Happy Holidays from EMY Custom Flowers LLC! Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year! This is how EMY spent the last quarter of the year. The EMY Custom Flowers Family is looking forward to a wonderful new year and to stay safe from this Pandemic.
EMY was featured in a RedFin blog post, “Stunning Wreath Decorating Ideas to Adorn Your Home All Year Long…”, where we gave advice to those looking to add an extra pop to their homes during the holiday season. Our advice: add scents to your wreaths using spices like cinnamon or natural sources like pinecones to add holiday aroma to your space. Link to Article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/wreath-decorating-ideas/
As a member of the Society of American Florists (SAF), EMY Custom Flowers LLC had a great time meeting and networking with other members of the floral industry. (insert picture) Pictured: Sherry, owner and designer of EMY Custom Flowers LLC with fellow Famers who are members.
Growing up in Barbados Sherry knew it was great in the sugar cane industry. She had relatives who worked in the fields cutting cane and on the sugar plantations. It was important to her to hear the treatment of workers on the farms she love their flowers. She got to meet one of the farmers from Ecuador and heard about how employees are treated on their farms. Sherry said, “Choosing products from farms that care about the environment and its employees means a lot to us as a whole. We need to pay mind to that”
As a minority florist, for sherry, she feels the industry has come a long way. One main goal for sherry is to connect with florists of color and help build relationships with them in the industry. She recalls days where she couldn’t even walk into a flower shop and ask questions or tips about flowers. As she studied in the industry there were many times she was the only one of color in the class and she remembered days of other students not wanting to sit next to her when they grabbed their bag and tools and quickly moved.
Today there are some changes happening with more awareness. When she spoke to the Society of American Florist representatives at the convention they are interested in inclusiveness and supporting florists of color. She walked into the SAF’s convention and saw two faces looking like hers and she was excited enough to want to hug the young ladies right away. It is her hope to walk in and see more faces like hers in the coming future.
Today there are groups like Black Girls Florist www. blackgirlflorist.com growing to help many black florists in the floral industry.
Sherry loves meeting people and when she goes out to a new area she always looks to meet another florist. While in Maryland the Society of American Florist representatives connected Sherry with the owners of Lee’s Flower Shop. Lee’s Flower shop founded in 1945 is a proud black-owned flower shop run by the founder’s granddaughters. She walked away even more proud when she found out one of the owners was from Barbados.
Staci Lee opened her doors and arms and gave Sherry some inspiration to do so much in the industry. Sherry vowed to keep in contact with them for a lifetime. To the Lees -“Thank you for welcoming me with open arms and inspiring me. May you have many blessings, health, and love”- Sherry
a. Owner and designer Sherry was also recognized by the Society of American Florists in their weekly newsletter for their “#MemberMonday” series. They highlighted her motivation for starting EMY Flowers and fun facts about her as well. Click this link to read more! https://www.instagram.com/p/CXJeQtFlKkJ/?utm_medium=share_sheet
Before going into floral designing, EMY started as a gift basket business. For customers who may either be allergic to or are not a big fan of flowers, EMY also offers gift baskets. Choose one of our Designer’s choice gift baskets for any occasion. We personally shop for the baskets you ordered just share with us some information of the recipient and we will take it from there
Wedding season is heading in quickly. For Brides (and Grooms) looking to have that special day unforgettable, you can also find us on the Wedding Wire and The Knot. EMY Custom Flowers LLC – Flowers – Mahopac, NY – WeddingWire
We want to give credit to the wonderful photographer we work with Rana Faure Fiber Photos- She did the wedding photo and her headshots. Click the link to book Rana Rana Faure Fiber Foto LLC (photoshelter.com) You won’t be disappointed.
Red Roses are the all-go-to for Valentine’s gifts but let’s not forget the other beautiful roses and the array of colors out there. Did you check with your sweetheart to see if there are other colors of roses or flowers they like? We have access to so many other colors .
We Pray you to have a wonderful and safe new year with lots of blessings.
Leaving you with Sherry’s favorite Metta Prayer:
May you be safe,
May you be healthy,
May you live with ease and happiness.
Our Deliveries have also changed no more in person deliveries or pick up. We are practicing no contact deliveries and pick up will be done by appointment. Mask and gloves are worn during this process.
In 2021 things have changed so please keep you and your loved ones safe by wearing your mask and social distancing..
