Last April I took a leap of faith and gave myself a new title: Ami Reist, Florist. It all started as a New Year’s resolution. I wanted to take some classes, learn a new craft, and do something that I enjoyed. After looking through the local community college’s class catalog and seeing Floristry classes offered, I signed up immediately. It was only a few weeks later and I had not only completed the necessary classes to receive my florist certification, but I had also traveled to Philadelphia, Trenton, and Gettysburg to take more classes. I had even helped a few...

Easter is quickly approaching! Share flowers with your loved ones! Little Miss Lovely will be preparing specialty arrangements, potted plants & Easter baskets just for the holiday.  For item descriptions, see below... Potted succulent: Enjoy a potted succulent... The 'hens and chicks' variety! Succulents will be planted in a small mason jar filled with layered soil, topped with spanish moss, and tied with pastel ribbons. These plants will live forever, grow quickly, and can be planted outside to propagate. $10 each. Potted bulbs: A small pot filled with 5-6 blooming bulbs. A variety of daffodils, hyacinth, ranunculus, or tulips in various...

I had the pleasure of making a few flower pieces for a floral enthusist in love with a Canadian gentleman. The married last week on the beach with family and friends surrounding. I created small pieces for them; lots of boutonnieres, corsages, pet flowers, and a flower crown, too. All of the flowers used were so full and romantic. I loved every second of creating these pieces. The Gardenias made my studio space smell fantastic! The cream-colored Ranunculus were composed of dozens of petals. Sweet Peas added some femininity. Ruffled-edged white tulips added some texture. White poppies, or white and...

Pineapples represent a welcoming feeling, safe travels, peacefulness & warmth... I chose to incorporate this symbolic tropical fruit in an arrangement for a friend, from her friends, dealing with a loss in her family. Send someone a personalized arrangement by Little Miss Lovely to let them know that they are loved during a tough time. If you'd like to order a sympathy flower arrangement or a "thinking of you arrangement", fill out Little Miss Lovely's "Order Online" form. - Ami

Did you visit the Philadelphia Flower Show this year? My mother and I visited mid-week and took part in the Wedding Wednesday activities. We turned out trip into an all-day affair and made sure to see every aspect of the show. This year’s Flower Show theme was “ART-iculture”. The best was I can think to describe it is to say “it was ‘different’.” The displays weren’t was catchy and enchanting as past years, but they were interesting - to say the least. There were big displays as well as some smaller, more detailed ones. The acrobatic dance performance on the...