Damage control

I removed the original photograph from my blog but will keep the censored version up for context. It makes me really sad to think anyone saw that and thought less of me. I honestly felt it was fine at the time but what I'm comfortable with someone else might not be. It's not so bad, I don't want to over dramatize this but if I've upset people with the photograph I want to apologize for it. My feelings remain the same however, maybe extreme, but I'd much prefer my kids(when I have some) see love making over people having their limbs blown off.
I will be more mindful of what I write in my blog. I know I'm free to write whatever I want but I should have thought that one through a little better. Perhaps I was a tad bit sleep deprived. This blog is public and I should consider my audience at all times.
I'm still me though, and I'll still post the occasional gangsta rap video but I'll do it with one eye on that very fine line.
Please accept my sincere apology.
Alison

I'm sorry

So, I offended my parents with the vintage porn. Oh gosh. Mom, Pop, I'm sorry. I thought the photograph was rather arty. You know, long before I was arranging flowers I was taking photographs. I guess I forget sometimes that this is a little blog about a flower shop but I've always been extremely candid and thought this was what people liked about it. I hope I didn't offend anyone else. I do apologize if I did. For the record, I think all forms of affection are lovely as long as no one's getting hurt. Perhaps the sentiment "F*@# I love you", was a bit crass but I thought it was passionate. If you're so moved by how much you love someone that you have to swear about it, that's pretty great in my mind. If you've been following the blog, you've been privy to the gangsta rap links. Perhaps it was shocking for my parents because they still have dial up and have never clicked on these links before because they take far too long to load. Basically, what I'm trying to say is that I've probably been offending people from the beginning, they just didn't know it. I'd love to open up a discussion about this. Did you feel offended? If so, why? Not to rock the boat further but I quickly did up this censored version and honestly this kind of censorship offends me more. Kids are blowing each other up on X boxes across the country but some good ol' fashion porn is making us uncomfortable?Something tells me I'm going to have to send another apology to my pop. I wish I could stick to flowers and furniture but this blog has become my outlet, maybe I'm crossing too many lines? Does my blog actually require a disclaimer? Frankly, I find some of the Hall and Oats hair styles from recent posts far more offensive than the porn. Sorry Oats.
Alison :/

Coming up for air!

Well, I think it's safe to say things are slowing down here at Coriander Girl. It's 7 pm and the shop looks like a flower bomb went off. I've had an extraordinary weekend, thanks to all the lovers out there!
I'll sweep up and save the rest of the cleaning for tomorrow. I desperately need to get home to my darling and smother him in kisses.
Here are a few shots of the shop looking floral abundant and the last picture is quite relevant for today, vintage porn! I hope not to offend anyone, honestly you can't see much with all that body hair.
Happy Valentine's Day little doodles!
Alison xo





And here's one for the lovers.
Click here.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day little doodles!
I'll write more when the mayhem has subsided! Remember to squeeze your loved ones a little longer and a little tighter today.
I'll be celebrating with my love tomorrow on our day off. I think we should stay in bed all day!
Alison xo

Bring on the noise

Hello!
It's been too long since I wrote last. I've missed you my darlings! What a week it's been! The photo shoot for House and Home magazine could not have gone better. They were the coolest people which made for a really relaxed shoot and after three hours of cracking jokes and Axl Rose impressions they're pretty much doodles for life. So, H and H wanted the shop looking like spring because it's for the May issue. I brought in a ton of spring blooms, bulbs and tulips. I was up until three the night before the shoot trying to make everything perfect, of course. It was worth the hours of hard work because I think the shop looked it's absolute best. Thank you to everyone for your well wishes this past week. Let's have a party when the magazine hits the stands!











I think we need a celebratory video!
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Have a glorious night!
xo

Swell news!

I can't sit on this amazing news any longer. House and Home magazine has asked if they can feature Coriander Girl in their May issue!! Isn't that so wonderful?! I can't believe my good fortune these last few months. A million times thank you to my darling family, friends and Coriander Girl supporters. You make it all worth while! xo


And then, as if things can get any better, Kya came over for a girls day yesterday and we had a photoshoot to see if she is still in the running to becoming Coriander Girls next top doodle. It's pretty clear that she's showing real talent in her editorial work but the real test will be on the runway.


Big order today for a lovely woman throwing a party for her husband tonight. Imagine masculine branches and berries with purple kale and feathery limonium wrapped in woody cedar boughs. Delicious!


Happy Saturday everyone!
Alison : >
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Whoomp There It Is

The shop is looking rather delightful these days. I've had some incentive to make it look extra lush and lovely. I'll keep you guessing a little while longer as things develop but good news is on the way.




New cards by Erin Candela, valentine's edition. I love these little chicken doodles.


And introducing my latest craft find, these little felted flower broaches by the lovely Saskia. Check back in a few days for a full artist profile.



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