Help...

Help...It's something that in the past, I haven't been good at asking for.

I have it all under control.
I can handle it.
I am superwoman.

I am an idiot for ever thinking this way.

I need help.
Help raising my child.
Help running my business.
Help keeping my heart and mind focused on whats truly important.

Child rearing...
I'm so thankful to have help.
I am blessed with a wonderful husband, who takes good care of me and Beazer.
Fortunate to have amazing family that let Tyler and I have date nights.
We thank God everyday for the amazing woman that takes care of Bea while I'm at work.
Sara Miller, you rock!

Shop Keeping...
I don't know what I would do without our amazing staff at the shop.
At first, it was scary to hire employees, now I have no idea how we operated without them.
Hailey, Hunter and Wills, thank you for taking care of our customers and being truly interested in and inspired by plants and flowers. All three of you have wonderful natural ability. Thank you for taking care of my other "baby" while I'm hanging out with my real baby!

Perspective...
Grateful for times of reflection and evaluation and learning about what really matters...
Moments with my family. Bea's laughter and her sparkling eyes. Tyler's delight in sharing music with us. Walks in the evening with my best friend and first born. Face time with my mom and dad. Little things that are SO big.

Friendship and sisterhood. Feeling so close and connected to my dear friends. Whether it's encouraging each other in the challenges of motherhood or talking about dreams of what's to come, I have never felt so lucky to have the friends I have.

Finding fulfillment in my days work. I am very lucky to own my own business, work for myself and be in a creative field. As we move into the busy season of weddings, I hope to be conscious and mindful of these blessings and be a good leader. I'd like to give each bride the flowers they have dreamed about and provide a positive work environment.

Sometimes I don't have it all under control.
Sometimes I can't handle it.
Most of the time I am NOT super woman.

That's okay. Tomorrow is a new day. I can ask for help.

Brides of Oklahoma Tablescape Shoot...

Birdie was thrilled to work with the super inspiring, Kimberlyn Hall of Blueberry Hill Events.
I had so much fun designing the flowers for this shoot.
The talented, Mr. Aaron Snow did the photography and Glorious Day Films made this AWESOME behind the scenes video of the shoot.
The shoot took place back in August, the temperature reached 100+ degrees and I was 8.5 months pregnant. It was worth it!
For a full list of vendors that worked on this project, check out the Brides of Oklahoma blog.

Harn Homestead :: Blueberry Hill Events :: Brides of Oklahoma from Glorious Day Films on Vimeo.

Lately...

Lately we've been settling into a nice little nesting rhythm.

Cleaning and de-cluttering things around the house.

Did a few loads of laundry full of tiny little things.

Washed up all of her cloth diapers, onesies, blankets, swaddles and socks.

How in the world do you keep track of socks that tiny?!?!

I think my favorite baby item is her Aden and Anais bamboo swaddle blankets.

Holy moley!

They are so soft! Do they make them in adult sizes?

It's been fun trying out new recipes and making and baking warm food.

I've been nesting at the shop too.

Between training our new shop girls, putting out new product and enjoying our front door being propped open, it's been a really lovely week.

Nothing super notable, but a really lovely week.

Our hospital bags are packed.

We are 37 weeks today and I think she might be getting ready to make her debut!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dustbowl Arts Market

This is tomorrow!!!

Evan and Rachel!

We've been blessed with so many wonderful brides this season.

Miss Rachel was a dream to work with.

Here she is glowing with her beautiful bridesmaids.

(Photo by Holli B Photography)

She had so many amazing ideas and sweet details.

Loved working with Holli B Photography, Gibson Events and Crimson and Whipped Cream.

Check out Holli B's blog for the full story...

The Bride's Cafe...

Head over to
The Bride's Cafe blog
and check out some more fab photos
from Heidi and Marshall's wedding.

Jill and Stephen

What a CREATIVE and BEAUTIFUL bride!

I adored working with Jill.

She and Stephen were married in Tulsa at Camp Loughridge back in April.

Blake Studdard and Evan French of 207 Photography Cooperative took these fabulous photos.

Such a cute couple...

Stephen's suit is from H&M and Jill's gorgeous dress (with awesome pockets) from J. Crew.

Darling marigold striped attendants dresses from Anthropologie.

Large vintage masons on cross sections of reclaimed wood and candles for

the large round tables.

Jill painted burlap runners with marigold and white stripes that ran the ENTIRE length of the long rectangle tables!

We clustered stacks of vintage Reader's Digest books, candles and flowers on top of the runners.

In lieu of petals, the flower girls tossed tree leaves.

We wrapped our vintage metal arch with burlap and topped it with hydrangeas, lisianthus, willow and stock.

Such a good looking wedding party!

Single fresh gardenia blossom for the brides hair.

Adore this shot...

Congrats Jill and Stephen Pyle!

Wedding flower post...

Wedding season officially started back in April, but now we are in the thick of it...

and I'm loving it.
We have had some wonderful brides and grooms already this year and lots of amazing and creative weddings to come.
Here are a few photos from a wedding we did back in September.
The bride is the lovely Merelyn Bell and the photographer is Tammy Odell.
Enjoy!

Happy Friday!

Check us out over at Green Couch Design...

The sweet and creative husband and wife team of Green Couch Design did a lovely post about Birdie. Check out Megan and Cale and their lovely blog by clicking on the hydrangeas!

(photo credit Green Couch Design)

Come into Birdie to check out their awesome line of tea towels, mixer covers and aprons!

FIN and FEATHERS grand opening!!!

We're having a party and you're invited!!!

Saturday, March 5th from 7 - 10

Celebrating the opening of FIN and FEATHERS

The best in casual

clothing, accessories and grooming

for guys and girls!

Beverages provided by Learn to Brew

Limited edition shirts by:

Lara Bobo, Erin Robinson,

Seth McCarroll, Margaret Kinkeade,

Ruth Ann Borum and Dustin Oswald

Valentine's!!!!

It's that time of year...

Better think about calling Birdie and order your flowers today!

All our bouquets will be placed in recycled glass vases and delivery is available for Saturday and Monday.

Here's a list of our "Lovebird Bouquets"

Hummingbird - $54

Half dozen roses, ranunculus and wax flower in a gorgeous pedestal glass vase.

Turtledove - $72

Dozen roses in tall Grecian style vase.

Trumpet Swan - $150

Deluxe bouquet with hydrangeas, garden roses, roses, spray roses and wax flower in art deco style vase.

Scissortail - $60

Lilies with delphinium and willow in tall rectangle vase.

Chickadee - $65

Tulips, ranunculus, delphinium and hydrangea.

Barn Swallow - $55

Hydrangea, wax flower, lavender foliage and willow branches.

If fresh flowers aren't your thing, (but how could they not be?) we have loads of other gift options.

Potted orchids, hydrangeas and succulents make great, long lasting gifts!

We have loads of other options as well!

See you soon!

Hello February!

2011 has proved to not be the year for frequent blogging.

It's not for lack of content.

It's just we've been busy!

We just got back from market in NYC and found loads of wonderful new lines!

Fair trade dresses and handbags, S. Korean stationary, laser cut jewelry, organic scarfs, body care lines that have been around for centuries and lots more.

We've also been busy preparing for our newest venture...Fin and Feathers!

Fin and Feathers will be housed in Suite B of Birdie

and will carry mens and womens clothing and accessories.

A few new lines we are introducing:

Tellason Denim

Tanner Goods

O-Check

Dr. Hunter's

Lucky Tiger

Michael Roger

L2 Design Collective

Greenwich Letterpress

Thief & Bandit

Field Guided

Mar Y Sol Handbags

Favorites making their returns for Spring:

Boyfriend + Girlfriend

Dace

Alternative

Stewart + Brown

Dear Creatures

Beau and Stella

Baggu

Maptotes

Fin and Feathers will be getting under way at the

end of February - beginning of March!

Stay tuned!

Holiday Gifting...

Hello!!!!

Not to gloat, but, I've been finished my Christmas shopping for weeks!

If you aren't finished yet, stop by Birdie and we'll be happy to help you!

Here's a list of some other shops you should check out to help you check off your list...

Wild Hare Beadery - 319 White St. - Gorgeous handmade jewels and nicely priced vintage clothing.

Stash - 412 E Main St - Fun eclectic mix of unique gifts and fair trade goods.

Tulips - 570 Buchanan - Sophisticated home adornments.

Crimson and Whipped Cream - 331 White St - Gift cards for delicious treats!

Forward Foods - 123 E Main St - More gift cards for more delicious treats!

Guest Room Records - 125 E Main St - Vinyl and CD's for your music lovers.

Gray Owl - 223 E Main St - Another gift card for even more delicious treats!

Happy Holiday!

For HIM... For HER...

For Him...

Love the feel of lodges but get creeped out by all the stuffed heads?

Driftwood taxidermy for $80.

For Her...

For those of you with little furry creatures

or little kiddos you won't have to worry about poison ingestion.

Felt mistletoe for $14.

Trunk Show!

This weekend we are so pleased to showcase
the work of miss Annah Chakola Ramsey.
Come check out her beautiful
14 and 18k gold dipped
natural pendants and semi-precious stones.

Gorgeous necklaces and bracelets.
Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th from
10AM - 6PM.

For HIM... For HER...

For Him (or Her)...

Dead stock Ace laces.

Tyler put the red and black ones in is Clark Desert boots and they look pretty rad.

I added the yellow and brown pattern to my gold oxfords.

Perfection for $8.

For HER...

Nikki Halgren of Gleeful Peacock makes these DARLING metal flower headbands.

$18 and going fast!

For HIM, For HER...

Come pick up one of these awesome
Bombs Away shirts.
A favorite for both guys and gals...
$28

For Him...For her...

Stocking stuffers!!!

For HIM...

Lightfoots Pine Athletic Soap

Since 1890

$7.00

For HER...

HOPE soap

Made in the USA

$9.00

For him...For her...

This holiday season,

Birdie is here to help YOU

find some fabulous gifts for

the guys and gals in your life.

For HIM...

Vintage sword tie pins...16 bucks.

For HER...

Hand knit hat (available in 6 colors)

42 smackers.