Blog: Inside the Flower Studio

Best Case Scenarios for Silk and Dried Flowers

At Bay Hill Florist, our top seller is fresh flowers, namely roses, but we also offer a selection of silk and dried flowers. Despite what you might think, silk and dried flowers DO have a place in home decor if they’re done well. The key is to choose high-quality flowers, pick a look that works [...]

By |2017-04-25T16:46:54-04:00November 5th, 2013|Blog|Comments Off on Best Case Scenarios for Silk and Dried Flowers

The REAL Thanksgiving Centerpiece

This month we’re running a Rafflecopter giveaway on our website offering a free Thanksgiving centerpiece to the winner. The winner can be from anywhere in the U.S., and the flowers can be delivered anywhere in the U.S. that Telelfora offers delivery services. There are several ways to enter, one of which is to leave a [...]

By |2017-04-25T16:46:55-04:00October 22nd, 2013|Blog|Comments Off on The REAL Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Enter to win a Thanksgiving floral centerpiece!

                    One of the many things that makes Thanksgiving so special is the extra care taken to decorate the dinner table. The people we love most are gathered together to celebrate family and friendship, and the mood is heightened by the amazing display before us. [...]

By |2017-04-25T16:46:55-04:00October 15th, 2013|Blog|Comments Off on Enter to win a Thanksgiving floral centerpiece!

Flower Style

Flower designs are used to decorate every possible surface: lampshades, blouses, dresses, buildings (yes!), notebooks, cell phone cases, tote bags, you name it. Go for a walk down the aisle of any store anywhere and you're going to see a floral print before you get to the end. Flowers have proven to be endlessly charming, [...]

By |2017-04-25T16:46:55-04:00October 8th, 2013|Blog|Comments Off on Flower Style

Heavenly Vessels

Vases have been around since people first started making things. Of all the arts, ceramics has the longest history, and you’ll find vases in almost every museum in the world, each one telling the story of an age. Poke around on the internet a bit and you’ll find in-depth histories of vase shapes, like these [...]

By |2017-04-25T16:46:55-04:00October 1st, 2013|Blog|Comments Off on Heavenly Vessels

Fun and Unexpected Baby Shower Flowers

Over the weekend we did flowers for a baby shower, and our client wanted something that breaks the mold. We’re all for soft blues, pinks and yellows, but why not try something different that shower guests will notice and remember for a long time? Our client had sent out black, white and hot pink invitations, [...]

By |2017-04-25T16:46:55-04:00September 24th, 2013|Blog|Comments Off on Fun and Unexpected Baby Shower Flowers

Fall Decorating Ideas

Here at Bay Hill Florist, we’ve always got decorating on the brain. Fresh flowers are such an important part of seasonal decor, so we are busy creating new designs, developing fresh ideas, and scouring the web and magazines for tips from the pros. Below, find some of our favorite fall decorating  ideas, all easy to [...]

By |2017-04-25T16:46:56-04:00September 17th, 2013|Blog|Comments Off on Fall Decorating Ideas

Premium Fall Flowers

Our shop rarely carries carnations or mums. Our year-round staples are roses (in scores of varieties), hydrangeas, lilies, tropicals and seasonal offerings that come from local growers.  While we’ve taken pride in avoiding “cheap” flowers like carnations and mums (except for special orders), I’ve always gotten confused come fall. The fact is, mums are traditional [...]

By |2017-04-25T16:46:56-04:00September 9th, 2013|Blog|Comments Off on Premium Fall Flowers

Custom Autumn Wreaths

Are you decorating for fall? Here in Florida where our seasonal change is so mild that we sometimes wonder if it isn't still summer (hey, it's an outrageous 90 degrees outside even in September), we have to do SOMETHING to convince ourselves that fall has, in fact, arrived. Putting wreaths on our front doors, autumn [...]

By |2017-04-26T20:39:51-04:00September 9th, 2013|Blog|Comments Off on Custom Autumn Wreaths

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