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I recently created this arrangement: for a photoshoot I did with Denver vendors for a Style Me Pretty feature. (Photo by James Christianson). I got to thinking, obviously for a shoot I made what I wanted & didn’t let price hold me back. However, in the real world – what would this centerpiece cost? I [...]

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This was the bridal bouquet we gave away at the showcase.

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Bridal Bouquet Design Contest

8 Aug posted by Alicia

Announcing the latest design contest :::

Show us your most creative bride or bridesmaid bouquet design!

The due date for entries is August 14th at midnight. (Mountain Time). On August 15th all entries will be posted on the blog & voting begins! Whoever receives the most votes wins! Voting ends August 21st at midnight. The winner will be announced on Monday, August 22nd.

Email us your designs to enter – info@flirtyfleurs.com (You can enter as many designs as you wish!)
Your entry cannot have your name or business name/logo on it.

The winner will receive a copy of the new book: Bella Bouquets!

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Brandon Kirkland says:

August 8, 2011 at 8:01 pm

We bought it and it’s out on our front table, which makes me very nervous, we might have to chain it to the table. This book is the best up to date bouquet on the market, well done Alicia! TY for our signed copy.

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alicia says:

August 8, 2011 at 8:37 pm

Brandon,
Thank you for the lovely comment!! Hope you guys enter the contest. If you win you can have a backup copy of the book!

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makeupbyjanine says:

August 10, 2011 at 11:11 pm

I can’t wait to see all the beautiful entries for this!

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Sprout says:

August 13, 2011 at 6:31 pm

Sigh…so wish I could do this, but only just spotted this post tonight! Next time…

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Montreal flower shop says:

August 22, 2011 at 6:19 am

Thanks for the post, i like it so much i live to see all beautiful entries……..

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