Behind the Scenes: Intern - A Peek at NLCD Mechanics

I don't know about the rest of you, but I am seriously bummed about the end of "Ask Nancy". The very last "Ask Nancy" column really shows that some floral designers including NLC do a lot of research and testing to ensure consistent quality standards and minimal mishaps. There is an incredible amount of effort that goes into the preparation of any design and event so that nothing goes wrong on the day of an event (but of course, even despite a massive amount of preparation and experience, it seems to me that something always goes wrong at an install no matter how much you prepare in advance). You try your best to be ready and just roll with the punches - think on your feet and be very creative, because you *must* come up with a workable, fast solution.

Nancy has these rustic metal pails that she uses for containers - we painted some and used them for a vignette at the Wedding University, and we're using them again this weekend. What you don't know, is that when filled, these cute little containers slowly leak rusty water.

She has a quick and easy little trick that she uses to insure that her arrangements don't ruin all the linens and cause a major catastrophe at an event. Put a plastic cup inside the pail and fill that with water instead! Simple but effective.



To be honest, I love DIY, but I would be afraid to DIY something that I didn't have full confidence that I could execute well. This is the perfect example of why to hire a professional - so you can be less stressed, confident that you have put the job in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing and will think ahead and do tests to insure that all goes well. If you are planning to do your own flowers and don't have any previous experience with it, this is definitely a good reason to think ahead and do prototypes and testing before the big day!

Thank you Michelle.  As always, we are lucky to have such a talented writer on our staff.  Though Michelle's internship is nearing its end, I have the utmost confidence that Michelle will make it in the real world.  I think more people should apprentice and develop great skills.  Despite adversities, Michelle has survived but will she make a career out of this?  Stay tuned.