Today being my fiance’s birthday, I found myself at New Leaf Flores in Jamaica Plain. The flowers were fresh, and definitely not your run-of-the-mill type place. The shop was chic but comfortable, and they put together a beautiful arrangement for me, in the same manner. The gentlemen who helped me was very accommodating, I can be a picky customer at times! : ) They’re a new floral shop and their website is coming soon, so for more info stop by 599 Center St., JP. 617.522.1101

I would like to thank Professor Russo at Boston University for allowing Dias Photography to participate in the Starting New Ventures class. Students can choose Dias Photography as part of an assignment to write a sample business plan. Business students studying for their MBA can take this class [taken from the B.U. website] that focuses on the process of identifying and obtaining the necessary resources to launch an entrepreneurial venture through the development of a business plan. A well-written business plan will communicate the business concept in a way that attracts the various resource providers necessary for the venture’s success. Students will individually develop a business concept and prepare and present a professional business plan. For more info on the business classes at B.U. click here.

I’m happy to announce my artist certification by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA). Through the new Artist Space Initiative, I am eligible for artist spaces that are only open to certified artists. The application process was a bit drawn out, so getting this definitely felt good. The following is taken from their website:
“Artists help make Boston a more livable city – a city of people and neighborhoods, a center of cultural life, and a vital economic center. They function as small businesses by providing jobs and services for Boston residents. Since the late 1960s, artists have helped transform marginal neighborhoods into dynamic communities. Frequently, festivals, galleries, small performance spaces and small retail spring up in these same areas through the work of resident artists, generating a vibrant street life that acts as a deterrent to crime, dramatically enhancing the quality of neighborhoods for both the people who live there and people who visit.” This picture was taken at Piers Park in East Boston a few days ago, hope you like it : )

Looking for a limousine service for your wedding? Check out HTS Limousine service. You can also find their link on our preferred vendor list. They have stretched H2 Hummers, busses, a ’58 Rolls Royce among traditional style limousines. With flat screen tv’s and granite floors, they’re definitely worth looking at, for more information click here or call 617/816-5467, also 508/269-8816

This weekend has been pretty crazy for my fiance and I. We just moved to Jefferies Point in East Boston. Our residential studio also came with us : ) We love the place and the neighborhood is a budding artist community. We’re still in the process of unpacking so email and phone responses are taking a little bit longer. . . so please bear with us. The office will be up and running shortly.

For those of you who may not know me personally, there have been many changes in my life recently. On top of moving, my fiance and I are also expecting a baby in mid September! I couldn’t be any happier. I’m a pretty emotional kind of guy, throw a baby into the mix and I’m a walking Jennifer Aniston movie. We’re also getting married in the fall of ’09. So for all of you couples planning a wedding with tons of other things going on. . . . I feel your pain. Drop me an email and we can commiserate : )