i made several wreaths this morning using a mix of flowers that have arrived in the last few days. we have a good mix of hydranges, fressia. and tulips. the forshia has arrived and is the perfect shade of yellow. it really is surprising how realistic silk flowers have become in the last few years. many of the wreaths made up on the floor have a good mix of colors from orange, yellow, red, pruple, and white. the birdnests that started this complete idea of classic nature are the right detail to finish a wreath. the guys and i have been thinging about offering some free design classes during the day to show clients how we make spring wreaths. i guess we could take the idea in any direction with just inviting people to watch us make anything--such as a table arrangement or swag. anyway, i am very pleased with all the new arrivals and how "springy" the showroom has become. stuart said yesterday that about 6 shipments are to arrive in the next few days. within the shipments, a new scented candle line that has some unique scents, root candle company is returning to showroom, the battery operated pillars we sold out last year are on the way, a large shipments of more spring flowers are also on their way from California, and list continues. it really is quite funny how nervous we all were about going into this new spring venture, but everything on the showroom floor i want. maybe this spirng i'll actually have a wreath on my door----most of the time everybody elses house is finished but mine gets Nothing! not this time can't wait to get the wreath hung up and some pansies in the pots ouside the door. til next time dwayne