Let's Talk Flowers

We are working on a new site:
http://letstalkflowers.com/

It is going to be all information based! Please feel free to contribute ideas to our new site!

Kiva Restaurant

There is a great new restaurant in town and it is called: KIVA
Check out their website at:
http://www.kivarestaurant.com

Grand Opening Saturday April 28th, 2007
11:00am-11:00pm

Live Entertainment begins at 2pm and goes until close
- Mariaachis
- Aztec Tribal Dancers
- Flamenco Dancers and Guitarist

For the kids
- Childrens bounce house
- Arts and crafts area

Complimentary menu tasting and margarita sampling

studio stuff

Pictures from the EXDO event have been posted:
http://www.exdoevents.com/index.php?id=42
Any photos of red flowers on red linens are done by Bella Fiori. Thanks to Everett for taking so many photos!!
I just got back from California - spring is in full bloom out there. I was inspired from the spring flowers, branches, roses climbing huge trees. So beautiful! I even brought back three Birds of Paradise from the front yard. As usual, the security people at SFO gave me the eye!!

This weekend we are working on a birthday party for a 16 year old - the entertainment is going to be outrageous, I can't wait to see the finished product. Tanya Porter is planning the entire event.

Oh, and next week I'm off to Las Vegas. Can't wait to see the displays at Bellagio and Wynn!!

Cheers, Alicia

Exdo event!

Thursday night, March 22, was the event at EXDO. It was awesome! Scott, Bob and Erik worked hard to pull off a fabulous opening for their new event center -- and they are all a JOY to work with!!! Our arrangements were a big hit and we received many kudos on the creativity. Our friend at Creative Focus, Everett Stout, took quite a few pictures. We'll post them on the site as soon as we can. I think quite a few of the clients we are working with will be inspired for centerpiece ideas. Our friend, BJ Dyer at Bouquets, sent a nice email the next morning to congratulate us. It always means a lot when fellow florist friend sends kudos!! Kudos back to BJ for being so kind!!
Events this week: I will be attending the Perfect Wedding Guide luncheon in Boulder on Tuesday. I hope to see our friends there!
On Wednesday, I fly home to San Francisco for an extended weekend. So looking forward to it!!
Happy Saturday!!
Alicia

MySpace

Bella Fiori has a MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/bellafiori_denver
We are linked to quite a few businesses in Denver - especially cool restaurants and lounges. Be sure to stop by and say "Hi!" to us and join as our friend.

upcoming stuff

Last night I attended the DCPA 2nd annual open house. Not a huge turn-out, yet, I found plenty of people to chat with.
Danny from Catering By Design asked if I'm interested in designing a table for the May ISES meeting - the answer is YES! I'm teaming up with Michelle Gillette of Dramatic Events. We get to design our "fantasy wedding table". Oh, the ideas she and I can come up with! Planning starts next week....
At the shop this week we are working on a St. Patty's day themed corporate event with Penny from Reverly Events. So fun! We are doing three different centerpieces - all with green flowers and leaves. I'll post some pictures after we set it all up this weekend. The textures are just amazing.
Next week is the EXDO event - Michelle and I are having a blast coming up with ideas. Denver is hot with this networking, and the decor I see at events continually blows me away. We definitely want to show everyone some cutting edge designs. Keep tuned!
Always so many projects to keep us excited - in addition too all the wonderful brides we are working with this year! We are truly excited to work with each & every bride that has selected us for their wedding flowers!!!!!
Happy planning,
Alicia

What Bella Fiori is up to.. (3/10/07)

First, I'm up to figuring out how this new blog service works! Sadly, our other blog was lost with most of its posts.
Second, for those who have been in our studio, you have most likely met Matisse. We have a new addition, a Pekingese puppy named Johann. Matisse is adjusting. ;)

As for Bella Fiori itself. We are involved in:

• Colorado Meetings & Events Magazine Best Of awards
  Thursday, March 22, 2007
  EXDO Event Center
  5:30pm – 7:30pm

We'll be providing all the floral decor for the event. Michelle and I are having fun deciding on the various centerpieces, stage pieces, etc.

• In April I will be teaching a class at Denver Art Museum. It'll be a hands-on class.
• In May my term as flower council chair of Denver Art Museum will be coming to an end. I've sat as chair for three years now. It'll be fun to see where the next chair of the council leads us.
• We were involved with donating flowers for the Ronald McDonald House fundraiser last weekend. What a great fundraiser for a great cause, glad we could participate.
• July 8-11 I'll be attending AIFD symposium in So. Cal. -- learning new tricks, I'm sure!
• We are looking at adding a new feature to our website, online arrangement ordering. We like a challenge. ;)

Wedding season is shaping up. It'll hit us starting May 5 and run through October. At this point we barely have any openings for summer weddings. If you are interested in working with us, please email or call soon to check availability.

Toodles... Alicia