With her always handy camera, Avery captures all the hottest happenings in Portland.
May 06, 2009
Compositions opens with flowers, art & jewelry
The Compositions boutique opened only two days ago, but it's already filling orders for local celebrities. This gorgeous arrangement is being sent by a friend to Rob Evans, who owns Hugo's and Duckfat. Monday night Rob won the James Beard Foundation's award for best chef of the Northeast region, which is the foodie equivalent of an Oscar.
The guys creating such sleek floral designs are James McBride (left) and John McVeigh. According to John (who's both a renowned opera singer and a fantastic jewelry designer), the full service florist service aims to create floral design in an "upscale, European style."
The shop also offers a few gift items, artwork and jewelry. Right now, a number of Shoshannah White's encaustic flower photographs are on display, and the plan is to change out the art ever other month ahead of the First Friday Art Walk.
John's nature-inspired jewelry is for sale in the shop too. These pieces include lovely earrings, brooches and necklaces. He creates a number of designs for men as well, and says his jewelry designs grew out of his opera work, where colleagues would often ask him to create cuff links and other masculine accessories. For brides and grooms, John offers a custom wedding ring design service.
Should you want to check out the space, stop by this Thursday night, May 7, from 5-8 pm for the grand opening celebration. You can find it at 13 Free Street or access it from the Monument Way indoor mini-mall that connects to Monument Square. The shop is open Monday-Friday from 10 am-6 pm and Saturday from 9 am-2 pm. You can call in your floral orders at 899-2211.
Comments
The flower arrangements are the most gorgeous I have ever seen anywhere and the jewelry is interesting and unique. I even took home a necklace:-)
I love the ambiance of the store and James was a kind and informative host. I would shop there for flowers every week if I lived in the area. As it is, I would love to order and have the arrangements shipped somehow to friends for special occasions.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the store. I wish them every success
Posted by SherriNovember 11, 2009 01:57 AM
The flower arrangements are the most gorgeous I have ever seen anywhere and the jewelry is interesting and unique. I even took home a necklace:-)
I love the ambiance of the store and James was a kind and informative host. I would shop there for flowers every week if I lived in the area. As it is, I would love to order and have the arrangements shipped somehow to friends for special occasions.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the store. I wish them every success
Posted by SherriNovember 11, 2009 01:58 AM
The flower arrangements are the most gorgeous I have ever seen anywhere and the jewelry is interesting and unique. I even took home a necklace:-)
I love the ambiance of the store and James was a kind and informative host. I would shop there for flowers every week if I lived in the area. As it is, I would love to order and have the arrangements shipped somehow to friends for special occasions.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the store. I wish them every success
Posted by SherriNovember 11, 2009 02:01 AM
Post a comment
Latest Comments
Sherri commented: The flower arrangements are the most gorgeous I have ever seen anywhere and...
Mike commented: The first time I tried to go for a late lunch a rude server told me they we...
Benita commented: Could you help me. The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it. ...
Elana commented: Excuse me. Because we don't think about future generations, they will never...
Helaine commented: Good evening. If men could only know each other, they would neither idolize...
Basimah commented: Greeting. The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds...
Subscribe
I encourage everyone to check out Compositions. John designs stunning, exquisite jewelry as wearable works of art and Jim's classic eye and creativity conjures up the most unique floral designs. This shop and it's simple, elegant beauty are sure to be talked about and visited frequently. Love the fun name too, combining the passions of both gentlemen. Congratulations guys!
Posted by BethMay 7, 2009 02:47 PM