tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24894249086732657652024-03-21T13:16:01.196-07:00Floral Design - Michael Merritt, AIFDMichael Merritt is an accredited member of the American Institute of Floral Designers and a renowned master in the world of floral art. He shares his thoughts and philosophy.
Please visit Michael at Twigery in Carmel - on 7th Avenue between Dolores and Lincoln, 831-626-TWIG.Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-15182247500922012262010-06-17T12:28:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:46:01.331-07:00Transition to Facebook<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carmel-CA/Twigery-Michael-Merritt-Floral-Art/213389230233?__a=6"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 115px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 152px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483827203765348754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQpwARs15unGnchGyvsrLOcKa3amkvNPH8DTw8oEFbsePb0q06bjHDhzwBBWTZ0ccoz82-RBPqMBKjjQpbWxDx5wTUGzbFdAa6TxrJx9FGCEuZeNY72BsCyKzn8FrJtiTUamlqEkN2nw/s400/fb-twigery.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">After careful consideration, I am transitioning my writings and posts to a Facebook page that we have created for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carmel-CA/Twigery-Michael-Merritt-Floral-Art/213389230233?__a=6">Twigery - Michael Merritt Floral Art</a>. I appreciate your readership over this last year or so, but believe that the Facebook platform allows much more flexibility in reaching out and being a bit more creative.<br /><br />Please visit us on the </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carmel-CA/Twigery-Michael-Merritt-Floral-Art/213389230233?__a=6"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> - and sign up there! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Michael<br /><br /><br /></p></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-40557274700596088432010-05-10T14:23:00.000-07:002010-05-10T14:30:24.956-07:00Twigery's Deux Chaveau in a catalog!<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTMXQoKnj-vsxdd8fc739zriPlSOXaUcRmxMnG9Muv2WT84nn_NoerefEZbaZ2qol7vD_0T_omp2uVgcaPkkFc5LzF3CL0AcJAVDwM9dbNlX-xuU426409tWE9N1s_4tVHatEPa1p4Lg/s1600/normthompson.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 223px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 338px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469755946374086770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTMXQoKnj-vsxdd8fc739zriPlSOXaUcRmxMnG9Muv2WT84nn_NoerefEZbaZ2qol7vD_0T_omp2uVgcaPkkFc5LzF3CL0AcJAVDwM9dbNlX-xuU426409tWE9N1s_4tVHatEPa1p4Lg/s400/normthompson.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">Our "two horses" (the Twigery Citroen Deux Chevaux) and a beautiful lady will be featured in the upcoming Norm Thompson catalog.<br /><br /></p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Last week models and photographers from Norm Thompson catalog were in Carmel-by-the-Sea shooting photos for an upcoming catalog. Our Citroen 2CV lured them to the Twigery to be featured in their catalog. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Look for the Charleston in a catalog coming your way.<br /><br /></span><br /><p></p><br /></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-56010317773818144742010-05-07T14:32:00.000-07:002010-05-07T15:05:18.652-07:00The Three T's in Floral Design Class - May 21<p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqd9KMYrbfO16GGY4lOm6V5E1DWktgtNSX6Qe6EKQ2GVmVP8Xgl1Z2Xplvmf14nkqF-neV3HyLoQ4pAiOYmjxahHR0X7kJYJoE5x4FF08b4EIj40Wl0T84WcYZiZbYADK0tjob1qa2SQ/s400/film-3.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"><strong><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 248px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqd9KMYrbfO16GGY4lOm6V5E1DWktgtNSX6Qe6EKQ2GVmVP8Xgl1Z2Xplvmf14nkqF-neV3HyLoQ4pAiOYmjxahHR0X7kJYJoE5x4FF08b4EIj40Wl0T84WcYZiZbYADK0tjob1qa2SQ/s400/film-3.jpg" /></strong></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">THE THREE T’s IN FLORAL DESIGN</span><br /></strong></span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Michael Merritt, AIFD, CFD, offers a one-on-one floral design class in the Twigery Gardens, May 21, 2010 at 9:30am.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Bring your creativity, knife and shears to learn floral design using natural materials. Class size limited so make your reservations early. $150 per person, includes flowers and container and a beautiful floral arrangement. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Class lasts approximately two hours - r</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">efreshments served. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Call Twigery at 831-626-TWIG (8944) to reserve your place.<br /><br /><br /></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-74301804831949019542010-04-19T07:27:00.000-07:002010-04-19T07:44:36.829-07:00Twigery in the Garden<p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Spring has arrived! Thank goodness.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNqAkM_Hpb0wa8TWFKFq_0xKsbG-l0aT7_jNlkGoyhyphenhyphenCCH3Vf1GxNIejnN59VbhCC3DSlJetlfrUQYdYvFtw5oi0ARTLdV3Fs7Oc2WcZwVP7fpYZJm2JEruchnyiqq2RCe1lDl-00a1E/s1600/spring-01.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461858949550975810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNqAkM_Hpb0wa8TWFKFq_0xKsbG-l0aT7_jNlkGoyhyphenhyphenCCH3Vf1GxNIejnN59VbhCC3DSlJetlfrUQYdYvFtw5oi0ARTLdV3Fs7Oc2WcZwVP7fpYZJm2JEruchnyiqq2RCe1lDl-00a1E/s400/spring-01.jpg" /></a>I am so tired of the rain. It is great to have some warm sunshine for a change. I know, I know that we need the rain, but enough already.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYoqy7G46W-bgyvM0lhgIg_6Mf5JIOPbvaQn4HoUrNaeKNm5NLCztjetk4j2zmfxhyH4f_7pUlicWzJ6d8IlacZePtoHmEeNMDoVYDxmvZJZEuOpO8jKH3Quq-iWwqtJQezycvtNYsu30/s1600/spring-02.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461858939233164802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYoqy7G46W-bgyvM0lhgIg_6Mf5JIOPbvaQn4HoUrNaeKNm5NLCztjetk4j2zmfxhyH4f_7pUlicWzJ6d8IlacZePtoHmEeNMDoVYDxmvZJZEuOpO8jKH3Quq-iWwqtJQezycvtNYsu30/s400/spring-02.jpg" /></a>Finally, the garden has been changed to depict the beginning which spring reflects.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_BLlpEzIfJHlTrSQo72XRA9n-hGylOHVaXnoUG7h2lzznLwgTWptNDbEhooHYRvFb0p0KeAKCt4gI2Rmw_tMFWnC84HMxbx15qh3EA2loGg2xXvS7iUMaqJmr0Mi6m3BMNp4-X1tjhI/s1600/spring-03.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461858927120813010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_BLlpEzIfJHlTrSQo72XRA9n-hGylOHVaXnoUG7h2lzznLwgTWptNDbEhooHYRvFb0p0KeAKCt4gI2Rmw_tMFWnC84HMxbx15qh3EA2loGg2xXvS7iUMaqJmr0Mi6m3BMNp4-X1tjhI/s400/spring-03.jpg" /></a>Classes will be starting in the next month. So if you are so inclined to want to take a class in floral design, send an email to <a href="mailto:info@twigery.com">info@twigery.com</a>, and you will be notified when the classes will be held. Also, if you are interested in learning a certain aspect of floral design, let me know.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8arON-GJLXGcsmmmuh4qg_ueoHEh3qWeY6u32hMgCuTXtVMvumdaAFJ4nsmfDWn8nfGOUVtZIOT7nU0jvCKV6Z9HJj4PmEKu5QMCRpsiQttp15S56OZydffq5GbuUe6hq3vf8nkFDnc/s1600/spring-04.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461858921641469890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8arON-GJLXGcsmmmuh4qg_ueoHEh3qWeY6u32hMgCuTXtVMvumdaAFJ4nsmfDWn8nfGOUVtZIOT7nU0jvCKV6Z9HJj4PmEKu5QMCRpsiQttp15S56OZydffq5GbuUe6hq3vf8nkFDnc/s400/spring-04.jpg" /></a>If nothing else, just stop by to say hello when you are in Carmel.<br /><br /></span></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-3945469962525486822010-02-02T17:29:00.000-08:002010-02-02T17:41:31.244-08:00It's a dog's life<p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 244px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 307px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-dq9D0qf00ovH1V6f9LAQjwNaYcuOHz97okpQQdvE1nExLBiN0nb1t1eexqJ2Z3dC-EbQ53nUKbGdkJXyz35Oj8mGpArL8sd5-y6B_WUPjSp62YLy503qpf8twW4Z_7_bFLDGb9bkFI/s1600/retrievers1.jpg" />Carmel is a haven for dogs. It seems everyone has a dog, and the town caters to all the tourists’ dogs.<br /><br />This article - <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/travel/ci_14280292" target="_blank">Dog town: Carmel redefines dog-friendly vacations</a> - appeared in the San Jose Mercury over the weekend and gives a feel for the receptiveness that Carmel has for these four-legged pets.<br /><br />I am mentioned in the article when unbeknownst to me the writer of the article is on a walking tour through our studio and is commenting about how Carmel loves dogs. I then make my comment “ when I die I want to come back as a Carmel dog”.<br /><br />Carmel is just a great dog community. In a previous blog, I wrote about a family of golden retrievers that visit us.<br /><br />Any dog that comes through the studio is offered a treat. Of course, we ask their master’s permission first. So when you are in Carmel, stop by the studio for a look, a treat and pet for your furry friend!<br /><br /><br /></span><br /></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-82237599513157672822009-12-10T13:41:00.000-08:002009-12-10T13:54:01.865-08:00Holiday Designs<p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Michael has been doing some designs for customers decorating for the holidays. We thought you might like to see some of them. Click on an image for a larger view (in a new tab/window).<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkzn-At99Wgy_VHO8IzlGC7cNxa_cEEaWsHFddK_FKYvvYg0dLUwXsQzWdJAoVmSh5BIq0zcTUJoZbNIJZyPZfRPVdaCaKa_94zXC6NxayA6WmUJRQstg6U2cfzl7KXDVxaSQ74KNBmIo/s1600-h/holiday-01.jpg" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413727321118516130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkzn-At99Wgy_VHO8IzlGC7cNxa_cEEaWsHFddK_FKYvvYg0dLUwXsQzWdJAoVmSh5BIq0zcTUJoZbNIJZyPZfRPVdaCaKa_94zXC6NxayA6WmUJRQstg6U2cfzl7KXDVxaSQ74KNBmIo/s400/holiday-01.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /></span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBN5lcPACdycyDUPyh-OVqAgs80ov9wwBFVumjeX_322Aof_IhnhutE9h0b_RI3YFBFuPj27ybRrNNSvfceJdvF3BCHkA2ihe0EYEF6AzNujN0GjRh8dUuD3FM2gkaH8EINruSczwG8io/s1600-h/holiday-02.jpg" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 252px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413727315613732130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBN5lcPACdycyDUPyh-OVqAgs80ov9wwBFVumjeX_322Aof_IhnhutE9h0b_RI3YFBFuPj27ybRrNNSvfceJdvF3BCHkA2ihe0EYEF6AzNujN0GjRh8dUuD3FM2gkaH8EINruSczwG8io/s400/holiday-02.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6YdyhlrDhRJx3DLWQ5r-XeVOoHNqAd6U3SK0xVfPho1Sfc0wv_EHZQzlAH-x9TKo1GnrS5F96OJUdl6tWMkAijpi4VRx2eOskpDbJK-WkwV54L8TrZsZ6fG1-9u82fKVXwnybF7Y70L0/s1600-h/holiday-03.jpg" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 333px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413727306242133122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6YdyhlrDhRJx3DLWQ5r-XeVOoHNqAd6U3SK0xVfPho1Sfc0wv_EHZQzlAH-x9TKo1GnrS5F96OJUdl6tWMkAijpi4VRx2eOskpDbJK-WkwV54L8TrZsZ6fG1-9u82fKVXwnybF7Y70L0/s400/holiday-03.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPlQhhGLzgBwb33VUagNk04oXKe-NgLjcJ9GlMj_SXxRmzJFQXdBOF-ahBCHraA266RayRE_seaKmA7LoKNjoDekz2-F4kV0aND3IzCx2ehekfGxfmmyWeIR4V7s5LfG8Sb00WdE__CE/s1600-h/holiday-04.jpg" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 347px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413727301794337074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPlQhhGLzgBwb33VUagNk04oXKe-NgLjcJ9GlMj_SXxRmzJFQXdBOF-ahBCHraA266RayRE_seaKmA7LoKNjoDekz2-F4kV0aND3IzCx2ehekfGxfmmyWeIR4V7s5LfG8Sb00WdE__CE/s400/holiday-04.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br />Drop in and say hello!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></div>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-30975609750741187082009-11-28T13:43:00.000-08:002009-11-28T13:58:21.138-08:00Modesto Garden Club<p align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Some members of the Modesto (California) Garden Club who attended Michael's presentation and demonstation earlier this month sent us some picutres of the event. We thought we would share them with you. (Click on an image for a larger view.)<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-j3ZCTyfVjG0SRssRrbOPyqCNIbPTAklkzsvtlBHaMbxb-GrwuCfJ9srAt0uGs1p07E_1B4l6rFRUwJziqOqqGlo0WYf1vy_aF3RmsjD8sGhE-RfkVULHbgW6T7NG6bED_5zN1a9-ZSM/s1600/IMG_4178.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409276018583255426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-j3ZCTyfVjG0SRssRrbOPyqCNIbPTAklkzsvtlBHaMbxb-GrwuCfJ9srAt0uGs1p07E_1B4l6rFRUwJziqOqqGlo0WYf1vy_aF3RmsjD8sGhE-RfkVULHbgW6T7NG6bED_5zN1a9-ZSM/s400/IMG_4178.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Michael arrives with the raw materials.<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgvmaWfMSK2Lwi5fgbtaZpbaDYHDwVurrEvJ8gkHmgkLCBilXRVO_bs7DWB3VpP3heyx6FQDIaiA7KEVWq9gkbZYevWHIR-1aWfrtpwSAc8b1o12LYhoCwwXaW1AlatyCZcBNYACoEDs/s1600/IMG_4260.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409276016619751986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgvmaWfMSK2Lwi5fgbtaZpbaDYHDwVurrEvJ8gkHmgkLCBilXRVO_bs7DWB3VpP3heyx6FQDIaiA7KEVWq9gkbZYevWHIR-1aWfrtpwSAc8b1o12LYhoCwwXaW1AlatyCZcBNYACoEDs/s400/IMG_4260.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Putting the finished touches on an arrangement.<br /><br /></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvYCSbPOnhn4FQT-1iWKRRwe-SALaGdt5tr6Dv_JSYfp2MEXeO0pUSIRNCBeJBTeYL7eisijJcL0O_NXZRigxsCuHxwXpYTtSv6mvuxiWB1AYjzPkf9g0m1jtChyphenhyphenj83ua2VAcD4Oyug4/s1600/IMG_4242.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409276011940393522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvYCSbPOnhn4FQT-1iWKRRwe-SALaGdt5tr6Dv_JSYfp2MEXeO0pUSIRNCBeJBTeYL7eisijJcL0O_NXZRigxsCuHxwXpYTtSv6mvuxiWB1AYjzPkf9g0m1jtChyphenhyphenj83ua2VAcD4Oyug4/s400/IMG_4242.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />One of the arrangements.<br /><br /><p></p></div><br /></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-73238032891802362422009-11-24T08:48:00.000-08:002009-11-28T12:53:21.284-08:00Ready for the Holidays!<p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">We've decorated the place for the holidays.<br /></span></strong></p></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKoFk7dd5hFflODict3zhE86QO7F-wLiR1N9qKI0SDvcG7Ze68UbxYK4NJ0jBdW6PA5jlNLwERaPou03R7MagpeV6GO2-UE8GadLFbfhWOYmrlTLI8S4JFhuNFvehkr7L86O7dctp8_I/s1600/season01.jpg" target="_blank"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407714126537365106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKoFk7dd5hFflODict3zhE86QO7F-wLiR1N9qKI0SDvcG7Ze68UbxYK4NJ0jBdW6PA5jlNLwERaPou03R7MagpeV6GO2-UE8GadLFbfhWOYmrlTLI8S4JFhuNFvehkr7L86O7dctp8_I/s400/season01.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">The new sign - with some Christmas lights<br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407714123126250274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 233px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOUsYp15DpUcmSIV4gmxkIxfRCvX8ESTdHdWuP8LMBvgFtTYgAXsHBjTucn8VGlH_XynVMCRy0AsDBcOk3dNpmlbJEzuumbFEiNJw1zEBkTFNi5YdLo4RDgOZMhw2-V3jvMb9XBRTFcU/s400/season02.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Twigery at night - with the Deux Cheveau<br /></p><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_orO6wwpQkejzLm6pdaiJjWrs3g-Biytfcz0PjvPJRwWpYLyybBgBQJ3Fz4afkAQEE8lbl8OqjPiTOwBTVmALQU-li4t94704a0z4qo6ADu81cmrG3IEZGHtEnAfX4fMPsclKGBcS84/s1600/season03.jpg" target="_blank"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407713862567454098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_orO6wwpQkejzLm6pdaiJjWrs3g-Biytfcz0PjvPJRwWpYLyybBgBQJ3Fz4afkAQEE8lbl8OqjPiTOwBTVmALQU-li4t94704a0z4qo6ADu81cmrG3IEZGHtEnAfX4fMPsclKGBcS84/s400/season03.jpg" border="0" /></a> Front view<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrXr9-MGcq_0hpnkK_V-G_1ZS6UIgE6rqBbD3LcVTCLaNernymbuL04saSj6eNiOR8aB673u3k4vmZ90R1I2vY63P-GD-M9sR98khspM3ZgRqXcfXTwutsJRJKJaZJ-3Qz2gcyFpsGYI/s1600/season04.jpg" target="_blank"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407713856994106274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrXr9-MGcq_0hpnkK_V-G_1ZS6UIgE6rqBbD3LcVTCLaNernymbuL04saSj6eNiOR8aB673u3k4vmZ90R1I2vY63P-GD-M9sR98khspM3ZgRqXcfXTwutsJRJKJaZJ-3Qz2gcyFpsGYI/s400/season04.jpg" border="0" /></a> Closeup of the holiday window display<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7K4_H1oUAPEUxgrmJHoVwtGbq-MzFDypeQAaCFJfCsLKTGNNyHLbClJlx0qv3glB5kTO6rI3laggmgjlPOvGEZWvkpIvS5ShG-lfTATw0dXM_8_1nVBx-C_pP_SMWfraLz2zSFlYSLdg/s1600/season05.jpg" target="_blank"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407713856881394834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7K4_H1oUAPEUxgrmJHoVwtGbq-MzFDypeQAaCFJfCsLKTGNNyHLbClJlx0qv3glB5kTO6rI3laggmgjlPOvGEZWvkpIvS5ShG-lfTATw0dXM_8_1nVBx-C_pP_SMWfraLz2zSFlYSLdg/s400/season05.jpg" border="0" /></a> The patio at night<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5q6JQD1qz5RBI8jUzxCR6BqGkHcU3ZNHjSm1BCok00ynWEXI-40ulxsrP8qSCCo4QNHEiQhRruQX6QtJf88RTP3KzQUI9L2EQ0U-HKpLEoP1Rrfb7boq_Wqx2hCsRI1zMmyuULX9Q84/s1600/season06.jpg" target="_blank"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407713844118542370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 342px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5q6JQD1qz5RBI8jUzxCR6BqGkHcU3ZNHjSm1BCok00ynWEXI-40ulxsrP8qSCCo4QNHEiQhRruQX6QtJf88RTP3KzQUI9L2EQ0U-HKpLEoP1Rrfb7boq_Wqx2hCsRI1zMmyuULX9Q84/s400/season06.jpg" border="0" /></a> Patio at night<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0JvEbH7cFEZ8bZ2L0nPHd7BWUPTpXLqCOa6fG_J3P6W4iFmQaWN8o9THWVYq65cf_FUN_q4NlltG8lodVOPbovN0441EUOTnYRd3d7yhl5QXun-qh4LNB1DmMKF7I61xYiY2YCaJyIl8/s1600/season07.jpg" target="'_blank"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407713839798810994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0JvEbH7cFEZ8bZ2L0nPHd7BWUPTpXLqCOa6fG_J3P6W4iFmQaWN8o9THWVYq65cf_FUN_q4NlltG8lodVOPbovN0441EUOTnYRd3d7yhl5QXun-qh4LNB1DmMKF7I61xYiY2YCaJyIl8/s400/season07.jpg" border="0" /></a>Michael at the wheel... </div><div></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Click on any of the images for a larger view (in a new window).<br /></strong></span><br /></div></span><p></p></div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-2063410505574120712009-11-15T14:40:00.000-08:002009-11-15T14:43:59.080-08:00Twigery has marked its spot!<p><span style="font-family:verdana;">We have our sign in place and are legally here in Carmel-by-the-Sea.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404464385028904450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvX5vHzL7DkKCUFX9qse40ZU5uZcSMSqkfYRxxJn0WwTBLJuTxfvSytUAESPhjtBmi-mVOZSnFOpKCBo1olPKASa1maLFvLwwMZ9SBJuU3i_A7AvnWxsbE-Km-gvb-QwJWJ9EPe7Ysw50/s400/twigery-sign.jpg" /><br /><br />Friday was a “red letter day” with our sign hung on our new wrought iron bracket.<br /><br />Please look for us on 7th Avenue between Lincoln and Dolores next to the Cypress Inn patio where the Twigery sign hangs with pride!!!<br /><br />Stop in to say hello and take a peek. We are transforming the studio into the next season.<br /><br /></span></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-51799690310793139042009-10-31T15:12:00.000-07:002009-10-31T15:22:03.104-07:00The Twigery sign arrives!<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRbpJrNIklo9rpm-UhvWunRUsQH78cRq5wrABJlYTioVmX0jnHyZTu0InGYmACe-n7oxy6Oz3vSL_GL3NIv-m2so0E94tpNBGT0WEz0iQh3f4ajyduNnDYeK6IpU46DxfYnm0XKh0N6M/s1600-h/sign-arrives.jpg" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398891533610100290" border="0" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRbpJrNIklo9rpm-UhvWunRUsQH78cRq5wrABJlYTioVmX0jnHyZTu0InGYmACe-n7oxy6Oz3vSL_GL3NIv-m2so0E94tpNBGT0WEz0iQh3f4ajyduNnDYeK6IpU46DxfYnm0XKh0N6M/s400/sign-arrives.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Well, we are ecstatic that our sign has finally arrived. We have been working on the sign since we opened, so this is a special day.<br /><br />We feel like we received an early Christmas gift!<br /><br />HO! HO! HO! Or maybe it should AHA!!<br /><br /></span></p><br /></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-72585014534306837282009-10-29T16:51:00.000-07:002009-10-29T17:04:03.233-07:00Trick or Treat at Twigery!<p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">What a delight we have at Twigery. We have all walks of life as clients at Twigery.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-dq9D0qf00ovH1V6f9LAQjwNaYcuOHz97okpQQdvE1nExLBiN0nb1t1eexqJ2Z3dC-EbQ53nUKbGdkJXyz35Oj8mGpArL8sd5-y6B_WUPjSp62YLy503qpf8twW4Z_7_bFLDGb9bkFI/s1600-h/retrievers1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398175524421833826" border="0" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-dq9D0qf00ovH1V6f9LAQjwNaYcuOHz97okpQQdvE1nExLBiN0nb1t1eexqJ2Z3dC-EbQ53nUKbGdkJXyz35Oj8mGpArL8sd5-y6B_WUPjSp62YLy503qpf8twW4Z_7_bFLDGb9bkFI/s400/retrievers1.jpg" /></a></p><span style="font-family:verdana;">We were graced with six golden retrievers for a look-see and treats!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0_gYnOekLIkYMLK3LyeC0tmrjK15CtjOklfPKLkVeZbesNVLNyhXlrjhqj8K8GruXPZrKs9VZO034qwO4sP5h3Vdxkbk3o7TjptKV8YDOozHIlkBXq0gU3Eb_gACIPkBeaHM5lo2hoQ/s1600-h/retrievers2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398175514255753154" border="0" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0_gYnOekLIkYMLK3LyeC0tmrjK15CtjOklfPKLkVeZbesNVLNyhXlrjhqj8K8GruXPZrKs9VZO034qwO4sP5h3Vdxkbk3o7TjptKV8YDOozHIlkBXq0gU3Eb_gACIPkBeaHM5lo2hoQ/s400/retrievers2.jpg" /></a>Dad and his five pups, of course with their masters, were out for a stroll around Carmel-by-the-Sea and had to stop in to see us. Dad is eight years old and his pups are four to five years old.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPW1mEozcr_bBPhVm1zFKans0WKhv-edSwVkd6q5gz9vcFrw2Un4TWlS8qSXHazc8i4ns8zAFj7xffItcgDk-s0dd2BJ07BVgz8QU0UAqJQFe1Sf-tLPUfyl08GYXqdPVvrS7Rt_RrlA/s1600-h/retrievers3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398175515969164162" border="0" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPW1mEozcr_bBPhVm1zFKans0WKhv-edSwVkd6q5gz9vcFrw2Un4TWlS8qSXHazc8i4ns8zAFj7xffItcgDk-s0dd2BJ07BVgz8QU0UAqJQFe1Sf-tLPUfyl08GYXqdPVvrS7Rt_RrlA/s400/retrievers3.jpg" /></a>Being that Halloween is just around the corner, this was a “trick or treat” moment!<br /><br /></span><p></p><br /></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-32398880578310783152009-10-18T21:29:00.000-07:002009-10-18T21:45:16.338-07:00Designing for the Carmel Garden Club<p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Last <span style="font-family:verdana;">Thursday, I made a presentation to the Carmel Garden Club. They are a dedicated group of garden lovers!<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv0cO-8iLjxu9qZLIeEA7BOuNF5D1mSpYHni7goatJoCLaIYICpIgCZ9JEYrHvZSHLJSRoR-t2ddtXjAD8recK_Lu-sg6480RdQ-Yk0t8BFNvAMCqz3OhGQVUmqH2YtLVwsQ8XyIRHt4/s1600-h/Presentation-10152009-003.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394166798292385202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv0cO-8iLjxu9qZLIeEA7BOuNF5D1mSpYHni7goatJoCLaIYICpIgCZ9JEYrHvZSHLJSRoR-t2ddtXjAD8recK_Lu-sg6480RdQ-Yk0t8BFNvAMCqz3OhGQVUmqH2YtLVwsQ8XyIRHt4/s400/Presentation-10152009-003.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />I created several designs while I entertained the ladies with floral humor.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejqVebDLWBSAF5EVjBrKNA86Yyla8D02lqPliY3B7dFzwvjerchiI9jGzlN_lnj_lPzHyWnwvYrlr5MK15eMSeg3Ya0pzLpBpPBUq_U2ZksR9u9ZOFlcr7NRqo2Spptwpx2ehhAd3R9M/s1600-h/Presentation+10152009+001.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394165301184427202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejqVebDLWBSAF5EVjBrKNA86Yyla8D02lqPliY3B7dFzwvjerchiI9jGzlN_lnj_lPzHyWnwvYrlr5MK15eMSeg3Ya0pzLpBpPBUq_U2ZksR9u9ZOFlcr7NRqo2Spptwpx2ehhAd3R9M/s400/Presentation+10152009+001.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /></span></p><p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2DKkZBSGLLi85kpD-68yPySkQh7_fdfqWkSde7WUg95n4T4ALrAIMHYZVKWsJPEap7qvt9PQ6_l-FKNp-d4goB75cftYuEsUqR9g3IzKfZP85aDFdJZorun3FC-Jq9z5WzoLaceIuzTs/s1600-h/Presentation+10152009+005.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394165296410426866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2DKkZBSGLLi85kpD-68yPySkQh7_fdfqWkSde7WUg95n4T4ALrAIMHYZVKWsJPEap7qvt9PQ6_l-FKNp-d4goB75cftYuEsUqR9g3IzKfZP85aDFdJZorun3FC-Jq9z5WzoLaceIuzTs/s400/Presentation+10152009+005.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />Ready for Halloween…an easy design that whips together in minutes!<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kx_RYw8RE_yl77ZgmAgV1x7psKn8oMNwGhfHbaKJzpKILVcJ5mxuFDfKNdiRRl1hlEuWd0PAvTok3Gz1WMg7etmTvF6A8OcU_XH-yNlW7umzQCvJFHTXjQop-97A_HgJTOYrFHi7QLs/s1600-h/Presentation+10152009+008.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394165286062970098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kx_RYw8RE_yl77ZgmAgV1x7psKn8oMNwGhfHbaKJzpKILVcJ5mxuFDfKNdiRRl1hlEuWd0PAvTok3Gz1WMg7etmTvF6A8OcU_XH-yNlW7umzQCvJFHTXjQop-97A_HgJTOYrFHi7QLs/s400/Presentation+10152009+008.jpg" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Here is a leaf cornucopia ready for the bountiful harvest for your Thanksgiving dinner. </span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWG15U9xYECDiPWEy7b_WMfL__Q12ZIqAuUBqVcaVyz0lsI2Uem87w-SmShbfQn7qG5ukszYFbm6EnkFtd58yPUuwDw1ViywBFCmRbH7-82o324Vgy2P5ykuIm3cPbpGsHnVibl4KqZt8/s1600-h/Presentation+10152009+007.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394166023209409890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWG15U9xYECDiPWEy7b_WMfL__Q12ZIqAuUBqVcaVyz0lsI2Uem87w-SmShbfQn7qG5ukszYFbm6EnkFtd58yPUuwDw1ViywBFCmRbH7-82o324Vgy2P5ykuIm3cPbpGsHnVibl4KqZt8/s400/Presentation+10152009+007.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />After the demonstration they raffled the designs to the enthusiastic winners. Just a great afternoon here in Carmel!<br /><br /></span><br /></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-65719424500918395322009-10-18T21:20:00.000-07:002009-10-18T21:27:41.953-07:00Flood at Twigery!<p><span style="font-family:verdana;">It's not all roses at Twigery!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394162139387208354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3tSVCZfffXfxq9zUTswdGeu8QXmOmI2qU3dnxZdSb0Hcg7RkeYHfgcp8zTZryPmfR6xdY2G9vvPVjrEuFOg2DQ9KMhMDqYZ89qzq_w13Ele4EuY8OYRBbnSZmaSX8DURDJ7JftDNgiag/s400/flood.jpg" /><br />Last week was very eventful. All of us in California experienced a massive rain and windstorm that we have not seen since the 1960’s.<br /><br />At Twigery, there was additional excitement. We had a flood in the studio. While most of the businesses in Carmel-by-the-Sea did not have electricity and were closed, we had light, but wet floors. What a mess, but we prevailed and stayed open through it all.<br /><br />We are back in full swing, however, and look forward to you stopping by to say hello!<br /><br /></span></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-54417212943507590092009-10-12T13:11:00.000-07:002009-10-12T13:45:49.886-07:00Oasis and the environment<img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 228px; HEIGHT: 188px" alt="" src="http://www.michaelmerritt.com/contact1.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Michael has always been conscious of how creating his designs impacts the world in which we all live. Carmel-by-the-Sea is a special place to all of us, and using environmentally-friendly materials is important to maintaining the pristine nature of the area.<br /><br />We are often asked about our floral foam, a product known commonly as "oasis" since it is manufactured by the Smithers-Oasis company in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Several of our customers recently inquired as to the environmental viability of the oasis foam.<br /><br />Michael is a floral designer, not a chemist, but he wanted to give you all a real answer. Where better than the people that make the stuff? We called Smithers-Oasis and they directed us to their website - they have posted an <a href="http://www.oasisfloral.com/working_together/environmental_statement">Environmental Statement</a>.<br /><br />Some of the pertinent facts from that statement:<br /><br />- "Our floral foam is based on inert phenolic resin technology, the same chemistry that is used for the handles of kitchen cook ware. Our resin, when made into our cellular floral foam, is fully polymerized and reacted, with only small traces of free acid (much lower than that of cola beverage products), which may be neutralized by adding water."<br /><br />- "In 1981, as part of our commitment to being an accountable, socially and environmentally responsible company, Smithers-Oasis was the first in our industry to eliminate the use of freon from floral foam production. Moreover, we've successfully reduced our volatile organic compound emissions (VOCs) by more than 85 percent over the past 25 years."<br /><br />- "Our post-harvest products are specially formulated to maintain an optimal environment for cut flowers by adjusting the water pH for maximum uptake, providing a source of energy for the flower, and keeping the flower stems open and free flowing."<br /><br />Michael is monitoring this closely. If he feels that oasis is harmful, he'll find another product.<br /><br /></span><p></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-69832442176300483882009-10-08T12:44:00.000-07:002009-10-08T21:30:10.232-07:00Carmel Art and Film Festival<p>Michael was asked to design a centerpiece for the opening event for the annual Carmel Art and Film Festival. The event is to be held at the Sunset Center.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCJCZFaO8Hzb4pRHuypwWFdVoRnwvB9KpShJ4OGooSu6TLsMTEURllYnkIiEA4eeGYxFyXzx9hWJY65dQeyhBXcZPof7Gl0vDhBqG5gfeT4dVWn74l7jtsziIBy7dvvaHfqyqvuswOKw/s1600-h/film-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390339941467099186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCJCZFaO8Hzb4pRHuypwWFdVoRnwvB9KpShJ4OGooSu6TLsMTEURllYnkIiEA4eeGYxFyXzx9hWJY65dQeyhBXcZPof7Gl0vDhBqG5gfeT4dVWn74l7jtsziIBy7dvvaHfqyqvuswOKw/s400/film-1.jpg" /></a><br />Michael and Cheryl beginning the design:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OusFPnfFrSYR3kLJezJnonDDpIh1oBcgXh_-pbWowiyYxqnUBYmofWEkd7RwnCpznvJzXkse2u9D1Y-iMLErxeoECWoSYqH9GO1JlMpB8kfvsiV8VSakxJ3hZLE_qkelEXy0rEfu6I4/s1600-h/film-2.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390339935319426834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OusFPnfFrSYR3kLJezJnonDDpIh1oBcgXh_-pbWowiyYxqnUBYmofWEkd7RwnCpznvJzXkse2u9D1Y-iMLErxeoECWoSYqH9GO1JlMpB8kfvsiV8VSakxJ3hZLE_qkelEXy0rEfu6I4/s400/film-2.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />Michael adding materials: </span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqd9KMYrbfO16GGY4lOm6V5E1DWktgtNSX6Qe6EKQ2GVmVP8Xgl1Z2Xplvmf14nkqF-neV3HyLoQ4pAiOYmjxahHR0X7kJYJoE5x4FF08b4EIj40Wl0T84WcYZiZbYADK0tjob1qa2SQ/s1600-h/film-3.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390339924134327170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqd9KMYrbfO16GGY4lOm6V5E1DWktgtNSX6Qe6EKQ2GVmVP8Xgl1Z2Xplvmf14nkqF-neV3HyLoQ4pAiOYmjxahHR0X7kJYJoE5x4FF08b4EIj40Wl0T84WcYZiZbYADK0tjob1qa2SQ/s400/film-3.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />The finished design:<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zdhE-jMlEDjty8tDD-ImLaBaWl3VIy13_tDu02b1y6GY7RwEU1SViVAp5NqFJkTimTf9cRc6svVB4HVzHUDaWfNmToMC6wsBTj8g_MqX99sPvwzRCo0PROdCjBE0jdeU2bKhp7Lrr7A/s1600-h/film-4.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390339648999851058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zdhE-jMlEDjty8tDD-ImLaBaWl3VIy13_tDu02b1y6GY7RwEU1SViVAp5NqFJkTimTf9cRc6svVB4HVzHUDaWfNmToMC6wsBTj8g_MqX99sPvwzRCo0PROdCjBE0jdeU2bKhp7Lrr7A/s400/film-4.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />Delivery in the Twigery "deux cheveau:"<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEUUqqAW0bZ-9hk22UV4W5354r6dO-pbsMfVbBy4I4TesVFOnAM90pl6dKpCLWgxsrDoehyphenhyphen25a368q06ixi6ef6WFqN76WTu6-KwggZqmrZO2o_3DtiAJZKjqPVfBMaC3SidTmTYJBBPw/s1600-h/film-5.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 324px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390339644257367698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEUUqqAW0bZ-9hk22UV4W5354r6dO-pbsMfVbBy4I4TesVFOnAM90pl6dKpCLWgxsrDoehyphenhyphen25a368q06ixi6ef6WFqN76WTu6-KwggZqmrZO2o_3DtiAJZKjqPVfBMaC3SidTmTYJBBPw/s400/film-5.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-UA3tm6TfHYcqCCkvXkUVruPxpN_lfPAL1LmIwnpEho64_X2hP42-lhc-FoQL52SmM4tjXqYaIPv-kEcNem9ADlDz52pZfFNgWBwltaoCsZLz7EwhyWMD0yoeTYFxSn1N7iRd4nzEtM/s1600-h/film-6.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 396px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390339634935706226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-UA3tm6TfHYcqCCkvXkUVruPxpN_lfPAL1LmIwnpEho64_X2hP42-lhc-FoQL52SmM4tjXqYaIPv-kEcNem9ADlDz52pZfFNgWBwltaoCsZLz7EwhyWMD0yoeTYFxSn1N7iRd4nzEtM/s400/film-6.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />In place at the Sunset Center:<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0vzinQMZGDIJ8ghBhYfmwVVxpjFBv4N1mLH61qhAPR46cAF0f-GXJeja7qSe3P2jS4eOD_rg5hS_KYeD1M33YpC3x96Yatl0L6k20wGGH2diHv1v_gdwQxAxcGAKkneh9DOgq_UBUHo/s1600-h/film-7.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390339623997996978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0vzinQMZGDIJ8ghBhYfmwVVxpjFBv4N1mLH61qhAPR46cAF0f-GXJeja7qSe3P2jS4eOD_rg5hS_KYeD1M33YpC3x96Yatl0L6k20wGGH2diHv1v_gdwQxAxcGAKkneh9DOgq_UBUHo/s400/film-7.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 261px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390339623047473362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtmQXXsDXIYlDTm7ZnpbLbbl8aPigVVEILIN7DbPoshH-eFfXHdXN1IZWceiWbdQ7-TotGz_lwTIxt_JSg6ZyzAWZlYiZugXR1z2e4XrQpPids9r9hR3y7H0T7xsMgy4SL5CVIOjkpBg/s400/film-8.jpg" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;"> The party is in a few minutes - ready to go in the "deux cheveau:"<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqvc8Cs9eZ9dBxrNf-uB2bOmkmXJEAVHc9KZ7HfFCZ-sawAuY6TU-TORybenoqTnR93aSYHW-2eXErMBjWbkcpI9BMWLlp_QGOP3u8ieVaGoC2T1qE24Uc27L27EsBTDSKxKKpthGliSg/s1600-h/film-9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390451390654691890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqvc8Cs9eZ9dBxrNf-uB2bOmkmXJEAVHc9KZ7HfFCZ-sawAuY6TU-TORybenoqTnR93aSYHW-2eXErMBjWbkcpI9BMWLlp_QGOP3u8ieVaGoC2T1qE24Uc27L27EsBTDSKxKKpthGliSg/s400/film-9.jpg" /></a><br />Arriving at the event:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhgVY1kjwHbYPGpsTt6Qdwreo7N2I0id_vAO0Mduu6DDqi7x9tMN5J6xPkMuGpQSaGSSQL0qKhiehyphenhyphenioSIi5AIw3eklGl2BsUsch07w8lqzV9SRKo4754cpiSeU-WBGlBhlNoKCuSuV4/s1600-h/film-9b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390451403663613298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhgVY1kjwHbYPGpsTt6Qdwreo7N2I0id_vAO0Mduu6DDqi7x9tMN5J6xPkMuGpQSaGSSQL0qKhiehyphenhyphenioSIi5AIw3eklGl2BsUsch07w8lqzV9SRKo4754cpiSeU-WBGlBhlNoKCuSuV4/s400/film-9b.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9_qZ5CDrQFvuNa7Zbd66wvFS-W5_Vijct1iEh1uESrbq3Jkyy0DHorclrj__pLucRrO6qfML2w00BYjltRywOzNtQ8epvjvcDla5CTlerPHHP3_-PSIX4cnr2sPkth98buuFFVjr6uc/s1600-h/film-9a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 379px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390451393561469634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9_qZ5CDrQFvuNa7Zbd66wvFS-W5_Vijct1iEh1uESrbq3Jkyy0DHorclrj__pLucRrO6qfML2w00BYjltRywOzNtQ8epvjvcDla5CTlerPHHP3_-PSIX4cnr2sPkth98buuFFVjr6uc/s400/film-9a.jpg" /></a> </p><p>The design at the party!<br /><br /></p><p></p></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-8223694799765802172009-10-07T13:11:00.001-07:002009-10-07T13:36:23.525-07:00The new ride<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIruUjtve3OrCkJXk5tegWb8M3PiU1skRhXpO-L7nwHQS_ntGb9T5rLymLKErMzJdT6stcbuIdl6KCtfU8X_PzAdjrYKh-E6TOZ4CDQO6JcvdfLayOykYM2cYC2eGkg8mRqd-6bfOv24/s1600-h/2cv-1.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389954145214419730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIruUjtve3OrCkJXk5tegWb8M3PiU1skRhXpO-L7nwHQS_ntGb9T5rLymLKErMzJdT6stcbuIdl6KCtfU8X_PzAdjrYKh-E6TOZ4CDQO6JcvdfLayOykYM2cYC2eGkg8mRqd-6bfOv24/s400/2cv-1.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">We found a great car for the studio - a 1974 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston, more commonly known as a "deux chevaux vapeur" (two steam horses) or just "deux chevaux."</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> </span></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 330px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389953576316664706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFs-cewESvIrzuH-pewCtJXCVdLj-PJRNE6a-NdJDtixgRAmcx3sDW1DwVyZiDoCrIHe_ThRMLmuOLFL2WpEZm1OTPV6WEG-g76bsPh9WuNpKagoQkwDPtezFy38SS3LF_pYw4J7JF8Q/s400/2cv-2.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtlHgN2IZ-FiPVml0ot9pQs1CS0RhqExZm3Ef-TuL3qYvLmCuMFq5ZzE4V1_lFfXTB0FV-o7RbuCwaL2LK1szpNVz74GxdIQ5N2OgKbhQgFyUgFLlXZ_S-KapC-NrZHqJo03v8Gwu35Y/s1600-h/2cv-3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389953583465302578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtlHgN2IZ-FiPVml0ot9pQs1CS0RhqExZm3Ef-TuL3qYvLmCuMFq5ZzE4V1_lFfXTB0FV-o7RbuCwaL2LK1szpNVz74GxdIQ5N2OgKbhQgFyUgFLlXZ_S-KapC-NrZHqJo03v8Gwu35Y/s400/2cv-3.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />The car has generated a lot of interest - people from all over (including two visitors from Paris today) stop by to ask about it and take pictures. Stop by and see it.<br /><br /></span><br /></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-6064082406487838942009-09-28T21:08:00.000-07:002009-09-28T21:24:22.946-07:00Fall is Arriving<p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9_t4zJHdUvIfVWnsI5BqxzKf_7xjtfvqXrnzPd1q-s32fTzdJWdwPMILhnbn-wePjvNJB81_FWrA2vgbacAJxiqPQZ0wJZsOMKP_haWyN-0nOKqM10-HVknoNPKzrrf6KIvTD-gcJxT0/s1600-h/Fall2009-+1.jpg"></a></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEbH_GBik7qI7GstnlfTix2S7KrLh1zr39G1iBk95z-5uRzAe5ZeeVmCnSr7nOrTt2jkOgYn1eCEwGcStCxIVR37_CAnOWXX_ABHiIVKqPu-rUXnZBRUEFdi2ZfWiywJ_WXDnqgsjYhO0/s1600-h/Fall2009-+2.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Ip4-K2CD1ZuxOQB6lUdKg4JychCMVZVbgzTaB39ZdCVI1y7Ng-ld6JUiR7TUBS9Ht0N977zM9r2oxIfWyi4v-eNbrjmZbU5qBLCrnpFB9O6JCybw8ODca1H3nxjJbHyynLnFIEKmNpc/s1600-h/Fall2009-+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386738773033684562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Ip4-K2CD1ZuxOQB6lUdKg4JychCMVZVbgzTaB39ZdCVI1y7Ng-ld6JUiR7TUBS9Ht0N977zM9r2oxIfWyi4v-eNbrjmZbU5qBLCrnpFB9O6JCybw8ODca1H3nxjJbHyynLnFIEKmNpc/s400/Fall2009-+3.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">Fall is arriving at Twigery. We want to share the ambiance that has been created with the straw covered floor and gourds and pumpkins that highlight the studio. </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVm-LHVBPZyKxVSvmpokJP7nALXRTuKmASiADNMaes0CfR8f4VrpCGOx3SphCDgi-FK9bo2bEa24ue6RfqJBg2uAirEVGvCMHAmBi7deG9qQ6jU4v63q7Y9ZdCm70Tvk3U3Vq21dGGiiU/s1600-h/Fall2009-+5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386738750304867426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVm-LHVBPZyKxVSvmpokJP7nALXRTuKmASiADNMaes0CfR8f4VrpCGOx3SphCDgi-FK9bo2bEa24ue6RfqJBg2uAirEVGvCMHAmBi7deG9qQ6jU4v63q7Y9ZdCm70Tvk3U3Vq21dGGiiU/s400/Fall2009-+5.jpg" /></a><br />We have our own gigantic green Hungarian gourd weighing in at about 300 pounds!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjipjRHwq_qTaq5hLNpOZk_0fvTLhf0m7SD173qIU6mmGKhk4BPJSQivW_44_uV1GE9UMC-KBvooeiGE0Uqv6LvloprgPB8L43uq2ic6YlWxXQEBl6FZeCMPsaMh_OksKzsrmW7CVlFB6o/s1600-h/Fall2009-+4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386738763577141010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjipjRHwq_qTaq5hLNpOZk_0fvTLhf0m7SD173qIU6mmGKhk4BPJSQivW_44_uV1GE9UMC-KBvooeiGE0Uqv6LvloprgPB8L43uq2ic6YlWxXQEBl6FZeCMPsaMh_OksKzsrmW7CVlFB6o/s400/Fall2009-+4.jpg" /></a><br />As we write this, new and wonderful products from around the world are arriving daily. French wire, wine basket bottles from France, Mediterranean olive jugs, Asian baskets, and trellises for planting your sweet peas to name a few intriguing items.<br /><br />Of course, we will always have the most unusual and unique cut flowers, berries and foliages to accent your home, upcoming party, or just that special thinking of you gift.</p><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_D3aPy8e9Rce0miAY0Tm71On4Jmt3rB8N19VfJKlgYSidmv_B3Js4gQCxoj3GAVHaoxSWsRQi6R_x-5HGVMA0NBsU1HnpHP4g1pKRrkAd9KellQgbkEsFu76OhcKLxMUzFNSq5jsAoBU/s1600-h/Fall2009-+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386739271290210914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_D3aPy8e9Rce0miAY0Tm71On4Jmt3rB8N19VfJKlgYSidmv_B3Js4gQCxoj3GAVHaoxSWsRQi6R_x-5HGVMA0NBsU1HnpHP4g1pKRrkAd9KellQgbkEsFu76OhcKLxMUzFNSq5jsAoBU/s400/Fall2009-+1.jpg" /></a> So, stop by, when you are in Carmel-by-the-Sea for a little “fall eye candy.”<br /><br /></p></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-48187279391150923212009-08-21T12:06:00.001-07:002009-08-25T21:00:39.831-07:00Concours d'Elegance<p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Just a quick note to brag a bit.<br /></span><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwJfZLC2FJOggSLJd7xinqXcJujA5rbw68zVkH1knNzB4YwU0LEwTb1Ikul1kWO9yp8fPx785sfA-76sHg_unoLbKW6k4ag5q5ttc9NtrIbmA5pUcgd4vUv-Qb6I229mDMHQ7Ztk-zUs/s400/twigery-concours.jpg" /></span></p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Michael's arrangement was awarded an Honorable Mention in the local window display contest - of course the theme was automotive in celebration of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.<br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374117234711887842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0CrvcAU9lOTvXo0tdWIGEBVFWQeB0Cx-iPBiHoXqfrBnF5pFc90-c1K-grxMmE7kly_bc6mr744HLasVqyqEPbSyZrygkB_X1E7uwwV2PK4ZTHG0qlz1F0zWJPnDcnwXjJZ1CZSIKQw/s400/hon-mention.jpg" /></p><br />The cars and celebrities kept us busy as Carmel was packed.<br /><br />This was our favorite:</span><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0DAdUGrD7efUq8UkQDAfpT_ZGDMejbtKs48FrzpsmTJgbhuWJP_sxsT3Fo_-RcC7didQwJA14TUwHgDC73QE_fn645zPM6igF8Uz24C8sRAJhhb02rCCYnWZLdDJtcbKTwKd0keALdg/s400/1935hispanosuiza.jpg" /></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Next year's event is scheduled for August 15 - see you there!<br /><br /></span></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-24958127592609237262009-07-30T14:50:00.000-07:002009-07-30T15:27:31.048-07:00The Web Site is Up!!!<p align="center"><a href="http://www.twigery.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Click to visit www.twigery.com" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJjs0pH9UBz3mDhNkMWHkv1KRm2fUIOp-FTScTQnSEx7-0T95lxzFuozRLagF4Y7kgZ_eSWgGy58aoKSLExquDSRUL4YPsN8pk4uy1ofMR1Dc_V1XuEMMSJeSATl_QKlSTLT87nZX0ew/s400/twigery-website.jpg" /></a></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Thanks to our good friends Rick and Emily Francona, we have a web site for Twigery!<br /><br />Add this to your Favorites or Bookmarks: <a href="http://www.twigery.com/" target="_blank">www.twigery.com</a>.<br /><br />There is a lot of information already on the site, but we'll be adding more as things progress. We've been generating a lot of interest here in Carmel and having a good time returning to the business.<br /><br />Drop by the shop, or now - visit us online!!<br /><br />Mike and Cheryl<br /><br /><br /></span></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-29676763164637095852009-07-19T13:38:00.000-07:002009-07-19T13:59:24.681-07:00Twigery and the Cypress Inn<align="center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZOeN7TPTEXD4ehd5OBeNz3yvb4n2mZHrAFINJiWzL-zEMggdHMrkWwjRCIdNGJJEppd8ULxJKqUMrYs5PvSwIGO03IXViY9v1Ht_YxBUhiJQfNGxQfD9RmLZdiYGOtual7os2gOe0rE/s400/twig-pre.jpg"><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">We have been open just a few weeks and are having a wonderful reception by the local community and the tourists du jour. People stop and look at what has transformed in the former interior design studio.<br /><br /><align="center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOalgdvfN1W9tFWvE891wQ4l2oic13dMJ4H4tFXs8fAjoYOiBAN3fZm2lvf8Lgv4gFMQ8DWVFqrOnqeFqc1gU8W6rlL4VReU3eA9HfTjP4D67xyRJwBnn1c6SmTy5dBopnce9Rl6ibIQ/s400/twigery4.jpg"><br /><br />The general manager of the Cypress Inn, Nancy Slade, stopped in and admired the studio. We chatted and Nancy retained us to do weekly arrangements for the Cypress Inn. Also, she has directed her staff to use us exclusively for the hotel and recommendations for their guests. So, I guess, that makes the exclusive florist for the Cypress Inn.<br /><br /><align="center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52PQQhp1rmpCo9uoMr1SSZQ6Y-pdQ_L13zYbw8tEJ1_mvUJ7IZgRY9gWb-_fF7ZriALLIMzTLLJ9tsyJz3SgDUnoACHAF8-GYInVYDv6giF993eni45j-xUeZUcSD0kDYB_Bgr-c0R7A/s400/twigery-cypress.jpg"><br />This photo is from the Cypress Inn patio. Walk out, turn left and you're at Twigery!<br /><br />We are really enjoying ourselves living and working in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea. Just living the dream…………<br /><br /></p></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-32523943077288803802009-07-05T12:12:00.000-07:002009-07-05T13:07:21.178-07:00Twigery - Now Open!<p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Twigery, Michael Merritt (AIFD) Designs is now open in Carmel-by-the-Sea.<br /><br />Michael's newest floral design studio in the the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea on 7th Avenue between Dolores and Lincoln - right next to the Cypress Inn patio.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMbaCf6zw8bTjgYrXxqCOPF7GZE5I90L5aMRj1OPmiWkvTHQ2uo7pmoGROBhqQLQzaPmuq11NpXvQB9irM_F3tl1isjJH2qQHEsS-B6HRiWhmqGWeCUQseHN6KClrZe4APrBFv3mRMTc/s1600-h/twigery1.jpg" target="_blank""><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMbaCf6zw8bTjgYrXxqCOPF7GZE5I90L5aMRj1OPmiWkvTHQ2uo7pmoGROBhqQLQzaPmuq11NpXvQB9irM_F3tl1isjJH2qQHEsS-B6HRiWhmqGWeCUQseHN6KClrZe4APrBFv3mRMTc/s400/twigery1.jpg" alt="Click for larger image - opens in a new window" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355065162417255970" border="0" /></a><br />We will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and other times by appointment.<br /><br />Cheryl and I want to share some photos of the studio. We have a fabulous space inside...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKoX7L_94u_gc27j-fSe_qrRx4jI7bOTNwjEhcNdVtQuSc0MeQHiLkAQH8FiB_1vDgggJQyABRNUnENbQMmnMkYPLB4azOeqfJu_JqKhIMIr8uQ45kSJF7HixxviDu2qYhkDbIoUlsYOM/s1600-h/twigery2.jpg" target="_blank""><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKoX7L_94u_gc27j-fSe_qrRx4jI7bOTNwjEhcNdVtQuSc0MeQHiLkAQH8FiB_1vDgggJQyABRNUnENbQMmnMkYPLB4azOeqfJu_JqKhIMIr8uQ45kSJF7HixxviDu2qYhkDbIoUlsYOM/s400/twigery2.jpg" alt="Click for larger image - opens in a new window" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355065164740842242" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGViItqMmajyJb8nV2bACAh5BEs8owtn5KjJRr2kFCw52QqUNEBlVJXZ7ezIB45uAqBZEbnZnB9TBaeCo0UHRWjH7zF8B6nkx7WtumTQBST8TlqdOGHS0DBXSjSQ0-z66NZZwQySrV1fc/s1600-h/twigery3.jpg" target="_blank""><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGViItqMmajyJb8nV2bACAh5BEs8owtn5KjJRr2kFCw52QqUNEBlVJXZ7ezIB45uAqBZEbnZnB9TBaeCo0UHRWjH7zF8B6nkx7WtumTQBST8TlqdOGHS0DBXSjSQ0-z66NZZwQySrV1fc/s400/twigery3.jpg" alt="Click for larger image - opens in a new window" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355065172066933826" border="0" /></a><br />...and a wonderful Zen garden outside!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8fG5ESwmUofLnHS88NxtCXmC21-8KatdN7P8OoqWiyXlNF3FolFtZtniA_tZ7Tgrpdyrc7njmDeJZ8rXjw6UooU9wFCM_dkJriYp13b1_vmKlP83rksTpJmQdoikj0gCHx-1K375zopU/s1600-h/twigery4.jpg" target="_blank""><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8fG5ESwmUofLnHS88NxtCXmC21-8KatdN7P8OoqWiyXlNF3FolFtZtniA_tZ7Tgrpdyrc7njmDeJZ8rXjw6UooU9wFCM_dkJriYp13b1_vmKlP83rksTpJmQdoikj0gCHx-1K375zopU/s400/twigery4.jpg" alt="Click for larger image - opens in a new window" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355065173860007346" border="0" /></a><br />We look forward to hosting floral design classes along with creating wonderful floral designs for weddings, parties and "just because."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWo7re686YtpR5bLeXu9jYAxNJRtgx-xjlJSFJdUD2UzLEFJG43psQmq6o5cbGXUqFDItyGex90ECUVQCUBA0Z153n3iv5gCb_RWqyvQOv4M95P3DcQ05kdqEpe97XaDo3ZBumMW4gvWc/s1600-h/twigery5.jpg" target="_blank""><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWo7re686YtpR5bLeXu9jYAxNJRtgx-xjlJSFJdUD2UzLEFJG43psQmq6o5cbGXUqFDItyGex90ECUVQCUBA0Z153n3iv5gCb_RWqyvQOv4M95P3DcQ05kdqEpe97XaDo3ZBumMW4gvWc/s400/twigery5.jpg" alt="Click for larger image - opens in a new window" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355065177276645298" border="0" /></a><br />We invite all of you to stop by to say hello when you are in Carmel.<br /><br /></span></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-7585906568236961852009-05-27T10:21:00.000-07:002009-07-06T07:52:57.201-07:00Our new venture<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZOeN7TPTEXD4ehd5OBeNz3yvb4n2mZHrAFINJiWzL-zEMggdHMrkWwjRCIdNGJJEppd8ULxJKqUMrYs5PvSwIGO03IXViY9v1Ht_YxBUhiJQfNGxQfD9RmLZdiYGOtual7os2gOe0rE/s1600-h/twig-pre.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZOeN7TPTEXD4ehd5OBeNz3yvb4n2mZHrAFINJiWzL-zEMggdHMrkWwjRCIdNGJJEppd8ULxJKqUMrYs5PvSwIGO03IXViY9v1Ht_YxBUhiJQfNGxQfD9RmLZdiYGOtual7os2gOe0rE/s400/twig-pre.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355359727643230706" border="0" /></a><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Cheryl and I are really excited about our new venture and want to share it with you. We have just leased the space next to the famed <a href="http://www.cypress-inn.com/" target="_blank"">Cypress Inn</a> in Carmel.</span><br /></p><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOalgdvfN1W9tFWvE891wQ4l2oic13dMJ4H4tFXs8fAjoYOiBAN3fZm2lvf8Lgv4gFMQ8DWVFqrOnqeFqc1gU8W6rlL4VReU3eA9HfTjP4D67xyRJwBnn1c6SmTy5dBopnce9Rl6ibIQ/s1600-h/twigery4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOalgdvfN1W9tFWvE891wQ4l2oic13dMJ4H4tFXs8fAjoYOiBAN3fZm2lvf8Lgv4gFMQ8DWVFqrOnqeFqc1gU8W6rlL4VReU3eA9HfTjP4D67xyRJwBnn1c6SmTy5dBopnce9Rl6ibIQ/s400/twigery4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340557895859703714" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFn6mprUUbi1s8Baq9KbA499sbFvgfy6w3KZePynNuqiDNg_BV5MMMVc2ZEBc_e-BKxyOuIK_Cmld4KQ7iM45Z75I9NSxwyFfhyMnCpsnGzBBcvR2E2bf8t-fITP5Mt2_h2Oh_O7QIbEk/s1600-h/twigery3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFn6mprUUbi1s8Baq9KbA499sbFvgfy6w3KZePynNuqiDNg_BV5MMMVc2ZEBc_e-BKxyOuIK_Cmld4KQ7iM45Z75I9NSxwyFfhyMnCpsnGzBBcvR2E2bf8t-fITP5Mt2_h2Oh_O7QIbEk/s400/twigery3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340557894570442658" border="0" /></a><span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">We will be located on 7th Avenue between Dolores and Lincoln. </span><span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Our studio is located on the left just past the Cypress Inn patio.</span></span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFkYSCKAZ2tesbAwb2EOFTHi0f-pGDuoy-yP8Yxd9x0Gqe5OYV3EQmYW2X_C1g4ZfRqFCdN8YHYtrmbLqCXGdibZYCQ7AMeO3zp5D_6lFxj1OMYnPJkN_bguopfkvaXjusxok4h8P038/s1600-h/twigery2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFkYSCKAZ2tesbAwb2EOFTHi0f-pGDuoy-yP8Yxd9x0Gqe5OYV3EQmYW2X_C1g4ZfRqFCdN8YHYtrmbLqCXGdibZYCQ7AMeO3zp5D_6lFxj1OMYnPJkN_bguopfkvaXjusxok4h8P038/s400/twigery2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340557893461232450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">We have a wonderful courtyard and retail space.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZEMj0nDIa1SLkRLkOTW-uRPI92Mzw6zusfnNvYQUXEUp2a8h-0A0e269DUAdKJsTWd5xay5Da-ruybR_mGnahq6SY6NJQrqO3gHkTvbvg3zAff_IZF9VZYbgpCgddAD2_4oGKFfQvXW0/s1600-h/twigery5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZEMj0nDIa1SLkRLkOTW-uRPI92Mzw6zusfnNvYQUXEUp2a8h-0A0e269DUAdKJsTWd5xay5Da-ruybR_mGnahq6SY6NJQrqO3gHkTvbvg3zAff_IZF9VZYbgpCgddAD2_4oGKFfQvXW0/s400/twigery5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340558637782490178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">We are also just half a block from the <a href="http://www.churchofthewayfarer.com/" target="_blank">Church of the Wayfarer</a>, located at Lincoln and 7th Avenue.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnr0sWQahaYTv4amFwlCVA04gBgf8T90vZPzg6dxML8xlVSeoKx84wackOnRkGWwxXcjwS7k9HOPtgl6TjCAyI0kM_F6Pp4rESZu5D_yTCxVbxaDKFsHkrRHofpOKQhCvr8KI63QlgEoM/s1600-h/twigery6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnr0sWQahaYTv4amFwlCVA04gBgf8T90vZPzg6dxML8xlVSeoKx84wackOnRkGWwxXcjwS7k9HOPtgl6TjCAyI0kM_F6Pp4rESZu5D_yTCxVbxaDKFsHkrRHofpOKQhCvr8KI63QlgEoM/s400/twigery6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340567779807570466" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">Our new name will be </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;" >Twigery...Michael Merritt Designs</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">We had always planned to do flowers in Carmel, but thought we would do freelance. However, this space became available, and we could not pass it up. We are working on the inside and look forward to opening in July. We will let you know the progress and when the opening date will be.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Off to work…hi, ho, hi, ho…………..<br /><br /></span><p></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-28552230325659557522009-05-26T11:33:00.000-07:002009-05-27T10:36:12.934-07:00Gardens in Carmel<p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Taking walks throughout the streets of Carmel is like being a kid in a candy store for someone who loves a gorgeous garden. Cheryl and I walk regularly for exercise and are amazed at the incredibly beautiful gardens that we are privileged to stroll by. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">I share with you some of the incredible and outstanding gardens we have seen so far. We wonder if the owners of these gardens realize what treasures they actually possess!(Click on the images for larger views.)<br /></span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8L06q86-_1G3PivtZjchwiYEPKwBOIFWeKfJv4vFoZ-KGtfZwNBlMZjoFp7Mb1U_kWYPAXL7UuW8ugDGpU_njxJAlOEXdoXZ3y7FBJ2fMsPYvGEfvqBm5ZGd9DmaCjpy13SRjLkMNjU/s1600-h/gardenscarmel1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848983987130562" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8L06q86-_1G3PivtZjchwiYEPKwBOIFWeKfJv4vFoZ-KGtfZwNBlMZjoFp7Mb1U_kWYPAXL7UuW8ugDGpU_njxJAlOEXdoXZ3y7FBJ2fMsPYvGEfvqBm5ZGd9DmaCjpy13SRjLkMNjU/s400/gardenscarmel1.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">Carmel at its finest!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9fR1cwihUKB9Q26vJ12VFTC_O7YZ8nfIikr9QAo8NVyUB-k3puXRaMbuBEnmxNT-_iHBdoyjTbsjw27SvUtCHRaoAENwiXXGKVXqPaBQGV6n-l9dzY0lJV6nCCfRnLBY0A5rkdYbOME/s1600-h/gardenscarmel2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848786869396338" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9fR1cwihUKB9Q26vJ12VFTC_O7YZ8nfIikr9QAo8NVyUB-k3puXRaMbuBEnmxNT-_iHBdoyjTbsjw27SvUtCHRaoAENwiXXGKVXqPaBQGV6n-l9dzY0lJV6nCCfRnLBY0A5rkdYbOME/s400/gardenscarmel2.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">Another view<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCypgp88GFIZMC46FFhF0xwmzTZqI2VqhXblMGNhORGKG7ix6IF6qqGoi8ylUF2eeJ-nTdxgjFO7CcHOLKdmmwdPZi9ZEt0S_ONXp531o2vP6vr_zGxswfkWAleIkBBGYfaBp-CHc-95k/s1600-h/gardenscarmel3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848782964391810" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCypgp88GFIZMC46FFhF0xwmzTZqI2VqhXblMGNhORGKG7ix6IF6qqGoi8ylUF2eeJ-nTdxgjFO7CcHOLKdmmwdPZi9ZEt0S_ONXp531o2vP6vr_zGxswfkWAleIkBBGYfaBp-CHc-95k/s400/gardenscarmel3.jpg" border="0" /> </a><p align="center">Just have to take a whiff!<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjho3h7fseH4B8-MqmVIos58aydCJfjJtfYvGWSlMb1aBaeRhAcY66mbezwreUW6WN4EkpIeTDqbADq1oBblFAidimsgyXfgy97974Sy8Ioql3HOQoD29cRkv1hywkyHnF3fffWv0EI1nw/s1600-h/gardenscarmel4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848779138268850" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjho3h7fseH4B8-MqmVIos58aydCJfjJtfYvGWSlMb1aBaeRhAcY66mbezwreUW6WN4EkpIeTDqbADq1oBblFAidimsgyXfgy97974Sy8Ioql3HOQoD29cRkv1hywkyHnF3fffWv0EI1nw/s400/gardenscarmel4.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">A close-up of what my nose enjoyed!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGqlHTf7fwFZJjWS9Ot6TvIKkhE9VxhUnb_SKo-UA3q3KKtPxdW7dJbWNRXsLpJdPdmo2uaL6VMjXgtkk2_lZyO4EHCUVe0SzVvkzlqSbiF9ZQGx6r-man8Wd0vmiFoN9zQJafW70_2o/s1600-h/gardenscarmel5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848779988911410" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGqlHTf7fwFZJjWS9Ot6TvIKkhE9VxhUnb_SKo-UA3q3KKtPxdW7dJbWNRXsLpJdPdmo2uaL6VMjXgtkk2_lZyO4EHCUVe0SzVvkzlqSbiF9ZQGx6r-man8Wd0vmiFoN9zQJafW70_2o/s400/gardenscarmel5.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">One more angle<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5coB-ugF6iTEwdzW5UzxeTKML1rYDMTTHNheD_rjEvbfPXAM9pYTYZoXns_mkTmzlJR9YRquK6ZirNr7cYv9m24cNA-g3nyPacnVDyolrIlJO6Z6GiL_L0ahSa5kI6gRuxnYgaSDzRg/s1600-h/gardenscarmel6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848777975976866" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5coB-ugF6iTEwdzW5UzxeTKML1rYDMTTHNheD_rjEvbfPXAM9pYTYZoXns_mkTmzlJR9YRquK6ZirNr7cYv9m24cNA-g3nyPacnVDyolrIlJO6Z6GiL_L0ahSa5kI6gRuxnYgaSDzRg/s400/gardenscarmel6.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">What color!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89qcMuDEy00BJTEoQ1XnGzfF7duy-sgQIaZqLqw12S8z1CeU8b1ns0e4a3j_5Psbwwvkl0Fy1UEkjXWA8zi-ii8oeFbz5_wV_2pxmyTIsVsVbwLc4Gts8iAG5i6sino4r2lMD_-WzrO8/s1600-h/gardenscarmel7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848467871218114" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89qcMuDEy00BJTEoQ1XnGzfF7duy-sgQIaZqLqw12S8z1CeU8b1ns0e4a3j_5Psbwwvkl0Fy1UEkjXWA8zi-ii8oeFbz5_wV_2pxmyTIsVsVbwLc4Gts8iAG5i6sino4r2lMD_-WzrO8/s400/gardenscarmel7.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">Angles of perfection<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOK5DiYTpdzv1yjbkVn2Y1qQtqoSRWDDKr1AiYR7ZPctIJqGc3xuJVynTo27i4ZDjilDqvyQBYeJgLN1Y-FxV8QP4n3t6D3-Ed3-kySr7GSCP5Pb-Y3uDgno49Drj-HwXrUFuZfE5Fx5M/s1600-h/gardenscarmel8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848464816001362" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOK5DiYTpdzv1yjbkVn2Y1qQtqoSRWDDKr1AiYR7ZPctIJqGc3xuJVynTo27i4ZDjilDqvyQBYeJgLN1Y-FxV8QP4n3t6D3-Ed3-kySr7GSCP5Pb-Y3uDgno49Drj-HwXrUFuZfE5Fx5M/s400/gardenscarmel8.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">I just love this tree with its great color!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDF6_O_Mh59XMgb8bPgAmCSIf0J6KhGcAMnYcvcayj8RO7opqeFS6llP1HB29zfNzPpZjW7a_7k7NCG5jF6d2WUujX-I2IJtADk0lhmQhoP0yGYLB-k02y7cSg8Sz9FDFM_muBQXdtfmI/s1600-h/gardenscarmel9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848461676389330" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDF6_O_Mh59XMgb8bPgAmCSIf0J6KhGcAMnYcvcayj8RO7opqeFS6llP1HB29zfNzPpZjW7a_7k7NCG5jF6d2WUujX-I2IJtADk0lhmQhoP0yGYLB-k02y7cSg8Sz9FDFM_muBQXdtfmI/s400/gardenscarmel9.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">The side street color - what a treat!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrICVeNwUb1dOKXlN3H2O2l2-ZCOJCpU3h_s5W3MZjMCnDBN_pKSlNAWC-h-P89NrvnGw2msjcE3BIzI6xQH5ye18NzsTnSmsIDb1lIpXongrgaJ4qCu03Nya5EokFVLpBBABYE_dTDlI/s1600-h/gardenscarmel10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848458706555458" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrICVeNwUb1dOKXlN3H2O2l2-ZCOJCpU3h_s5W3MZjMCnDBN_pKSlNAWC-h-P89NrvnGw2msjcE3BIzI6xQH5ye18NzsTnSmsIDb1lIpXongrgaJ4qCu03Nya5EokFVLpBBABYE_dTDlI/s400/gardenscarmel10.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">How peaceful....</p><p align="center"><u><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"></span></u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGEPiS1ZB2k48tk17V-Vq_Jj8pTUfUApwYcghN_nQXwuLG-jwXyHm3NsxFJK2kwVUF0dYSwf40QHkvEK5RtIL9yhFCm1-guT1Aqh3RCbjdnqAMwF78HiaSFZQ2wauRi31DKio4IJD2ZA/s1600-h/gardenscarmel11.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339848452910186386" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGEPiS1ZB2k48tk17V-Vq_Jj8pTUfUApwYcghN_nQXwuLG-jwXyHm3NsxFJK2kwVUF0dYSwf40QHkvEK5RtIL9yhFCm1-guT1Aqh3RCbjdnqAMwF78HiaSFZQ2wauRi31DKio4IJD2ZA/s400/gardenscarmel11.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">I love this sign....<br /></p><p>Each street offers wonderful color and design. There are no two gardens alike, so each walk becomes an adventure and an escapade.<br /><br /><br /></p><p></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-72788075447054299592009-05-25T11:53:00.000-07:002009-05-25T12:19:57.269-07:00What is Artistry?<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JCWOKKpSS9JSjg5k-oxOJCkBS4oOR00qJN7YeDnru_Kil3aLcgVTdZvSzmG6TmIHVHvMCVVaN7XttKjrZFkK1-Dqzj70BPaLN2drLMIx6R-i67gN6yHPjJQ9ZUNpqJEUC6jA1fvkNrA/s1600-h/macdonald1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339837925303011826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JCWOKKpSS9JSjg5k-oxOJCkBS4oOR00qJN7YeDnru_Kil3aLcgVTdZvSzmG6TmIHVHvMCVVaN7XttKjrZFkK1-Dqzj70BPaLN2drLMIx6R-i67gN6yHPjJQ9ZUNpqJEUC6jA1fvkNrA/s400/macdonald1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">I recently attended the 20th anniversary show in Carmel of internationally acclaimed sculptor Richard McDonald’s recent works including a new series inspired by “O” of Cirque du Soleil. Richard McDonald’s work is extraordinary and exhilarating in the detail he displays in each piece he creates. His artistry is exemplary beyond compare. </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfWPDSFhu_UXvKTfwCe8ggr6vX02m3HZXqdOs49_Cqw3XYmCOuD_WDsVCgiVIxURMLhm0e5PmCxCRjxmzQ4zFV-_udB3CXkAFaJquBdQkt_MzWaK76JYmpQfV28uyevylJ_pY24CmP18/s1600-h/macdonald2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339837927367086130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfWPDSFhu_UXvKTfwCe8ggr6vX02m3HZXqdOs49_Cqw3XYmCOuD_WDsVCgiVIxURMLhm0e5PmCxCRjxmzQ4zFV-_udB3CXkAFaJquBdQkt_MzWaK76JYmpQfV28uyevylJ_pY24CmP18/s400/macdonald2.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Richard and I discussing his new pieces</span><br /></p></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><p align="left">Recently I had the privilege to visit an exceptional and beautiful garden in Pebble Beach. It is outstanding beyond compare.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IUpaVN5ICVmwtw4zRwOmsf5WeKTsV61k_FiSp5Wr-voSbjY2Z-rr4enZTgSGRHWAd-MOK41uMgVyzUsmF27tAFcr4PTF0F7kUqI8XNY2wsswFN_SuvbAAxVPrj9oUziu42y93El1A7w/s1600-h/pebblebeachtour1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339837936259085666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IUpaVN5ICVmwtw4zRwOmsf5WeKTsV61k_FiSp5Wr-voSbjY2Z-rr4enZTgSGRHWAd-MOK41uMgVyzUsmF27tAFcr4PTF0F7kUqI8XNY2wsswFN_SuvbAAxVPrj9oUziu42y93El1A7w/s400/pebblebeachtour1.jpg" border="0" /></a> In this setting, you ask what is artistry? Or the question may become where is the artistry?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_-WbPtgWJW1Q8XG-57nlMCij3VFDnvwjJVGnsfJ9laMNUZ2NhYXunrDh6gpJePeXslu9wzWT3av1hmLA4Mc91XRRhtPkIPQXL5wbg0Fgv-8ksTcs23r5TLbqWiwEGOgs0311V_TEJqs/s1600-h/pebblebeachtour2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339837941116859986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_-WbPtgWJW1Q8XG-57nlMCij3VFDnvwjJVGnsfJ9laMNUZ2NhYXunrDh6gpJePeXslu9wzWT3av1hmLA4Mc91XRRhtPkIPQXL5wbg0Fgv-8ksTcs23r5TLbqWiwEGOgs0311V_TEJqs/s400/pebblebeachtour2.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>The beauty of the flowers displayed and growing in this setting depicts beautiful color and extraordinary design.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rQZC5mz4_HEXv4BSokYFVzgn_ubD-tn3bcIB6c3ibDuaMbUch9c6eFs1BEIX_mGNYwN_3YBsPU4jjHIpnXrkisDB66PSNW_dAGXFyB4FX6lJD_F_bri-rSuFNw-hbW71rYxfGqugYl4/s1600-h/pebblebeachtour3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339838181302839058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rQZC5mz4_HEXv4BSokYFVzgn_ubD-tn3bcIB6c3ibDuaMbUch9c6eFs1BEIX_mGNYwN_3YBsPU4jjHIpnXrkisDB66PSNW_dAGXFyB4FX6lJD_F_bri-rSuFNw-hbW71rYxfGqugYl4/s400/pebblebeachtour3.jpg" border="0" /></a>The artistry is in the overall setting and the incredible display of color with the variety of flowers in this environment.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSw0Mye2vCPAmV_tVOyswCPljLODGF7m_fBLvstGfCjDR7urak1ZCt_BHwkbXuPwG2rRK9WzJgHEWN1rrikxRuxumtnMQuywghZ0vdLvdtcjajsuuB2OyXWJEnOWod9hClLF7wfhJRtKY/s1600-h/pebblebeachtour4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339838182791603554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSw0Mye2vCPAmV_tVOyswCPljLODGF7m_fBLvstGfCjDR7urak1ZCt_BHwkbXuPwG2rRK9WzJgHEWN1rrikxRuxumtnMQuywghZ0vdLvdtcjajsuuB2OyXWJEnOWod9hClLF7wfhJRtKY/s400/pebblebeachtour4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />These are two different mediums illustrating artistry.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qb3MOfz7IQNNLT2kXCMPjTOn7w7A0EuTlsD3rCT1Inxa18YPxFvhTlvBaBRfqq0O-Qu30lXMkbxr5raaYITGbscLaUQDfkPljX5fpzir8XpJ-B3Yx38k_Ye3lkKwOMnhc79xfIFvXF8/s1600-h/macdonald3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339837930223938882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qb3MOfz7IQNNLT2kXCMPjTOn7w7A0EuTlsD3rCT1Inxa18YPxFvhTlvBaBRfqq0O-Qu30lXMkbxr5raaYITGbscLaUQDfkPljX5fpzir8XpJ-B3Yx38k_Ye3lkKwOMnhc79xfIFvXF8/s400/macdonald3.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Standing with my floral art at the MacDonald reception</span></p><p>Whatever medium an artist uses, his love and passion for his work is embroiled in his creation. Both created by “man” using different media. So I ask you, what is artistry?<br /><br /><br /></p></span>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489424908673265765.post-55503486567484809212009-05-02T22:33:00.000-07:002009-05-03T15:50:30.558-07:00Spring is here - so is the wedding season<p></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Spring is here and so is the wedding season. Actually, wedding season is anytime during the year. However, spring seems to be the beginning of an era with the blossoms and bulbs making their appearance.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9s7mATourN3pwtAcVlpgUQtflyzWKzgp_rUy3U0wutRec6EEDN7zlF1CZL1_0F7q9WAflvNL80FI4Ct82ASbfBZQwDGr3BH0D1TzgfWhfqrgOsayf3bpNWvICKaZUkESNyRps9Timo0/s1600-h/Bridal+bouquets+-+Carmel+036+(Medium).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331470124656113170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9s7mATourN3pwtAcVlpgUQtflyzWKzgp_rUy3U0wutRec6EEDN7zlF1CZL1_0F7q9WAflvNL80FI4Ct82ASbfBZQwDGr3BH0D1TzgfWhfqrgOsayf3bpNWvICKaZUkESNyRps9Timo0/s400/Bridal+bouquets+-+Carmel+036+%28Medium%29.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Click for larger image</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />Love abounds and living in Carmel feels like romance is everywhere from the people to the beauty of the scenery and the flowers in the beautiful gardens.</span><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgae7EWK0O8Y9Fmgp2MefvXrdY1NWZAzmqR-0FtgZVxB2NOCCtSUsDx1V0rsQmGbtPRnw9rn93sVvbr1PVG7Xs4xLWu5cPDmc6Wtsgh4ubdBSw9cww1PJ7Ocbda5Asn6PMnSRWHcb957wM/s1600-h/Bridal+bouquets+-+Carmel+021+(Medium).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331470117194207122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgae7EWK0O8Y9Fmgp2MefvXrdY1NWZAzmqR-0FtgZVxB2NOCCtSUsDx1V0rsQmGbtPRnw9rn93sVvbr1PVG7Xs4xLWu5cPDmc6Wtsgh4ubdBSw9cww1PJ7Ocbda5Asn6PMnSRWHcb957wM/s400/Bridal+bouquets+-+Carmel+021+%28Medium%29.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;">Click for larger image</span><br /></div><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Flowers for a wedding take on a whole arena that needs to be addressed from the perspective of the bride and groom’s viewpoint. When talking to a bride I always recommend that she look at pictures of bridal bouquets in the magazines to decide what she likes and dislikes. Visual displays are so helpful in determining what one likes.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">I suggest that a bride may like something from one picture and want to incorporate something else she sees from another. That is all possible. The final outcome is to create a personalized bouquet that reflects the bride’s taste and vision. As a designer I have the ability to design the image in a bride’s mind.</span><br /></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuwTQArVix75X7Zz_8eGdxurwBgsQIIICltPlAJUklo7Ers-SZKVhaWkRR6Rf4xds3cWjM9w_allE4aQJ3f_9BGBJkf5ihVpZdQQHlBJS3pX53F3l-vnWnuuhQ7zG3uv1006HEz2uFhg/s1600-h/Bridal+bouquets+-+Carmel+001+(Medium).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331470119323311922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Click for larger image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuwTQArVix75X7Zz_8eGdxurwBgsQIIICltPlAJUklo7Ers-SZKVhaWkRR6Rf4xds3cWjM9w_allE4aQJ3f_9BGBJkf5ihVpZdQQHlBJS3pX53F3l-vnWnuuhQ7zG3uv1006HEz2uFhg/s400/Bridal+bouquets+-+Carmel+001+%28Medium%29.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Click for larger image</span></span><br /></div><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Deciding what flowers to use in a wedding should be determined by what flowers you love and reflect your taste. Your wedding dress will also help determine the style of bouquet that looks best. Flowers are an accent, not the main event. The main event of a wedding is the bride and groom. Our job as floral designers is to compliment and highlight your event.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">If I can help assist you in flowers for your wedding, please email me at <a href="mailto:michael@michaelmerritt.com">michael@michaelmerritt.com</a>.</span><br /></p>Michael Merritt, AIFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845075420124875190noreply@blogger.com0