This is the story of the most epic floral arrangement ever.
As you might have heard *looks at post below* we are currently having a bit of weather here that has caused some of my pre-wedding funs to be cancelled for the weekend. Not only is my girls’ night affected, but apparently my wonderful work friends had planned to surprise me with a shower and it was called off due to impending snow doom. It is postponed until next week, but seriously could this storm be any more of a bridal Debbie Downer?
Anyway, here’s how I came to be in possession of these incredible flowers. Awesome work friend M (not to be confused with fiancé M) had ordered them for my shower, but by the time everyone decided that throwing a party while Mother Nature is on the rag is too dangerous, it was too late to cancel.
In a way it all worked out though because I was full of sorrow over missing not just one, but now TWO parties in my honor and flowers always help me to feel better.
And I’m telling you…these are not just ANY flowers. Check this ish out:
And now let me pause for a moment, while your mind is completely blown….
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Ok, ready? So at first when Work M brought this into my office, I thought it was a giant real frozen strawberry marg and I was all, “I don’t even care that it’s 10am”. Hell, I was drinking beer at 6:45 am last weekend. The glass was even all icy and cold as if some bartender had just thrown the thing together with 3/4 of a bottle of Patron because I imagine that’s how much it would hold and I like my margaritas strong.
Then I thought…wait those flowers are real and likely would not be thriving in tequila (I’m good at science). So yes the pink frosty stuff is really plant foods and water and other things that will help my flowers to not die immediately, but what a brilliant and creative idea is this?! Please also note the one of several realistic-looking plastic strawberries that are mixed in with the flowers and the two giant straws sticking out (which I almost drank out of – thank goodness I had my smart science brain to stop me). The rest is made up of pink roses and big, beautiful lilies (love), and some other smaller white and purple pretties and baby’s breath. It is the most perfect and wonderful arrangement that I have ever received.
I definitely plan to make an enormous real margarita in that glass once it is not full of flowers.
My friends are awesome.
PS…Charm City is closed until further notice.
Your friends are awesome! Those are gorgeous. I’ve never seen anything like that before.
By: Tracie on February 6, 2010
at 2:46 pm
Aww…your little car looks, well…so damn little and cold! Poor baby.
That arrangement is the bomb! I think I mentioned that I used to be a floral designer and anyway…you see that little purple wax flower in the center? THOSE used to be my fave filler. I used to break off a little piece and squeeze it to death…I loved the lemonish/woodsy scent…I can still imagine it:)
Hang in there…I bet with all the added anticipation, the party will be better than ever!
By: Christine on February 6, 2010
at 3:05 pm
I love it! You now me and my Margaritas!
And by the way…. that is some blizzard conditions you’re in! Makes me glad I’m in California!! (Although I’m about sick of this rain)
By: catalinaislandbride on February 6, 2010
at 3:19 pm
What a great floral arrangement!
That sure is a lot of snow you got…Wow!
By: Candace on February 6, 2010
at 3:20 pm
i’m pretty sure i examined this picture for a good solid five minutes and thought it was a real stawberry marg. what an awesome, creative arrangment! but shit, those straw are misleading… they should have a note saying “do not drink unless you want to turn into a flower”
SNOW – holy crap. that is crazzzzzy. and cars are okay after all that snow???
By: meredith on February 6, 2010
at 3:31 pm
We just tried and failed to dig the cars out about an hour ago, but yeah they will be ok. It’s roofs that are the problem. The roof of a church around here already collapsed because of the weight of all the snow. Luckily no one was inside at the time. I’m sure more things like that have happened too unfortunately.
By: Salt on February 6, 2010
at 8:57 pm
Those flowers are awesome!! And they’re making me thristy too!
By: Katie on February 6, 2010
at 3:44 pm
Oh my goodness! That snow is unreal; we don’t get any at all down here. As a matter of fact, it is going to be 60 today. I hate that it is screwing with your pre-wedding festivities.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today.
By: bamalu on February 6, 2010
at 3:44 pm
Ugh Salt… that is so sad! But those flowers are TOTALLY awesome. I kept looking at that pic thinkiing, “Did they seriously put flowers in a margarita!?! Because that is awesome!”
By: Krysten on February 6, 2010
at 3:57 pm
Those flowers are super cool! And whoa! That’s a lot of snow! South Carolina would fall off the map if we got that much snow. Seriously. We would assume the world was ending, and kill each other off.
By: Samantha on February 6, 2010
at 4:02 pm
That is such a great bunch o’ flowers!!! They know you SO well. That sucks your shower got postponed
STUPID WEATHER!
The only silver lining I can see to this issue with the snow is that it’s THIS weekend and not the day you’re planning on leaving for your wedding!!!
Be safe, stay warm and I hope you have lots of beer and goodies to ride out the storm!!! Do you and M get to spend some quality time together? Surely with MD being in a “state of emergency” he doesn’t have to work.
By: Kelly @ Dare to be Domestic on February 6, 2010
at 4:47 pm
Well we just dug the case of Boh out of the outdoor refrigerator (aka: my car), so we are all set for tonight! M definitely had off today. I can’t imagine that we will be going anywhere until at least Monday. I have never seen such a mess outside!
But yes we are enjoying our time at home. It’s been relaxing and fun!
By: Salt on February 6, 2010
at 8:55 pm
my dad’s neighborhood has all been pulling together to dig each other out. It’s crazy!!! One of his neighbors was using a snow blower and got out of the way when a plow came through – went back to snow blowing and the plow backed up and hit him!!!! He’s ok but in pain. What a mess!
BOH! YAY!!! Stay warm!
By: Kelly @ Dare to be Domestic on February 6, 2010
at 10:46 pm
That picture of your car looks so familiar…oh right! We go to enjoy snow like that LAST winter!
The flowers more than make up for it
That is such a cool arrangement
By: Carrie on February 6, 2010
at 5:09 pm
DUDE. That is some freaking SNOW right there! What the hell man? Okay, I’m glad now that you decided not to eff with ugly mother nature. That bitch. She better watch her back is all I’m sayin…
Those flowers are AWESOME.
Love them!!!!!
By: foxy on February 6, 2010
at 5:22 pm
Awww, poor car! Awesome flower arrangement, though
By: partyplannergal on February 6, 2010
at 5:32 pm
All I can say is wow! I’ve never seen anything like that before!
By: Bicoastal Bride on February 6, 2010
at 6:02 pm
those flowers are hilarious! beautiful, but hilarious…and your friends are def. awesome. and that snow–Lord help me, I’m so glad I moved. (we used to live in MD, btw)
By: Tiffany on February 6, 2010
at 6:38 pm
Whoa. That’s a shit ton of snow.
Those flowers are very cool. When you do make a real marg in that glass, take a pic and then write about the craziness that ensues…cuz you know it will!
By: Cathy on February 6, 2010
at 6:52 pm
I love margs
HOLY MOLY on the snow pic though. J is comparing snowfall totals with the Baltimore clan currently (we have um, a half inch maybe…) I don’t think you can go out for your bach anymore….but you can def. make some snow margaritas! or snow cream (get your mind outta the gutter, it’s ice cream made with snow!)
By: Cheryl on February 6, 2010
at 6:57 pm
Gorgeous arrangement!
So glad you have friends who take good care of you!
By: Sara on February 6, 2010
at 6:59 pm
omg is that really your car?! That’s crazy! So much snow! You better have lots of fun getting snowed in this weekend. I say drinks, games, and all that fun stuff.
I loved the Margarita Flowers..When I saw your tweet I was wondering if you could drink out of it. Good thing you didn’t!
xox
By: Mara on February 6, 2010
at 7:43 pm
When I saw your tweet yesterday, It triggerd an immediate craving for a margarita. I thought it would go away, but alas it has not… So I mixed mself one about 10 minutes ago. The kids are napping, hubs is working, and mommy is actually enjoying some housework!
PS That is ALOT of snow! and I was born and raised in northern Alberta, so I know what a lot of snow looks like
By: thejenni on February 6, 2010
at 8:00 pm
I heart that arrangement so much.
PS – That’s a lot of dang snow.
By: hotpants on February 6, 2010
at 8:21 pm
Wow, you really did get socked with the snow!!! I have to say that is probably one of the most unique and pretty flower arrangements I’ve ever seen! I’m a HUGE fan of the unique!
By: blueviolet on February 6, 2010
at 9:22 pm
Oooo that’s one awesome floral arrangement! I need me one of those!
Geez, that’s a lot of frickin snow!
By: Amber on February 6, 2010
at 9:41 pm
Extremely cool flowers (more ways than one, I guess!) Love it! It looks amazing too…what I wouldn’t do for a cold, frosty strawberry margarita right now. Oh yeah, and I also want to be on the beach holding it (see, I’m in north Florida right in the middle of the state so I’m at least 2 hours from a good beach!)
I really hate all that snow. Man, mother nature is such a bitch sometimes!!
By: Amanda on February 6, 2010
at 10:23 pm
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By: Momma’s treat! « The Rotten Sippy cup on February 6, 2010
at 11:05 pm
AWWW! Those flowers are BEEutiful!!
at least there’s that too brighten your blizzardy weekend.
By: monique on February 6, 2010
at 11:12 pm
Cool flowers! I’m sorry your party got cancelled, I hope you’re having an awesome weekend. Now excuse me while I explode with jealousy over you having pink lights in your cubicle.
By: Brooke on February 7, 2010
at 12:34 am
holy cow!!! where is OUR snow? so weird.
sorry to hear about your cancelled parties. what a bummer.
those flowers are awesome though! hopefully you can figure out a good use for that glass later this week!
btw… it’s taking me about a year to get caught up with reading. i’m going to be here all night.
By: kallaydoscope on February 7, 2010
at 1:20 am
Can you friggin’ believe it? I actually thought about you today being all up north and how I’m sure you have dealt with things of this capacity before, but **** it took me 2 hours to even partially get my car dug out. And we are supposed to get some more on Tuesday.
If I had my way, you could have all this snow back. I like it when there’s a little, but this is just upsetting. (We broke our all time snow record for a season in the state today and it’s only the beginning of Feb.)
Ummm have I said how glad I am you are back? Because…SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK!
By: Salt on February 7, 2010
at 4:02 am
I am so very glad you did not drink that, those are gorgeous, I am glad they brightened your mood a little. That sucks your parties got postponed.
And now I want a strawberry margarita. Why is it I always leave your blog craving things???
By: Stephanie on February 7, 2010
at 1:47 am
Holy SNOW!!!
- Lol
And as far as that drink…you made my mouth water. I could just imagine the look on your bosses face seeing that sitting at your desk, wondering if you’re drinking on the job
By: Aubrey on February 7, 2010
at 3:02 am
That flower arrangement makes me so hungry.
And I just gave you an award on my blog: http://www.notyouraverageordinary.com/2010/02/awards-part-ii/
By: Brandi on February 7, 2010
at 4:49 am
That snow is crazy! We had snow that covered my car here once. Luckily I didn’t have to drive for a few days.
At least M got the day off and you got those gorgeous flowers.
Good luck with the digging.
By: Shana on February 7, 2010
at 5:26 am
I have never been so jealous of someone else’s flowers in my entire life. That is genius and the only way I can imagine it getting better is a matching margarita glass with…well, yes..a margarita. But not that color pink because that color is not actually found in nature, but could be very colorful coming back up.
Your car has…um…morphed into a giant snowball. I’m not guessing you have chains on those tires, right? Maybe now is the perfect time to add a snowmobile to your wedding registry. At the very least you’re going to need a nice pair of skiis. Or a Netflix subscription. I expect more pictures! ;D
By: Allyson on February 7, 2010
at 6:23 am
Wow…that’s crazy, I hope you were able to get your car out…or at least it gives you a chance to relax and not go anywhere!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Coming back over from SITS.
Alicia from Coffee Mugs and Sippy Cups
By: alicia on February 7, 2010
at 12:48 pm
Wow! That arrangement is pretty impressive and tasty looking.
Enjoy all of that snow!
By: Candice on February 7, 2010
at 4:49 pm
MY flowers survive in tequilla! And by flowers I mean my life.
By: martinis or diapergenies? on February 7, 2010
at 4:57 pm
The weather gods and I are in a fight. I think they’re scared of me now so you should be good for next weekend
(as I write this, the sun has come out here on the west coast, totally a sign!)
By: Hutch on February 7, 2010
at 5:13 pm
You are my hero!!! I could already tell things were looking up. It’s actually really sunny here today and we got our cars dug out. Of course there is still nowhere to drive them, but at least we’re making progress.
By: Salt on February 7, 2010
at 6:11 pm
your friends ARE totally awesome! and holy jeez with the snow! we didn’t get nearly that much (and yes, i’ve complained about it on my blog today. what is wrong with me??) anyways, enjoy your flowers and (future) margaritas!
By: sarah on February 7, 2010
at 6:24 pm
That arrangement is AMAZING, and I love the functionality of it. You’ll get great use from that beautiful margarita “bowl”!
We got a ton of snow in Ohio, too, but nothing like MD! My husband told me Baltimore had 28+ inches, I think. We’ve got about a foot here and it is hard to get through. In fact, my stupid neighbor (the one I wrote about before) has been in his truck spinning his tires because he’s too lazy to shovel it out. Not sure how he thinks he’ll re-park if he actually does get it out. I’ve been listening to spinning tires for no less than 15 minutes now. Anyway, stay warm!
By: Namaste_Heather on February 7, 2010
at 6:38 pm
I am sorry the weather has thrown such a spanner in the works for you – but those flowers, genius!!
By: pixielation on February 7, 2010
at 7:06 pm
salt – I am sorry that el nino did this to you. what the heck is up with that. seriously though – at least you weren’t getting married this weekend or anything. and my friend went into LABOR during the storm. and then their car got hit by a tree. kid you not. they got to the hospital but lord was it a crazy ass weekend.
sorry for the missed festivities – you will have a great time when they re-plan it all.
Kiran
By: Kiran on February 8, 2010
at 1:17 am
mmmm makes me think about the margaritas I had a little bit ago…
By: shortmama on February 8, 2010
at 4:43 am
your friends are awesome! that’s the cutest bouquet of flowers i’ve ever seen!!!
well deserved, lady.
By: bananas. on February 8, 2010
at 5:14 am
Just loved this post… coming from SITS. Random, but are you going to Bloggy Boot Camp in Baltimore?
By: Kat @ TodaysCliche.com on February 8, 2010
at 10:08 am
Welcome, Kat!! I’m not entirely sure if I’m going to be there, but I really want to be.
We return from our honeymoon the afternoon before and will be downtown staying in a hotel and celebrating with friends that night. So on the upside…I will be downtown. On the downside…I will have just had a long night celebrating with friends. 
Will you be there??
By: Salt on February 8, 2010
at 2:50 pm
Yikes!! That’s a lot of snow!!
You poor thing – major bummer! The flowers rock though!!! Hugs!
By: Jeannie on February 8, 2010
at 12:06 pm
Those flowers are awesome. I want them.
By: JM on February 8, 2010
at 1:53 pm
That is the most awesome flower arrangement I’ve ever seen!
By: Shandal on February 8, 2010
at 8:23 pm
What a cool arangement! I’m so sorry your plans were cancelled. I hope you still had a fun weekend!
By: Carrie @ Laugh Love Eat Ice Cream on February 8, 2010
at 11:20 pm