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Winter Doldrums?? Learn something NEW with us!

2012-01-10T18:51:00.000-05:00

We have WONDERFUL classes coming up! Here's a preview, but there's more information on our website, so check it out!

January 21 & 28 - 'Spring in January' Acrylic Art Class with Michelle Dyson

February 4 - 'Make it with Love' Valentine Card-making Class with Laurie Fleming

February 11 - JuJu Beads 'Pocketful of Posies' Bracelet-making Class with Deanna Erickson

In the works...more ZENTANGLE!

Calendar of Events

2011-12-15T18:17:00.000-05:00

December 17th - An Evening of Music 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

January 7th and 14th - Child's Art Class (8-12 year olds)

January 21st and 28th - 'Spring in January' Acrylic Painting Class

February - coming up...a JuJu Beads Class

Check out our website for details and updates.

An Evening of Music!

2011-12-15T17:48:00.000-05:00

Gather together at the shoppe Saturday evening, December 17th, from 5:00 - 7:00 and enjoy the music of Elizabeth Pietropaoli's violin students!

There will be a variety of music including Christmas, so take some time out of your busy schedule and soak in some Spirit!

Wreath Class - Good Times!!

2011-12-02T17:29:00.000-05:00

Thank you to all who participated in the Make and Take Wreath Class last night! It was a rousing good time!

Friday Night Under the Lights Tonight!

2011-12-02T17:23:00.000-05:00

COME CELEBRATE FRIDAY NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS WITH US!

We will be open late! Come and enjoy our decadent hot chocolate or a peppermint mocha latte!

Check out our '30 Days of Giving' Raffle Table

PARTICIPATE IN OUR MAKE AND TAKE KIDS ORNAMENT CRAFT. The craft is $2 and the proceeds will be used to purchase Christmas gifts for a local family this Holiday!

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! GO LOCAL! LETS MAKE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON TRULY MAGICAL!

Thanksgiving Arrangements!

2011-11-20T14:28:00.000-05:00

Order your Thanksgiving arrangement today! We are stocked with a gorgeous variety of fall flowers and accents pieces and are ready to design a beautiful accent for your Thanksgiving table! Call us with your order today!

We are thankful for each and every one of you, our faithful customers!

Wishing all of you safe travel and a wonderful time with family and friends,
The Apotheca Crew

Artist Reception for November 11th Canceled

2011-11-09T14:08:00.000-05:00

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel the Artist Reception for November 11th.

Stay tuned and we will update the Calendar of Events as we rework the schedule!

Don't forget the great classes, workshops, and the Black Friday Artisan Fair coming up in November and December!

Just Around the Corner....

2011-11-04T13:16:00.000-04:00

Zentangle - part one begins tomorrow morning, November 5th, at 9:00! With so much interest in this class, it going to be a great time for everyone!

Calendar of Events

2011-10-07T16:09:00.000-04:00

This fall we are excited to be offering several community events from artist receptions to workshops!  Follow the link for more complete information posted on our website!

October 13 - Retro Recycled T-shirts class

November 5th & 12th - Zentangle art class

November 11th - Artist Reception for Cheryl Cooper

November 17th - Thanksgiving Centerpiece make & take workshop

December 1st - Holiday Wreath decorating workshop

December 3rd - Christmas card workshop

'Spring in January' oil painting class (to be scheduled)

Don't forget to check out all of the new gift items in the shoppe!

Jellycat Dinos are here!!

2011-10-01T18:53:00.000-04:00

Adorable, cuddly gifts, these Dinos are ready for new homes!

Redesign Recycle Reuse Your Favorite T-Shirts!!

2011-10-01T12:08:00.000-04:00

Redesign an old, loved t-shirt into a wearable work of art!

We will be doing a bit of sewing, cutting, ripping, pinning and tying! Don't worry if you've forgotten how to sew, I'll teach you! Also we will be measuring to learn how to get the best fit possible. It will be easy, fun, and enjoyable!

Please bring a needle and thread as well as 2-3 t-shirts. Hope to see you there!

October 13th 7-9 p.m. $30
Call to register - 497.4940

Reception for Local Artist Diane Ryan

2011-09-26T20:38:00.000-04:00

ARTIST'S NOOK

September's Featured Artist:

Diane Ryan

"you can do anything, one stroke at a time."

Attention Local Art Lovers!

Join Us! Thursday, September 29th from 7-9 p.m. Art Gallery Reception for local artist Diane Ryan. Come and enjoy her mesmerizing Zentangles or some of her immaculate pen and ink drawings of Goffstown! Food and wine will be served! Hope to see you all here!

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CLASSES STARTING SOON!

Apotheca Weddings

2011-07-26T14:27:00.000-04:00

Shopping Local! Check out these wonderful new items at the shoppe made locally by reStore!

2011-05-23T10:32:00.000-04:00

Stop in for these great new locally made candles!

  Here's a peek:

Printmaking without the Press Workshop coming in June!

2011-05-16T19:11:00.001-04:00

Printmaking without the Press!

Think you need a heavy and expensive press to explore printmaking? Don't know a thing about it or can't draw a stick figure? This workshop is for you! We will explore inexpensive and easy printmaking techniques that can produce beautiful results! This is a perfect workshop for those interested in altered books, scrap booking, drawing, painting, mixed media, and expanding and exploring your artistic interests!

Cost: $60 for all 4 sessions (materials included)

Session 1 Thurs June 16 & 23, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Session 2 Sat. June 18 & 25, 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Call Apotheca to register - 497-4940. Space is limited. (note: must meet a class minimum of 4 or it will be postponed)

Lindsay Coats, Clouds, acrylic monotype, 2011, 2"x4.5"

Uglydolls....Coming End of May - Meet Suddy!

2011-05-12T10:14:00.000-04:00

Suddy will be arriving at Apotheca at about the end of May! We also have other UglyDolls in stock, so stop in!

Get $5 off the boutonniere when you order it together with your prom corsage!

2011-05-02T17:52:00.000-04:00

Let us help you add the magic to your perfect prom dress! We are delighted to offer custom corsages and boutonnieres for your special evening! Give us a call! 497-4940

Apotheca at McBride Design

2011-04-20T19:57:00.000-04:00

Our thanks to Debra over at McBride Design for her kind words as a favorite haunt! Check out her blog out by following the link here or on the title above.

Children's Art Class Offered Again at Your Request!!

2011-03-29T21:16:00.001-04:00

You asked for more so we are again offering Jeanne Bisceglia's Children's Art Class!

They will learn drawing skills with different grade pencils- drawing animals, portraits, perspective etc… Painting landscapes still lifes etc….. learning about the colors, mixing and values or just exploring which could turn a painting into an abstract.( use of acrylics, water color, pastes and oil pastels) We may sculpture as well so that they will learn to work and see in 3D.

Cost: $60 for all 3 sessions (materials included)
Ages: 7 - 10
Saturdays - April 16, 23, 30 from 3 - 5 p.m.

Call Apotheca to register - 497-4940.
Space is limited.

2011-03-24T11:24:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow Night at Apotheca from 7 - 9!!! Music, spoken word, poetry, and more!!!

Father Daughter Dance Special!!

2011-03-22T10:33:00.000-04:00

$20

Call us now to order your corsage for the Father Daughter Dance and receive the boutonniere free!

Art of Celebration New England Book Preview!!

2011-02-24T10:56:00.000-05:00

What an incredible collection of pictures featuring a variety of New England artists!

Click here or on the title link and be sure to use the 'full screen' feature to page through this beautiful book! We are honored to be included and can't wait to carry the printed copy at the shoppe!

Open Mic Night This Friday!!

2011-02-22T08:55:00.000-05:00

Children's Art Class coming in March!!

2011-02-16T15:13:00.002-05:00

Chase off the winter doldrums with a children's art class taught at Apotheca by local artist Jeanne Bisceglia!

Jeanne Bisceglia is a native of the Netherlands who studied art at the Kunst Academy in Maastricht in the Southern part of the country, bordering Belgium.

She lived in the Caribbean from 1980-1995 where she fell in love with the beautiful bright colors of the Islands. Oil painting was her choice of medium.

Jeanne sold some of her art through local art galleries in St. Maarten and St. Thomas. Exhibits in St. Maarten, St. Thomas and St. Croix.

Jeanne now resides in New Boston, NH, where she continues working with oils and also pastels, showing her work at local art shows.

She started teaching art to children in 2003 at the Apple Barn Art Gallery in New Boston and continues to teach art in Manchester and her own home.

She is very exited to offer a class for children at Apotheca! They will learn drawing skills with different grade pencils- drawing animals, portraits, perspective etc… Painting landscapes still lifes etc….. learning about the colors, mixing and values or just exploring which could turn a painting into an abstract.( use of acrylics, water color, pastes and oil pastels) We may sculpture as well so that they will learn to work and see in 3D.

Cost: $60 for all 3 sessions (materials included)

Ages: 7 - 10

Saturdays - March 12, 19, 26 from 9 - 11 a.m.

Call Apotheca to register - 497-4940. Space is limited.

Valentine's Day!

2011-02-09T17:04:00.000-05:00

Altered Book Classes Offered By Local Artist Michelle Dyson!!

2011-01-21T19:23:00.001-05:00

Kiss Cabin Fever Goodbye and sign up!

What is 'altered book? We will print our own paper, stamp, sew, add pages, remove pages, punch holes, glue, embellish, add windows and doors and even drawers.

WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW: Start collecting pictures to make copies of, any images that speak to you, text from books, poems or music,fabric pieces, buttons etc. I will teach the tricks of the trade and make my vast collection of supplies available before you make that type of investment.

WHAT YOU PROVIDE: book, tacky glue, and an x-acto knife

This will be a 3 part class and classes are expected to fill up fast so sign up today!
     Cost: $60
     Dates: February 5th, 12th, 19th
     Times: 9 - 11 a.m.

Check out MichelleDyson .com click on 'News' and see some 'altered book' samples!

We're Back!! Open Mic Night is back at Apotheca!

2011-01-18T17:28:00.000-05:00

Once again teaming up with Goffstown Public Library, we would like to invite all of you to help us kick off the new year swingin' and singin' at our first Open Mic Night of 2011!! Join us Friday, January 28th from 7-9 p.m.!

Acoustic artists, poets, comedians, people who have way too much angst for their own good and want to share it with us, PLEASE GRACE US WITH YOUR PRESENCE!   SIGN UP OR SHOW UP! 

BRING A FRIEND AND GET A CUP OF ORGANIC LOCALLY ROASTED COFFEE FOR $1!
 

If you have any question please call us: 497-4940 or email us at apotheca@apothecaflowers.com. So come out, show support for local business and local artists.
 

The floor is yours!

All Hallow's Eve Festivities

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The Pumpkins are Coming!!!

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Join us for the festivities on Saturday and Sunday!

*Music on the porch throughout the day.
*Tea tasting from 11 to 2.
*Have your kiddos stop by to participate in our colouring contest!

{The winner receives a free Ugly Doll, all participants will be honoured.}

See you soon!
{your friends at apotheca}

More Batiking Bliss Workshop Dates!

2010-09-24T11:20:00.000-04:00

Thanks to your interest, 3 additional workshops are being offered before Victoria moves back to California!

      Saturday, October 2nd - 10am to 1pm 
      Thursday October 7th - 6pm to 9pm 
      Saturday October 16th - 10am to 1pm.

All Ages and Skill Levels are Welcome!
Children under the age of 12,  please talk with Victoria before signing up.  

 Register by email on our website or at the shoppe.
The cost is $45.  Cash or checks please. 
This price includes the cost of materials. 

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT APOTHECA!!

2010-09-20T15:16:00.000-04:00

Open Mic Night September 24th!!!

This Friday - 7-9 p.m.!!

Don't miss it! There are sign up sheets at the shoppe. Come and share your talent, your favorite poetry (original or not!), anything that strikes your fancy!

The floor is yours!

Batiking Bliss Workshops at Apotheca!

2010-09-14T17:06:00.001-04:00

Stop in at the shoppe to sign up for classes or go online! If you want more information or to register online, please go to our website. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to explore artistic self-expression with a talented local artist!

Lindsay Coats Artist Reception!!

2010-09-07T09:32:00.001-04:00

Artist Reception Friday September 10th, 7 to 9!!! Featuring:

NH Institute of Art Professor Lindsay Coats.

The seductive beauty of clear plastic objects tempted me formally with their sensitivity to light and small undulations of color and their usefulness as a surface to paint on. Space is complicated because of their transparency, causing shadows to seem to hold form. Clouds are ethereal, tenuous, ever changing representations of earths innocent emotions and time, echoing clear plastics infinite small undulations of color and light. The gritty and distorted mannerisms of the horse act as a representative of the natural world and humans historical partner who reacts to the impact of environmental destruction. These elements aim to understand current political and environmental events and how they intertwine with their historical origins and future consequences.

Lindsay Coats lives in Weare, NH. While living in Eureka, California she was an Adjunct Professor at College of the Redwoods and Education Manager at the Morris Graves Museum of Art. She received her Master of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from University of California, Davis, a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Painting from Brandeis University, Waltham, MA and her Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College, Norton, MA. She was represented in California by Piante Gallery in Eureka where she had two solo shows. Her work appeared at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, CA, in the Drawing: Visions, Surfaces, and Beyond group show. Most recently, Lindsay participated in Visionshift! Art in the Age of Climate Change, a group show at the Santa Fe Art Institute. Her work consists of low relief sculpture, paintings, and drawings and uses cloud, clear plastic containers, and gestural horse head imagery.

OPEN MIC NIGHT SIGN UPS!!

2010-08-17T19:29:00.003-04:00

OPEN MIC NIGHT SIGN UPS!!

Apotheca is hosting another Open Mic Night Friday, August 20th, from 7-9pm!  Poetry, Acoustic artists WANTED!

HOWEVER, this night is all about expression, so no act will be excluded!

Come join us for a night of SHEER EXPRESSION!!

Sign up here or in person at the shoppe!

(Don't forget to bring your current Goffstown Library Card for 20% off any one drink!!)

Dancing Brush and Open Mic Signups!!

2010-08-12T11:17:00.003-04:00

Don't forget our Artist Reception tonight at 7:00 p.m.! Welcome the Dancing Brush art class, including your friends and neighbors Candy Brenner, Victoria Brenner, Leslie Collins, Melody Zahn Russell, Ellie Weiss, and Candy Woodbury!

and...

We and the library are looking forward to our next Open Mic night! Come in and add your name to the list! Original songs, poetry, music, story-telling...share it with us!! Friday, August 20th, 7 p.m.

Bring your current Goffstown Library card that night for 20% off any one drink!

Artist Reception and Open Mic Night!!

2010-08-10T12:59:00.000-04:00

Join us for the Artist Reception on Thursday! Visit with and see the paintings of Melody Zahn Russell's Dancing Brush class! Thursday, August 12th, 7-9 p.m.

Open Mic Night!!

Join us again for Open Mic on Friday, August 20th from 7-9 p.m. Bring your favorite prose, poetry, song...whatever you would like to share to make this another family fun night!

We are again offering 20% off any one drink with your current Goffstown Library card.

AcoustiYah Concert at Apotheca!

2010-08-02T17:40:00.002-04:00

Saturday, August 7th
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Apotheca is pleased to introduce the music of AcoustiYah! Need something to do this weekend? Join us at the shoppe at 3:30 on Saturday, kick back, and enjoy their sweet sound!

In their own words:

"We are a multi-cultural music group based in Israel named AcoustiYah.

We will be on tour in the US during the month of August. We sing songs both in Hebrew and English, and have performed on radio and national television in Israel, as well as many other venues around the world. Our music is acoustic-based pop rock, with acoustic guitars and violin, and also includes drums, electric guitar, and keyboard."

For a sneak preview, go to their website: http://music.acoustiyah.com/

Smells Like Crayons at Apotheca

2010-07-19T11:30:00.000-04:00

What a great time with local artists' group Smell Like Crayons Saturday! Click the link to read about it in the Goffstown Edge! (Thank you, Carole!) And don't forget to stop by to see their beautiful work during the month of July!

Smells Like Crayons coming to Apotheca!

2010-07-16T16:21:00.000-04:00

We are excited to be featuring the art of local artists' group Smell Like Crayons for the month of July! They will be at the shoppe for a book signing and 'meet the artist' event on Saturday, July 17th, from 11-2!

Our gallery walls are full of whimsical art pieces that will be sure to charm both you and your children!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to spend a Saturday afternoon out with the family sipping smoothies, meeting the artists, and enjoying our new, outside pergola!

Come Together Event!!

2010-05-17T16:16:00.000-04:00

We were privileged to be part of this super group of vendors that gave eight couples a chance to retake wedding pictures that they had paid for but never received! It was a great time, and it was awesome to do something to help make up for their unfortunate experiences! We'll get some pictures up soon! In the meantime, you can read more about it at these sites:

http://studionouveau-cometogether.blogspot.com/2010/05/meet-volunteers-apotheca-flower-shoppe.html

http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/couples-get-redo-on-wedding-photos-20100516

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?articleId=bdbe0b6c-064f-44c8-9aad-856a1bfe8411&headline=Weddings+re-created%3a+Eight+couples+who+didn%27t+receive+photos+of+their+nuptials+get+a+free+do-over

Table Talk Fundraising Event

2010-04-29T12:27:00.000-04:00

We are thrilled to be one of the winners of the Palace Theatre's Table Talk Gala Dinner Fundraising Event for 2010! Click on the picture link on the top right of the blog to see the article in NH Magazine. See more of pics of Apotheca's table and others by Susan Laughlin.

Art of Celebration Photoshoot!

2010-04-20T00:10:00.003-04:00

We want to show you a sneak preview of our photo spread for the upcoming book Art of Celebration New England! We are honored and hugely excited to have been invited to be the featured florist in the book with some of the most wonderfully gifted artists in their fields! Watch for the book being launched November or December 2010!

Our thanks to Diane Sage of SagePhoto.com for her magic touch with her camera!

Wine Tasting and Vote! April 16, 7:00-9:00

2010-04-15T17:27:00.001-04:00

Along with the Artist Reception, we are having Wine Tasting Friday evening! We want you to vote for your favorite Wine and favorite Wine Label for Apotheca! Choose from these exquisite wines from Vintner's Cellar in Bedford:
Pinot Grigio, Piesporter, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Peach Chardonnay, Black Cherry, Pinot Noir
Don't miss out on getting your vote in and spending a great evening with oil artist Philippa Dunn!

Manchester Garden Club

2010-04-15T13:03:00.000-04:00

We are pleased and excited to be invited to speak about and demonstrate spring flower arranging with the Manchester Garden Club today! Hope to have pictures later but you know how that goes...!

Artist Reception - Philippa Dunn April 16, 7-9 p.m.!

2010-04-13T21:44:00.003-04:00

Stop in to Apotheca to meet Oil on Canvas Artist Philippa Dunn! Her vibrant oils will be on display in the art gallery for the month of April. Philippa's use of contrasting canvases with brilliant sunlight and strong, cast shadows make her work fascinating pieces that capture the common features of life and landscapes with deep, warm hues.

Her pieces are available for purchase at the shoppe. Light refreshments will be served. Join us Friday, April 16th!

...And click on the title link for a sneak peek and more about Philippa, compliments of Bill Wynne, GoffstownToday.com! Thanks, Bill!

Coffee Bar Specials!

2010-04-08T18:37:00.000-04:00

Hungry? Stop by and fill up on one of our new sandwich specials! Choose a small sandwich with either a medium smoothie or a side for just $7!

For those of you who asked for a smaller sandwich size, we listened and are now carrying small sandwiches for $3.50!

...still those delicious sandwiches and sides by Jewell and the Beanstalk!

Now Serving Portsmouth Tea's Mid-Summer Nights Dream

2010-04-08T12:04:00.001-04:00

Hmmm...'A dreamy black and green tea with hints of pineapple, papaya, and strawberry that would bring even Hermia and Demetrius together' !!!! Stop in and try a cup! (contains caffeine)

Spring!

2010-03-30T17:35:00.003-04:00

I see the light.

Crazy Chic.

Easter is coming!

Aerial View

Pink Lipstick. Phaeleonopsis Orchid.

Nh Magazine Ad

2010-03-29T16:32:00.001-04:00

Watch for our new ad the May/June issue of New Hampshire Home magazine.
It's a little Punk/Sweet. Mom is terribly disturbed by the "dirty housefly"
but I think I like it!

Help for Haiti

2010-03-25T23:26:00.000-04:00

Please help us reach out to those still suffering and in need in Haiti! When you buy or receive an arrangement with this special tag, just return the vase to us when you are done with it, and we will make a donation to Haiti from New Hampshire!

Apotheca's Evening Bride on MyKateParkerWedding blog

2010-02-11T11:10:00.000-05:00

A beautiful bouquet idea we put together for an evening bride photoshoot! Ranunculus, Callas, and Roses on a bed of Ti Leaves. Follow the link to see the satin ribbon wrap with lovely accent pieces!

New Hampshire Bride Magazine

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My Kate Parker Wedding Site

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A work in progress! Keep checking back!

Featured Wedding in NH Magazine

2010-01-01T14:19:00.000-05:00

Take a look at one of our fabulous brides (and groom!) featured in NH Magazine! Congratulations on one year, Kerri and Michael!

SHINE Group Project!

2009-12-16T23:00:00.002-05:00

{SHINE } is a social group for senior citizens that encourages its members to get out and have a good time while focusing on spiritual and physical health. We were able to go visit for a second time for another floral project. They are such a wonderful group of people! Thanks for having us Barbara :)

We used mixed seasonal greens, cherries with edible glitter, pinecones, and things that would have a good chance of lasting beautifully until Christmas.

It was so great to Marilyn--she has had a tough year.

Thanks so much Sarah for coming with me!

{there's Esther!}

Rachel is the Angel that made it possible for Marilyn to spend the

morning with us! She's fantastic.

I could talk to Harold all Day!

Joan Stevens is one of the SHINE coordinators.

The group!

Anna Bloom, Jane Dogherty {my neighbor!}, Betty Applin, Me, Sarah,

Sandy, Alice Slattum, Betty Hambleton, Joan Stephens, Esther,

Barbara,Harold, Rachel, and Marilyn.

{my sweet Barbara }

Holiday Open House and Artist Reception tomorrow.

2009-12-04T00:31:00.002-05:00

This Saturday is Apotheca's Holiday Open House featuring Fine Art, Jewelry, and Cothing by Kate Shepard!!! We'll have various treats to sample, and a drawing for a free gift basket and holiday centerpiece. Hope to see you!

Tomorrow, Saturday December 5th, from 10 to 3.

Open Mic Night Pix!

2009-10-30T23:26:00.003-04:00

Thank you everyone who came to open mic night! Louie, you were the best 6'3" bumble bee I ever did see...Janet, I loved your "Ancient Apothecan" garb--the leaf was magic. : ) Adam--you're so brave! Jake and Evan--you guys are AMAzing. Cabe, your stage was perfect.

September Wedding

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Thank you Sage Studios Photography!

The centerpieces involved two separate elements that we visually and physically "tied" together with Bear Grass and Dendrobium Orchid blooms. We hid our mechanics with a bit of moss.

Accent cube

LOTS of accent cubes

We always like to use the vase not just as a purpose filled vessel, but as an important part of the design. We clustered together Tomatillos with bullion wire and used a few Green Dendrobium Orchid blooms to break it up a bit.

Happy little Tomatillos families!

Bridal Bouquet head shot...

We wrapped the bridal bouquet in a tangerine ribbon with a ballerina tie overlay in an Oyster colored satin. It was cuffed with a lace handkerchief that belonged to the brides Grandmother.

we gave the lace rosette a vintage brass "flower center".

Because the Bridesmaids wore tangerine and we wanted the bouquets to "pop", we designed them using all green flowers with dark scabiosa and black dahlia. They were wrapped with orange satin, orange dupioni silk, and a small raw silk tangerine buckle. So pretty!

For the bar we had a series of three "nests". One green, one orange,

and one yellow. We made the nests out of Ti leaves and nestled monochrome groupings of flowers placed atop tall cylinder vases of varying heights.

Corey's Quote of the Day:

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Apotheca Features in SAF!!!

2009-10-10T07:49:00.001-04:00

Apotheca was featured in Society of American Florists Magazine!! SAF is a well respected, unifying organization for the floral industry and we are stoked to have Apotheca included in the October Issue of Floral Management! Yippee! Thanks SAF! !

The Pumpkins are Coming!!!

2009-10-06T12:31:00.001-04:00

The Pumkins are Coming!!!!

The Giant Pumpkins are coming:
October 17 - 18!
Tons of pumpkins (literally) and loads of fun! Join us in Goffstown Village as pumpkin growers vie for the state championship and watch the pumpkins turn into boats. Food, fun, art, and more --- it's the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Regatta Weekend!

View our town's Main Street Program "pumkin page" for details.

Sarah Swan, New Featured Artist Reception Thursday!

2009-09-08T08:27:00.002-04:00

Sarah Swan Artist Reception Thursday 7 - 9

RocknRollBride feature!

2009-09-07T18:20:00.011-04:00

Recently one of our bouquets was on the wedding site Rock n' Roll Bride! Great Job Patti! (who also designed the fabulous head piece and vintage inspired neck-flower the model is wearing--the pieces can be purchased at the shop or custom designed). Great photos by Diane of Sage Studios Photography!!!

Rock n' Roll Bride Feature

Gotta love the fainting couch!

The handle was made out of Belles of Ireland and a moss ball

acted as a foundation for some floral spillage

which included garden roses,

hanging amaranthus, china berries, and green dendrobium orchids.

'My Kate Parker Wedding' Vendor Spotlight!

2009-09-01T21:34:00.004-04:00

We are really excited to be a part of the "My Kate Parker Weddings" family of wedding professionals. Kate is a class act and we were honored to be recently highlighted in one of her vendor spotlights! Thanks Kate!! : )

Check it out:

My Kate Parker Wedding Vendor Spotlight

Goodbye Momma and Papa

2009-08-31T22:56:00.017-04:00

I've been avoiding this post---I suppose for the same reason one avoids the dentist--if you don't go you fool yourself into thinking that avoidance is better, so you uncomfortably live a little longer in the realm of denial...but, really that's just stupid....

We at Apotheca are so blessed to have regular customers who have become like extended members of my already extended family! Many know, but to those who don't know, or have not yet formally heard, my parents and youngest bro have moved back to the homeland--aka Minnesota. Or in the words of Garrison Keillor to "where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average." actually that was Lake Wobegon, specifically, but, whatever.

It's my fault really. I was the mastermind behind the plan of familial congregation. I am from a family of 9 children (yes, dad is the Mack) and a little togetherness was quite over-due. ( no this pix is NOT my family, but let lemme tellya, at Christmas with all the kids and grandkids, it kinda feels like it!).

It was wonderful for a long while, and I don't regret one moment of our close geographic proximity The memories we've been left with are far too goodl!...but as is the case with very good things-- like dark belgian chocolate-- it soon melts completely in your mouth and slithers down your throat and before long your left with nothing more than subtly flavored saliva- which does linger quite nicely. (Sorry, I'm in a really weird mood...speaking of chocolate Mom, we haven't ordered any in a long time! Maybe we should look into Cafe Tasse again?...)

In the time that I have been dawdling -- I've decided that the written offering should be more of a commemoration to the Burney clan's contribution to Apotheca rather than a good-bye, so....

In the month of December, 2005
I was scared out of mind and sense and cracked the egg on a crazy plan I had to start a business. I pitched it to a few close friends and, of course, my fabulous family.

It is first necessary for you to understand that I come from a bloodline of dreamers and risk takers and mild idiots. They have all lived life to the fullest---not always made choices that benefited the bank account, but choices that left them with family, good friends, and tales of adventure. So it shouldn't have surprised me one bit when they hopped on the saddle and said, "alright, hon, go for it. Here's 5k. Pay us back when you can..." but it did surprise me... to tears, actually.

Once the decision was made, I took a step forward and didn't look back. One of my first business relationships was established with Marshall Malone of Portsmouth Tea Company. My Mom came with me. I didn't know what the heck I was doing--neither did she--but we were both a little braver having the other by our side. I was negotiating with Marshall to sell and serve his tea. At the time Portsmouth Tea Company was in virgin flight itself! I remember Marshall asking me what I was going to do if it didn't work. I said, "if what didn't work?" "the business." he replied. The question took me a bit off guard. "It has to work. It will work. There really isn't another option". My Mom then went into a monologue about my business sense and stubborn determination and creative eye for detail and design. If I could just believe and be everything she thought I was, I knew I'd be just fine : ) Marshall took a chance on me, I'm so grateful for that! Thanks Marshall. (pix of Mom in the old shop)

Mom's role evolved from cheerleader and co-brainstormer, to being those things plus my full-out office manger, taking care of payroll, billing, and designing and maintaining our website--most of which she is still doing from Minnesota BTW! (Mom at her home office, Brynne 'helping' with paperwork.)

Dad's just as much a dreamer--but even more the facilitator. I grew up hearing Mom say, " So Russ, I was thinking...what if we...." Dad would usually interject with an "Oh boy, here it comes....." but he loved it : ) When they lived in Cantwell, Alaska, he started the 'Cantwell Spring Rendezvous'. People come from all over to gather in an otherwise obsolete town for a small scale version of the winter games--Alaska style. Trapsetting, Barefoot Races on the Ice, Dog Sled Racing, Shooting Contests, etc. Dad made it happen years ago and it's still celebrated there today! I have a feeling a connection to one of Mom's hairbrained schemes could be found somewhere in that!

So, when Apotheca was ready to expand in the Spring of '08, my dad (retired AirForce, Vietnam Vet, Business Owner, Furniture Salesman, Carpenter--known to most of the shop family as 'Papa') spent the better part of every waking moment for 3 months helping me bring my "vision for the space" into a workable reality. How blessed am I?!?

That period of time will forever be at the top of cherished memories for me! The kiddos making forts and running about the construction site, me bouncing ideas off of Mom, my little bros and Matt bringing me back to earth with what I really could do and couldn't do, Caleb and Ben and Mij building our "shed" (flower cooler), Matt masterminding the espresso bar and Dad bringing it all together.

I remember cringing as we waited for our Certificate of Occupancy, and feeling the love pour in when a whole slew of customers showed up and volunteered their time to help us move in!
Dad's role morphed from facilitator and babysitter to gopher man and cheer committee. Working his Charisma to it's fullest extent, he picked up paperwork, bagels, made loose-end deliveries and our Sam's run; of course making friends and brightening everyone's day at each locale--not to mention giving Apotheca a plug whenever he could! By the way, Dad, you're chair 's a little lonely without you, Kristin misses making your Carmel Lattes, Kim from Panera says hi (again), and Brynne is still hoping her birthday wish comes true.....

So, a lot of our customers have asked , "why in the world did they move!?!" My response is usually, " I have no idea, they are crazy." I have a confession though. Deep down, I get it. The sky was calling their name. You know, at least those who have traveled West...you know. The open space? Flight? Something New...Yet familiar. They supressed it for as long as they could. I miss them, so much some days that the ache gets all balled up in my throat --but I get it.

The Open Road Leading to Open Sky

Late Sunset at The Cornfield

Dad on his tractor : )

So, late on the night before we officially opened in the new space at our beloved train station in July of last year, I crossed the street with a stool and just sat, watching my family bustling inside. I took some pictures of our beautifully lit space, and marveled at how we all worked to bring it together. I caught a glimpse of my feet... I remember wondering, "so,size 10's, where are you gonna be next year?" I snapped a picture.

Here I am.

You never know exactly where the path leads, and you're always going to have your ups and your downs. But man, life is a gift. I am so grateful for the people that love me, and that I love with all my heart. Thanks Mom and Dad and Kim, Lisa, Jeff, Tim, Josh, Ben, Caleb, Jeremiah, Matt, and my Noah and Brynne. And thank you to the incredible people I work with everyday, and thank you to the customers that support, encourage, and keep us going.
And, God, You are one rockin' Dude. : ) Thank you.

"The freedom and simple beauty is too good to pass up..."

--Christopher McCandless

2009-08-04T09:50:00.012-04:00

"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time." ~John Lubbock

Our Late Summer Palette Pops with hot yellows, blues, corals, and herbs.

Gorgeous Kiero Roses

Local Coral Zinnias

You can catch a glimpse in this shot of the Artemesia, Scented Geranium, Mint, and Sage

We have a great selection of old world style boxes and cement containers

We love these primitive-meets-contemporary clear cubes.

They are topped with a metal lid with various holes for fresh blooms.

New tins in 3 different shapes and sizes and 3 different hues, fawn grey, light celery, and soft yellow.

Great Cement Containers

August's flower of the month is the Gladiolus

{half price all month!}

The language of flowers developed during the highly conservative period of the Victorian era. The Victorians were strongly restricted by the rules of etiquette when it was considered totally inappropriate to express feelings of love or affection. The "Language of Flowers" therefore evolved when a message was assigned to specific flower such as the Gladiolus. A lover could then send flowers which conveyed a hidden romantic meaning.

The meaning of the August Birth Flower, the Gladiolus

is sincerity & symbolizes strength of character.

The hidden message of the Birth Flower, the Gladiolus, so favored during the Victorian era was "Love at first sight".*

*courtesy of www.birthstones.org

Shaker Village Photo Shoot

2009-07-22T19:10:00.014-04:00

These are some flowers we prepared for a small photo shoot at the Cantebury Shaker Village. It is an amazing 694 acre wonderland, filled with history and charm....Diane Sage of Sage Studios and her team did a great job and we were thrilled to be a part of it!

A Dianthus holds his own rather well. It's amazing what

a puffed up 'do' can do.

This was solely a leaf bouquet with a composite

flower made of cymbidium orchid petals in the middle.

This is one of the headpieces sold at the shop designed

by our own Patti Tuttle of linnett studios!

George Welch

2009-06-21T13:29:00.004-04:00

We are excited to feature the fine photography of George Welch for July and August!! Artist Reception on June 25th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Come and join us to meet the artist and get a first look at his work!

Oh Oscar

2009-05-16T13:05:00.003-04:00

"The artist is the creator of beautiful things. To reveal art and conceal the artist is art's aim. The critic is he who can translate into another manner or a new material his impression of beautiful things. The highest, as the lowest, form of criticism is a mode of autobiography.

Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault. Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope. They are the elect to whom beautiful things mean only Beauty. There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all.

The moral life of man forms part of the subject-matter of the artist, but the morality of art consists in the perfect use of an imperfect medium.

No artist desires to prove anything. Even things that are true can be proved.

No artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an unpardonable mannerism of style.

No artist is ever morbid. The artist can express everything.

Thought and language are to the artist instruments of an art.

Vice and Virtue are to the artist materials for an art.

From the point of view of form, the type of all the arts is the art of the musician. From the point of view of feeling, the actor's craft is the type.

All art is at once surface and symbol.

Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril.

Those who read the symbol do so at their peril.

It is the spectator, and not the life, that art really mirrors.

Diversity of opinion about a work of art shows that the work is new, complex, and vital.

When critics disagree the artist is in accord with himself.

We can forgive a man for making a useful things as long as he does not admire it. The only excuse for making a useless thing is that one admires it intensely.

All art is quite useless."

--Oscar Wilde

Ocean Bouquet

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We opted for a deconstructed loose and free feel for this

oceanside bouquet.

We gave a sophisticated feel to the chaos by clustering different design elements together such as thistle, hydrangea, lilac and lisianthus.

The coral was a fun textural and structural element!

Congratulations Jen, David, Madison, Heather, Haley, Thomas, Andrew, & Matthew!!!! (gibbonsphoto.com)

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I loved this lace detail that Christi found for Jen's Bouquet wrap!

Beautiful Girls in Victorian Lilac with lots of color pop!

Jen is a fan of color so her bouquet was filled

with it, along with warm white peonies for a bridal touch!

The intense palette sat comfortably at 2nd fiddle and created a

gorgeous framework for the eye-popping locally grown anemones.

This is the bouquet we created for the girls (we hadn't cut the stems yet here). A bridesmaids dress hickup caused Jen, our bride, to switch her Sr. Bridesmaids from Lilac to Navy last minute. To roll with the change, we introduced some bolder color to the design palette and used both Victorian Lilac and Navy ribbons on the bouquets as well as on accent vases.

Hmmm, Sweet Little Bouquet what stories of today will you tell?

Love, Life, New Beginnings....