Seattle - July 17, 2007

Hey, Sugar, Nice Stems

Fiori Floral Design Classes

The last time you had an “arrangement,” you felt free as a bird. Until you ended up sobbing in a filthy Pi Kappa Alpha bathroom — while your sweetie struck out with every skank in the place.

You’ve since confined your arranging to the matchmaking, dinner-scheduling, and floral variety.

But you could use help with the latter — which you’ll find in spades at Fiori Floral Design’s new floral design classes.

Revered by local event planners and grateful brides, the small Capitol Hill shop favors tightly bunched, pavé-style designs. During a three-hour session, they’ll teach you the basics of form and structure, then set you loose on dahlias, hydrangeas, mint, and fresh fruit.

You’ll leave with plenty of secrets (like how to make blooms last longer) and a bouquet that’s unambiguously perfect. Think of it as inspiration to stop and smell the flowers more often.

After all, there’s nothing wrong with taking a break.

Fiori Floral Design, 512 East Pike Street (206-329-3944 or fiorifloraldesign.com).