tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post5083879997003849621..comments2024-03-19T08:03:15.655-07:00Comments on SAIPUA: groundlessnessSarah Ryhanenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12606570701894786970noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-29715379472468169452019-06-27T03:41:44.076-07:002019-06-27T03:41:44.076-07:00This post is amazing This post is amazing wheelzonrenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18268338058182090627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-86475824392293536842014-09-18T20:24:05.706-07:002014-09-18T20:24:05.706-07:00hello,this post is really wonderful....it's re...hello,this post is really wonderful....it's really very intersting and informative....keep sharing....<br /><br /><a href="https://www.mimideast.com" rel="nofollow">Florists</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693205196315962778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-28007980859513185942014-04-28T04:04:27.656-07:002014-04-28T04:04:27.656-07:00Great post, thanks!
Great post, thanks!<br />Davidhttp://www.soniaflowers.co.il/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-69050885839271509812014-04-18T19:39:35.711-07:002014-04-18T19:39:35.711-07:00I just wanted to say I love your pictures and your...I just wanted to say I love your pictures and your flowers of course. Emiliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11874624364260123902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-5740172647818999062014-03-14T08:42:54.015-07:002014-03-14T08:42:54.015-07:00I really glad you feel this way too Sarah. I alway...I really glad you feel this way too Sarah. I always wonder/worry if there will be enough clientele for all these new florists. Maybe Brooklyn is different but around here it's like, "wake up and buy the roses man!" <br /><br />Nice comedy in this one. <br /><br />ps, spring is almost here! XOXO<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14601745417504747480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-48079431228548464552014-03-06T23:06:51.680-08:002014-03-06T23:06:51.680-08:00March is gray and we need flowers to remember life...March is gray and we need flowers to remember life beyond the clouds. Here is the song that was playing in my head while I read your post. It's called "King of Diamonds" by Motopony<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWl98QBOmmM&feature=kpclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380369650494530509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-27601093993466694932014-03-03T16:47:28.443-08:002014-03-03T16:47:28.443-08:00it does sometimes happen that when you turn your p...it does sometimes happen that when you turn your passion into a business and the business becomes incredibly successful that that passion becomes just work. and, when you are successful, people will copy you.<br /><br />the difference between you, what you have accomplished and all of the newcomers is that you know what it takes not only to make things pretty, but how to source the pretties, store them, get them to where they need to be in shape and in a timely fashion, deal with all the the personalities involved in a big event--in short, you are a gifted artist who is also a smart business person who is not afraid of hard work.<br /><br />most of the newcomers to the floral trade in your area will eventually fade away. they are getting into the business because of the romance of it, the pretty pics they see in floral blogs and the talent that they think they may have. most of them will not have the toughness and work ethic to make it long term. been there, done that with old school, hand photography.<br /><br />just keep doing your thing, learning new things, keep on top of the business/p.r./marketing side and your business will the one of the best and most sought after as long as you want to maintain it.nannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929727558577488718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-23616049563683004462014-03-02T21:04:51.592-08:002014-03-02T21:04:51.592-08:00Mafias and florists are so trending right now. Im ...Mafias and florists are so trending right now. Im redirecting and putting more energy into the mafia side. Last tuesday, after some serious glaring and name calling in Dutch, Deanna and I started a fight in the parking lot. She punched me in the face, I pushed her over and kicked her in the ribs. Min watched while smoking a cigarette. Luis tried to break it up. I have Vinny running bets for me now... i think maybe we should just call an organized battle, Gangs of New York style and stop pretending to be nice. Gotta take out the big dogs if you want to get to the top. Brooklyn, we go hard. Watch yo' back.Fox Fodder Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152964468875825457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-62361724083883691582014-03-02T13:01:38.981-08:002014-03-02T13:01:38.981-08:00I worked for very briefly for a floral designer (I...I worked for very briefly for a floral designer (I do love that someone used the name "florista") in the early 80's who was working in a similar naturalistic style in Colorado Springs. We had flowers coming in from all over the world, amazing materials. Sadly, over the course of many years, he lost his way, his fire, interest, what? Fast forward to yesterday when after 20some years, I finally walked into our one downtown florist shop. I live in a very expensive part of the world, but the window displays in this shop had not changed in style since the 1960's. I just never went in because it seemed that I wouldn't find one truly inspiring or beautiful thing. In retrospect I was wrong. The beautiful thing I found was the the elder florista who was at the bench there. The gentleman was probably in his 80's. With much focus and intensity he was removing aged petals off a standard, no thrills, no scent, no feeling of life rose. Complete absorption- sound familiar? I was fascinated, endeared, and repelled at the same time. I quietly stepped away, but will be back to talk someday. <br />Where am I going with this? Working with flowers over the long haul is hard creative work; keeping it fresh, keeping oneself inspired. <br /><br />Thank you Sarah for all you've done. There had been a wave building and you and Nicole and others got out and rode it, told the world about it and invited us to come along for the ride.I hope floristas will eventually find their own voice , tap into their own imaginations, and see where this takes us.7petalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00026080995015637223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-37325888906745289922014-03-02T07:06:11.821-08:002014-03-02T07:06:11.821-08:00You're leading the way and it's such a bea...You're leading the way and it's such a beautiful thing to witness. So many eyes on you, watching, waiting for their next cue…<br /><br />I'm sure it's a bit nerve-wracking, teaching your future competition but as you know, there is no greater gift than sharing what you know. And then seeing someone get it and crack wide open with possibility; damn there's nothing better!<br /><br />All of the good you put out into the world, all of the lives you've impacted in such a beautiful way, all of the dreamers you've inspired into action, it will all come back around.<br /><br />Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082156542977616920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-12424925180023047382014-03-01T06:48:21.540-08:002014-03-01T06:48:21.540-08:00Haha, my wife and I were joking about making flori...Haha, my wife and I were joking about making florist power rankings, but I like the deck of cards idea, too.Andyhttp://twitter.com/andyshenknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-63417520393004175672014-02-28T18:45:06.936-08:002014-02-28T18:45:06.936-08:00When I was in elementary school, I noticed that my...When I was in elementary school, I noticed that my friend's handwriting matched her whole being. It was beautiful although not especially unique. Try as I might I could not quite absorb it into my own penmanship. Your photo of that arched ranunculus in a vase reminded me of the setting of your old shop on Van Brunt. I could tell in those days that you too had that special signature that is inimitable. You have a free ride.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-44958833774096935902014-02-28T15:55:46.037-08:002014-02-28T15:55:46.037-08:00Comparison is the thief of joy...
Don't worry ...Comparison is the thief of joy...<br />Don't worry about what other people are doing. (that's what I tell myself at least)<br />You inspired a movement... that's no small feat. Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225447260775685539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-23171743339549190432014-02-28T15:14:18.364-08:002014-02-28T15:14:18.364-08:00gorgeous gorgeous pics as always.
as to florist...gorgeous gorgeous pics as always. <br /><br />as to florists in bklyn: imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.<br /><br />but can they take as gorgeous photos and write as funny and moving posts as you? you will always stake out new territory to excel in.<br /><br />i just hope it all means that the ranunculus you have been contemplating will become more common and everyday too!Mlle Paradishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611437048393628633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-43069824027651668162014-02-28T14:11:45.524-08:002014-02-28T14:11:45.524-08:00i love what you do but there will always be imitat...i love what you do but there will always be imitators..<br />Just do what you do so beautifully and throw the rest of the deck of cards away..xKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584116146098939783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-47047287601786418662014-02-28T12:13:31.587-08:002014-02-28T12:13:31.587-08:00you were there first...own that spot like queen be...you were there first...own that spot like queen bey...taylor0002https://www.blogger.com/profile/17880231000695868340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-58669937064111318282014-02-28T09:15:04.434-08:002014-02-28T09:15:04.434-08:00You are an artist. You chose flowers as your mediu...You are an artist. You chose flowers as your medium, and words, here. Artists always get imitated. The question is how you can best benefit from your enormous talent. Makes me think of Michael Porter's competitive strategy thinking, barriers to entry and all that, but that's wayyyyyy too capitalist.<br /><br />You have every right to make as much money as you want, as long as you harm as few beings as possible. And whether that's with flower art, flower growing, or something else, that's the tricky bit. Luckily you are very intelligent, as well as aesthetically talented, so I hope your general fortitude supports the rest of your gifts.<br /><br /><3, Sarah. You are wonderful.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-69489821920538661032014-02-27T22:29:49.348-08:002014-02-27T22:29:49.348-08:00I'm compelled to write this. I agree with anon...I'm compelled to write this. I agree with anon #2 as well. I got the flower bug after taking a class at the Little Flower School. To me, you Sarah and Nicolette were the true instigators of this style, brought it to the forefront many years ago and I think it spoke to a lot of people --- including me. You have definitely influenced a new generation of florist for good and bad. But at the end of the day, I hope you realize just how beautiful, inspiring and exquisite your work is. You can maybe capture the mechanics of the "saipua" style but you can never capture it's essence...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-71004326448456700932014-02-27T21:22:22.876-08:002014-02-27T21:22:22.876-08:00queen of hearts, ace of spades. queen of hearts, ace of spades. bigBANG studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566014806881346604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-82040708058690146262014-02-27T13:41:23.479-08:002014-02-27T13:41:23.479-08:00Stunning photos! Can you tell me what camera you u...Stunning photos! Can you tell me what camera you used and how you shot them? You retained the beautiful, rich colors within a dark, murky, atmospheric ground--so evocative! <br /><br />Gretchennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-63183369307043372842014-02-27T08:25:32.766-08:002014-02-27T08:25:32.766-08:00THE ACE OF SPADES!!THE ACE OF SPADES!!count buckulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076072527885583330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-30420579301614766032014-02-27T06:58:21.381-08:002014-02-27T06:58:21.381-08:00Sarah, its all good. I too started a farm in Flori...Sarah, its all good. I too started a farm in Florida about the same time you started yours. Envy, as I see your four seasons and i work through days with an insane amount of insects, and humidity, is what I feel. When you work outdoors in the Everglades one is in fact part of the food chain. But I ran through all my money, and back to selling wholesale. Again. But Florida is not awash with hip floristas, far from it. Flowers for some of us are just a love deep in the soul.<br />One of the wonders of Magnolia is that they are so old, the flowers had to be waxy and firm to support the beetles that pollinate them, the trees having evolved before most flying insects. Its all good.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02774095720795797803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-68604264534597348842014-02-27T01:20:09.098-08:002014-02-27T01:20:09.098-08:00I love the way you writing this article. Love your...I love the way you writing this article. Love your words it makes me very happy. <a href="http://pimpmyviews.com" rel="nofollow">boost youtube views</a>Buy youtube viewshttp://pimpmyviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-80926242014016709422014-02-26T17:18:33.135-08:002014-02-26T17:18:33.135-08:00above not directed at Saipua, just some musings on...above not directed at Saipua, just some musings on the topic, I sounded so harsh!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-73021057674970589902014-02-26T17:16:58.894-08:002014-02-26T17:16:58.894-08:00when you're at the top of your game, there are...when you're at the top of your game, there are always people trying to imitate, or just plain breathing down your neck. I'm all for the "sharing/collaborating for the good of the industry" but, honestly, I'm trying to make a living too, and it doesn't help that cause. Too much time and energy spent to develop what I do, just to have someone copy it and reap the benefits? Figure it out yourself or read a book!! I'll collaborate/share with people outside my business demographic.. Gosh, I'm mean-spirited.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com