Capital Blooms

12/31/2023

Can I over-share for a second?
I almost quit this year. Actually, I almost quit a lot of things this year. I was 1 more bad day from walking away from teaching and throwing in the towel on Capital Blooms. Honestly, I tried walking away. I applied for 20+ different jobs in completely different fields trying to get away from the stress I was feeling, hoping that one would work out and I could announce that I was leaving it all.
It’s just been a tough year, ya know? There are so many aspects that I used to love that have turned into a stress fest. (Like I’m about ready to have a bonfire with all my dahlia tubers 🫠) It won’t last forever, but I got as close to throwing in the towel as I have before.
I’m feeling the need to do some personal healing, so I’m stepping back for just for a few months to rekindle my joy of flowers for myself. I’ll be back when the spring flowers bloom! (Don’t worry, Spring CSAs and tuber orders are still very much on) You can still reach me through my Capital Blooms email, but I won’t be available on Social Media.
I’m hoping a little hibernation and a slower year full of joyful gardening and creating for myself will be just what I need. Flower friends, reach out for my number, and let’s take this into the real world 😘
See you with the flowers,
xx Amy

12/21/2023

✨ Happy Solstice ✨
I’m honoring this time of shedding, releasing, unbecoming. My feelings of depletion are a part of nature, and I’m choosing to be still and listen.
It’s natural to feel the need to move slowly right now. So let’s settle in and enjoy the snuggles ✨
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12/19/2023

🌼 Flowers for Christmas! 🌼
Let’s be honest- it’s basically the only thing that’s ever on my list 😅 If you’re needing a gift or a stocking stuffer for a gardener or flower lover, we’ve got tulips and peony roots bagged up and ready to go under the tree!
Link is my bio to shop, and every order over $50 gets a free bag of tulip bulbs automatically applied! (No code needed)

12/03/2023

Let me decorate your door!
I have tons of goodies to make unique, one of a kind, wreaths- and I’d love to make one for you!
Send me a message, or pick a wreath color way on my website. Pickup and delivery is happening this week!

11/25/2023

The families behind the flowers ♥︎
Amongst all the posts and emails you are surely seeing this weekend, thank you for taking the time to choose us. Every order, comment, share, follow, directly impacts our family dreams and goals.
This small business Saturday we have our tulip and ranunculus sale still running! If you’re wanting to pickup beautiful blooms and support our families, check out the link in bio!
** Sale is for product hosted by ♥︎
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11/21/2023

Have you tried growing ranunculus before?
They’re less intimidating than you may think! These ruffley beauties put off multiple blooms per stem, and are always a show stopper. Long vase life, petals for days- what’s not to love?!
If you’re new to growing them, we’ve put together a few mixes that include a couple bulbs/corms of different varieties. These mixes are bouquet ready when they bloom!
Link in bio to shop 💐

11/20/2023

Spring Bulb Sale!
We know we’re late to the party, but we brought the goods 😎 Our friends over at just welcomed their sweet baby girl, and were planning on having a bulb sale but…you know how life with a new born goes! So in order to still get these beauties out into the world, we’re hosting the sale for them!
Good news for you:
- Bulbs are discounted right now because of the time of year, so we’ve gone ahead and priced our bulbs already at their sale price. Yay for saving some $!
- More great news, a lot of these varieties are sold out all over the internet! So get great varieties at a great price.
Thanks for supporting TWO small businesses while shopping for flower goodness!

11/18/2023

It’s the last call for the wreath workshop!
We’re one week away from ringing in the holidays together, and it’s your last chance to join us! Limited tickets still available through our website.
Not feeling like making your own this year? Order a premade one instead! Pickup and delivery options available.

11/13/2023

Oh hey, it’s me 👋🏼
Workshops are one of my favorite parts of Capital Blooms because it’s where I can meet you in person! We have only FOUR spots left for our wreath workshop on the 25th! I’d love to have you join us!

11/12/2023

Marissa + Alan
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11/11/2023

Capital Blooms Brides ✨
Just a few of the stunning brides I had the pleasure of designing for this season. Looking back, it was one of my favorite seasons yet. The designs I got asked to create were FIRE. I got to deliver to amazing places and spend time with the best people.
I’m so grateful for the awesome clients turned friends that I spent time with this season, and here’s looking forward to 2024 ✨
Feeling like we could make some magic together? Hit me up for your 2024 nuptials, boo! ✨

11/06/2023

🌿✨ GIFTAWAY TIME! 🌿✨
Want to get your creative hands on a wreath workshop ticket? Join our festive fun by entering our giftaway for a chance to win your spot at our wreath-making workshop! To enter:

1. Follow us
2. Like this post
3. Tag 2 friends who’d love to join
4. Share this post on your story and tag us for an extra entry!
Hurry, the wreath-making fun awaits! 🎁🌟 Must be able to attend the workshop in Olympia, WA at 5pm. Gift value: $110.00

11/04/2023

Our holiday offerings are up! (Email subscribers, check your email for a little gift 😘)
Thank you for shopping with us this season, and supporting our little family through the holidays!

11/04/2023

Thank you for all who chimed in on what we should list for our holiday offerings! Keep an eye out tomorrow for what we’ll be offering from now until the new year! Newsletter subscribers, check your email tomorrow for a special treat 😘
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11/01/2023

Our wreath workshops for 2023 are a few short weeks away, and I hope you’ll join us! We have two spots left for our afternoon class, and 8 spots left in the evening. Link is in my bio for tickets!

10/07/2023

// Savannah + Quinn //
So honored to have been a small part of this beautiful day 💕
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10/05/2023

// Katie + Jeff //
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10/03/2023

It’s here! ✨
Next month is our favorite time of year- wreath workshops! This is our 5th year offering these anual workshops, and love the tradition we’ve made with so many of you 💕
This Small Business Saturday, come shop downtown Olympia and end the day with us by the fire, looking out at the Puget Sound. We’ll be creating unique, textural winter wreaths together while snacking on charcuterie and sipping cider.
This year, we’re only offering two workshop times for the most hands on, one on one experience. So grab some friends, and snag a spot at the table.
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08/26/2023

Hello all!
As many of you know, when I’m not running Capital Blooms, I am a full time elementary music teacher. This year, I have accepted a new position at Roosevelt Elementary, and am currently problem solving not having enough seating for all my students.

I am hoping to fundraise for an additional choir riser to accommodate my class sizes. If you are able, I would be so grateful for any donation or share to help my efforts!

Thank you for your consideration and spreading the word! It means so much to me and all of my young musicians!

Help me give my students reliable and musical seating for classroom and performance use! In our vibrant music classroom, we are making music every day! Our students, a diverse group of young musici...

08/14/2023

Dannah + Meghan 💕
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08/12/2023

Megan + Andrew ✨
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07/30/2023

Amanda + Paige 🌿
Some love is so genuine and joyful that it’s a gift just to be around- cue Amanda and Paige. Celebrating their love with flowers was the best, and having these amazing photos to relive it is the cherry on top.
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07/28/2023

Lindsey & Josh ✨
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07/26/2023

Getting reviews like this: “I am ready to shout your name from the rooftops so that everyone has as magical a day as I got to experience!! You are a dream come true Amy. I’m so grateful we got to experience your craftsmanship and kind soul.”
Has me like 🥹 Focusing on micro weddings and elopements this summer has been such a wonderful thing- connecting with such wonderful people.
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07/24/2023

I'll love ya 'til my lungs give out- I ain't lying ✨
I’ve been in Wyoming celebrating the love of these two this week- more to come!
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07/19/2023

Please always photograph grooms with bouquets 🤩
These two are coming up on their anniversary, and I will never get over how special their wedding was! Small, intimate events have my whole heart, and I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to be invited to celebrate with your inner circle 🥰

07/15/2023

Summer berries yarrow 🍓

07/12/2023

Hello, dahlias 🌼
My first handful of dahlias made possible by early planted cuttings and overwintered plants! I’ve never had this many so early, so I’m pretty excited 🌼
Names of varieties in stories 🌼

07/03/2023

We love a floral trend ✨
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06/27/2023

Welcome back, friend 🥹
Valley porcupine is officially the first dahlia bloom of the season! (With lots of buds close behind!)