What’s New? February 2022

January isn’t commonly a big month for florists. We did have one wedding this month, started our winter subscriptions, and delivered joy around the Evansville area. Behind the scenes, though… There is a lot going on! First, a recap… Kari Lynn and Lucas were able to celebrate their postponed wedding this January at City View! […]
We are opening a shop!

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 […]
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 […]