Simple Centerpiece Class

Think you have what it takes to be a florist??  This past Sunday, Main Street Florist hosted it's first Simple Centerpiece class.  8 Students (we wish there could be more.. but right now our space can only hold 8) got to try their hands in creating their own arrangements in our shop.  The class was a blast! Much gratitude to all who participated. The class learned a little flower arranging 101 and got a step by step tutorial on how to create a few different styles of centerpieces. Check out the pics below of what you missed!

 If you are interested in attending a class at Main Street Florist please let us know! You can find upcoming classes here.  Also we love to keep you posted and get your feedback on Facebook so "Like" us by clicking here!

What's on your door?

Or maybe I should be asking... what do you want on your door??  I love our swags that we make at Main Street Florist and we hope you do to... but are they getting a bit stale??  Gerber, Gerber, Glitter, bow.....   Gerber, Big Gerber, greens, and bow...    We need to shake things up a bit!!

So what do you want for your door, or hallway, or living room??? I pulled a few pics of some inspiring door decor but we really want to hear from you! Post some links of what you like or maybe a different shape or scale you're looking for.

Exhibit A: above is our typical swag.  Fun, bright, airy... and we LOVE them.  We will also love them and always make them... but we need some variety people!

New ideas: Monograms are always fun... especially with the bright colors and patterns. 

New Ideas: This one is a nice shape... and is apparently sold :)

New Ideas: Although this design doesn't "wow" me.. I do like the square look.

Ok folks that's all I got... so shoot me some feedback and ideas!!

Terrarium Class 6/23/11

So last Thursday night we hosted our first Make and Take Class! We had a small but mighty group.  It couldn't have gone better. 

Everyone in the class built their own Terrarium.  We provided the glass bubble bowls and all the tools/plants they needed.  These three above are roommates and they were a riot.  We later got a report back that they spent the rest of the evening fighting over the "perfect spot" for their new masterpieces in their apartment.

Chloe (an adorably spunky 1st grader), was our student expert on Terrariums.  I'm pretty sure at this point she was just giving her mom directions as she oversaw the landscaping project.

Cindy (pictured above) brought in this A-MAZING Terrarium container.  It was a perfect size and was stunning.  See the pics below of the finished product.

The whole gang with the Terrariums they built outside the shop.  We are still taking students for future classes this summer.  July 10th Simple Centerpieces 2-3pm and August 13th Mommy and Me Masterpieces 2-3pm More details here! Also if you interested in learning how to build your own Terrarium let us know.  Another class date may be in the works!

Chive Hudson Rockpile makes #1 in the Editor's Dozen of Cooking Light

You've already seen a few of the Chive vases featured on our blog but here's one more.  Cooking Light magazine has included one of our Chive vases their editor’s dozen! Visit Main Street Florist to get your hands on one of these babies!

The Hudson Rockpile makes #1 in the Editor's Dozen of Cooking Light's November 2010 Issue!

Summer Make and Take Classes

We are so excited to be offering classes this summer.  Check out the line up and sign up soon!

June 23rd
Build a Terrarium 6-7pm
Build your own eco-system in this fun and educational class. Join us for a little planting party with nibbles and drinks while making your own terrarium. We'll provide the glass containers and all the materials you'll need.

FEE: $35 to inlcude all supplies, $25 if you bring your own container
Register at by calling us at 217-854-8224. Space is limited.

July 10th
Simple Centerpieces 2-3pm
Learn to add your own personal flair to any setting with a few simple centerpieces. Three different arrangement styles will be demostrated. Participants will choose one to recreate on their own to take home. The take home centerpiece will be a $45 value.

FEE: $30 to inlcude all supplies
Register at by calling us at 217-854-8224. Space is limited.

August 13th
Mommy and Me Masterpieces 2-3pm
Bring the kids for a fun hands on workshop. Each child will make their own floral masterpiece to take home with the help of mommy or daddy! Don't worry, we'll be there to help too. This is a great opportunity to find a new creative outlet and learn the basics about flowers.

FEE: $25 for 1 child, $35 for 2 children to inlcude all supplies (and we might even throw in a free balloon or two)
Register at by calling us at 217-854-8224. Space is limited.

Bloomin' Rooms - Sweet Pea

Today for Bloomin' Rooms (trying out a new name for this topic... anyone have any other suggestions)  I brought home some simple Sweet Pea blossoms and a few left over Ranunculus pods.  I added them to my Arc Chive Vase.  Their richly colored flowers are smaller and simpler in form, but very fragrant.  I love it's clean simple look. I placed it near our TV to give us something a little more serene to look at.  So we've shown you ours... show your yours on our facebook page.  Where else in your home do you place fresh flowers?

Get This Look - Sweat Pea $2 per stem, Chive Arc Vase $13.99

Flowers @ Home

Here's is our next installment of our flowers at home! We really need a catching name for this topic....any ideas?  This time around we're checking out what Carmen is doing with flowers in her kitchen.     ~Sarah

In my kitchen this week, I chose white Asiatic lilies to go in my Chive wall vases.  I chose the white lily because it was well proportioned for the vases and it accented my maroon walls nicely. In order to make the flowers last as long as possible, I made sure to remove the stamens as soon as the lily started to open.     

To get this look:  Chive bubble wall vase - $16.99 each

                            White lily (1 stem with 3 – 4 blooms) - $6

~Carmen