever been to a flower market in your neck of the woods? I know this will be a frequent stop for me, and really can’t wait until I plan my next party….really it is such a fun experience, if you have the chance to go….DO! Thanks for stopping in, wishing you a fabulous day.
PS Last few hours to take advantage of the silver and porcelains in my shop being 20% off (no exceptions)! Use code “enchanted16”, click here to visit my shop.
You are so lucky to get to experience such beauty all in one place! It must have smelled utterly divine as well. Who doesn’t love flowers so keep these posts coming.
I always put an old copper penny at the bottom of any container bearing tulips. Some people like having the tulips bend at interesting angles, I prefer them to stand tall. The copper seems to prevent them from bending.
Am counting the days until we finish landscaping the back yard and put up a tall fence so that any beds of tulips I plant will not become deer hors d’oeuvres!
Nothing prettier, though than tulips in blue & white porcelain vases!
Amazing flowers! I have been to the flower market only once and I share your love of the unique energy there. I hope your next post shows the flowers you chose.
We visited the Bangkok flower market one holiday, orchid heaven. It was also fascinating to watch the girls weave blossoms for all the temple offerings. Even taxi drivers hang these little offerings on the mirrors in their cars.
I can see you doing the flowers for your sons’ weddings. Because those cherry blossoms are so beautiful! How do you not buy everything you see? So many beautiful flowers there. I love every picture!
Gorgeous! I love a person who appreciates beautiful flowers and decor! Your website is a feast for the eyes and very inspiring! Thank you so much for brightening my day!
Love! I have been there many years ago. It is fabulous , beautiful and exciting. I would love to go again and shop for a big party. I now live in Virginia. We have a small flower market in Norfolk.
I go to the flower market in Los Angeles every year at Christmas and also try to go during springtime. It is a magical place. Some vendors just sell flowers/indoor plant and others have created small arrangements. I get lost for hours in the colors and creativity. It is truly an adventure.
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Hello and happy Monday evening, hope you had a great weekend. Here, the weather was a “10”. Finally! OK, don’t say I didn’t warn you…this post today is for serious flower devotees only. If your heart doesn’t beat a little faster at the sight of gorgeous flowers, then this may not be for you:) So, I just couldn’t stay away. I posted a few weeks ago (click here if you missed part 1 and here for part 2) on my trip to the NY flower market…it was such F U N!!!! I knew I could not wait to go back.
And back I went, with a good friend who is almost as much a nut for flowers as I am. Now I felt like a “veteran” having opened a few accounts with some of the bigger vendors, and I “showed her the way”. Already having a few favorite shops to visit and knowing which ones aren’t worth the stop. Let me do my best to describe the atmosphere-
I love the feeling of when you walk in, there is such a lively chaos. Flower brokers and buyers bartering/negotiating (and sometimes shouting) over one another while the stock boys run around furiously trying to keep everyone happy and orders promptly filled and out the door. Flowers are everywhere as are people and it’s a busy bustling no frills place where the flowers take center stage.
There is a certain energy that is unmistakable..and I love every bit of it. I even love the old fashioned approach, no fancy computer systems, its old school…old fashioned registers, even sometimes just calculators and they wrap everything in brown paper. Boring old Kraft paper never looked so good! So first a peek at what I saw this time around and then part 2 will be on my “creations” in a day or two-
The peonies were DIVINE, in every shade of pink and white!
It’s hard to make out here but cherry blossoms were lined along the street sometimes towering at 6 or 7 feet tall! If only I was hosting a party…..
This combo below has me dreaming of a luncheon with small full arrangements of these three flowers, love green, white and purple together!
Roses in every hue
And here is what came home with me…
These roses above were a few days old so I got the entire bunch for $10 (after my negotiating) comes along with living in New York:)
These pink tulips were unbelievable! And they are lasting so well….discovered the best tulips come from Associates Flowers FYI
If you are ready for more, stay tuned for what I created at home. Still 6 days later very much enjoying them, here is one sneak peek-
I just cannot wait to share with you part 2! Have you ever been to a flower market in your neck of the woods? I know this will be a frequent stop for me, and really can’t wait until I plan my next party….really it is such a fun experience, if you have the chance to go….DO! Thanks for stopping in, wishing you a fabulous day.
PS Last few hours to take advantage of the silver and porcelains in my shop being 20% off (no exceptions)! Use code “enchanted16”, click here to visit my shop.
PPS If you missed my Seven on Sunday, click here
Exquisite! I wish all my dreams were of me floating through the flower mart in a basket of pink
peonies!!
You are so lucky to get to experience such beauty all in one place! It must have smelled utterly divine as well. Who doesn’t love flowers so keep these posts coming.
I always put an old copper penny at the bottom of any container bearing tulips. Some people like having the tulips bend at interesting angles, I prefer them to stand tall. The copper seems to prevent them from bending.
Am counting the days until we finish landscaping the back yard and put up a tall fence so that any beds of tulips I plant will not become deer hors d’oeuvres!
Nothing prettier, though than tulips in blue & white porcelain vases!
Gorgeous! Thank you for the beauty in a day with all these Texas floods….stay dry, my friends!
Amazing flowers! I have been to the flower market only once and I share your love of the unique energy there. I hope your next post shows the flowers you chose.
Thank you Tina, for all the Loveliness you share…
We visited the Bangkok flower market one holiday, orchid heaven. It was also fascinating to watch the girls weave blossoms for all the temple offerings. Even taxi drivers hang these little offerings on the mirrors in their cars.
I can see you doing the flowers for your sons’ weddings. Because those cherry blossoms are so beautiful! How do you not buy everything you see? So many beautiful flowers there. I love every picture!
FLOWER POWER!!! franki
Loved this post! Those peonies are so pretty! I frequent the flower market here… The flowers last several days longer if purchased from the market!
Wow, Tina, those blooms are incredible!! Beautiful arrangements, and I love tulips.
Gorgeous! I love a person who appreciates beautiful flowers and decor! Your website is a feast for the eyes and very inspiring! Thank you so much for brightening my day!
Beautiful and love!
Thank you for sharing! What a treasure of loveliness!
Love! I have been there many years ago. It is fabulous , beautiful and exciting. I would love to go again and shop for a big party. I now live in Virginia. We have a small flower market in Norfolk.
There is nothing quite like fresh flowers! Love getting a sneak peek of yours…can’t wait for more! Happy Monday!
Heaven must look similar! Can’t wait until my peonies are up- may be a while!
groovy! totally a flower child here. keep em coming! peace.
Oh, the peonies….make me think of my grandma.
Just got back from CA & saw some beautiful flower fields where many of these are probably grown.
Be still my Heart!!!!!!!!
I go to the flower market in Los Angeles every year at Christmas and also try to go during springtime. It is a magical place. Some vendors just sell flowers/indoor plant and others have created small arrangements. I get lost for hours in the colors and creativity. It is truly an adventure.