Designed by Carey

08/26/2024

08/13/2024

Preparing for my own wedding… as most of my friends and family know Fall is my favorite time of the year. So I’ve chosen muted tones to compliment my champagne colored dress. 💕 love ALL these inspiration ideas…. I’m sure I’ll pull a little from each one. lol

07/03/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful 4th of July. 🇺🇸❤️

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

05/12/2024

Wishing all my Friends and clients a wonderful Day! 💕🌸

05/09/2024

Hello friends & family!
Are you a golf pro, enthusiast or novice? Well I have the perfect event for you! Registration is still open for our event- so get your foursome together.
https://rmhcohiovalley.org/events/links-fore-love/
and if golf isn't your thing....well I have a great way to support our charity.
We are looking for Hole Sponsors for our upcoming Golf outing Links FORE Love at the beautifully renovated Evansville Country Club. It is a great way to support our Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley but also promote your small or local business.
Contact me today for more information. 🏌️‍♀️❤️

01/01/2024

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12/25/2023

To all our followers, friends and family… have a safe and blessed Holiday Season. 🎄❤️

12/04/2023

What an awesome 1st day… I do LOVE what I do!

11/23/2023

Love and blessings to all….🦃🥧❤️

11/17/2023

Even those it’s a rainy morning ( but we need it!) hope everyone has a wonderful day.

10/31/2023

Have a safe and fun Halloween ! 🎃

10/17/2023

Absolutely beautiful, great central location and top notch catering… book your next event, party or meeting with my friends!

The holiday season will be here before you know it! Message us today to book your event at Venue 812! 🎊

HJRR Photography

10/09/2023

Voting starts today.. I’d love your vote ❤️thank you in advance.

Who will be featured in NewBeauty magazine, take home $40,000, and experience the spa-cation of a lifetime?

09/28/2023

Voting opens up October 9th. But I’m excited to share I’m a part of this great contest again this year. I was 8th in the country last year… with your help I’d love to be the top winner this year. Stay tuned for voting to start…. Love and blessings Carey ❤️

Who will be featured in NewBeauty magazine, take home $40,000, and experience the spa-cation of a lifetime?

09/17/2023

I love all my brides… popped up in my memories, this was from a few years ago. Sweetest bride Cheyenne. Loved the colors. 🩷

09/03/2023

Hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend!

08/21/2023

I sure do miss mine…. But I believe the universe still has plans for me. ❤️🌺

08/16/2023

“Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that’s why it is so complicated.” – Paul Rand

Anyone can be a crafter… to see an idea, create something from a tutorial or a picture… but to be a true designer, an artist of your craft, whatever your medium is… takes years of practice, failures, mistakes and continually learning. To take criticism and compliments from your peers, clients, family and friends equally!
To embrace your strengths and weaknesses…. Keep your passion, keep learning, Keep creating and always keep smilin! 😘

Love & blessings Carey 💕

(Sharing a few of my designs that I loved and hope it inspires you to share yours!)

07/23/2023

❤️ love and blessings!

07/04/2023

Hope everyone has a safe and blessed 4th of July!

06/12/2023

Although I’m retired I still have many years of experience, service and wonderful clients. I still am doing design consulting and special events. So please vote for me, add the category to the end of the ballot!
Wedding planner/designer/florist ❤️💕

Did you know that by voting in Evansville Living's "Best of Evansville" awards, you can be entered in a drawing for a pair of single-day tickets to Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari? Cast your vote here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7376462/Best-of-Evansville-2023

05/28/2023

Good evening everyone! A little late for me, but I’m going to start a little Facebook series about Floral Design, my first one is differences in a Hobbyist & a skilled Master designer.

As most of my family, friends and clients know, I’ve retired from working full time as a Floral Designer. But this has been my life’s work… so I’ll always maintain my passion for design, whether it be an occasional event, wedding or design job.

Before we delve into the differences between the two, it’s necessary to explore the definitions of the two groups. The first definition, that of a hobbyist, is “a person engaged in activities, in their spare time, that bring them pleasure. “ Crafters and hobbyist get satisfaction from creating items for family and friends. Selling at markets, fairs and small events. They take everyday items, share in trends and Pinterest ideas. Maybe even making a little ‘mad money’ on the side.

The professional has a slightly more complex definition, which includes:
Being Paid – A person being paid for a skilled activity
Being an Expert – Having demonstrated great skill or expertise in a given activity. Truly seeing the world through a creative eye!
Career Activity – Engaging in an activity for the purpose of a career!
Professional Behavior – Conforming to standards of professional behavior & mastering their skills. Some have had formal training, degrees and certifications.
Design is NOT a hobby, but a way of life for them.
Next time we will dive in further, so please share some of your thoughts!!!!

Either way, art/design & creativity are on many levels!
ALWAYS Remember art and beauty IS in everything we see and is all around us!
So enjoy what you do, do your best everyday, and if it’s your life’s passion…. Share it with the world! LOVE & Blessings Carey Marie Meredith 🌸💕

05/14/2023

Sending much love to all! 🌸💕

04/23/2023

This made me tear up… very bittersweet yet I know I made my last sweet brides wedding day more then special.

04/23/2023

Just a few photos I took of my last wedding for Berkleys wedding. I feel blessed to be a part of it and am ready for the next part of my journey.

04/09/2023

Love and blessings Carey

04/05/2023

As most of my friends and family know, I’ve been struggling for quite sometime with my hands and elbows after my 30+years in design… after carpal tunnel & ulnar nerve surgery, 12 weeks of therapy and my doctor saying my likely hood of recovery only at 50% for the second surgery, it comes with a heavy heart I am permanently retiring from floral design.

I will be at the Cottage Florist & Gifts- Evansville until April 21st. So please stop in and see me! Let me create something beautiful for you or a loved one, one last time.
I also want to give a shout out to Darcy Culligan and everyone at the cottage, who will carry on this wonderful profession. They are talented and eclectic group who will take care of all your floral design needs. Im very proud of Darcy, for continuing to grow the business and making our community just a little more beautiful! So keep The Cottage Florist & Gifts- Evansville your go to for fresh flowers, plants and gifts.

Now…I personally want to thank ALL my clients, vendors, Brides, friends and families for all these year of making beautiful memories together.
I truly have been blessed getting to know so many wonderful people and some becoming life long friendships. I love you all. 🥰😘❤️
Love and blessings Carey
Designed by Carey

04/01/2023

There is a HUGE difference between being ‘crafter’ vs being ‘artistic’. Creative people are born this way… we see the world differently, through a creative eye. It’s fueled by passion, by desire and drive. Anyone can find a hobby they enjoy, for fun or to make a little money.
But a true artist does it for a deeper purpose, and it shows in their work.

I may not be able to continue my craft, but my desire for design will always run in my veins.… forever.

03/22/2023

Customers want big and colorful, we got it!!! I love doing ALL kinds of fresh arrangements, but big ones are some of my favorites. A large spring mixture in a black urn, as well as a monochromatic X-large casket spray in shades of blues!
Just some of the many things created for our customers.