For everyone who missed the Maine Florists Association Annual Convention, I have it on good authority that it was an amazing event and a great time was had by all! Our own Jamie Jamison Adams attended and was fortunate enough to have been invited to give a fun and informative presentation to the florists assembled. She then stepped down from the podium and joined in the festivities, and what festivities there were! From floral design contests to the Twisted Yankee Swap, there was never a dull moment. But I won’t hold you up any longer with my chatter, on to the photos!

A look at the FSN booth! I have nothing but respect for the men and women who set these up. They always do such an amazing job!

An absolutely stunning arrangement illustrating the coming of fall! The designer Amy Murphy of Cook Florist in Presque Isle, ME combined her two passions, hunting and floral design, and used the feathers from pheasants she’d shot herself as accent pieces. Beautiful! There’s something to be said for finding creative ways to use pieces that might otherwise go to waste. [Read more…]