We are opening a shop!

blush, pink, and peach florals by evansville florist emerald design

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 […]

A Classic White Wedding at Farmer and Frenchman-Revisited

white wedding flowers

I’m revisiting Carly and Tyler’s wedding this week with beautiful photos from Shillawna Ruffner Photography. Enjoy! The bride works for a local bridal shop so of course the dresses were beautiful! The guys looked great, too. The vineyards at Farmer and Frenchman are a beautiful backdrop. The ceremony and reception were held indoors in the […]

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 […]

Incorporating Blue into Weddings

When a bride tells me they want to have blue in their wedding, I admit it makes me feel a little anxious. The reason being–there are hardly any blue flowers. Thistle, delphinium, and hydrangea–that’s it. If one of those flowers doesn’t fit your look, well… You are out of luck. Luckily, delphinium fit Austyn’s look […]

A Classic White Wedding at Farmer and Frenchman

There is nothing like classic white! Hydrangeas, roses, and greenery are sure to make you smile when you look back years from now. Farmer and Frenchman is a beautiful backdrop to it all, too. Due to rain, the ceremony was held inside but the space is still beautiful with the rustic wood, crystal chandeliers, and […]

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 […]

Now Hiring!!!

I am looking for part-time help at Emerald Design. I would ideally hire one person but could break the job into two positions, depending on the interest. The applicant would work 5-10 hours per week. Hours are very flexible. This job will be for the entire year, although hours may be reduced in January and […]

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 […]

Prom Flower Inspiration

prom flower inspiration

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 […]