Saturday, July 25, 2015

CUBS to LILIES















 



OK, remember the post before last where I mentioned finding balance? Well one of the themes that keeps recurring (naturally) is one of children. Because of Aele I am so much more aware of time, of what matters, and of how I can contribute in an even bigger way. I keep thinking of CUBS to LILIES; an extension of TTL but all to do with children. I want to share all the things that I am discovering being Aele's mama and how she is teaching me to dive even deeper within my work. So while this gentle yet steadfast notion unfolds (at the only pace it can), allow me to share a workshop that Alana and I did for children for Mother's Day this year.  

Set up in a spacious and airy greenhouse, we set up a table for the eleven kids who eagerly participated in our 2-part workshop. The first half was creating cards for their moms using earth friendly, non-toxic watercolors. After a brief picnic lunch under the big eucalyptus trees, the children continued with the second half of our workshop: creating floral crowns for their mother's to wear on Mother's Day! It was such a sweet, heartfelt workshop! The children loved every minute of it and their joy was infectious. It felt pretty special to share an experience like this with these young spirits. 

See more here.
And stay tuned for more CUBS to LILIES...

xo!

Friday, July 24, 2015






Happy Friday friends! Wishing you a really nice weekend.

Thursday, July 23, 2015






Working away and all the while trying to keep a fine balance between mama-hood and work. It has been an ever-changing topic for me, but one that I am embracing strongly. How are you doing dear readers? Tell me something new about you!

Thursday, June 11, 2015

OUTTAKES FROM THE NORTON SIMON MUSEUM























Last Sunday was one of the brightest highlights of all my floral work over the past years: I was honored with the opportunity to teach a workshop at the Norton Simon Museum! I married two subjects that I love so dearly for this workshop: storytelling + flower arranging. What a wonderful, fun-filled afternoon we had all set in the zen garden at the museum! Above are a few outtakes from my workshop. I have to say that I am always so touched by everyone's intentions behind their creations, especially so when they share their stories at the end of class. Every story was so different and every arrangement stood apart. They were stunning! Such keen floral work and with such nuanced intentions. I was very proud of everyone who participated.

More stories and wildflowers here

Thank you so kindly to everyone who showed up and participated in this afternoon of flowers and stories. It was an honor to have you! 

A huge heartfelt THANK YOU to the Norton Simon museum for this gracious opportunity!

Friday, June 5, 2015

STORYTELLING THROUGH FLOWER ARRANGING



STORYTELLING THROUGH FLOWER ARRANGING
 A flower workshop at the Norton Simon Museum

(this) Sunday 06/07

11-2pm   /   $30


Hi friends + dear readers! What an honor:  this coming Sunday, come and join me at the beautiful Norton Simon Museum from 11am - 2pm! We'll be discussing the importance of flowers in storytelling and then creating our own stories with wildflowers! I'll be providing you with a few vase options and tons of incredibly fresh blooms for you to use, including the much coveted Chinese yellow peonies (see image above). Serious fun for me and for you...see you there! I can't wait!

please rsvp: nortonsimon
more info: here

thank you so kindly Norton Simon Museum! I am SO EXCITED!!

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

WILDFLOWERS FROM THE HEART FOR MOM





 A WILDFLOWER WORKSHOP FOR MOM!
at EnSoie

SUNDAY MAY 10  /  1-3PM

$125 pp and you get to bring mom for free


Friends! I have a treat for your moms! To celebrate my very first mother's day, I will be hosting a workshop this Sunday, Mother's Day, from 1-3pm at the beautiful shop Ensoie. Lots of wildflowers and beautiful vases to work with. But here is the best part: you pay for yourself and get to bring your mom along for free. Also: you will get a 25% discount for any of the EnSoie vases, perfect combination for mom don't you think? 

* Petal-pressed cake & lavender cocktails will be served to make this the perfect after brunch stop for mom.

RSVP with me at lcuzor@yahoo.com + see you Sunday!