Make a bouquet, it will brighten your day! Spring Boutique and Bouquet Day 2011

Spring has sprung, the flowers are in bloom and Mother's Day is right around the corner.  On Saturday April 30th we will be participating in White Bear Lake's 8th Annual Bouquet Day.  Local shops will each provide a unique variety of flower and while you stroll through the area enjoying the sunshine, cool breeze, shopping, and great spots to eat, you'll have the opportunity to create a beautiful bouquet of flowers from your day.

We are also very excited to announce that in the midst of Bouquet Day, we will be hosting a Mother's Day boutique at the studio from 10-4pm with a variety of wonderful businesses.  This is a perfect opportunity for you to pop into our studio, collect a stem for your bouquet and find something special for your mother, grandmother, sister or another important woman in your life.

Here's a Sneak Peek at just some of the awesome things you'll encounter:

Sunrise River Soaps ~ bath salts, fizzers and butters for the tub, shower and body as well as glycerin soaps with amazing scents to please any sniffer.  They also provide products for little ones, specialty kits and a new line of handcrafted soaps encouraging you to just "be" in the moment.

HeARTfully Unique Designs ~ owned and operated by Erica Larson, she specializes in designing and making custom jewelry and other artful expressions using beads, gems and other semi-precious stones

Irma Markoe ~ talented hair and makeup stylist of MIXX Salon in WBL will be on the spot providing hair and makeup advice as well as glam strands and a gift certificate sale!

Pam Rickard ~ Creative Memories consultant offering paper products and creative accessories for any scrapbook fanatic. 
We will also have Greenware Creations (a company that sells handcrafted serving ware for weddings, anniversaries and everyday use), coffee and delicious baked goods from Autumn's Cafe in Lino Lakes, mini massages by therapist Megan Staberg and abstract botanical fine art photography by our very own Tonya Wilson.

See you there!

Introducing Sessions with Irma Markoe, Hair & Makeup Artist

We are happy to introduce to you fashion hair and makeup artist, Irma Markoe. We will be offering portrait packages that include Irma's time and wonderful talent. Sessions will be limited so call soon

Irma has been a hair and makeup artist for over ten years. She has done a lot of freelance work for photo shoots and fashion shows.

Irma is currently working at Mixx Salon in downtown White Bear Lake. Her main passion is making women feel and look beautiful. She is a very professional and creative stylist. Irma continually strives to better her skills by attending workshops and seminars to learn the latest looks and techniques. If you would like to see her work you can check out her blog and website. http://www.beautymixx.weebly.com/ and http://www.imarkoe.blogspot.com/

How are we putting Irma's amazing talent to use? Here are 3 ways we are working together to make you look even better.

1. Professional Headshots - You have only seconds to make a good first impression. Let Irma make sure your first impression is a polished and professional one. Then let us do the rest to give you the perfect headshot for your website, business card and other marketing materials.

2. Seniors Portraits - Ok Class of 2011. Do you want to have photographs that outshine all others? Call for our senior sessions with Irma and she will create up to three completely unique looks for you. Start with something fresh and simple and end with the dramatic. You tell Irma what you are looking for and we'll make sure to capture the most amazing looks possible.

3. Brides - Part of what makes the perfect bridal portrait is having great hair and makeup that lasts throughout the day and doesn't fall flat. Irma understands what it takes and will work with you to ensure the day is a success. Your wedding day is the perfect place to splurge and pamper yourself. It is incredible how great good makeup can make you look.

We are very happy about this new relationship with Irma and look forward to you meeting her in the near future. For more information about Irma or booking sessions, please call the studio at 651-762-3611.