Category Archives: Press

Check out Soulflower in the {San Jose Mercury News} this week! We definitely recommend reading this article if you are a Bay Area locavore in the wedding planning process as it covers local, sustainable floral businesses from Santa Cruz to Walnut Creek. In their interview with Soulflower’s owner, Emily, she responds to the question at the heart of the matter and offers sound, sustainable advice.

“[I]t’s not a clear-cut choice for eco-conscious consumers. Do they buy flowers grown organically in South America and flown here using polluting jet fuel, or do they buy conventionally grown local flowers? As a way of giving back to the local community when imported flowers are used, she recommends that clients donate their arrangements to charities that can use them after the client’s event is over, or purchase carbon offsets”

Soulflower harvesting hydrangea from Annadel Estate Winery in Sonoma

Visit the {San Jose Mercury News} for more of Emily’s interview and to learn about the local flower movement.

Locally Yours,
Lydia

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We are so pleased that {Ceremony Magazine} took note of this stunning wedding we were a part of last year at the {James Leary Flood Mansion}. New on their blog this week is the San Francisco love story of Lexy and Yates from the beginning. Read all about it on {Ceremony Magazine’s Blog}.

Lexy and Yates chose a refined black and white palette with dramatic modern floral decor for color. Black manzanita with hanging globes containing silvery accents and soft rose blooms heightened the mood, lifting the ambiance to unimaginable heights. Special thanks to {Ben Chrisman Photographers} for capturing these exquisite details.

Visit us on {Facebook} for more black and white wedding inspiration.

Cheers,
Lydia

Photography: {Ben Chrisman Photographers}
Venue: {The James Leary Flood Mansion}
Coordinator: {Dream a Little Dream Events}
Linens: {La Tavola}
Rentals: {Hartmann Studios}
Caterer: {Betty Zlatchin Catering}
Cake: {The Cakemaker}
Lighting: {Got Light?}
Hair and Makeup: {Professional Makeup Artistry}

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This time of year when rain showers may be keeping you indoors, you can get into the spirit of Spring by hosting an eco-themed DIY crafts party for your best girl friends, co-workers or bridal party. What better way to bring a group together than bonding over sweet treats, tea and crafts? This time last year, the fabulous ladies behind our favorite online publication {RUE Magazine} teamed up with {Acme Party Box Company} to create a Green Girls’ Day In.

We chose to bring the outdoors in by harvesting blooming branches that are everywhere this time of year. Locally sourced pink ranunculus and tulips are must haves for green girls. And who can resist the beauty and fragrance of pink peonies? We hope you are inspired by these cheerful images!

To learn more about this sweet Spring event by visiting {Rue Magazine} .

Happy Spring,
Lydia

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We are so excited that {Ceremony Magazine} has come to the Bay Area and we are so glad to be a part of the inaugural San Francisco Bay Area edition. It was an honor to work with such high caliber of talent and special thanks to all the other amazing partners we collaborated with on the editorial photo shoot at {Ambiance Antiques}. We are thrilled with the results, so please do enjoy!

We selected {Ambiance Antiques} for the photo shoot because it is a beautiful venue with a thoughtful collection of marvelous antiques right at your fingertips. They have built a reputation on such beauty with 30 years experience in the business of procuring antiques. Old World meets contemporary in this wonderful setting located next to the San Francisco Design Center.

Gilded fixtures and antique French upholstery inspired us for this shoot. We brought overall design together with fine linens from {Wildflower Linens}, elegant china from {Classic Party Rentals} and soft textures in the florals. Our soft color palette included cream, nude, lavender and rose to complement the golden, gray setting.

We are so grateful to Natalie at {Orange Photography} for capturing all the details so gracefully.

Welcome to the Bay Area {Ceremony Magazine}!

Cheers,
Lydia

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It is always a pleasure to be mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle! Today’s Datebook section features a front page article on local-minded, eco-savvy floral designers and our practices around locally grown flowers. For the full article, go to {SF Gate}.

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It’s the perfect time of year to brush up on your party planning skills for your upcoming holiday party or family gathering. Check out this episode of Days with Zahrah and you might see something familiar.

Special thanks to Zahrah and her team for featuring Soulflower Floral Design in her party planning episode!

Happy Holidays,
Lydia

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I just came across this great feature in Flower Magazine with Owner + Creative Director of Soulflower Floral Design, Emily Dreblow and wanted to share it. What I enjoyed most was how editor Josie Capuano highlighted Soulflower’s core values and practices as it relates to sustainable floral design. She also captured Emily’s impassioned journey that led her from social worker to award-winning, sustainable florist.

As an avid reader of Flower Magazine, it is a thrill that they would reach out to Emily for her expertise in the field as I can think of no one better with whom to discuss organic, low impact design. To read the full interview go to Flower Magazine online.

I also wanted to mention that from now through August 31st, $2 from every Flower Magazine subscription will be donated to the American Red Cross as a result of the devastation caused by this Spring’s deadly tornadoes.

Cheers,
Lydia

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It is always a pleasure working with amazing couples like Amanda and Wolfram. We are thrilled to have their story told on Style Unveiled and here is a sampling from their feature.

To read more of the full feature, go to Style Unveiled.

Cheers,
Lydia

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