✨💜40!!💜✨
Yep! Today I turn 40 years old! 🎉🥳🍾
I always get told I don’t look 40! 🫶🏼
And I don’t feel 40 either (until after I’m all done setting up for a wedding! 🤪)
It’s crazy these ideas we have of what we think we will be doing when we’re 30, 40, 50…!
I’ll tell you, I NEVER imagined I would be owning my own floral design business!! 💐
But I’m so glad I’m here!! I’ve learned a lot! I’ve grown a lot! I’ve stressed a lot! I’ve been challenged a lot! Owning your own business is A LOT of work (read: stress and tears and doubt). But there’s also A LOT of reward!!
Long story short: I’m proud of myself! Sure, I’ve had some struggles (who hasn’t?!?) and I know I’m one that sometimes lingers too long on those. But I truly want to focus more on the triumphs of my journey! And I want to have FUN along the way!! 💜
So, for 40, I’m committing to lots of love, care, acceptance, health, boundaries, and belief in myself! And TONS of FUN!! 💫🪩💫
Thank you so much to each one of you for being here. For being a part of my journey!
40, eh?!?! Let’s do this!!!!! 💜✨💃🏼💐
Photographer: @wildlomasi.photoco
Makeup: Nicole Laughlin Makeup Artist
🥂 Cheers 🥂 to all the wonderful couples that trusted me to create beautiful floral pieces for their lovely weddings this year!
I intentionally took on less weddings this year. I had some personal obligations and was really trying to prioritize boundaries. Sometimes it felt like I wasn’t doing enough! It made me doubt the success of my own business at times. But it was exactly what I needed for this year!! I got to freelance a little more with some designers I adore and have learned SO MUCH from!! And I got to be available for those personal obligations as well as stress a little less! (Just a little!! 😆) I am grateful that I have the power to set those boundaries and be intentional!! And I look forward to seeing what each year brings in my business!!
It is truly my absolute honor and thrill to be a part of such a special day in the lives of so many couples!! I cannot thank you all enough for your faith, trust, and belief in me!!
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As promised, another post solely dedicated to greenery on an object at your wedding!!
That bare chandelier over your dance floor SCREAMS: “Put greenery on me!!!”
Guaranteed to get everyone out on the dance floor!! 😉
Photographer: Shelby Dickinson Photography
Venue: Seven Springs VA
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Wedding cake appreciation post!!
If you know me, you know I have a sweet tooth that is, quite frankly, out of control!! But it is my weakness, and if you really love me, you’ll save me a slice of your wedding cake!! 😜
I am always amazed by the cakes these bakers/designers create! Such talents!! And I am always here for flowers on your cake!!
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I know a lot of people could use a beautiful view right now!
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The work doesn’t end once we finish setting up for your wedding. We have to come back to the studio, unload everything, turn the Uhaul back in, post content from the day, go back and tear down, then clean the studio and sanitize hardgoods & buckets and put everything away to prepare for the upcoming week!! …All while still exhausted and aching from the labor intensive set up the day before!
Cheers to all my floral buddies! I see you out there busting your asses! You’re doing a fantastic job and I’m proud of you!
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YEAH!!
I’m an artist!!!!!
Photographer: Kait Winston Photography LLC
Venue: The Market at Grelen
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:
I am ALWAYS here for putting greenery on mantles, columns & poles, and staircases!!!
Something so “simple” adds such a huge impact to your event! And, quite frankly, it’s a W H O L E moment!!
Photo cred: Tessa Anne Photography, LLC
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Who doesn’t love Love?!?!
Photographer: Mirage Photography
Venue: Antebellum of New Kent
Coordination: CCS Events
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Assignment:
1. Get a peacock chair.
2. Add boho florals to peacock chair.
3. Find a QUEEN.
4. Look off to the side.
5. SLAY!!!
6. Repeat
We understood the assignment!!
Photographer cred: Images by Windy, Jaemie Hillbish Photography
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Here’s your Monday morning (flower) power up!!!
You’ve got this week!!! 💥💪🏼💐
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I will NEVER get over juicy berry jewel tones!!!!
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I can’t keep this past weekend’s wedding a secret!!!!!
So bright and sunshiney, just like the bride!! ☺️☀️
Photo cred: Hannah Malloy Photography
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3 years in business, y’all!!!!!
It’s not always GLAMOROUS!!
Owning your own business is no joke! It can be lonely, stressful, challenging, exhausting, and a lot of pressure!!
But I am unbelievably grateful for the opportunity to run my own business. Just 5 years ago, I was unable to pay all of my bills, ignoring all the calls from creditors cos I just couldn’t afford it all! And today, I pay myself a salary! It blows my mind every day! It’s a long story and I’m happy to share it, but for right now, I just want to celebrate how grateful I am for being able to truly finding something I’m passionate about and love doing! Flowers bring so much emotion and beauty and I love being able to create art with them! I, and my designs, have grown and evolved so much in these 3 years and I can’t wait to continue to do so in the next 3, and the 3 after that…
Thank you to all of you that are out there supporting me, encouraging me, and helping me become the best floral designer and business woman I can be! I appreciate YOU and I am incredibly grateful for YOU!
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Arch goals!!!!!!!
This beauty was REAL GOOD!! 🤌🏼💋
…And real strong!!
Wind was a real jerk that day!!
But she prevailed!!
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Happy 1st Anniversary Caleb & Marlee!!!
Photographer: MaeBelle Photography
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The bride for this event said her theme was “Boho Glam”!!
And I don’t know if I’ve ever loved a theme more!!!
Nicole Laughlin Makeup Artist
Antebellum of New Kent
CCS Events
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Y’all!! Wearable flowers are so versatile!
My workshop next Wednesday, October 20th with River City Flower Exchange at Blue Bee Cider is to create your very own flower tattoo!!! But the possibilities don’t stop there!! There are so many different ways you can wear your piece as I fashion just a few here! Can you think of any other ways to wear them?!?
And let’s not forget, Halloween is just around the corner! Since we’re using mostly dried flowers, your tattoo will last you till the following weekend (and beyond) to really up your costume game!!
It’s going to be a lot of fun so I’d love to have you join me! Grab some of your friends! Drink some cider! Get creative! And have a blast! Link in comments to purchase your ticket!!
#florist #flowers #richmondflorist #RVAflorist #RVA #floraldesign #flowerpower #flowersofFacebook #flowerstalking #wearableflowers #flowertattoo #floraltattoo #floraldesignclass #flowerworkshop #localflowers #driedflowers #pappyjunesbouquets #pappyjunes
RVA LOCALS!!!!!!!!!!
I would be thrilled to have you join me at Blue Bee Cider on Wednesday, October 20th from 6-8pm as I team up with River City Flower Exchange to teach you how to make your own flower tattoo using all local (and mostly dried) flowers!!!
So many possibilities to utilize these wearable flowers!! And a piece that will last you so you can wear it over and over again!! Check out some fancy ways I chose to wear mine!!👇🏼
Head to https://www.rivercityflowerexchange.com/workshops and scroll down to the Flower Tattoo class! Bring your friends, enjoy some cider, create with flowers, and have a ton of fun!!! (And hurry!! Ticket sales close October 17th!!)
Just had to share with y’all that my work has been published in a magazine for the first time ever (and on the cover!!!) and I am OVER THE MOON EXCITED!!!!
This has been a huge dream of mine for the last year!!! And I couldn’t be more excited for my friendors who made it happen: Jaemie Hillbish Photography, Nicole Laughlin Makeup Artist, and @ash.on.display
Thank you vigourmagazine!!!!!
