Modern Fall Colors–Revisited

I am grateful to share these gorgeous photos from Morgan Marie Photography from Morgan and Andrew’s September wedding. If you missed the blog post the first time around, you can see that HERE. Just be sure to jump back to see these gorgeous photos! Isn’t this color palette amazing?! I love the blend of the […]

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 […]

Prom Flower Inspiration

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I organized a prom inspiration photo shoot a few weeks ago. I have been ready to post about it for awhile but I put it on hold in wake of the recent health news. I feel terrible for the high school seniors who are missing their final school dance. The bright point is that Paparazzi […]

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 […]

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 […]

3 Reasons To Buy From a Local Florist this Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is the largest floral holiday of the year. It seems like every shop becomes a florist this time of year. Big box stores, gas stations… Everyone has flowers out. But, they are not all treated equally. There are reasons you should buy your flowers from a local flower shop. The Freshest Flowers Florists have tricks. […]

4 Ways I Want to Help You

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While I don’t have any events scheduled in January, I am certainly busy! This is the time of year when I am meeting with a lot of clients, writing a lot of proposals, and also working to streamline the business end of what I do. While I wish I could design with beautiful flowers all […]

One Venue, Three Ways

I am honored to be a preferred venue at The Bauerhaus.  Their staff is some of the friendliest and easiest to work with in the area.  So when they asked me to participate in their bridal open house, I was happy to participate. My task was to decorate three tables.  I had to ask myself, […]