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!

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 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

floral design by emerald design, photo by shillawna ruffner photography

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 […]

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

certified american grown, local flowers, slow flowers, field to vase, field to vase dinner tour, summer flowers

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. […]

A New Way to Wear Flowers

Let’s rethink the corsage and boutonniere.  They have been around for decades… centuries, maybe? But that doesn’t mean we need to continue making them the same way. I have shared many times that I now make wrist corsages on bracelet cuffs.  They are more versatile, easier to make (in my opinion), and most importantly–much more […]

Why I Chose Flowers

When I was in 8th grade, we took a test that recommended a career for us.  My results said I should be a florist.  I remember thinking, “What?! That’s not what I’m supposed to do! I’m supposed to go to college and have a powerful career!”   I did go to college.  I earned a […]

The Creative Process

What inspires you? I have noticed a lot of articles lately asking creatives this question and talking about the creative process.  While I have glanced through some, I’ll admit that I haven’t read many.  To me, the creative process is personal and specific to the person. I love brainstorming with other creative people.  This is […]

Do You Offer That?

“What do you offer?” This is a question that we are asked often. The short answer is that we will help you with everything decor related for your event. We have great relationships with area businesses. So, if we don’t have/offer what you are looking for, we can find someone who does. There are a […]