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Sarena of Sarena Floral Designs | Wedding Flowers

So my March cool woman in business is Sarena of Sarena Floral Designs!!  I had never known another Sarena expect for Samantha’s sister on Bewitched- so definitely cool in my book already! I knew I liked this girl from the moment I met her! She is incredibly talented and I have worked with her on many collective projects!! Sarena not only does wedding flowers, but flowers for other occasions as well!! One of my favorite shoots that we worked on together was a Rockabilly inspired shoot. I have included a few photos of that bouquet. The inspiration for that bouquet came from a tattoo! Also, check out her styling of the Historic Rockland! Below is some more information about Sarena and photos of her artwork.

DG: What led you into the floral design business?
SB: When I was a girl, my mother took me to fashion shows. I would sculpt flowers out of playdough while I was there. After that, everything was about flowers. In college, I painted and drew flowers!

DG: Pick three words to describe your work:
SB: Whimsical—Textural—Thoughtful

DG: What kinds of things do you like to do outside of your career/work?
SB: I play soccer mom. And walking, water walks or wood walks…and shopping, shopping for shoes and handbags. (here the conversation went into a shoe shopping digression)

DG: What is your favorite place that you have been?
SB: Oh my gosh, really, this is hard. Greece…or New York City…wait, it would be Greece. It was beautiful. The islands, the white buildings and the donkeys—and then there were the rolling hills and yellow flowers!

DG: What is something that inspires you?
SB: I get so inspired by quotes.

DG: What was the last book you read?
SB: The Four Agreements

DG: If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self what would it be?
SB: Have a little more faith in yourself. Trust your intuition! I think people forget to do that; it is so important.

DG: What is it that you want your work/art to do?
SB: When I am working on pieces, I am very aware about the energy I am putting into the work as I am creating. I want my art to give aesthetic pleasure and to create a nice space.

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Fingers In Ink- Wedding Stationery and much more

So this year, I am chatting with cool women that are business owners. And really you should get to know all these women!! Nicole and I met at a networking event- and I knew I liked her vibe right away!! She came to the studio yesterday for a headshot and to show me her beautiful work- and then we found out- WE HAVE THE SAME BIRTHDAY!! Yes, we pisces are cool people; ) If you ever need any stationery or invitations for events, please check out Nicole’s business Fingers In Ink !!

Here is a little more about Nicole, my birthday buddy-

DG: What led you into graphic design/stationery business?
NF: I was an electrical engineer by trade and I designed my wedding invitation and then my brother’s invitation. When people received the invitations, the response was so positive and I loved creating them. I decided that was what I wanted to do! One thing that I really enjoy about my business is getting to work with people at such happy times in their lives.

DG: Pick three words to describe your work:
NF: Innovative, passionate, fun. I really love working with different materials to create unique pieces!

DG: What kinds of things do you like to do outside of your career/work?
NF: I love to read, books and magazines. I get a lot of inspiration from magazines, actually if I stuck creatively I will sit down and flip through a magazine and the ideas start flowing. Also, I am a wine enthusiast. Oh, and I am a big hockey fan!

DG: What was the last book you read?
NF: The Year of Yes – I totally recommend this book!!

DG: What is something that inspires you? (People, quotes, books)
NF: My parents. They never gave me boundaries. They always said I could do anything I put my mind to—and they meant it. Even now, with my success in my business, they still tell me I should push myself to see what else I can accomplish.

DG: If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self what would it be?
NF: Just one? (and lets out a giggle) I would have told my self to take business classes… you may be the owner of a business one day! And…travel more!! You can’t get that time back; you know, when you’re young the bills are NOT serious yet.

DG: What is it that you want your work/art to do?
NF: Make people smile and be excited!!

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Sweet Pink Bakery | Wedding Cakes in Woodbridge

This year I will be interviewing vendors, women and other cool people to put here on my blog! I hope you enjoy getting to know Yuliana, from Sweet Pink Bakery!  Sweet Pink creates wedding cakes, birthday cakes and everything sweet. Her macaroons are brilliantly yummy!!

buy Pregabalin Lyrica uk v DG-What led you into becoming a pastry chef?
go to these guys Y-I have always cooked and baked. When I was just out of high school, I was planning a trip to Japan. I had purchased my plane ticket and I had a place to stay, but I needed spending money. My mom was a business owner and I used to bring my baked items in from time to time. One of my mom’s customer said, “Why don’t you sell your baked goods to raise money for your trip.” I came back from my trip and signed up for Pastry Chef School.

DG-Pick three words to describe your work-
Y– Sweet – Dedicated – Fun (and I – DG – would like to add Delicious and Creative!!!)

DG-What kinds of things do you like to do outside of your work?
Y-I love cooking and my husband and I are wine enthusiasts. We love our pets. Dexter, our Great Dane, goes with us to wineries (if the wineries are dog friendly). Oh, I also love traveling.

DG– What is one of your favorite places that you have visited?
Y– Turkey. I fell in the love with the culture–the people were incredible!! It was some of the best food I have ever had–the desserts, the spices! But I want to say, Barcelona, Spain would be a close second!

DG-What is something that inspires you?
Y– Spring. The colors and hues of the season inspire my work and me personally as well! Nature is just filled with beautiful colors. And also, the minds of children–they are so open and creative!

DG-If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self what would it be?
Y– Follow your path. Follow your instincts and do what you love from the very beginning.

DG-What is it that you want your work/art to accomplish in the world?
Y– Make people happy, make people smile. When I think of sweets, I think of happiness.
(DG – spoken like a true baker!)

Here are some photos of Yuliana’s work!

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