Bursting and blooming with sugary sweet, sororal symbolism in our nation's capital! Flower Crush - where we tell you about flowers we love and show you examples of how we've used them! What better flower to feature than one who, by all accounts, is a harbinger of new beginnings? Cherry blossom - ... Read more »
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Designing Your Welcome – Stylish Escort Card Designs
Stylish Escort Card Designs The first thing guests generally see as they arrive at your reception is the escort card display. It's an apt place to design the welcome for your event. Since it is often a stand alone piece, escort card designs are also a great place to do something a little playful ... Read more »
Retro 70s Wedding Vibe
There’s something undeniably charming about a retro-inspired vibe, and when Casey Crowe Taylor approached us to design a few pieces to complement a bohemian 70s styled shoot, we knew daisies had to play a starring role. Daisies, the quintessential flower of the era, bring a fresh, carefree energy to ... Read more »
Dock 5 Union Market Inspiration
Oh how we love an industrial space! Dock 5, a fabulous gem of a site at the historic Union Market in NE Washington, DC, provides endless inspiration with its cool, industrial aesthetic. Featuring raw concrete floors and 22'-tall ceilings, it's a true blank slate for creativity. As austere as the ... Read more »
2016 Pantone Color of the Year: Marsala
Ringing in the New Year with a rich, robust red! Limited to a Sicilian seaport and a popular culinary wine no longer, marsala now bears the honorary title of pantone color of 2015! This ruddy, vintage red knocks on neutral’s door and stands on the threshold between ravishing and reserved. ... Read more »
Downton Abbey Inspiration
The PBS series Downton Abbey began its fifth season (5th!), and we were eager with anticipation! We are big fans of the series and have loved following the activities of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them. Of course, as florists, we can't help but turn a keen eye to the flowers in ... Read more »
Walk Down the Aisle in Style
When it comes to your walk down the aisle, every detail counts! Finding inspiration in unexpected places can lead to truly unique and memorable elements. One surprising source of inspiration that's gaining popularity is footwear. Yes, you read that right – shoes and flowers! In collaboration with ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Tulips
Musings on the "gracious lady" of cut flowers. Sometimes it astounds us here at Petal's Edge when we consider all of the things we accomplish in our industrious little Old Town studio. Months fly by like a calendar in a wind storm before we finally stop and say, "Hey, where did the last six months ... Read more »