epoch. floral.

An ode to my mom

justin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:52:01 +0000

When I was a kid my mom grew an amaryllis every winter. I like to carry on the same tradition. I’m sure that to many the type of person who grows amaryllis in their home is the same person who lives with 6 longhair rescue cats (and sleeps in the bed with them), watches HSN (occasionally splurging on a cubic zirconia penant), and grocery shops in flannel pajama pants and moccasins. But I am not quite this person. At least not yet. I was just always fascinated (and still am) by the amount of growth that can come from one seemingly lifeless, shriveled bulb. So at the risk of looking like ‘that’ person, here is my 2009/10 effort.

Timeout

justin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:35:16 +0000

I took this shot last summer. I was walking along Michigan Avenue and came across this monarch butterfly. It was floating around on the breeze and occasionally landing on the blooms of various flowers growing in the sidewalk planters. I stopped and enjoyed a few moments of it’s playful antics, took this photo, and continued on my way. This just reminded me of the value of flowers along our city’s busy streets and pedestrian walkways. It is such a privilege to be able to step aside from the daily bustle and take a reprieve every now and again. This was just that. Thanks Chicago.

January ‘Flowers’

justin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:31:30 +0000

This beautiful mass of flowers hangs in the windows of the newest Anthropologie in Block 37 on State Street. They are made of plastic bottles and cups which have been colored and cut into a multitude of different shades and shapes. It encompasses two floors of windows, forming a gigantic circle, and is truly amazing. Check it out.

Valentine’s Day

alex — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:21:36 +0000

It’s almost here! The most romantic day of the year… Valentine’s Day.

We’ve just updated our site with a special Valentine’s Day page where you can easily order your sweetheart an elegant arrangement.

You looking for something even more spectacular? Give us a call at 312-226-2968.

epoch. will not be open on the 14th so we can spend Valentine’s Day with our sweeties. Have your flowers sent on Friday the 12th or Saturday the 13th. Your love will be able to enjoy them the whole weekend!

lighting

mike — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:33:39 +0000

Here is our suggestion for lighting.

Frost Lighting

photographers

mike — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:32:24 +0000

Here are some suggestions for photographers.

bakers

mike — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:23:14 +0000

Here are some suggestions for bakers.

Cake Girls

flour.

music

mike — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:20:41 +0000

Here are some suggestions for music.

Arlen Music

Fig Media – also does video

caterers

mike — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:14:26 +0000

Here are some suggestions for caterers.

Bespoke Cuisine

Entertaining Company

Food for Thought

Fall… Falling

mike — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:24:38 +0000

Fall, a great time of year for so many reasons; crisp air, stunning color, warm comfort food, the best of seasonal farmers markets, stunning flowers….Unfortunately it doesn’t last and the quake of depression sets in upon the arrival of winter. I’ve never met anyone who hates Fall – that’s nice. I’ve never meet anyone who didn’t like orchids either, but I have met many that hate carnations. I wonder why? All I can think of is that FTD and the like have spoiled the flower and abused its simplicity. Daily, as new customers call to place orders, they always start with “please no carnations”. I once read that Yves Saint Laurent would have hundreds of white carnations brought to him weekly for his home and work studio. That’s pretty cool from a man of style. Everything looks great en mass. Try buying bunches of carnations and just see the value of such a misrepresented flower. The trick to change ones mind; don’t over mix them with other things; just mass them out and add some simple, natural movement – also they last much longer than their cousins.