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June 22 2023

We Love Subs

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Subscriptions are the best way to get and keep local flowers in your life. (Just hit us up to get started or make an order and check the subscription box.) We offer subscriptions for pick up only at our shop on Saturdays.

Looking for delivery? Subscribe for delivery from our partners at Bloomhouse. Jess managed subscriptions for us for years and sources all of the same great local flowers as we do.

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April 18 2023

Flower Club: Bloom Battle '23 Celebrity Surprise

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We had a surprise visitor at the 2023 Bloom Battle public display and judging event - flower OG Dave Dowling! Dave has done it all in the floral world including farming, designing, vending, teaching and national leadership as the ASCFG President. He can now add Bloom Battle judge to his resume. Not originally slated to the celebrity panel, we put his expertise to work when he showed up unexpectedly. Dave joined former contestants Jen Majewski, Ian Tresselt and Chris Vaeth to place these arrangements in Bloom Battle renown.

For the second straight year the people and the judges agreed. Amanda won the People's Choice and 1st prize.

Danielle, a former 1st place winner, picked up 2nd.

Jo, also a former 1st place winner, took 3rd this year.

This photogenic beauty by Adrienne won the Instagram Famous voting.

View all of the arrangements and more pictures from the event.

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March 15 2023

2023 LoCoFlo BookClub

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Wow! Ten years of nerdy bookclub!

Meetings are Monday nights at 7:00PM at the shop (dates below).

New this year: BookClub on Zoom! I'll be hosting online meetings Tuesday nights at 7:00PM following the in-person Monday night meetings (join my email list for the zoom links).

  • Feb 27 2023 The Home Place by J. Drew Lanham
  • May 1 2023 (new date in studio | online - Apr 25) Silent Spring Revolution by Douglas Brinkley
  • Jun 19 2023 Bet the Farm by Beth Hoffman
  • Jul 31 2023 River of the Gods by Candice Millard
  • Sep 18 2023 Demon Copperhead Barbara Kingsolver
  • Nov 13 2023 A Darker Wilderness Edited by Erin Sharkey

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March 01 2023

Flower Club: Bloom Battle!

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We’re so excited to announce Bloom Battle: LoCoFlo’s annual amateur floral design competition! If you’ve ever taken a class at Local Color Flowers or you love dabbling in design at home, this is the perfect opportunity to show off your skills and creativity.

How it Works!

Bloom Battle is a two day event:

  • Apr 14 2023 - Design and Instagram Famous voting
  • Apr 15 2023 - Public display, public voting, celebrity judging and glory

How to Participate

  1. Be a contestant. Registration is required.
  2. Be an online fan: Enter your Likes among the three Instagram Famous finalists April 14 2023 from 10:30PM to April 15 2023 11:30AM.
  3. Be a fan in person: View all arrangements at our studio on April 15 2023 8:00AM - 12:00PM and vote for your favorite. Most votes wins People’s Choice prize. Stick around for the announcement of winners.

Prizes

  • Instagram Famous: LoCoFlo staff will select three centerpieces for online voting! Online voting is open between 10:30PM on Apr 14 2023 and 11:30AM on Apr 15 2023. Most likes wins. Prize: A LoCoFlo poster!
  • People’s Choice: The centerpiece that receives the most votes by visitors to the studio (three votes per visitor) on Saturday Apr 15 2022 8:00AM-12:00PM wins! Prize: A LoCoFlo poster!
  • Judges Selections Celebrity judges will evaluate entries based on vessel choice, use of color, texture and composition.
    • 3rd Place: $25 LoCoFlo Gift Certification and a LoCoFlo pin!
    • 2nd Place: $50 LoCoFlo Gift Certification and a LoCoFlo poster!
    • 1st Place: $100 LoCoFlo Gift Certification and a LoCoFlo sweatshirt!
  • All contestants take home their arrangements at the end of the event. (everyone wins!)

The Rules

  • All centerpieces must be created at Local Color Flowers’ Studio on Friday night, April 14 2023 between 7:00PM and 9:00PM.
  • All centerpieces must be created using the flowers/foliage/branches provided by Local Color Flowers. The use of other flowers gathered from outside the studio whether forged or bought is not permitted.
  • The use of floral foam or Oasis is prohibited.
  • No wagering.
  • Amateurs only! No professional or former professional designers permitted.
  • Only registered contestants will be permitted in the studio for Friday night’s design night.
  • Vase opening may not be larger than five inches in diameter. Contestants are encouraged to use their own vases, Vases are available for purchase. All vases must be approved for entry.

The Celebrity Judges

  • Chris Vaeth - T. Rowe by day, aspiring floral designer, culinary explorer & creator.
  • Ian Tresselt - Collaborator, Florist, Creator of Ian Tresselt Design, Recovering Nonprofit Arts Executive.
  • Jen Majewski - English Teacher, sewist, aspiring florist, and member of the LoCoFlo Street Team.

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October 30 2022

Winter in a Jar

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OMG! Can you even? So festive. It's Winter in a Jar!

Enhance the season with these spirited arrangements. Quart mason jars are stuffed with local mixed evergreens, berry branches, foraged Lake Montebello pine cones, jingle bells and joy.

Also, wow, what a gift! Send some winter wonder to a loved one.

$55 for one jar. $100 for two jars. $45 each for three or more jars. Order using our order form.

Available seasonally.

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