tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post6230917848664359404..comments2024-03-19T08:03:15.655-07:00Comments on SAIPUA: picture pages, and on flower snobberySarah Ryhanenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12606570701894786970noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-38618302708943373762011-12-13T20:35:03.851-08:002011-12-13T20:35:03.851-08:00heya - what is that gorgeous little pink flower in...heya - what is that gorgeous little pink flower in this arrangement next to the pink roses?<br />from a fan - www.wunderplant.com.auamyhttp://www.wundeplant.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-69642774917610032552011-08-17T09:21:42.837-07:002011-08-17T09:21:42.837-07:00is that a Confetti System garland?is that a Confetti System garland?FameCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04639291322019152236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-82866941945408044592011-08-04T16:40:38.903-07:002011-08-04T16:40:38.903-07:00I "pinch hit" for several friends who ar...I "pinch hit" for several friends who are amazing artists with flowers, when they need an extra hand. It's nerve wracking! People on the outside never seem to understand the stress and speed, the timing, handling perishable product, and the fact that, the show is going go on, no matter what.<br />I adore flowers, but I feel grey hairs sprouting each and every time I help out.<br />You're flowers are lyrical. That bride is clearly not right.<br />And, I can see from these comments, that you are loved. <br />I send a little more!Thea Beasleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073469552693120069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-28870942423534363922011-08-03T12:40:53.462-07:002011-08-03T12:40:53.462-07:00I look to you all for such inspiration-and your po...I look to you all for such inspiration-and your post today it to me- I too had a bride today that dismissed me after months of planning for her. After seeing you write the same thing I was feeling, I do feel less wretched. Its hard not to take what you love seriously. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01133837420059370748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-23121343747231015552011-08-01T06:13:30.220-07:002011-08-01T06:13:30.220-07:00if not for snobbery, there would be no high standa...if not for snobbery, there would be no high standards. not everything needs to be least common denominator in this world. some of us still strive for perfection.m.e.w.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02897671519920069971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-13186755820814968422011-07-31T15:49:57.772-07:002011-07-31T15:49:57.772-07:00don't feel bad about a couple of bad reviews.....don't feel bad about a couple of bad reviews...yelp really brings out the crazies, and when it's wedding related, people are f'ing maniacs, with a sense of entitlement that boggles the mind. anyone researching vendors on yelp will have realized that (or soon will). anyway, this inspired me to write my own, first-ever yelp review. a year later, i still can't get over how beautiful the flowers you guys made for my wedding were.Kaverihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053545015375513271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-22049250849231803262011-07-31T04:15:14.954-07:002011-07-31T04:15:14.954-07:00so sad....weddings r hard work....bride-zillas eve...so sad....weddings r hard work....bride-zillas even harder, particularly when they do not understand the depth of thought, care & creativity that go into creating the most beautiful, lasting & memorable wedding flowers that they will cherish forever.!! u can tell just from looking at your beautiful shop & designs on the web that u r passionate about what u do...u just can't please everyone..xxxjuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06133902352038054174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-12134979216286550092011-07-30T19:57:51.906-07:002011-07-30T19:57:51.906-07:00Sarah, Some people just suck. No matter what you ...Sarah, Some people just suck. No matter what you do. They ain't paying rent in your brain, so don't let them stay over. Just yelped about the fantastic job you did for my wedding. And how much I love your classes with Nicolette. No one else could have come close. xx ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085683666172240626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-6881857842184386312011-07-30T17:35:58.799-07:002011-07-30T17:35:58.799-07:00When I was planning my wedding I happened across y...When I was planning my wedding I happened across your blog and you RUINED me for most florists. If you were in DC I probably would've hunted you down to see if you could work within my budget. As it is, I brought some pictures you did for Martha Stewart to the consultations and said "I like this style" and ended up with something beautiful and equally me. So don't worry so much because your work speaks for itself and inspires people all over this world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-15575296466634732112011-07-30T10:10:32.393-07:002011-07-30T10:10:32.393-07:00GREAT blog! it is so interesting and inspirational...GREAT blog! it is so interesting and inspirational! if you get the chance to check out mine, I would love to see what you think of it!:) <br /><br />follow me?<br /><a rel="nofollow"><b>www.so--hi.blogspot.com</b></a>sohirachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646967903332297695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-10804383297633237672011-07-30T05:54:32.173-07:002011-07-30T05:54:32.173-07:00First: I wish I could cut that bride's ass wit...First: I wish I could cut that bride's ass with my Karen-Elson bangs (I got me a NASTY serrated edge now);<br /><br />Second: I'm writing a fab review for you and the shop in Yelp. Shoulda done it a long time ago, lovey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-9353762872373311682011-07-29T21:32:58.170-07:002011-07-29T21:32:58.170-07:00bad reviews happen. sometimes (oh so rarely) we fu...bad reviews happen. sometimes (oh so rarely) we fuck up. sometimes the client is uneducated and opinionated. hopefully the believers will see through the muck and ask the right questions to get the true answers. who know flowers could be so complex and moody? but it's true! keeping it real. even if it's not what she wants to hear. (but it's MY wedding!) so hard to take no for an answer...erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596141712015735377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-30893241419295769312011-07-29T15:31:56.990-07:002011-07-29T15:31:56.990-07:00If I lived near you, I would totally come buy a ro...If I lived near you, I would totally come buy a round of drinks for the whole Saipua crew. People will never understand why you can't make the impossible possible just for them. Two days before the bash? The way I see it, the folks who really matter know better. Don't worry about it. There will always be haters, no matter what the situation. BIG hugs to your madly talented crew.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924211847675823119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-62687373102273788222011-07-29T15:00:49.868-07:002011-07-29T15:00:49.868-07:00I wish there were more florists like you. Sadly I ...I wish there were more florists like you. Sadly I live on the west coast and what we have here is nothing but corporate places that don't care.<br /><br />At least I get to see your beautiful photos and your arrangements give me ideas on what greenery to try out. Thank you.blukatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682442878136967546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-65228347746013544702011-07-29T12:56:47.274-07:002011-07-29T12:56:47.274-07:00Chalk it up to Bride-zilla at large, and don't...Chalk it up to Bride-zilla at large, and don't give it another thought. Quality above average quality is so important these days. And, as a business owner, you make the decisions. If you didn't make decisions such as these, you would just be another average flower shop. You're not that at all. Quite the opposite. So there.The Feather's Edge Fineryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870218681320353298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-51590032072178547172011-07-29T11:37:49.743-07:002011-07-29T11:37:49.743-07:00you're not ftd or 1-800-flowers for goodness s...you're not ftd or 1-800-flowers for goodness sake! you and your small team personally create the bouquets and take pride in your work. end of story.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658384183783157441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-91472407714230331672011-07-29T11:17:19.770-07:002011-07-29T11:17:19.770-07:00I think the smart ones can see past a negative rev...I think the smart ones can see past a negative review. Do not fret. You have a strong following of Saipua-lovers.McKenzie Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907543709253001026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-83797205685606493102011-07-29T11:03:45.097-07:002011-07-29T11:03:45.097-07:00It's such a sad state of affairs when people e...It's such a sad state of affairs when people expect you to compromise your standards for them, and then slap you in the face with a bad review when you decline to participate in it. <br /><br />What you do is amazing and fragile artwork, and you can't be there for everyone, at every venue, on every weekend. It's just not possible (unless you change your business name to Teleflora). So let's all keep doing the highest quality work we can, and if that makes us all flower snobs, so be it. You gotta have standards.Brooke Howsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873740178848823650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-84593773648065073692011-07-29T10:31:15.806-07:002011-07-29T10:31:15.806-07:00sarah, if that is the definition of a flower snob,...sarah, if that is the definition of a flower snob, than sign me up too because there is just no other way when you are so invested in making your clients happy. i find myself affected by the negatives too no matter how many times i tell myself "you can't please them all." try to take the lesson learned (there always is one) and keep doing what you do well. luckily you are surrounded by people who think otherwise, including me!Foundation Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058716991100363777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-22695049470156787762011-07-29T08:43:34.531-07:002011-07-29T08:43:34.531-07:00By the way, I WISH I had hired you or even had kno...By the way, I WISH I had hired you or even had known Saipua exsisted when I was getting married. My lossdidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275051224010742584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-15275109076704701142011-07-29T08:19:19.850-07:002011-07-29T08:19:19.850-07:00Ah no they didn't. Saipua flowers are heavenly...Ah no they didn't. Saipua flowers are heavenly. I may not have hired you for my wedding but on a couple of occasions, I've ordered arrangements to be delivered for family birthdays and have heard nothing but outstanding remarks of how beautiful the flowers were. I'm heading over to yelp, like now. Xxdidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275051224010742584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-67907220982994159312011-07-29T07:38:32.480-07:002011-07-29T07:38:32.480-07:00perhaps this is the attitude you need right now :)...perhaps this is the attitude you need right now :)<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFN1-uqt2WA&feature=player_embeddedNidhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185057372542398623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848360954218054222.post-69197324972916170462011-07-29T07:27:57.634-07:002011-07-29T07:27:57.634-07:00I am so gutted to hear about the haters - just yes...I am so gutted to hear about the haters - just yesterday I was gazing wistfully upon my own beautiful Saipua wedding bouquet and thinking, "flowers will never be this beautiful." And then - BAM! - every week the flowers are more beautiful. I'm going to Yelp you to high heaven right now to counter the critics!What Possessed Mehttp://www.whatpossessedme.comnoreply@blogger.com