If You Need A Little Christmas ...

Although the days are shorter and the nights are longer there are so many reasons to keep your chin up and make the most of your waking hours. There is such a hustle and bustle in the air trying to do everything that we have all put in front of ourselves. Beginning on Black Friday, ( really think there has to be a better name for this day that doesn't sound so bleak ) Wild Expressions is offering 30% off all of our vintage inspired décor as well as free gifts for everyone who "checks-in" on facebook while browsing. Our Third Thursday Art Stroll is going to be a great Holiday Event for the entire family to enjoy ! The Boys & Girls Club of Milford will be creating bio-degradable ornaments for our tree that was donated by Jones Tree Farm and will be located under the Walnut Beach Archway. They will decorate the tree at 5:30, during our Art Stroll, and sing their little hearts out marking this holiday season extra special. Word on the street is, that Santa himself will be there to light the tree and bestow wishes on all of the little ones. ( Parents, be sure to join us because Santa rocks if you BELIEVE ) Hot chocolate & hot apple cider will be served at Taste & See Gourmet Cupcakes to go along with their yummy treats and the St. Gabriel Children's Choir will be performing at Wild Expressions at 7. The Beach Gallery will wrap your purchases and Scoot & Paddle will have gift certificates available, that make perfect stocking stuffers. Walnut Beach is so fortunate to have it's first Pop-Up shop located in the former Sobobo Gallery. The saying "buy local" really does help so many ... So if you need a little Christmas, come to Walnut Beach and enjoy all that we have to offer.

                         For any questions or more information please call ~ 203-882-WILD

Re-cycled, Re-purposed, Re-used

In keeping with the idea of creating something new out of something old ....

 giving something a new life ...

 + let's do our part to save the planet,

 here is what adorns my front door this fall.

 

 

Raking leaves can be cool, but creating this was a blast !

 

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It's O.K. To Close Your Eyes

Everyday I see Rose pushing her granddaughter in her stroller. Everyday, Rose smiles + waves and I head outside to ooh + ahh over Giada. I have heard about poor Giada's troublesome entry into the world, her colic and her allergies. Today was different. Rose told me in a quivering voice, that Giada sleeps for only about one hour at a time...all night...every night. Her Mom who is prone to depression, now adds the effects of no sleep to her diet and the entire family is in flux. When Rose was finished, I leaned over Giada and decided to have a heart to heart with her. "It's o.k. to close your eyes pretty girl, " I cooed. "You will see fairy's and princesses and beautiful colours. " You will travel to far away places in your dreams and the moment you open your eyes you will be back home safely in your crib with your Mommy + Daddy very close by. Please find your balance Giada ... sleep some, be awake some, eat some, drink some, smile some, cry some." The entire time I was talking to her, she was looking right into my eyes with her own tiny tired ones. When I got to the words, "cry some", she did. She cried just for an instant, with real tears and everything, as if to say thank you for giving me permission . As an after-thought I told her grandmother, Rose that I would look for a dream catcher to hang over Giada's crib. My question to you my dear readers is, do you know where I can purchase the perfect dream catcher to settle little Giada's woes, or can you give me some guidance on how to create one for her ? .... Sweet Dreams Giada ...

Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign

Have you been to a wedding lately ? We are loving the sign trend that has become and essential part of your wedding décor.

                                                     Signs that tell you where to go ...

                                            Signs that remind you how to have fun ! ...

                                Signs that tell you where you are and what to do ....

                                                          Signs that make you smile !

                                                  Let's throw in a sign that rhymes ;)

 

 

 

 

How fabulous would it be if you got adventurous and created your own sign ?

You can do it !

 

 

 

Poetry, Prose + Lyrics

Are you a writer ? Do you have pages and pages of your written word

 collecting dust in a box under your bed ?

 The world would be a better place if

we all fostered our creative side so please

 submit your poetry, prose or lyrics to questions@wildexpressionsflorist.com  

Be sure to include your first name and the where you are from.

 

 

What Would Have Happened To Us ?

 

Would we have remained together

Bonded by love and a commitment to each other ?

Would we be that couple sitting ,on the beach

 on the fourth of July, our child sitting between us ?

Time has been our friend

Our daughter looks happy as she jumps from her chair in delight

I pick up my camera to capture what I can

And you, look calmly at the water, and the lights bursting in the sky

What would have happened to us

if we had waited

to marry the ones we had chosen first ?

What would have happened to us

if we had believed that holding hands meant more than simply the touch ?

What would have happened to us

if we had been older, wiser, and more brave ?

What would have happened to us

if love truly always wins ?

 

~Wendy,

Toronto

 

Poetry, Prose + Lyrics

It's time to bring back Poetry, Prose + Lyrics.

 If you love to write + are yearning to share

 (on a small scale, like my blog) here is your chance. E-mail your original work to questions@wildexpressionsflorist.com

 Be sure to include your first name + the town you live in.

If we all fostered our creative side, would the world be a better place ?

 

 

Hello

It's been years

How do I hold back

Wanting to share it all

I am blurting out words

Not in any order

And certainly not in response

To what anything you are saying

I wanted to remember every moment

Now

I can't even remember what you were wearing

I wanted to play it cool

Now

I feel my underarms are damp

I wanted to somehow draw you back in to whatever it was we had

Now

I can't even remember what that was

 

Dierdra ~ Princeton

So the hustle + bustle of your big day is over ... whew ... How did you do planning your honeymoon ?
Planning your wedding can be overwhelming but don't wait until the last minute to start thinking about your honeymoon. Depending on your destination + time of year that you will be traveling (some couples opt on a mini-moon right after the wedding + then a big trip at another time) you should begin planning approximately 6-9 months ahead of time.
Not sure where to go ? Why not think outside the box ? There is nothing written in stone that says your honeymoon destination has to be warm + tropical. Forget what you think a honeymoon has to entail + plan according to what you both would like it to be ! It never hurts to have travel insurance. You never know ... Most honeymoon arrangements are prepaid + nonrefundable. It is far better to expect the unexpected than to be disappointed. After all, you planned the perfect day and now it is time to recover, relax + renew.

Do You Sniffle At Weddings ?

When I was a little girl my Dad would carry a handkerchief in his left back pocket. He was a builder who spent countless hours outside so this accessory was something that was well used. The funny part was that his handkerchiefs had to be ironed ... the right way ! lol. When the job was first past on to me, he would look over my shoulder and give me pointers. First it had to be ironed flat, on both sides. Then folded in half ~ ironed ~ folded again ~ ironed ~ folded the other way ~ ironed ~ folded one more time ~ ironed. It looked perfect. So needless to say, I love the charm of a REAL handkerchief. Why not bring them back in a real way, by having them on "hand" for the "tears of joy" your guests will shed at your wedding ? And now they have a keepsake from your special day ... who knows, they just may iron it too ! ! !

Poetry, Prose & Lyrics

 A few years ago I had a nice discussion with a young man who had seen his share of troubles.

 We were talking about peace, love and creativity.

 I asked "Do you think the world would be a better place if we all fostered our creative side"?

 "Yes", he replied  ... that was the last time I saw Aaron.

 Hopefully peace has found him on the other side.

 

“To raise new questions, new possibilities,

 to regard old problems from a new angle

 requires creative imagination.”

 -  Albert Einstein

Celebrate !

                                                      Changes CAN be good !

 Wild Expressions is so happy to announce that we now have an awesome

 event planner sharing out studio space with us.

 To celebrate the union between Wild Expressions + Events by JR, we had a launch party !

 You cannot imagine what a wonderful time we had.

 The party took place in conjunction with the monthly Art Strolls that take place in Walnut Beach.  Let me help to set the scene for you.

 

Here you are on the outside looking in to our inviting space ...

 

Please sign in

 

 

 

 

 Our table scape is so festive

 

Our holiday Christmas Tree is fashioned from used books !

 

 

Did someone say S'mores ?

 

 

S'mores + hot chocolate ... what a pairing !

 

 

That's adorable Jill Reis ... Events by JR

 

 

And yes, that is Jill with our Mayor, Ben Blake !

 

 

Talented musicians filled the air with music !

 

 

 

With unparalleled vision + follow through execution Events by JR will design your next one of a kind event experience !

For more information ;

 

www.wildexpressionsflorist.com

questions@wildexpressionsflorist.com

 

or

 

www.eventsbyjr.com

jillreis@eventsbyjr.com

 

Thank you everyone for sharing in our perfect evening !