Carly Cylinder

Earth Day is a time to celebrate Mother Earth, who can often get overlooked when it comes to convenience and time. Let's take a moment to give back, and think about how you can make your flowers 'go green'. When you're getting married or throwing a party, ask your florist...

Having a B.A. in psychology in no way makes me a psychologist (no matter what my parents think). But working in the wedding industry has inadvertently turned me into a pseudo-therapist -- a judge of character, if you will. When I meet couples for the first time during their consultations...

I will admit it -- I was getting burned out last year from dealing with some unruly potential clients. Then I realized why. I'm a laid-back kind of gal and don't tend to click with those that are high-maintenance. I was feeling pretty bad about myself for a bit but...

A very Happy New Year! 2012 is going to be filled with tons of love, joy, and prosperity. We saw a lot of trends continue from 2010 into 2011, which included rustic landscapes, lots of pale, soft colors, a love of succulents, and more creativity in design than ever before....

Walking into the room glistening in gold, floors polished, the linens pressed and pristine, I was simply amazed -- astounded is more like it -- at the sheer volume of lush roses, drooping orchids, and Casablanca lilies pouring out of every corner. This must have cost a fortune.

I had...

Before I was a florist, I couldn't tell a carnation from a rose, and definitely didn't know what lilies looked like. I wouldn't know where to begin come my wedding day! My advice, find someone whose work you love, and trust them. My biggest tip -- let them do what...