What is the First Flower of Spring?

The hellebores which bloom even if there is a snow cover.

We are so excited here at Marguerite Gardens to see the signs that spring will arrive in a few months! Ammie Brod designed this exquisite cluster of lilacs, deep pink hellebores, brunia, lysimachia and sumac! The brown vase is perfect for a bedside table or the bathroom, come see the other colors and designs!

Almost forgot to mention the new line we received this week, Further, an up-cycling company. This company uses recycled glycerin from cooking oils and the scent is of olive, bergamot and exotic grasses; trust us, you will love it!

happy spring!!

Early Spring always makes me want things to be clean and crisp. I think yellow and green is a nice way to achieve that look, as opposed to the white/green combo, which of course is always nice too... yellow and green is just a nice way to shake it up a bit!

early spring window

As promised, here is a little collage of our newest window display. We got the coolest birch to cover the walls with. It has been really fun. I think it will be really great to keep up through the summer, and who knows? Maybe even the fall as well! The cabinet pictured was actually handmade by one of our gardening employees out of our old floor boards, which we took up to install some antique tile. It's such a great piece! I'm pretty sure we all want it for our selves... A great addition to the shop!

a spring wedding bouquet

If today was your wedding day, wouldn't you want this as your bouquet? I certainly wouldn't mind.

spring fever: part 2

Seriously, and its only January! Soon, all we'll be seeing are tulips, tulips, tulips!

sunshine

I guess even though it's gross outside lately, we can make some beautiful sunshine-y arrangements.

spring fever: part 1

The Holidays were great at the flower shop this year! Or I guess, is that last year? Anyhoo, one thing we are sure about is making clean, crisp arrangements worthy of the New Year. Holiday arrangements are fun, but there's nothing quite like the change in seasons, especially when that season is Spring. Yeah, I know it's a long ways away, especially in Chicago, but we can dream, right? The combination of yellow, white, and green is so refreshing right now. Now to begin our countdown to Spring!!

Peonies & Sunshine!

Today the sun is shining in Chicago and it finally feels like spring! We're in the mood for peonies!

A cute vintage inspired arrangement from the always adorable Little Pheasant.

A nice mix of green and pink and gorgeous garden roses, a Marguerite Gardens favorite! This was posted on The B List, though they are actually made by the lovely people of Seaport Flowers in New York. I especially love the viburnum in this arrangement. It's so bright and cheery!