Behind the Video - Behind the Mayesh Design Star

Last week, I found myself boarding a plane headed to sunny, Los Angeles, California - one week before Christmas.
I was anxious.
I was nervous.
I was exhilarated.
I was beginning my journey as the 2012 Mayesh Design Star.

I wasn't sure what the first taping experience would be like, but I knew that I had Mr. Wes Wages on the other side of that video camera.

It means the world to have another talented artist being creative in their element and making sure you make the most perfect splash in the pool. Not to mention, having Tera Wages by my side (and his) for style advice, mental recap and a sense a calm. She is the prettiest mic boom girl, I have ever seen!

I was greeted at Mayesh Wholesale Florist by so many smiling faces, wonderful hugs and such a warm welcome by everyone from the sales team to the guys who drive the trucks and pack the boxes.

I was able to get a quick tour of the LA Flower Market and begin to really finalize the details of what awesome blossoms I would be using and what design I wanted to show the world. With that kind of floral selection at my fingertips - it was hard to make a decision! I wanted to share it ALL with YOU!

I sat down to a Q&A lunch with the Sales Team to really listen how they worked - and worked together. THAT was one of the most impressive qualities about the Mayesh Team - that they are just that - a TEAM. They had ordered lunch in for the whole staff and as we sat chatting over beautiful centerpieces - with gorgeous floral selection - I realized that they were just as excited as I was. I knew in that moment that I had to deliver videos that would ultimately inspire their customers to buy product and inspire them even more to sell, sell, sell these beautiful awesome blossoms.

The last day, I was able to spend most of it with Pat - the CEO of Mayesh. He was so warm and welcoming by sharing his story with us over lunch and even sharing his lovely family and family home. I left with great respect for him and his whole family - which it takes each one to pull off this floral powerhouse running like a well-oiled machine.

Special Thanks to Cindie for her constant attention to any detail we needed and to my girl Laura London (my sales rep - and the best succulent ornament maker in CA - I'm sure of it!) for taking care of us during our stay.

It is an honor to be your 2012 Design Star.

WHEN IS THE DEBUT OF THE FIRST VIDEO?!? YOU ASK.....

JANUARY 1, 2012
This is ONE kick-off to quite a FLORAL-FILLED year...believe me! I can't wait to share it with ALL of YOU!