Thallo

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10-27-2012

Thallo on Style Me Pretty and Update

October came and went as quickly as it always does, but this year was different for Thallo. October is one of the busiest months for Florida weddings, but this was the first year in seven that Thallo didn’t. After reflecting for the past 10 months about the future of our business, we’ve decided to officially close. Ann is currently working on new ideas and (amazing paper and signage) projects and I have started a wonderful new position at a local museum. Its the most realistic option for us at this point, although we do feel sadness to officially let go. We are both moving on, and its necessary to actually close the Thallo door so other doors open. This quote comes to mind:

All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.

Anatole France

We have one more wedding to complete as Thallo but won’t be accepting any new jobs for the future. Thanks to all of our friends in the industry. We love to watch you continue on.

Ok, lets wrap this up on a positive note! Lindsey and Shaun’s wedding at Orchid Island was featured on the national blog, Style Me Pretty! Thanks, as always, to Vitalic Photo, for submitting the photos.

XOX, Sara & Ann

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06-15-2012

Lindsey and Shaun – Orchid Island

Lindsay and Shaun were married May 19th at Orchid Island Club in what ended up being one of the prettiest weddings we’ve ever laid eyes upon.

The bride and groom could easily be runway models and the family is equally lovely, but more importantly, Lindsey and Shaun were kind, gracious and genuine. The whole planning process came together beautifully and with total ease, despite long distance planning (they live in Michigan). Congratulations, guys!

Enjoy the photos below, compliments of Vitalic Photography in Sebastian. Click here for their full post.

Lindsey’s dress was effortlessly chic, from the simple lines to the detailed waist to the pockets! I don’t know any lady who doesn’t love a dress with pockets.

The bride carried a traditional, Euro-style nosegay featuring dusty pink garden roses, peonies in white and blush, viburnum, billy balls, limoncello spray roses and dusty miller. We also added some beautiful foliages from Ann’s garden, which continued the gardeny, organic palette.

The bride and groom both had one attendant, Lindsey’s being her sister, who wore cream lace. She carried a nosegay similar in style, but with more vibrant shades of pink and yellow. Lindsey’s mother carried a petite nosegay. Swoon!

Mercury glass accents, provided by the bride and her mom, accompanied the florals and lent an old-world, rustic glow to the atmosphere. Orchid Island is beautifully appointed on its own, and these flowers were so pretty in that setting.

The dinner tables were trimmed with mercury glass votives and lush centerpieces in pedestal glass compotes. To us, a pedestal glass vase has the same effect on flowers as the perfect high-heel has on one’s legs — it elongates! Tables were covered in custom linen, our favorite for summer weddings, white hemstitch.

The place cards were perched atop wheatgrass flats, the club’s reflecting pool as backdrop. Inside the dining room, table numbers mimicked the place card set-up, perched in wheatgrass-filled mercury glass pots.

A close up shows more of the floral palette, including sweet peas, tuberose, porcelina sprays, parrot tulips, garden roses, dusty miller, fiddlehead fern and coffee foliages (from Ann’s garden).

We assisted this couple with linen as well as florals, decor and styling. For more information about Thallo’s custom, boutique wedding services, please email Sara and Ann at thallodesign@aol.com.

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03-20-2012

Spring Update

Hello, friends. Its been a while since we’ve checked in, so here is what is new with Thallo.

Our new Studio is almost complete and we installed our cooler this past weekend!

Its not photo-ready, we love the fact we can have a functioning space to design in. The space is airy and larger and greener than what we had before. While we had a love affair with our former space’s historical charm and style, logistically, it presented challenges. Our new space is more spacious and wide open! Kinda like our schedule!

Ann has re-embraced her inner artist soul, painting and gardening at home.

A month-long visit from an old friend, Reed Dixon, who’s creative mind and art enlivened both of us has set Ann off on a painting frenzy. She is creating beautiful art, and, no surprise, she is her own toughest critic. She is also rapidly becoming popular on Pinterest…

Sara began working in the world of gourmet food and wine, as a jack-of-all-trades at The Green Turtle Market.

So far, so good. I am learning a wealth of information about wines, the daily operations of the catering department and all-things food. An interesting transition to make from Thallo, this feels right. I’ve also been given the freedom to make some changes to the store’s visuals, which has been challenging, in a good way. If you shop there, you might notice those changes, particularly in the wine department.

Thanks to everyone that has made this bizarre transition easier for us.

We’ve been experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, but I think Ann and I both believe we’ve made the right choice to “rightsize” our business. A special hi-five to Bill and Karl, who really helped us vacate Thallo and are all-around great men and supporters of Thallo. Also, thank you to Carlin Long, a dear friend who has guided us through the ups and downs of this and is always willing to offer constructive criticism and an honest opinion. Heather Snyder, you too are a great friend and sounding board. We love you! And of course, to our family, you are all the best. Also, thank you to our Spring clients ~ we can’t wait to get our hands on your blossoms!!!

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02-07-2012

Ally + Jason – A Marietta, GA Wedding

I think Ann and I would both agree that when our work and personal friendships intersect, the experience is even more meaningful. This was absolutely the case with the following wedding.

Allyson and Jason were married on the last weekend of October in their hometown of Marietta, GA. Allyson and I met as second graders and have been best friends ever since. We’ve gone through the ups and downs of life together and maintained a friendship despite distance, and can always start up again like old times.

When Jason proposed, Ann and I both agreed that we couldn’t imagine not being a part of her floral story. Ally’s style was clear from the beginning and we loved her vision of a romantic, warm, Autumn celebration. Ally and her mother, Rita, graciously allowed us to design with no restraints. Complete freedom + perfect flowers + autumn leaves + Marietta, GA? Heaven.

The Thallo team, ready to rock.

We did the majority of design at our studio, then loaded everything up and headed north the Thursday before the wedding. The logistics of traveling with flowers are simple. A cold van, ample water for hydration and extreme organization. And coffee… lots of coffee.

The van, packed and ready.

Delicate blossoms were delivered via Florabundance to the venue the day before the wedding and we added finishing touches in our custom portable design space:

Pop Up Studio aka Parking Lot

The Marietta Golf and Convention Center, where the wedding was held, is perched atop the course and offers stunning vistas of the Northern Georgia hills. I’ve always admired the city of Atlanta/Marietta because, although you’re in a major urban area, it feels like the country.

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The ceremony space was anchored by this table. In the distance, the golf course and changing leaves.

We wanted the floral palette and color scheme to be reflective of the season, but void of the bright, contrasting hues that Fall is sometimes known for. We wanted less “Autumn Leaves Bulletin Board” and more romance. Helping us achieve that look were Caramel garden roses, antique hydrangea, hocus pocus roses, mustard-hued yarrow and porcelina spray roses. The rustic textures were incorporated via mahoghany stained boxes for the centerpieces and floral ingredients like millet, wheat and liquid amber. Liquid amber: we couldn’t of done this without you!

Stay tuned for Part II. The wedding went off without a hitch and everyone was filled with love. The room was warm with an autumn glow and I might say this could have been one of our most favorite weddings to date. Lots of love to the Mr. and Mrs.

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01-25-2012