Stem the Tide
Hoot and Heart's Flowers and Found Objects
Since the launch of FTD competitors like Organic Bouquet and California Organic Flowers, organic blooms are available at the click of a mouse. But Southern California's Hoot and Heart Co. goes the larger companies one better by using found objects and fine antiques (collected over the years by brother- sister team Laura and Blake Bachman) for its imaginative arrangements. We love the idea of sending a long-lasting orchid in vintage milk glass or using potted rose bushes as event decor, which guests can take home to plant.
Hoot and Heart Co., 1016 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica; 310-319-9700.

