We Are Hiring!

UPDATE–This position has been filled. We are hiring! One of our team members is moving on to a full-time job opportunity and we are in need of someone to fill her position in our downtown Evansville shop. If you love flowers and plants and want to work with amazing people, we would love to have […]

Introducing the Terrarium Bar!

We have something new and exciting at the shop! Terrariums have been around forever but we have noticed that they are rising in popularity recently. Some of you have asked for us to carry terrariums, too. Here they are! We have an assortment of containers to build your terrariums in but also encourage you to […]

We are opening a shop!

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We have been keeping a huge secret! We are opening a shop! The goal is for the shop to be open in March. It will be in downtown Evansville on Main Street, between 4th and 5th Street. The shop is behind Sixth and Zero and opens onto the parking lot next to the former Arazu […]

Flower Bio – Zinnias

Zinnias are one of the quinessential summer flowers. People who do not know their name, would probably still recognize them and their bright color and happy face. Did you know that there are many, many varieties of zinnias? They come in different heights, shapes, and colors. Double blooms, single blooms, cactus style… There is a […]

American Flowers Week

It’s American Flowers Week! This floral celebration runs from June 28- July 4 each year and celebrates American grown flowers and the farmers who grow and florists who use those blooms. Flowers are growing in all 50 states right now and the diversity of plants is extraordinary. A large portion of American grown flowers are […]

Why I Choose to Design without Floral Foam

I was completely foam free in 2019 and am proud of that accomplishment. There are many reasons why florists are choosing to design without floral foam but the number one reason is because of its environmental impact. Floral foam is that green brick that you have most likely seen flowers arranged in. It makes designing […]

A Year in Flowers

I listen to a lot of podcasts. During 2018, I was listening to my favorite podcasts (SLOW Flowers, for anyone interested) and the host and designer being interviewed were talking about a series of photo shoots she had designed at the same venue but during each season to show what flowers and foliages are available […]

Wedding Inspiration Featuring Our Local German Heritage

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Our German heritage is a large part of our Southwestern Indiana culture. Our festivals, restaurant offerings, and town and street names are examples of that ancestry. The Bauerhaus in Darmstadt is an example of German style. (Also, the name of the venue and the town name is another give away!) Some of the talented area […]

Puppy Love

This styled shoot was so much fun! Beautiful ladies in beautiful dresses with adorable dogs… What else could you want? Better yet, all the dogs were available for adoption from the Warrick Humane Society. They were super sweet and hopefully are in a forever home now! The shoot was held at House of White Bridal […]

Facts and Myths About Cost For An All Greenery Wedding

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Greenery has been trending for several years and I believe that trend will continue. Personally, I love it! But, I do hear some myths about the all greenery trend. So, today I hope to provide a little help for anyone who is interested in using all (or a lot) of greenery for decor at their […]