Sure!  I’m happy to recommend caterers, invitation designers, photographers, etc. that I’ve enjoyed working with, and share Pollen’s interest in greener weddings!  Putting together a little directory of other green wedding vendors that I know seemed like a simple idea.  After talking with the folks at Spilled Ink Press, we realized that this simple idea […]

If you have been thinking about contacting me, do it quickly!  It’s time for a much-needed break!  The studio will be closed from Sunday, October 24th until Wednesday, November 3rd.  I’ll answer all emails and voicemails as quickly as possible when we re-open.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.   Adios!  –Lynn

Maybe!  Are you ready? This question comes to mind now, because I’ve had a recent flurry of requests for consultations for weddings that are next year.  How do you know if you’re ready to meet with a florist?  Here’s one florist’s opinion… I like to meet with clients once they have some of their planning […]

I’ve been wanting to create an FAQ page for the web site, but haven’t found the time yet.  So, I’m going to break it into manageable pieces and answer FAQ’s one (or two) at a time here in the blog, then compile them for the FAQ page.  Since the open house is coming up on […]

Pollen is turning one year old! Join me for a happy hour and open house to celebrate Pollen’s new-ish studio and one year anniversary. Pollen’s design studio is located in an old industrial building along the Ravenswood Corridor, and loaded with entertainment.  Step into the new walk-in cooler, spin the compost bins, take a freight […]

Where did June go?  It’s been a crazy busy month.  My apologies for the lack of blog posts. I’ve been slightly more consistent with sharing what I’ve been up to on Pollen’s Facebook page.  Allow me to direct you there…  http://www.facebook.com/PollenFloralDesign

First, I feel the need to apologize for being so very delinquent with blogging.  Some exciting new developments have kept me very busy.  I’m so very happy to report that Pollen has moved out of my dining room and into a studio space.  More on this in a future post. Before I lose track, I […]

The folks at Pollen, Spilled Ink Press and Logan Square Kitchen have been hatching a plan.  A plan to get like-minded wedding vendors together.  And we did it! Earlier this week, we pulled together a group of eco-friendly Chicago area wedding vendors to talk about ways we can work together to educate consumers, ourselves, and […]

I’m so excited to be working with my friends at Spilled Ink Press and Logan Square Kitchen to organize a green wedding vendor networking event!  First, the details (which can also be found in the pingg invite and Facebook event). Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6-8PM Logan Square Kitchen (2333 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL) Feel free […]

For the “modern” theme for Pollen’s Indie Wed display, the inspiration was a beautiful pair of Stuart Weitzman shoes.  The decor picked up the fuchsia color of the shoes with deep pinks, as well as pewter and silver, and conveyed simple elegance. I featured fuchsia phalaenopsis orchids in the centerpiece, bridal bouquet, and boutonniere.  These […]