February's Violet

The birth flower for February is  the violet .  In the language of flowers, the violet signifies watchfulness, loyalty and faithfulness and  tells the receiver that you will always be there for them.

To Victorians, a white violet says, "Let's take a chance".

and a colored Violet says, "I'll always be true".

Dreaming of Summer

Shivering in the cold Cincinnati winter and dreaming of Summer and Grandma's garden.  Join us and share some of your summer flowers.

Simple and Elegant

In a situation that calls for class and understatement, you may want to consider an all white floral design.  The monochromatic effect of an all white arrangement will bring beauty and texture to the space without distraction.  White floral designs are perfect for business meetings!

January's Birth Flower: The Carnation

 The carnation is the traditional flower to present to someone with a January birthday.  Carnations are a Yellow Canary favorite for their colors and texture.  Once thought of as outdated, the carnation is cool again! 

The meanings of carnations include fascination, distinction and love. The carnation's history dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, when it was used in art and decor. Christians believe that the first carnation bloomed on earth when Mary wept for Jesus as he carried his cross.

Carnations in these early times were predominantly found in shades of pale pink and peach, but over the years the palette of available colors has grown to include red, yellow, white, purple, and even green. Throughout so many centuries of change, the popularity of the carnation has remained undiminished. The fact that the carnation continues to endure is a testament to its vast appeal.

Pantone Color for 2014: Radiant Orchid

Get ready for luscious shades of purple in 2014. The color experts at Pantone have dubbed Radiant Orchid the color for the new year.  We can't wait to mix and match the complements and contrasts!

Oh, Baby!

“Making the decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” ~ Elizabeth Stone~

Baby showers can be cute without being cute-sie!  A great plan and design can make for a classy and unforgettable baby shower.  Yellow Canary did a recent baby shower that was just that!

The tables were adorned with an assortment of small bud vases and larger arrangements.

Classic building blocks brought bright pops of color to the elegant florals.

Classic children's books brought height and texture to the table and will bring beauty to the baby's bookshelf after the shower and knowledge and imagination to the baby forevermore!

Reception Entertainment: Fire it Up!

Photo Courtesy of Circus Mojo

                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Trying to make your wedding reception or event stand out from the rest?  Try a fire spinner or fire dancer!  Cherie Dawn, the Cincinnati area performer pictured here can dance with, spin and eat fire!

Photo Courtesy of David Sorcher Metro Mix

You could kick off the dancing at your wedding reception with a fantastic performance or bring your fire artist in as a surprise in the middle of the reception. 

For non-wedding events,  a fire performance outdoors at the end of the event is a great way to signal the closing of a wonderful and unforgettable evening.  

Photo Courtesy of Nichlas Viltrakis