I want to let you all know that I seem to have 2 blogs going on at the same time. I have this one on blogger.com and I also have one on my website. Sophiasflowers.com. Please check  both out from time to time,  as I may have different post going on.

Just a reminder, It's prom time so order early for the best selection available. Pictures are on my website, so look for the style you love. All my flowers are custom made and remember,  becase you don't see it, doesn't mean it can't be done!

Check back soon for pictures.

Just want to invite you all to our 1st bridal show on February 26, 2012 at Gala Bakery in San Lorenzo California.

We will be featuring lots of flowers, cake tasting along with beautifully styled cakes, a photographer and make up artist. Lots of ideas. A great place to meet other brides from the bay area.
We will be open from 1PM to 4 PM. So stop by and check us out.

Some more Junior- Senior Prom work 2010

Some of my favorite prom flowers this spring. Lots of great colors, styles, and designs. I can hardly wait for the winter balls to start. I wonder what will be the popular color this year? Will keep you posted in the coming months.

Proms & Weddings

Spring is in the air & it was evident by our beautiful California weather on Sunday. Spring is all about proms, weddings, & graduation.. I love this time of year. Flowers are plentiful with many varieties readily available. Lots of great products for wedding work. Something I love to do and specialize in.

And at this time of year junior and senior balls are happening just about every weekend, form until t early June. High School couples usually order a wristlets, boutonnière, & some even order garters. We usually match ribbons to dress color which compliments all 3 items very well. Personalization ribbon is also popular. There is a basic style I usually follow, but for some reason, each wristlet and garter becomes unique and different from each other. Everyone, including myself , wants to be different, and not the same. So far the popular color this year is Royal blue. At the end of the season. I will let you know the popular colors.

Although weddings happen every day, Spring and Summer comes in first, with Fall coming in a close 2nd. Wedding work can be stressful if you are not organized but it's the most rewarding job I love to do. Wedding coordinating is also part of the business that is enjoyable. You get to interact with so many people from so many different places. I've learned alot about so many people in this business. I wouldn't trade one moment of it.

February Flowers

Now that Valentines is over and lots of flowers and candies have been bought by many, please don't wait to purchase flowers again. Remember, the gift of flowers is special for the receiver. So next time you don't know what to purchase that person who has everything but means the world to you, buy them a beautiful floral arrangement designed by Sophia and her staff. Don't forget to stop by the Gala Bakery in San Lorenzo for the latest cupcakes and one of a kind cakes. Or order your celebration cake for a birthday, shower, or wedding. And don't forget flowers. Sophiasflowers.com

Cupcake Wednesday

It's cupcake Wednesday, at the Gala Bakery in San Lorenzo. Stop by for our special 75 cent cup cake. It's a regular size cupcake in white or chocolate. But we also have available, Jumbo cupcakes in many yummy flavors, such as Red Velvet, Cookies & Creme, Lemon Drop, and Coffee Bean, just to name a few. While you're at it, pick up some wrapped fresh flowers or a cup arrangement for that special someone or yourself. If you don't find what you're looking for, call me as I have more flowers available daily
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San Lorenzo, Arroyo High School Winter Ball special:
Mention this add and receive $2.00 off your winter ball wristlet/Bout or Garter.

Holiday of Love!

This week finds us on the heels of love. Valentines day is Sunday, February 14. We love to show the ones we love just how much we care. Whether it's your wife, husband, girlfriend, mother, or significant other, a gift of flowers and sweets goes a long way.

Now some may say that we don't need a special day to show that person how much we love them, but we do get busy in our lives as time passes by. We believe that everything will remain the same and that tomorrow you'll get her flowers, but we forget. So Valentines is a perfect time to stop putting it off. And whether you like it or not, IT'S EXPECTED!!!

Flowers have different meanings, although I don't think many follow this. Here are a few for pure enjoyment.

Dark Red- Strong true love, symbolizing beauty and perfection.

Red- Romantic love, passion, desire.

White- Purity, family.

Yellow-Joy, happiness, friendship.

Pink- femininity, sweet charm.

Stop by the Gala Shop this week for all your Valentines needs. We have wrapped premium Rose bouquets, various flower arrangements, balloons, cupcakes, cookie bouquets, and delicious red velvet cakes all week.