The Tilted Tulip

05/11/2023

Sometimes we get stuck. Stuck in a rut. Stuck in a moment. Stuck in pain. During those dormant times we spend time cycling through what ever has us stuck. It’s ok ,this too shall pass. When it does pass, it will in the most unusual ways. Don’t question it just accept it and get ready to bloom! 💐❤️

03/23/2023

Spring has sprung in West Dennis!

02/24/2023

Hi All,

I hope this finds you all doing well and enjoying the glimpses of the warmer days ahead!! Here on Cape Cod we have had some unseasonably warm days near 60 degrees!!

Here comes another glimpse into my journey… enjoy. I truly hope sharing this story is inspiring in some way for someone?

So now between my part time job at the grocery store and my fledgling cleaning business, I found time to volunteer at the local flower shop where I would just hang out and watch the woman make beautiful designs, unpack flowers and plants, make eye-catching displays, take orders and make deliveries all with a smile. It was blissful for me to be there, immersed in the sights and smells of every flower there could possibly be. I spent many an afternoon there after school taking it all in. Eventually they taught me how to green up baskets , containers and vases and took me on as a floral delivery person part time. Yup, that's three jobs! (Thanks Dad)

I had now found my purpose, my happy place, my bliss and that is when I decided I was going to go to college for me, not for my Mom or Dad but for me! I enrolled in SUNY Cobleskill in Floral Design and Horticulture. The dream was becoming real! It wouldn't be long now I would think, I will have my own cute flower shop in the center of town!

I would love to know who or what may have been your inspiration and how you got to the point of making a career decision?

Until next time,
~ Laurie

02/16/2023

Always remember even when your in a dark place your always surrounded by light! ❤️

02/02/2023

The sun sets on a brisk winter day here on Cape Cod. Picture taken from Cahoon’s beach on Long pond in Harwich. My Mom and Dad would frequently take me to this little beach late in the day or early evenings, especially on hot humid summer nights!

01/15/2023

Hi Everyone,

So where did we leave off in my story?

Ok so here I am fifteen wandering around life with no purpose but working at the local supermarket and then I was introduced to floral design by my besties’ Mom Barbara. I remember being at their kitchen table and she had a floral design book opened as she was teaching herself. She told me I could do this too. It was easy!
She was working at a florist and because she was not my "Mom" she ruled my world and inspired me in more ways than I can count.
Cause who really listens to their Mom at fifteen? Gheesh she knew nothing! (Until I was in college and then WOW, was I wrong LOL)

Who was the most inspirational person in your young adult life?
How did they alter your course?

Looking forward to hearing from you and sharing the love of our family , friends, coworkers who inspired us to be who we are!

Until next time ~ L

01/05/2023

Hi all!
Hope this finds everyone back on schedule after the craziness of the Holidays?
I was planning on continuing my story. However it is coming up on the 1 year Anniversary of my Mom’s death and I am finding myself kind of stuck.
I am open to any kindness as to how to get through this day/week however long it may take.
I honestly do my best to stay positive but at times find myself ridiculing myself for not feeling sad or lonely etc etc.
I may have a different view on death than most. Perhaps my viewpoint is why I am critical of myself.
We don’t live in a TV series or drama movie. I feel like I am comparing my experience to the fictional tv deaths. Where there is endless grieving and abundant sadness. Loss of hope or downright anger and rage.

I look at death as another part of life.
My belief that we are just vessels for our energy leaves me more reassured then restless. I know my Mom’s time here was full of love , laughter and happiness. I know her body had weakened and could no longer contain her energy.
She is always with me and continues to show herself in many different ways. I am thankful that my mind is open enough to see the signs and know she is never far even though I can not see her or talk with her anymore.
Don’t get me wrong there are days I wish so hard I could call her but on those days I try to refocus that want. I just tell her anyway and get quiet so I can listen for her laugh or guidance.

So maybe I view things differently, does that make me less sad or less caring? I don’t think so. I would prefer to be able to be free from that pain and smile and share my love and happiness with others as I walk this journey called life!

12/17/2022

Good Morning everyone! Between illness and a computer issues I have been kinda of MIA! But now I am back. Thanks to PC Solutions Cape Cod my puter is happy and ready to work!!
This year for me has been a bit of a blur. Losing my Mom in January has been challenging especially around the holidays. I have found my self finding my Mom in the strangest places! They say you're loved ones are never far away. Mom showed up at Dennis Public Market in the form of a box of Cloud mints LOL.. These melt in your mouth mints were always in a candy dish at Christmas Dinner. I honestly have not seen them for a very long time.
As time passes our lives evolve and change. The Christmas dinner torch has been passed to my son and daughter in law now that they have a new son. So I will bring the mints to dinner this year to keep the tradition alive.

Too anyone who finds themselves in challenging times or unfamiliar waters. Whether it be a death of a loved one, a personal struggle, an aging parent. I extend a listening ear and loving heart to anyone who needs it.

May love and peace find each and everyone of you today and everyday.

~ Laurie

11/24/2022

From my Family to your Family Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🦃🦃
I hope everyone enjoys this time with those we love.
Remember each day is not promised but a gift we should accept with love.

11/18/2022

Thank you all for your feedback on my last blog post. I found it interesting to know where you started. We all have to start somewhere!

To continue my story...

Even though I was non decisive on my career choice, I don't want to mislead you, I was by no means lazy. At fifteen I was already a year into my job at the local supermarket climbing the ladder of grocery/retail success and had somehow started my own cleaning business with my bestie Colleen. Thinking back I honestly don't know how I got to the homes I cleaned. ( I am gonna go with my trusted taxi driver Mom)

Both of which have zero to do with flowers but everything to do with the beginnings of my business savvy self. A blossoming entrepreneur perhaps?

In all honesty I had been working from the ripe old age of seven or eight, when I would hang out with Dad at his liquor store and get paid five cents for each ice bag I filled. I think I ate as much ice as I did bagging up (my dentist was happy though, pretty sure we put his kids through college ;)).

Aside from what you wanted to be growing up, what were some of your first jobs , worst jobs, best jobs?

I am sure we all had a few different ones. Some of them stuck by us, some of them taught us and some did both.)

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Until next time.

~L

11/11/2022

Over 400 Flags are flying at John Kelly Park in honor of our Veterans. Stop by they will be on display through the weekend. Thank you for your service to our great country.

11/07/2022

Find your joy!

Putting googly eyes on birds of paradise needs to become a thing!

11/06/2022

While taking a walk on November 2 I happened upon these beautiful blooms! How encouraging is this photo! Keep on blooming my peeps!! ~L

11/04/2022

Thank you all for your feed back on my last blog post. I found it interesting to know where you started. We all have to start somewhere!

To continue my story...

Even though I was non decisive on my career choice, I don't want to mislead you, I was by no means lazy. At fifteen I was already a year into my job at the local supermarket climbing the ladder of grocery/retail success and had somehow started my own cleaning business with my bestie Colleen. Thinking back I honestly don't know how I got to the homes I cleaned. ( I am gonna go with my trusted taxi driver Mom)

Both of which have zero to do with flowers but everything to do with the beginnings of my business savvy self. A blossoming entrepreneur perhaps?

In all honesty I had been working from the ripe old age of seven or eight, when I would hang out with Dad at his liquor store and get paid five cents for each ice bag I filled. I think I ate as much ice as I did bagging up (my dentist was happy though, pretty sure we put his kids through college ;)).

Aside from what you wanted to be growing up, what were some of your first jobs? ( I am sure we all had a few different ones. Some of them stuck by us, some of them taught us and some did both.)

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Until next time.

~L

10/28/2022

Planting some seeds: ( I was clueless this is what I was doing way back then! LOL )

So let's start at the beginning, ok not really the beginning of me but the beginning of my journey.
I was fifteen and had absolutely no idea where I was going, a sophomore in high school just trying to get through the day like anyone else. My parents (who without their nagging, I wouldn't be the person I am today, so thank you for that annoyance ;)) started dropping hints about college. Asking questions about who I wanted to be? Mom suggested a Teacher which I turned my nose up at.. Ugh too much schooling (I hated school at the time), I don't think I would like working with kids, I am not that patient of a person. You know, pick an excuse.
Dad never really chimed in much mainly because he was working eighteen hours a day at two or three jobs (he owned his own businesses) and frankly had no time. Don’t miss construe that statement as he did not care, he cared a lot. He taught by example. So this is where I thank him for my work ethics!

How many of you actually knew what you wanted to do for the rest of your life at 15?
I really want to know, so drop a comment below.

Looking forward to hearing from you all!

~ L

10/21/2022

Hi and welcome! First off I just want to thank you for taking time out of your busy day to read my blog.

We probably won't cover all excitement that is me in this first blog, because honestly who has that much time!

So lets break it down into some bite size pieces! Which leads me to one of my favorite sayings: When life gets to big to handle and you don't know where to begin ask yourself How do you eat an elephant? -One bite at a time!

Many of you don't know one little thing about who I am or why I felt the unrelenting need to start my own unique floral"experience " business, but you will!

"A Wild Irish Rose- Pop up Florist. Came to be after suffering a neck injury leading to an unexpected 2 year hiatus from being florist.This is a hybrid floral business model where I bring the floral experiences to you! Check out my other FB page A Wild Irish Rose for more information on upcoming events.

Stay tuned for more about me and the journey that has brought me from flower to flower all the time creating a healing, passive, and creative experience. Think Self Care!

Who knew all this was blooming in the background of my life experiences? They say you can only see how far you have come if you turn around to look in the rearview mirror!

Have a beautiful day and stay tuned to more musings from The Tilted Tulip

~ L