Hareandbearco

Hare&Bear Co is a sustainable floral design company located in O’Fallon, Missouri. We work with 100% seasonal, locally-grown blooms.

10/26/2025

"Don't be afraid..."

To try new things.
Put yourself out there.
Be quietly confident.
To do what you're passionate about.
To be bold.
To trust yourself.

It's being unafraid that allows us to discover the heart of what we do. For me, that's embracing seasonality, local blooms, and sustainability. It's about being intentional.

Let's be intentional together! I'm still booking dates for 2026, so if you're getting married next year or a planner for a couple getting married next year, let's talk. Inquire here: https://www.hareandbearco.com/weddings

10/17/2025

There’s nothing wrong with the traditional form of wearables. There’s a time and place for them. Part of my sustainability journey with Hare and Bear Co. is exploring different options for floral design. Occasionally an event or couple calls for a more innovative approach.

Floral wearables are some of the most fun and unique ways to express yourself. They’re more than accessories. I like to think of them as wearable art.

Our latest Floral Note is all about flower wearables. You can read it here: https://www.hareandbearco.com/floral-notes/fun-ways-to-wear-flowers-more-than-just-the-bouquet

Which one would you wear?

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10/08/2025

Some of the most gorgeous flowers came together to create a piece that perfectly reflected early October for A+A's ceremony. ⁠
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I can't wait to share more from this piece and this day! ⁠
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Thank you, as always, to the local flower farmers and growers who work tirelessly to provide seasonal beauty for me to create with: , , , , , , ,

09/22/2025

As I’ve grown my business and become more involved in the floral industry, I’ve noticed something: People are being served a reality that doesn’t exist because of what they see online. Thanks to social media, so many people have a romanticized image of what it’s like to run a floral business, what it’s like to garden. ⁠
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I call this the “Julie Andrews Effect.” You might actually believe in those moments the hills (or flower fields) were alive with the sound of music. The reality of running a sustainable floral business and the everyday gardening tasks are far less glamorous.⁠
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You can read more about my thoughts on this subject in my latest Floral Note on my website. https://www.hareandbearco.com/floral-notes/what-it-really-looks-like-to-run-a-sustainable-floral-business

09/17/2025

A seasonal arrangement featuring locally grown sunflowers, cosmos, leek, and ninebark.

Pretending it's not 90 degrees and trying to conjure up fall weather. 🍂

Flowers sourced from:

09/10/2025

Just as the seasons inform my design work, they shape the workshops I offer. This month and next, I'm looking forward to leading two classes that honor the fall. ⁠
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🍂 Saturday, September 27th, 2-4pm: Woodland Wreath workshop. This hands-on class covers creating a moss wreath base and applying a collection of gathered elements along with dried flowers to give you a wreath you can enjoy for many months. ⁠
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🍂 Saturday, October 25th, 2-4pm: Botanical Mask workshop. This class explores using flowers, foliage, and other elements of nature to create a botanical mask. ⁠
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Both classes are offered at The Studio at Bowood Farms. You can read more about each offering and sign up on the Bowood website: https://bowoodfarms.com/collections/the-studio⁠
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Feel free to comment below or message me with any workshop questions you may have. I hope to see you there!

09/02/2025

Playing with color and texture are two of my favorite things when it comes to bouquet design. ⁠
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In my opinion, these are what make a bouquet standout. It doesn't matter if it's roses or zinnias; if the colors don't work together, the design falls flat. ⁠
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All these beautiful blooms were locally grown (why, of course):

08/20/2025

I’ve always held a deep-seated belief that flowers can bring people together, and this is especially true for weddings. I’m always so incredibly honored when people trust me to create something special for their big day.

What I love about flowers is the chance they provide to add memorable details in the most unexpected spaces. I’ve had the privilege of creating floral arrangements for all kinds of weddings—from the traditional to the whimsical—and I've discovered that many people overlook spaces that are perfect for additional wedding day flowers.

Our latest Floral Note is live, and it's all about flowers in unexpected places. https://www.hareandbearco.com/floral-notes/wedding-floral-the-5-most-overlooked-spaces-for-flowers

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08/13/2025

Let's talk transitioning ceremony florals to the reception.

I love this because it's an opportunity to reimagine pieces. For this particular wedding, the aisle pieces became points of interest in the seating areas throughout the reception venue. The urns were placed next to the seating chart and dessert table.

For these transitions to work, though, it takes an understanding of the space, time, and a quality team. It also takes someone who remains calm and has the ability to pivot if the situation changes. It takes creative vision.

Our 2026 books are open, and I'd love to bring my creative vision to your special day. Inquire at https://www.hareandbearco.com/weddings.

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07/16/2025

When I first started Hare and Bear Co., I had floral knowledge, but my overall industry knowledge lagged. I'd periodically get asked to trade services for exposure. As a young business, I accepted these invitations with high hopes but quickly learned trading services in the floral industry isn't all it's cracked up to be.⁠
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Over the years, I've learned that trading services might seem like a mutually beneficial arrangement, but if you don't choose carefully, you could end up investing in materials that never justify the returns. Not to mention the other costs these arrangements come with, such as eating up your time, creativity, and effort—all of which aren't adequately compensated.⁠
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In my latest Floral Note, I'm unpacking why trading services can hurt your business and how to avoid that.⁠
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Head to: https://www.hareandbearco.com/floral-notes/why-trading-services-in-the-floral-industry-hurts-your-business⁠
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Magic Makers: ⁠
Planning + Design ⁠
Concept + Video ⁠
Photo ⁠
Photo assist ⁠
Hair + Make-Up ⁠
Bridal Attire ⁠
Designers , , + ⁠
Stationery ⁠
Floral ⁠
Rentals ⁠
Custom Candles ⁠
Mini Cakes ⁠
Model .smiles⁠
Tea Guru

07/09/2025

Cake decorations good enough to eat. ⁠
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For Hannah's and Andy's wedding cake, I created a design using all locally-grown, edible flowers: snapdragons, nigella (love-in-a-mist), and stock.⁠
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The larger piece is wired onto a hair comb for easy application and individual stems were simply placed onto the cake. ⁠
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Ceremony: ⁠
Reception: .stl⁠
Bridal Makeup - ⁠
Bridal Hair - Michelle Timme⁠
Photographer - ⁠
Floral Design - ⁠
Dress - ⁠
Catering - ⁠
Cake -

07/03/2025

"Excited" would be an understatement to describe how I felt viewing Hannah's and Andy's wedding day gallery. Jacoby captured each moment so beautifully. ⁠
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Since I am limited on how much I can share , and there's so many amazing photos, I will be sharing A LOT from this day. ⁠
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Thank you to the fantastic team who helped me make this design possible: , , , and Tatiana .⁠
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Planning/Coordination - ⁠
Ceremony: ⁠
Reception: .stl⁠
Bridal Makeup - ⁠
Bridal Hair - Michelle Timme⁠
Photographer - ⁠
Floral Design - ⁠
Dress - ⁠
Catering - ⁠
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O'Fallon, MO
63368

Website

http://www.hareandbearco.com/

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