Watercolors & floral design class at Fleur!
This past January we held our first watercolor and floral design class in the boutique! This unique session taught the basics of floral design by our lead designer, Janessa, followed up with the sweetest watercolor instruction by Cindy Phelan. Not only did you take home your arrangements of flowers, you had a life long version of them as well. We loved this class, because partnering with other creatives is beyond exciting, and passing on our tricks of the trade and meeting such brilliant students is rewarding to no end! Also, many hugs and thanks to the incredible Jennifer Kathryn Photography who took these photos. It was nearly impossible to choose which ones to post!
Have you signed up our Dutch Masters class yet? Read more about that floral experience HERE!
Valentine's Day Prep at Rent the Runway!
Saturday, February 6th from 4-6pm we'll be at Rent the Runway Chicago toting lots of sweet little blooms to teach you how to make your own little pin corsages and boutonnieres! Pick out an outfit for the valentine holiday (Whether you're celebrating with a love, friend or alone - there is always a reason to dress yourself up!) and add the perfect floral accessory!
Just about a month ago (when the weather was significantly warmer), I was invited by my friend Amanda Jane Jones to participate in the Kinfolk Gathering dinner at Camp Wandawega. Of course I said yes. Dinner at my favorite place in the world, and the chef happened to be Jason Hammel from Lula Cafe. It was an incredible night! Here are just a few images, but check out the amazing recap from Wandawega right HERE!
Thanks so much to Amy Jo Royall Photography for the beautiful images!
Sneak peek to our move!!
It's starting to come together, and we can't wait for you to see our new location!
October 5th we paper up our windows (with a few tears in our eyes) at our Logan Blvd address, in preparation for our move to our new home located at 2651 N Milwaukee!
Directly across from the Logan Theater, we can't wait for you to see our growth!
Occasionally we have opportunities to step out of our brick & mortar shop and partner with the sweetest and most talented of people. When Amanda Jane Jones asked if I would be interested in partnering with her at Anthropologie to teach floral crown making, of course I said yes! Meeting so many lovely people interested in learning a fun craft is simply too much fun! In addition I met the sweetest lady, Anna Zajac who is responsible for capture this lovely morning workshop. Here are a few photos she took, but be sure to check out her blog for the rest of them, right HERE!
June 3rd Pop up at Lula Cafe!
Tuesday, June 3rd, Lula Cafe is hosting a wonderful pop up from 7-10pm! And during those hours Fleur will be open & everything will be 10% off in the boutique! Can't wait to see you there!!!
Although mentioned many times before, I adore my job. It's never the same, each week brings so many new challenges and experiences that are rewarding and inspiring. These experiences teach me new concepts about design and at the end the day are simply fun. When Amanda Jane Jones asked if I would be interested in teaching another class in collaboration with Kinfolk & West Elm, I was thrilled! Spending an evening meeting so many talented people who have now become friends, working with fragrant foliages on a cold winter day, and watching everyone create organic pieces of art for their homes was wonderful. Thank you to all our inspiring attendees, I am honored to have spent such a wonderful time getting to know you!! Please enjoy these photos from Jaclyn Simpson Photography!
One of my favorite things about my job is having the opportunity to partner with people whom I admire. When Amanda Jane Jones reached out to me in regards to teaching a class at West Elm for Kinfolk, I was elated. To my surprise & excitement, she had also contacted a dear friend of mine, Sara Gasbarra of Verdura. Sara taught the delicious task of making seasoned salt, and I showed guests how to make a little herb wreath with garden clippings or fresh herbs from the farmer's market. The adorable Alex Steele documented the evening for us all. Oh, and we can't forget that the most delicious treats were made with love from Floriole Bakery & Cafe. The absolute best part of this little class was meeting the most delightful part about this evening? The guests! I can't talk about the attendees enough! Our attendees are what made the night so special and fun. I loved meeting everyone and listening to their stories, their backgrounds, and I am thrilled to have kept in touch with so many of them! Did you miss the class? Well no worries, because we have another planned for February 27th, with plenty of details to come. Enjoy these photos, and can't wait to see you next time!
Coffee & Flowers! They're pretty much perfect together. This Valentine's Day we will not only be in the boutique, you can visit us at Gaslight Coffee Roasters from 9am-3pm (or until we run out of flowers!). Pre-made bouquets both loose and in in sweet vases will be available for purchase! See you then!!
Holidays on the Square 2013!
Stop on by the neighborhood for a wonderful day of shopping, Santa sightings and some carolers!
We have some surprises popping into the shop this week. So many wonderful gift lines including Snow & Graham, Pinch, Soda by Amy & more! Also, new vintage items are arriving this week!
One thing you don't want to miss is our newest little event at Fleur, our fundraiser supporting One Tail at a Time! Stop on in Saturday through December 24th for a change to win gift certificates to the shop. All proceeds will benefit OTAT! All you have to do is purchase an ornament!
Thank you to Amy Boyle Photography for these wonderful images!
We've ordered some of our favorites for Valentine's Day! Red roses of course, but also peonies, anemones, ranunculus, tulips, blossoming branches, garden roses, gloriosas and so many more. Don't forget, we deliver! Call in your order early to make sure it's one of the first to be sent out on Thursday! You can always stop in the shop and pick out your blooms, or just call and have us design something ready for pick up!
And.., we'll also be at Gaslight Coffee Roasters 7am-noon with pre-made bouquets, both hand tied and in mason jar vases! Happy Valentine's Day!
Thanks Re:find Joy for the fliers, Jaclyn Simpson & Simply Jessie for the photos!!
A Love Affair between Gaslight & Fleur!
Join us on Valentine's Day at Gaslight Roasters until noon (While blooms are available) for hand tied bouquets, already made for you, with some of our most favorite flowers!
7am-noon! Of course, the boutique will be open as well!
Saturday, December 22nd is our trunk show with Moria K Lime!
Moira lives & designs in Logan Square. We love her work, and hope to see you in one week! An added little perk? Everything in the boutique will be 15% off!!
Holidays on the Square 2012!
Holidays on the Square is back, a 2nd year in a row, and we can't wait! Join us this Saturday, December 1st for a delightful day in the neighborhood!
Truffle Truffle is back with another holiday pop up shoppe, offering sweets and treats!
Tru Studio will be in the shop selling vouchers for their amazing Portraiture work!
And if you purchase anything from them, you'll receive 15% off your Fleur purchase!!
Also, don't forget to bring canned food for our annual food drive! We'll be collecting until December 19th!!!
Happy Holidays and thank you so much for shopping local!!!
Do you remember some of our Pop Up Shoppes? We're SO excited to once again host Truffle Truffle at Fleur!
Join us AUGUST 12th from 11am-4pm to celebrate National S'mores Day!
Here are a few of the amazing treats we had last year!
Summertime, s'mores & Logan Square. We seriously don't know how it could get any better.