Kunna by Karla

White & Red Plaid Christmas

Are you a Hobby Lobby enthusiast?

Below you can appreciate a beautiful flocked tree decorated with 98% Hobby Lobby ornaments! The other 2%, is a D. Stevens fine ribbon SKU: 09-3441 Hopsack Large Plaid 4in x 10 yds and Home Depot 7.5ft Tree.

What makes it look great?

1. Make sure the tree is fluffed correctly.

2. Use floral wire to hang the ornaments so they hang exactly where you want them to be.

3. Invest in a fine ribbon.

Monday, October 03, 2022
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Floral Donation Service

Donation

Did you recently booked Floral Styling services with Künna by Karla? Did you know that Künna by Karla lives by its Environmental Commitment and reusing florals is another way?

How?

When there is a Special Event and we need to come back to breakdown the installation, whatever flowers remain in good state, can be rearranged and donated to a retirement community, hospital, or another entity where we can spread joy and encouragement to those who may be in need.

This past June 24th, 2022 Vanessa Ramirez celebrated her 40th birthday party and after breakdown, most of the florals were in great shape to be able to rearrange several mugs and mason jars to be delivered at 'The Gardens of Scottsdale, Retirement Community" located at 6001 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale AZ.

If you are thinking you like to participate in giving back to our community, Künna by Karla will cover a 100% the labor and delivery costs while you donate your florals.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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The Bees Knees at The Camby

Bar

This past June 24th, 2022 Vanessa Ramirez celebrated with close friends and family her big 40th Birthday and invited us to join her at 'The Bees Knees". The super cool speakeasy vibe at The Camby certainly made it fun to create a few floral accents! My favorite creation was this accent lamp placed by the bar that besides creating lighting ambiance made a statement with a mix of pampas grass, roses and peonies.

Saturday, June 25, 2022
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Harvest Tree Inspiration

Dry Nature

I believe anyone who loves Christmas can share the same feeling of not getting to enjoy the Christmas tree as much as you would want because before you now it, it's "time" to break it down! Wouldn't you agree?

Well, have you heard about Harvest trees? Is a not so new way to get to enjoy and extend the Holiday cheer at home as early as you are ready to decorate it for fall. Yes! If you are wondering where to start please check out my work below so you can get inspired!

For this particular design, my client Desiree W. in Phoenix AZ. was looking for some help with her seasonal decor and she mentioned how much she loved fall's warm colors and how she couldn't wait for Christmas so, I suggested she give a Harvest Tree a try this season. Without a second thought she agreed!

Desiree was looking for something classic, warm and earthy and once we discussed the budget and color scheme I went out shopping. I found some great options for "ornaments" at our local Hobby Lobby and Michael's, Dry Nature / foliage accents at the Flower Market and some home decor items such as candles and accent pillows at Home Goods. While shopping I intentionally selected a few neutral items that could be of use during Christmas time such as the plaid ribbon, pinecones, and some clear drop branches to maximize their use during the holiday season.

Well, what did you think? If you are looking into give it a try yourself, my advise would be to mix up "real & faux" items so it helps the "faux" items look more real life like. Also remember less is more so, a fall pillow here and there is enough to set the tone. Lastly in my opinion, what helped make the look more high end, was the mix of the dry nature and final touch of faux feathered Birds / Quail residents.

Thank you for stopping by and hope by the end of this post you are feeling motivated and inspired to give a Harvest Tree a try this season!

Happy Fall Decorating :)

Thursday, September 09, 2021
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Promotional Signage

Acrilic Markers

About a year ago, I created a simple yet eye catching signage for Rockbar Inc. to help promote their Happy Hour. To my delight Rockbar Inc's patrons found the sign quite amusing and inviting since I titled it; "Adult Daycare Center". Although I didn't came up with the term (I wish I could take the credit!) in reality because of the proximity to Fashion Square Mall and all the other small shops in the Old Town Scottsdale area, it became a hang out spot for some husbands while their wives did the shopping. That being said, I was asked to create a new sign but to keep it somewhat the same since it was quite a success.

Because of the type of use of this particular blackboard (constantly being moved around and stored in tight spaces), in order to help create a Heavy Traffic signage I utilized different mediums; vynil, acrylic and touch of pastels to help create the best possible permanent sign that could withstand the Arizona weather and it's handling. If you happen to be in the area, please visit them and help support local business by having a nice cold beer at Rockbar Inc located in Old Town Scottsdale.

Cheers!

Wednesday, September 08, 2021
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Commercial Grade Holiday Lighting

Are you looking into Outdoor & Landscaping custom Christmas lights? Künna by Karla holiday Decor services expands into the Outdoors to offer a one stop shop alternative for your Holiday needs.

We offer commercial grade custom size LED C9 lights for the trim of your home and M5 string or net lights for Landscape. The average investment cost of lights is $7 dlls a foot and labor, would be determined depending on how complex the project is. Once the season is over we come back to take the lights down and organize them so they are stored properly. The best part? You own your lights and you keep them!

Ask us about it!

Thursday, September 02, 2021
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Max's Superhero Pawty

Batman

There is so much to learn from Dogs, I can't really even think of them as pets since in reality the bond a Human and a Dog can develop is so strong they simply become family. If you are a Dog Lover like myself, I am sure you can relate and appreciate what our pups teach us throughout their life. I cherish Max's lessons of life deep in my heart and thank him for showing me by example HOW TO DO IT;

Be Brave no matter your size

Be Yourself

Unleash your talents

Dig Life

Sniff out opportunities

Chase after your dreams

Learn new tricks no matter your age

Make new friends

Enjoy the simple pleasure of a Walk

Greet Everyone with enthusiasm

Don't hold grudges (I am working on this one! ha)

Explore everything

Loyalty is a Virtue

Be supportive

Accept treats

Protect those you Love

Love Unconditionally

I believe these beautiful leassons can serve others to help remind us how to live our life to The Max! (pun intended) since we tend to get lost in busy schedules, forgeting to enjoy the time we got with the ones we love while they are still with us.

For Max's 17th birthday, I decided to do a fun Superhero Party and invite all our friends and neighbors to join us at the usual spot. Max was Batman, Baxter was Robin, Ranger was Superman!

In Max's honor, all gifts were donated to our local dog rescue Love Pup Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue organization founded by Johnjay and Blake Van Es. I was very happy to see our Friends and neighbors generosity at it's best! We filled a couple of baskets with lots of toys, treats, dog food, medications and accesories.

When I look back at these moments, I feel grateful for being able to celebrate with the ones who are part of our daily life such a happy day and once again, make Max's birthday an excuse to Dig Life!

I am overfilled with joy to know that Max enjoyed all the love from friends and neighbors who joined us back in April, and more since only a few weeks later, on May 12th, 2021, Max waived his tail a last good bye at age 17.

Although it feels he had left us with a void in our lives, our hearts are filled with lots of great adventures and priceless memories. Alex and I feel blessed to have had the gift of being with him during his last breath and although his body lost this battle, the memory of his unconditional Love will live with us Forever.

Thank you all who at some point of his life either helped us take him for a walk, provided medical care, joined us for his Birthday Parties, gave him a nice pat on his back or offered him a treat, I am forever grateful for it... meanwhile I'll say: "Until we meet again Max..."