2019 Wedding Trends Forecast
The beginning of a new year brings a plethora of forecasts about all subjects. The wedding industry is no exception. I read many of these because I am interested in what others are seeing trending in their markets and how it may apply to my own market. There are things I also notice in talking […]
Emerald Design 2018 Review
It has been a great year! I am excited to share what is ahead for 2019 but I think it’s also important to look back on all that has happened. So, here are the stats! In 2018 we had 17 events, 2 flower bars, and 28 individual custom orders. That included: 81 bouquets 99 […]
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 […]
A Seasonal November Wedding
I don’t hide that I prefer to use seasonal ingredients in my designs. November can be a tough month, though. When Mary told me that she liked the muted tones of November and dried flowers, I was excited! This was the first wedding I have been able to design with dried elements and I […]
A Colorful Lego Superhero Themed Wedding
Superheroes and legos? Sure! It is not your typical wedding design but I love doing things that are not typical. This was SO. FUN!!! It helped that Ryan and Christi were such a great couple to work with. We started with the bold colors used in comic books. The reception was at the Old Post […]
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 […]
Fall Wedding Featuring Cool Blues
When you ask someone to name fall colors, they will probably list the traditional warm tones of reds, oranges, and yellows. Think beyond that though and there is another palette we often see this time of year with cool blues, grays, and brown wood tones. This is the palette we used for Christine and Adam’s […]
What Did Flower Arrangements Look Like in 1908?
What did flower arrangements look like in 1908? If you are familiar with Dutch Master oil paintings, you may have an idea. Painters in this period often painted still lifes of lush, opulent flower arrangements. Roses and dahlias were popular, as were jewel tones mixed with light pastels. Arrangements were often loose, asymmetrical, in a […]
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 […]
Working with Summer Flowers
We are in the heart of summer and with it all the bold and vibrant colors that summer flowers bring us. It isn’t a secret that I enjoy using local, seasonal flowers. So, what is available in southern Indiana this time of year? To me, the quintessential midwestern summer flower is the zinnia. Easy to […]
