Journal

2017: A Growth Year

Reflecting back upon 2017 this morning and one word comes to mind, growth. Harbor Homestead has charted a healthy growth pattern in the last 365 days and I'm proud of our accomplishments. Creatively we've grown as a team and our design work has flourished as a result. From a business perspective, we've built our client base and met some really lovely people along the way whom we look forward to working with for years to come.

On this frigid January morning, temperatures topping out in the single digits, I'm dreaming of what the blank canvas that is 2018 will become. Looking ahead, we're working on some exciting new things like more workshops including a yoga and flower workshop collaboration and continued expansion of our flower farming efforts. One thing that will not change is our commitment to always bring you fresh and unique flowers. Garden-inspired textures, colors and materials that you don't see everyday. But first, some of our favorites from 2017...

**Aspen Chic Holiday Party**

Waveny House New Canaan, CT

Wreath Workshop

Whalers Restaurant
Bay Shore, NY

Thanksgiving Workshop

Oyster Bay Brewing Company
Oyster Bay, NY

Garden-Style Wedding

Coindre Hall
Huntington, NY

Surfer Bridal Shower

Library Cafe
Farmindale, NY

DSC_8895 (1).jpg — Bridal Shower

IMC
Huntington, NY

Did you know...we do potted arrangements too?

DID YOU KNOW...WE MAKE POTTED PLANT ARRANGEMENTS TOO?

AND JUST LIKE OUR CUT FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS, WE LOVE DESIGNING UNIQUE POTTED PLANT ARRANGEMENTS. CUSTOM-MADE TO ORDER, THEY'RE A LONG-LASTING LIVING GIFT SURE TO PLEASE THE RECIPIENT. VESSEL AND COLOR PALATE CAN BE SELECTED TO SUIT YOUR HOME OR OFFICE.

ON THAT NOTE, WE ALSO OFFER A MONTHLY PLANT DELIVERY SERVICE, PERFECT FOR YOUR OFFICE LOBBY. AND JUST LIKE OUR CUT ARRANGEMENTS, WE OFFER FREE LOCAL DELIVERY (NORTHPORT, CENTERPORT, HUNTINGTON, COLD SPRING HARBOR AREAS)

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PLACE AN ORDER:

CALL/TEXT: (516)398-4747 EMAIL: INFO@HARBORHOMESTEAD.COM

Mary & Mike's Wedding - Coindre Hall - 7.1.17

With the ruffly white petals of garden roses and peony, the delicate scent of tuberose and lots of lush green ferns, these flowers were bound for glory.

Have a look into Mary & Michael's special day through the lens of incredibly talented photographer, Ali Bonomo.

Mindful Meditation Event

Last week we designed for a lovely corporate event with a theme of "Mindfulness" which essentially is the practice of focusing your attention on the present moment—and accepting it without judgment.

The event was held in the Garden Room at the Darien Community Association in Darien, CT. The guest speaker was Dan Harris of ABC News whose book, "10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found a Self-Help That Actually Works", deals with the topic of mindful meditation.

The flowers were designed to be calming, serene and of course, seasonally appropriate like a forest floor in Spring. Here are some photos:

8' farm tables gave the event a communal, intimate feel.

Lush 6' moss table runners were created and topped with votives, several fern varieties, clover, foraged andromeda and seasonal white flowers such as muscari, alyssum and pansies — Lush 6' moss table runners were created and topped with votives, several fern varieties, clover, foraged andromeda and seasonal white flowers such as muscari, alyssum and pansies

Tall quince branch arrangements grace the presentation area and a local pianist played for the guests.

Three meditation stones and a single fern sprig were placed at each table setting.

Valentines Day

Pink & Reds

We're playing with a classic Valentines Day color palette this week but next week we'll switch it up with some not-so traditional expressions of love...so stay tuned

Twilight Christmas Tours at the Vanderbilt Mansion

Every Holiday season, we volunteer to decorate a room or two at Centerport's beautiful Vanderbilt Mansion. We love creating in a place of such history and splendor right here in our own backyard. This year we chose Rosamond Vanderbilt's dressing room and created an appropriate decoration for such a space...

Our Christmas Dress built upon Mrs. Vanderbilt's dress form for the Vanderbilt Museum Twilight Christmas Tour.

Constructed of chicken wire,  greenery, pine cones, crystals and Christmas ornaments.  A blue velvet mannequin cover was created to match the colors in Mrs. V's dressing room. — Constructed of chicken wire, greenery, pine cones, crystals and Christmas ornaments. A blue velvet mannequin cover was created to match the colors in Mrs. V's dressing room.

The fireplace in the Mrs. Vanderbilt's dressing room was topped with a simple green garland and draped in crystals to compliment the chandeliers in the room and on the necklace on the Christmas Dress.

Holiday Wreath Workshop at Oyster Bay Brewing Company

December 7, 2016

We had so much fun with this lovely & talented group of wreath makers! Everyone learned how to create a fresh & fragrant holiday wreath while sipping some Long Island made beer and wine at Oyster Bay Brewing Company. Craft & drink local!

Autumn Centerpieces

This week, while dreaming up designs for autumn centerpieces, we where kicking around ideas and inevitably the idea of using a pumpkin as a vessel came up. I was skeptical immediately. Conflicted too because I wanted to explore it & challenge myself to create something beautiful while steering clear of the prototypical, FTD-esque model for a "fall centerpiece". Proud to say, I think we stayed true to ourselves and made them natural & unique.

Voila! Roses, chrysanthemums, sea grass and porcelain berries — Voila! Roses, chrysanthemums, sea grass and porcelain berries

If pumpkins are not your thing, we have many other design options for autumn, like this beauty...

These and other arrangements available to order for Thanksgiving. Call or email us for more information.

(516) 398-4747
info@harborhomestead.com

YPO Corporate Event

Some photos of our designs from last week's corporate event for the Young Presidents Organization at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, CT.

Plum & White Dahlia with Chartreuse foliage accents.

Flower Deliveries

Every week we deliver flower arrangements to a few local businesses and The most perfect August day instinctively inspired this week's flowers.

Vivid sunny yellows. Purples and oranges like a hazy sunset and sky blue delphinium.

Quintessential summer.

Thanks for the delicious cupcake Hometown Bake Shop!

Farm to Barn Cocktail Party at the George Weir Barn

From its setting, at the bottom of a grassy hill peppered with wild flowers just a stones throw from the backwaters of the Long Island Sound, to its centuries old, weathered-to-perfection grey planks, the George Weir Barn is rustic beauty at its finest. Built in 1711, the barn is one of several historic buildings on the property of beautiful Caumsett State Park in Lloyd Harbor, NY.

This past Saturday, we did the event design for the Lloyd Harbor Historical Society's Farm to Barn Cocktail Party. Have a look...

a vine of clematis, bittersweet & Chive flowers grace the top of the bar

Locally Grown Dogwood Branches &  Euonymus alongside Charm peony & Carnival de nice Double tulips — Locally Grown Dogwood Branches & Euonymus alongside Charm peony & Carnival de nice Double tulips

Small table arrangements of clematis, columbine, lily of the valley & tulip.  most of these flowers where grown by harbor homestead — Small table arrangements of clematis, columbine, lily of the valley & tulip. most of these flowers where grown by harbor homestead

rosemary, lemons & garlic in an antique bread bowl for the buffet table

Holiday Decorating at the Vanderbilt 2014

Every year we volunteer to decorate the historic Vanderbilt Estate, "Eagles Nest", in Centerport, NY. This year we decorated "The Arcade", a stone hallway with huge arched windows that connects two wings of the mansion. We chose a "Woodland Garden" theme using all natural materials, most of which were foraged from the estate's grounds. Mosses, Pine cones, greenery, holly, ferns, mossy rocks and flat cedar were some of the materials we collected. Greens were used to construct sprays for the hall's 10 stone ledges, the live Christmas tree's garland and the asymmetrical wreaths on the entry doors. Greens and berries were also used to make 3 kissing balls that were hung from from the 3 iron lanterns in the space. Small birch trees were placed on either side of the entrance to the mansion with small decorative birds in their branches. In a dedication to the estate's name, we placed a decorative eagle amid some greens in the elaborate stonework above the main entrance. If you live locally, stop by and take a tour!