Category Archives: Great People

Marlene and Robert’s Wedding!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet Marlene and Robert were married in Pleasanton in May, 2012, at the gorgeous Palm Event Center. We are so fortunate to have had the day, (and our floral designs), captured in the stunning images provided by Duy Ho Photography.

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Apartment 46 Featured in Bridal Musings!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet We are so happy to have been featured in Bridal Musings for the wedding of Erin-Joy and James last year in Livermore. It was one of the most difficult events we’ve pulled off due to the distance, extreme heat … Continue reading →

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Special Guest

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet Hidden away on a residential street, next to an ethnic market, and two doors down from a barbershop, our store is not exactly easy to see or find if you’ve never been here. However, a year ago we experienced … Continue reading →

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Autumn’s Warmth and Wonder

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet Autumn has become my most favorite time of year. The weather isn’t yet unbearably cold, Halloween is on its way, evening hot cocoa outside seems right, and the Flower Mart is brimming with amazing gourds, branches, and gorgeous Fall … Continue reading →

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If Wishes Were Horses – And I Were Rich!

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet When it comes to fantasies, one of my biggest is to own anything at all by Solange Azagury-Partridge. Her designs are so singular and lush that I have been tearing out ads and images for as long as she’s … Continue reading →

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More is More…Or Not

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet Like anyone in a service related industry, I don’t often do for myself what I do for others – as in, the shoemaker’s children have no shoes. In fact, my own home and garden are more like aesthetic laboratories … Continue reading →

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Table Decorations! Samaritan House Fundraiser

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet It was a busy weekend for us with the fundraiser, the flea market and Alameda. I kept telling myself that if I could get through my overlapping activities everything would be unicorns and roses once again. It was so … Continue reading →

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Road Trip to Oregon!

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Melisa

Tweet Last week I took a much needed break and decided to drive up north to Portland, Oregon. I had never been to Oregon and thought it’d be a nice break and a great opportunity to snap photos of weird … Continue reading →

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Inspirations

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Melisa

Tweet A lot of things inspire me. In fact, I have the “shiny red ball” syndrome when it comes to creativity. I can be traveling down a path when suddenly, OH! A shiny red ball! And I’m off in another … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days and Escapades

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Melisa

Tweet First, I want to thank all of my wonderful customers for continuing to support and love Apartment 46. For those of you that don’t get the eNewsletter, I had to take a full time job to keep afloat during … Continue reading →

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