Comments on: Frequently Asked Questions: How do you get your inspiration? http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/09/frequently-asked-questions-how-do-you-get-your-inspiration/ Preston Bailey is an award winning event designer. He is renowned for his breathtaking weddings, unique floral designs, centerpieces, floral artistry, and inspired table settings. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:59:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Arnya http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/09/frequently-asked-questions-how-do-you-get-your-inspiration/#comment-8016 Arnya Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:17:25 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1595#comment-8016 It is a beautiful question. I have never stopped to think about it before. I try to listen, draw out what is important and representative them as a couple. I find i Try to clear my mind and let the thoughts ramble, grow, subside and then share with the client to gauge reaction .... This is a start point, I get a feel from there and then start planning. It is a beautiful question. I have never stopped to think about it before. I try to listen, draw out what is important and representative them as a couple. I find i Try to clear my mind and let the thoughts ramble, grow, subside and then share with the client to gauge reaction …. This is a start point, I get a feel from there and then start planning.

]]> By: Anne http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/09/frequently-asked-questions-how-do-you-get-your-inspiration/#comment-615 Anne Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:52:10 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1595#comment-615 Hi Mr Bailey. I am fairly new to the floristry world but am constantly amazed by its beauty and versatility. I have to tell you how wonderful it is that you are so willing to share your thoughts and experiences with such a wide audience. After having don't my training in Knightsbridge London with a lady called Judith Blacklock I ventured out into the world with buckets of hope and oodles of enthusiasm. What I have been greeted with here in England are doors closed, lips tightened at the mere suggestion of possible work or even work experience. Not one single person I have approached has been willing to give me a two week work placement for fear of stealing their idea's or business. I originially trained as a Professional Project Manager and have managed everything from build of warships to installations of camera's into air traffic control rooms and fell into floristry by chance. I just wish florists in this country were half as willing to share just a single experience as you are at sharing what seems like everything from the day to day on to the bold and extravagant. Thank you for that just seeing the pictures on your website is enough to keep me going. Thank you so very much. Hi Mr Bailey. I am fairly new to the floristry world but am constantly amazed by its beauty and versatility. I have to tell you how wonderful it is that you are so willing to share your thoughts and experiences with such a wide audience. After having don’t my training in Knightsbridge London with a lady called Judith Blacklock I ventured out into the world with buckets of hope and oodles of enthusiasm. What I have been greeted with here in England are doors closed, lips tightened at the mere suggestion of possible work or even work experience. Not one single person I have approached has been willing to give me a two week work placement for fear of stealing their idea’s or business.

I originially trained as a Professional Project Manager and have managed everything from build of warships to installations of camera’s into air traffic control rooms and fell into floristry by chance.

I just wish florists in this country were half as willing to share just a single experience as you are at sharing what seems like everything from the day to day on to the bold and extravagant. Thank you for that just seeing the pictures on your website is enough to keep me going. Thank you so very much.

]]> By: Joana Tomova http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/09/frequently-asked-questions-how-do-you-get-your-inspiration/#comment-614 Joana Tomova Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:27:39 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1595#comment-614 As you said, the inspiration can come from everywhere. A very nice example I can give from my expirience. I was about to be a bride, and since my first bouquet ever made, I was thinking, if some day I get married, what bouquet will I make for myself??? The idea did'n come for manny years, or the models that I liked wasn't quite "MY bouquet". and then one day, I was travelling on a bus, and I was listening on my mp3-player a very nice flamenco song, and i was imagining a dancer with a big dress and a fan. AND that was it!!! It came to me like a strike of lighting. and I was so happy, and when the Day come, and I walk down the aisle I heard someone saying "Look at her bouquet it's a fan!!!" That was one of the happiest moments, because to me it was verry important that my bouquet is something unique and unforgettable. And this is it if you're curious: http://joanatomova.dir.bg/_files/t5_3171779.jpg And for manny other things my biggest inspiration is YOU so thank you for that! :-) As you said, the inspiration can come from everywhere. A very nice example I can give from my expirience. I was about to be a bride, and since my first bouquet ever made, I was thinking, if some day I get married, what bouquet will I make for myself??? The idea did’n come for manny years, or the models that I liked wasn’t quite “MY bouquet”. and then one day, I was travelling on a bus, and I was listening on my mp3-player a very nice flamenco song, and i was imagining a dancer with a big dress and a fan. AND that was it!!! It came to me like a strike of lighting. and I was so happy, and when the Day come, and I walk down the aisle I heard someone saying “Look at her bouquet it’s a fan!!!” That was one of the happiest moments, because to me it was verry important that my bouquet is something unique and unforgettable.
And this is it if you’re curious: http://joanatomova.dir.bg/_files/t5_3171779.jpg
And for manny other things my biggest inspiration is YOU so thank you for that! :-)

]]> By: Chris Campbell http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/09/frequently-asked-questions-how-do-you-get-your-inspiration/#comment-613 Chris Campbell Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:16:45 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1595#comment-613 Hi Preston. I agree with you. Inspiration comes from nowhere!!! When you less expect! WE have to keep our eyes open, and heart too! Understand your client is NUMBER 1 winner! I love to see the movement in the world , the colors, the fabrics, texture, smell, everything inspire me! But you my friend is a gift for all of us! Thank you for being who you are! Hi Preston.
I agree with you. Inspiration comes from nowhere!!! When you less expect! WE have to keep our eyes open, and heart too! Understand your client is NUMBER 1 winner! I love to see the movement in the world , the colors, the fabrics, texture, smell, everything inspire me!
But you my friend is a gift for all of us!
Thank you for being who you are!

]]> By: Janet Graves http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/09/frequently-asked-questions-how-do-you-get-your-inspiration/#comment-612 Janet Graves Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:44:58 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1595#comment-612 In weddings; the couple--their vision becomes mine. I take their likes & dislikes, pull from my imagination and resources and create an event that they didn't realize they envisioned, but is reflective of both of them. End result, hugs and kisses :) In weddings; the couple–their vision becomes mine. I take their likes & dislikes, pull from my imagination and resources and create an event that they didn’t realize they envisioned, but is reflective of both of them. End result, hugs and kisses :)

]]> By: John Murph http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/09/frequently-asked-questions-how-do-you-get-your-inspiration/#comment-611 John Murph Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:40:56 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1595#comment-611 As a writer, I find that being open in conversation and honest about what I do and don't know help in terms of inspiration and writer's block (often the enemy of inspiration). Saying "I don't know" has opened the door up for in so many ways, because it lifts the burden of "knowing it all" and gives me a new sense of discovery. Also having a willingness to appreciate and express that appreciation in other people's work help me in terms of being inspired. As a writer, I find that being open in conversation and honest about what I do and don’t know help in terms of inspiration and writer’s block (often the enemy of inspiration). Saying “I don’t know” has opened the door up for in so many ways, because it lifts the burden of “knowing it all” and gives me a new sense of discovery.

Also having a willingness to appreciate and express that appreciation in other people’s work help me in terms of being inspired.

]]> By: Chrisya Enriquez http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/09/frequently-asked-questions-how-do-you-get-your-inspiration/#comment-610 Chrisya Enriquez Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:18:35 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1595#comment-610 Thank you Preston for continuing to share your knowledge and hope all is wonderful! One adage I use frequently came to mind as I read your post and it is simply this..."in the time of a storm we must learn to dance in the rain." If this balance is applied in all that we do I'm sure the sun will shine through : ) Thank you Preston for continuing to share your knowledge and hope all is wonderful! One adage I use frequently came to mind as I read your post and it is simply this…”in the time of a storm we must learn to dance in the rain.” If this balance is applied in all that we do I’m sure the sun will shine through : )

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