Casket Pieces-Say What?!

I make a lot of stupid mistakes. And when I say a lot, I mean everyday, about 15 times a day if not more. I'm surprised more people don't throw sticks at me or slap their hands to their knees in fits of belly laughter. Yes, it's that bad. And it's not necessarily always just mistakes, it's just dumb things I do that make things awkward or make me mentally slap my forehead (although several times in complete surprise to my face, my hand has a mind of its own and *SLAP*).

For example, today I'm at work right? Penny (my manager) just got back from a European tour ( I could write a whole other blog about how jealous I am). I haven't exactly trained with Penny yet...but Hailey (my adorable co-worker), told me not to worry. So, Penny comes in and starts to work on a casket piece for a longtime friend. I'll just start by saying that I have no idea on this wide planet the cost of casket piece. Not a single clue. Penny's putting this piece together and the conversation begins like this...

Penny: So, I think I want to add some more pink over on this side..make sure that you treat the center like a ball. I think I need more white carns on this side..you see you have this line, so I want to make sure that it flows and this line comes out over here...do we have anymore white carns?
Me: Uuhhhh...
Penny: Make sure that all the flowers are pointing towards the center. You want it to be like a fan...but not really..all in the center..
Grandchild: GRANDMA cut the rope, CUT THE ROPE!!
Penny: Some more pink carns on this side...a little on the side..Oh! Darling, yes! The rope...cut cut!
Me: So..do these casket pieces start at about $75 dollars give or take?
Penny: *guffaw* 75?! Dollars?! 75?! I have over 75 flowers in here. They are at the least $2.00 a piece. $75?! Liz told me you needed to learn more about flower prices! Casket pieces start at least at $200 dollars...no, no, definitely NOT $75..Hailey, make sure Erica knows flower prices...
Me:*ashamed and downtrodden* um..ok, $200. Not $75...

Take a look at this (eerily similar to the *$250* one Penny fabulously designed). Go ahead and laugh. Yes, I for one ridiculous reason or another thought that THIS was worth about $75 dollars....

My New (Dream Job): Planted Earth

There's this little treasure right in the heart of Orem, Utah. Up until two years ago, I had no idea that such a magnificent gem existed. Once I stepped foot inside this store, my jaw dropped, my eyes grew big and I managed to mutter a small *gasp*. Before my eyes lay the greatest assortment of antique and vintage finds I had ever seen-at ridiculously insane prices! I know that as you read this you grow impatient (palms sweaty, keys at the ready) to find this gem yourself. And what store is it, may you ask? PLANTED EARTH. A boutique containing vintage and antique goods, plants and floral services. And the best part? I WORK THERE. You heard me right, I am the newest employee of Planted Earth, and I believe I have just died and gone to heaven...

Oh. My. Word. Would you look at that? Just look at that! I mean, holy smokes...it's everything I love wrapped all into one wonderful vintage heaven. As an employee of Planted Earth I am required to design flower arrangements, help to clean and price antiques, arrange displays, take flower deliveries, care for the greenhouse, paint furniture, and yes, learn to work with the resident ghost, Edna (ya..wasn't too thrilled about that particular job requirement, and no joke, she likes to mess with me). Seriously, this is my dream job, I am so blessed to work here!