Journal

2017: A Growth Year

Reflecting back upon 2017 this morning and one word comes to mind, growth.  Harbor Homestead has charted a healthy growth pattern in the last 365 days and I'm proud of our accomplishments. Creatively we've grown as a team and our design work has flourished as a result.  From a business perspective, we've built our client base and met some really lovely people along the way whom we look forward to working with for years to come.  

On this frigid January morning, temperatures topping out in the single digits, I'm dreaming of what the blank canvas that is 2018 will become. Looking ahead, we're working on some exciting new things like more workshops including a yoga and flower workshop collaboration and continued expansion of our flower farming efforts.  One thing that will not change is our commitment to always bring you fresh and unique flowers. Garden-inspired textures, colors and materials that you don't see everyday.  But first, some of our favorites from 2017...

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Aspen Chic Holiday Party

Waveny House New Canaan, CT


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Wreath Workshop

Whalers Restaurant

Bay Shore, NY

Thanksgiving Workshop

Oyster Bay Brewing Company

Oyster Bay, NY


Garden-Style Wedding

Coindre Hall

Huntington, NY

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Surfer Bridal Shower

Library Cafe

Farmindale, NY


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Bridal Shower

IMC

Huntington, NY


Color. Shape. Texture.

Farm to Barn Cocktail Party at the George Weir Barn

From its setting, at the bottom of a grassy hill peppered with wild flowers just a stones throw from the backwaters of the Long Island Sound, to its centuries old, weathered-to-perfection grey planks, the George Weir Barn is rustic beauty at its finest.  Built in 1711,  the barn is one of several historic buildings on the property of beautiful Caumsett State Park in Lloyd Harbor, NY.  

This past Saturday, we did the event design for the Lloyd Harbor Historical Society's Farm to Barn Cocktail Party.  Have a look...

The George Weir Barn

The George Weir Barn

 a vine of clematis, bittersweet & Chive flowers grace the top of the bar

 a vine of clematis, bittersweet & Chive flowers grace the top of the bar

Locally Grown Dogwood Branches &  Euonymus alongside Charm peony & Carnival de nice Double tulips

Locally Grown Dogwood Branches &  Euonymus alongside Charm peony & Carnival de nice Double tulips

Small table arrangements of clematis, columbine, lily of the valley & tulip.  most of these flowers where grown by harbor homestead

Small table arrangements of clematis, columbine, lily of the valley & tulip.  most of these flowers where grown by harbor homestead

rosemary, lemons & garlic in an antique bread bowl for the buffet table

rosemary, lemons & garlic in an antique bread bowl for the buffet table