Harkins', Advent calendar 2012

We decided it would be fun this year to create an Advent calendar on Face Book. Each day one of the employees - including Louis the dog - will have their picture taken with an element of a Christmas arrangement.

On our last day of work before Christmas, which will be Saturday, Dec 22nd. We will make a big arrangement using all the elements that the elves brought.

Visit our Face Book page to see this, and some of our other holiday work. www.facebook/harkinstheflorist also, check out our web site www.harkinsneworleans.com

This is what we've gotten so far....

December 1st.,  Elf Taylor has brought us silver ting ting.

December 2nd., Elf Peggy has found a big red bow to add.

December 3rd., Elf Hilary thought a red rose would be nice.

December 4th., Elf Karla brought an hydrangea, that looks like a big snowball!

December 5th., Elf Sabrina has brought along a nice big pine cone.

December 6th., Elf Kelsey, the shy elf has yaupon - a native holly - for us today.

December 7th. This dapper elf, Wendell, has brought us some cinnamon.

December 8th., Elf John has white branches for us.

December 9th., Elf Louis looks so angelic as he brings us red ribbon.

Are you thinking about eloping??

It’s been so much fun lately, we’ve had tons of destination weddings, with brides from all over the country, and now a trend is forming for elopements!

Eloping – it brings to mind sneaking out in the dead of night, preferably down a ladder from a second floor, running to the nearest Justice of the Peace, all in giggles, all in secret, except for, maybe, a best friend. How fun is that! The trend now is still for running off, but instead of the town Justice, brides come to places like New Orleans, with a few friends, keeping everything casual, and having the time of their lives.

They may not have the traditional bridal gown, and other trappings, but most will carry flowers. Bouquets have run from the very simple – several flowers tied in a small nosegay, to quite elaborate. Anything goes, so have fun with it.

For the majority of elopements we've done, there is only a bride bouquet, and sometimes a boutonniere, though some tend to grow from day to day, as friends or family come down to join the party. Some brides are worried that we won't be interested in such a small order - don't worry, we are more than happy to supply whatever you need, no matter how small.

Here are a couple of small bouquets we've made recently, one for an elopement, and one for a destination wedding. More can be seen on our web site www.harkinsneworleans.com and FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/harkinstheflorist