Petals & Pods

01/02/2021

I enjoy creating beautiful compositions for special occasions! in makes me feel alive and I always have so much fun. It is always a learning experience, which is a requirement for me in a career, otherwise I get bored and lose motivation.

12/14/2020

We, small business owners, entrepreneurs, creators, etc., have days where we question ourselves and get afraid of wasting our time on dreams that might not come true. We procrastinate because we are afraid to face discomfort and many times just stop ourselves from doing what we love because we shame ourselves, in anticipation that others will. We do not even wait for others to do the job, we do it for them. Why?

12/10/2020

Mood of the day...A bit moody. There is a lot of feelings of confusion mixed with uncertainty. I know that this feelings are normal when you face with challenges that scare you or are not pleasant and yet there is a lot of self shame in the process of learning new ways and facing unknown territory. Thoughts like "Here you go again, getting yourself into a possible pickle ", " "Why do you even think you will be able to pull this up?", "Who is going to buy your stuff?", "Doing the whole opening business process again?! "Aida! What are you doing?". Yes, those are real thoughts, days like today are hard.
Still, I know that this is just a day and the fear and anxiety will succumb and pass. This thoughts will not stop me, today they are the extra hill I will have to walk on but, tomorrow I will feel better. I always do.
I know days like today are important to feel, to let be. The memories of days like today will feel sweet when I reach my goal and they will become motivational memories. I do not run from them, I take them as they are because of what they will become.

What are your challenges today? what is your mood? How do you manage your shaming thoughts?

12/09/2020

It’s wreath season and we definitely love ours.

We are almost ending this year and we are grateful for all the leaning and the little projects we got done during 2020, because let’s be real, any little project during 2020 feels like a major one, a huge accomplishment. We are not embarrassed to admit that, we are right there, where you are.

Sending warmth, strength and patience your way. Take a deep breath, you are not alone.
🖤💚💙❤️🤎🧡💛💜🤍 DM for orders. Drop offs in Bay Area only.

12/05/2020

Life certainly has its way for us to experiment all its shades. Some are dark and seem to challenge us the most, some are light and give us warm feelings. The way I see it, it that all shades create the pallets and compositions we are made of, they are all important and play an important role in our lives. I have learned to enjoy all the shades of life and the ones I am made of.
Currently, although purples, blues, grays and black has been showing off more in my life palette, warm shades of yellows, reds, oranges and greens have predominated my life.

What about you? What shades or colors would you say have represented your experiences the last 2 years?

12/04/2020

We are very happy to announce that we are rebranding! If there is something important that COVID-19 has been teaching us through 2020 is that adapting to change and reinventing yourself is key in life. Change is the way life teach us resilience and challenge is the way life teach us creativity. We are adapting and we are enjoying the learning opportunity that this year is presenting us with.

Through the next couple of months you will see a lot of changes in Petals & Pods including it’s name. We invite you to witness our growth and be part of this journey when we will show you every step on how we do it. So many businesses have suffered and had to close their doors during this challenging year, we do not want to do that. Instead, we want to navigate this change and show everyone how we are doing it in case this information serves you or your small business.
We welcome your comments and DMs.

We are grateful for all your love.

Stay tuned!

12/04/2020

Is that time of the year! It excites me so much doing arrangements for the holidays!
Today I made this gorgeous arrangement for a very dear client who have been supportive of our business and are just a pleasure to work with.

I can’t wait to do more beautiful compositions for all of you!

11/17/2020

I truly enjoy creating gorgeous arrangements and making my clients happy. Can’t wait to create more beauties for the next event, even thou it’s hard to see smiles with masks now days.

11/13/2020

Last Saturday we had the opportunity to create a floral installation for an intimate Sweet 16th. The client was very happy and exited for his daughter to see the end result. With COVID making celebrations more difficult, an intimate set up can still be enjoyable and gorgeous. We are here to assist you through that process. This time we shared the floor with and we had a lot of fun! We are looking forward to create more beautiful arrangements and installations for intimate celebrations. #

10/28/2020

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03/10/2020

Thinking about spring, how everything is flourishing right now and the streets look alive, full of blossoming trees. But not only the trees are blossoming, we are blossoming too. Is the education and training that we had and are currently taking that is showing. The time we invested in becoming better individuals, better professionals and better companions so we can be a more conscious part of society, reflects in our actions today. Enjoy the flowers of life’s magic.

02/26/2020

Fun fact: Mums are one of those flowers that last 2 weeks looking beautiful, sometimes more. They originated in China and there are several species of them. Mum is short of Chrysanthemum and the one in this picture is called Spider Mum. Next time time you gift, or get gifted, this beautiful flower, you know something to share about it. Enjoy!

02/22/2020

“You smell like flowers” she said the day I was making this creation. I was testing a floral wall and it’s durability and this is half of the end product. I’ll show you the other half tomorrow. Meanwhile, I’ll cherish the memory of her .... telling me I smell like flowers 🥰. #👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏽 #👭

02/18/2020

Coming out of a 3 day off work after Valentine’s. It has been refreshing and we are ready for more creative work. Today we are featuring this floral composition, which will be part of our online store. Yes! Online store will be coming pronto!

02/14/2020

One of our night deliveries. We love making people happy.

02/14/2020

For all the carnations haters, what are your thoughts now? #🏳️‍🌈 #👭 #👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩👭

02/12/2020

This bouquet is ready for grabs and light someone’s day! Give us a call and order yours. (510)454-0225. We deliver! #👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 #👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩💞 #👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩bestcouple #👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏽 #👭 #👭❤️ #🏳️‍🌈

02/12/2020

This bouquet is ready for grabs and light up someone’s day! Give us a call and order yours. (510)454-0225. We deliver.

02/07/2020

Happy Friday everyone! We are exited for next Friday...you know, Valentine’s Day. We will get to enjoy the best part of our job, to see happy faces, surprised faces and that awww face people make when someone does something romantic for them. We love those faces, they are exiting! They are the reason we do what we do! And we will get to see them all day long, that is so rewarding. 😌💞 🌸

02/06/2020

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I am thinking...Omg! What I will be giving to Allison? I haven’t have time to think about it. As probably every body else, I am starting to panic! Damn! I have been telling people not to postpone their flowers order and here I am...😩postponing! Well, while I figure what to do with only a week from Valentine’s, at least I know ... I am definitely not postponing her flowers 😉.

02/04/2020

We are taking orders for Valentine’s Day! Call (510)454-0225 to place your order.

02/03/2020

Last night I had the opportunity to spend time with few of the special women in my life. This women have support me so much and I feel so fortunate to have them as my friends. Welcoming this Monday with open arms filled with strength, as I know I am not alone.

The above bouquet was requested to commemorate other amazing women that are committed to their community. I feel honored when I serve as a liaison to show gratitude 🙏🏻.

01/30/2020

Loving this purple and blue combination.

01/30/2020

Hello Bay Area!! We are starting our Valentine’s preorder today. DM, email, text, or call for delivery and payment info.

01/30/2020

Hello Bay Area!! We are starting our Valentine’s preorder today. DM, email, text, or call for delivery and payment info.

01/28/2020

Walking around the San Francisco Flower Mart today, I stumbled with this gorgeous vines. The seller told me this vine is called Blue Jasmine, which I thought it was a bit weird as it is not blue, it’s purple and it does not look or smells like jasmine. Still, I found very romantic the thought that this particular vine blooms only 2 weeks out of the year, after that the flowers do not comeback until the next year, according to the seller. That story could have been a selling tactic, but it was enough for me to get a bunch and get creative, since Valentine’s is coming and the romance is flowing in the air. What do you think about arrangements like this? Is this something you would be into if it was gifted to you on Valentines? Just out of curiosity...let me know in the comments👇🏼what are your floral preferences for Valentine’s Day.
#цветы #моицветы #компазиция #флорист

01/25/2020

We enjoy the artistic aspect of floral design, but for us it’s also our way of showing gratitude and love to our friends and family. Spreading community love one stem at a time.

01/21/2020

It’s gloomy today in the Bay Area, but for us, it is always a good time to play with flowers.

Also, we are very exited about Valentine’s Day coming soon (in 3 weeks!) and we are letting all our creativity to flow and go bananas, to create beautiful bouquets and floral arrangements for your sweethearts.

12/11/2019

Reinventing. Reevaluating. Rethinking. Rediscovering. Redesigning. Reviving. Reimagining. Restarting. December is the month of Re.

11/30/2019

Come get crafty with us! No skills needed & you will walk away with a handmade gift for yourself or someone special. Looking forward to a repeat of last month's session.

11/15/2019

Don’t miss out on tonight’s workshop! Come hang out with us and get creative.
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11/15/2019

Bay Area Folks! Petals & Pods is hosting their first ever Wreath Decorating Workshop. Our intention is for you to take a mini timeout for self-care, while at the same time you make something thoughtful for someone special that you are feeling thankful for.

A majority of the decorative elements that will be used were foraged during the windstorm.


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11/15/2019

Bay Area Folks! Petals & Pods is hosting their first ever Wreath Decorating Workshop. Our intention is for you to take a mini timeout for self-care, while at the same time you make something thoughtful for someone special that you are feeling thankful for.
Check out our flier for more details.

11/07/2019

Announcement!!!

We are hosting a wreath decorating session on Friday the 15th at Impact Hub Oakland, 6-8 pm. This is not your average activity, it is very intentional and heartwarming, with mellow beats and good vibes.

Register in the link below.

Also, there will be an art expo happening at the same time in the building, and it is open doors, so you also can enjoy it after the session.

We hope to see you there!

Artsy kick back to slow down and reset your fall energy. An evening session of wreath decorating with someone specific in mind that you want to show gratitude towards with a handmade creation. This is an opportunity for self love and awareness of those that have impacted us in a meaningful way. Taki...

10/22/2019

I can’t believe it has been over a month since we made this arrangement for special day at their new beautiful location here in . We will always appreciate the love and support from their congregation.

10/12/2019

Hints for what’s to come

10/10/2019

Reflecting on last months installation, inspired by natures commitment to process and transformation. Looking forward to our next creation with thoughts of appreciation as a reminder to slow down and absorb. What's your method to take a step back and reset?

https://oakland.impacthub.net/current-exhibition-the-art-of-remembrance/

On view through November 1st, see the Art of Remembrance: an exhibition dedicated to our favorite and most cherished memories.