Monday, May 24, 2010

The Sketchbook-Wishing Tree


Working up an idea for a modern take on a "Wish Tree"...platinum and pewter are prominent in a lot of pieces of mine lately and this is one inspired by a cool stand I just got in from Accent Decor.

Friday, May 21, 2010

...and now let's Revitalize!




To get this year started with another bang! and keep the creative juices flowing, we have enlisted a group of up and comings in the industry to collaborate on a thrilling new project! Stay tuned to find out more and when we will have our "Reveal Party" to unleash the madness!

Let's Revamp


Life. Challenges. 180's.

When our journey began, our founders were three: Shelly, Brenna & Marlo. Because sometimes what one plans can get flipped upside down, we take life as it comes and roll with it! Although still stepping in from time to time to assist with our extended team, Marlo has "revamped" her life to spend more time dedicated to family and her new baby Beckett (who has the bluest eyes on the block!)

Shelly Huynh AIFD (right) is now the Director of Education, working on a full curriculum for students who would like to pursue floral design as a profession. Kado Design School has a planned launch date for September, 2010. Contact us now to reserve a spot (the list is getting long!) and be the first graduates of the program!

Brenna Quan AIFD (left) is the Design Director for all Kado Weddings and Events. Eager to push the creative boundaries, she is looking for any and all brides who wish to shake it up and have a wedding that will have their guests buzzing about the event till the bees come home!

Let's Reflect


Just to share a few highlights of the past year...

We've had many wonderful opportunities to get creative, without boundaries, in various issues of Utah Bride & Groom and Utah Style & Design. Brad, Tessa and Adam make up a lovely bunch to collaborate with, making for a very pleasant afternoon in the midst of a busy and chaotic work week!

Several weddings and events have given us the opportunity to explore design, challenging us to show diversity and creativity within the realms of today's tight economy budgets. With even higher expectations, some of our larger events have proven the most challenging! In the end, happy brides made for happy designers!

We also received the honor of having been given the title of "Best Flowers as Art" in the 2009 City Weekly Arty Awards. It was a pleasant surprise and we are humbled by the recognition. It truly sought out the heart of it all, "Kado", meaning "way of the flower", in it's most artful form.

Reflect. Revamp. Revitalize!

Launching Kado last year sparked a frenzy of activity!

While executing many exciting projects, Shelly, along with her husband Clint, relocated their retail shop, Orchid Dynasty, to celebrate nine successful years established. Now in the heart of the 9th & 9th District, faces from all walks of life can enjoy the beauty of artfully designed orchids in a setting like no other in the valley.

On the other side of town, Brenna opened up Blooming Pearl, a retail flower and gift shop, formerly owned by her beloved friend and mentor who, sadly, lost his tremendously courageous battle with cancer. A new life though, was brought into the world and baby Jett brings a ton of fun (and energy) to the plate! With shops, kids & baby in tow, it's the promise of another exciting year for Kado!