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In The Bag

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Its all in the bag, yep, you got it, ALL.  It holds water, it can be re-used, easily stored after you fold it flat…Whats better than this!!! We are debuting this as a great alternative to glass vases.  Put it this way; you have a dinner party to go to, you need a quick thank [...]

August Flower Classes Added!

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Three more classes scheduled for this summer. (Later Hours) Limited Availability If you’re interested give us a shout via email or phone. classes (at) epochfloral (dot) com  -  312-226-2968

Ever Wonder?

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Ever wonder where all the flowers basically come from? Its here, in Aalsmeer at the auction which is about 6 more football fields larger than what you see in the picture.  Anyway, I am going to let you in on a little secret:  You dont pay MORE for flowers just because they come from Holland.  [...]

just because

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I consider this the real art of flower design.  Taking a chance, making it work, using organic material and making it a fleeting, memorable moment.  A moment in time that signifies something GREAT – epoch.  Seems impossible, thats what makes it great.  “Just because it is, doesn’t mean it should be.”  Go on, take the [...]

June and July Flower Classes by Mike

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Four classes scheduled for this summer. Limited Availability If you’re interested give us a shout via email or phone. classes (at) epochfloral (dot) com  -  312-226-2968

simplicity

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Without question; the best design is the simple design when it comes to all things great.   I think that restraint and control are the hardest simplicities to accomplish.  They often take the longest time to conceptualize and install.  Simple, controlled environments can verge on cold without that simple creative touch to warm it up.  The best [...]

dandelions

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I came across this installation recently that sent me over the edge with joy and absolute “coolness”.  Tampopo means Dandelion in Japanese.  As we all know, blowing a seeded dandelion requires making a wish first before spewing your air onto them.  Its universal this folklore…its really  nice.  Now, I know the majority of people who [...]

eggs

brown-eggs

I love brown eggs.  And, with only 3 hours of your time and a bit of wire,panty hose,onions, boiling water and vinegar, you too can love dyed brown eggs. Admittedly, these are pretty cool.

Tulips!

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The saga continues in so many homes and minds regarding the short lived happy tulip.No flower lives for long, including tulips. Thats the beauty of it.  Tulips droop – thats what they do because the head gets heavy with water.  Tulips, when put in warm water, perk straight up and grow, thats what they do.  If [...]

foam vs. cat slober

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Whats up with foam on food at decent restaurants?  I find it ugly, tasteless and a cover up.  What ever happened to a perfectly reduced sauce that punches flavorful notes across a fine dish of perfectly prepared food?  I think foam is a waste of time and, again, gross.  Or, are chefs making big bucks [...]