Zinnia & Birch

12/06/2024

Today, we celebrate a remarkable milestone—4 incredible years of bringing the beauty of wood flowers into your lives!

Over the years, our wood flower florist business has been a source of immense joy and fulfillment, all thanks to the unwavering support of each and every one of you.

However, life sometimes presents us with unexpected twists and turns, and we find ourselves in a place where we must prioritize other aspects of our lives. After much contemplation and soul-searching, we've made the difficult decision to scale back our operations for the time being.

This means that we may not have as much inventory on the site and we are not taking any new weddings or custom orders. This does not impact any orders that are in production or any upcoming weddings. And, we will still have inventory available at our beloved Goffstown Green Thumb Landscaping!

While it breaks our hearts to make these changes, we believe it's essential to honor the ebb and flow of life's rhythms. We're unsure of when exactly we'll be back in full swing, but please know that we're not saying goodbye!

In the meantime, we encourage you to continue supporting local artisans and small businesses who pour their hearts into their craft every single day. Anyone looking to support other wood florists can find a list of them here - https://solasister.com/pages/findwoodflorist

Thank you for being a part of our beautiful adventure over the past 4 years!

With love and deepest gratitude,
Melissa & Team Z&B

30/12/2023

Did you know...

The owner of Z&B is also on the planning committee for the next Wood Flower Florist Conference & Retreat?

One of the ways she adds value to the conference is by sharing mindset tools such as this one that Z&B uses regularly in all aspects of business.

We figured as 2023 comes to a close, many people are focusing forward on the new year and are maybe hesitant the break down 2023 so we figured we'd share this tool with you all!

What was GREAT about your year? Did you create a new habit or take on a new responsibility that added joy, prosperity, or fulfillment? What events stand out that you can write about to remember down the road?

What was GOOD about your year? Maybe you started eating better but weren't as consistent with working out? Or maybe you feel there were relationships that are good but if you put in some effort they would be great? Or maybe you're happy with your job but it's not as fulfilling so in the new year you go after that promotion?

Where can you GROW? What mistakes did you make that you can learn from or that you learned from this year to pull into next year? Where do you think you dropped the ball and fell short? What areas can you strengthen in the new year?

I hope this inspires you to make 2024 the best year yet!

Do you take time to reflect on your year? It can be a game changer. Use this prompt to inspire some journaling, thinking and dreaming.

We highly encourage taking a minute, an hour, or a whole day to reflect on your year of 2023. Our Retreat Day at the annual WFF Conference and Retreat really emphasizes the importance of diving deep into the reflection, celebration and personal work that is required to grow your business and your mindset around your business.

Thank you to Melissa of our planning committee for these valuable reflections she uses with her business .

If you're willing, share a GREAT in the comments so we can celebrate with you!

25/12/2023

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season filled with love and cherished memories.

We are grateful to be a part of so many special moments and for all of the support this season and year!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all 🥰

04/12/2023

We finally have ORNAMENT KITS up on the site! Go snag some before they're gone like everything else that goes up on the site lately 😅

These kits are also available at and

Thank you everyone for your support and patience as we navigate stocking the site and 2 stores in stock!

If there's something out of stock that you're looking for, please reach out!

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

28/10/2023

SHOP UPDATE

Hello to all of our new followers and a massive hug to all of our Z&B fam that has been cheering us on through this crazy year!

It's hard to believe it's been a year since our first feature on Chronicle and we are beyond honored to have our piece shown again recently! To fill some of our new followers in - it's been a crazy year and we are in the middle of some growth!

The past couple of months have been full of beautiful weddings and unpacking as we settle into a new production space. A big perk of having a small business is being able to design our business to work best for our team as we navigate changes in our own lives and ensure the longevity and sustainability of Z&B - and our new space is helping us achieve that!

You can find Z&B arrangements at Green Thumb Landscaping and Garden Center LLC and at Locally Handmade Merrimack NH at the Merrimack Outlets - these locations have replaced our Goffstown shop which has allowed us to focus on production. We are working hard to restock our website and prepare for the holidays, but feel free to send us a message if you're in need of anything in the meantime!

With love and gratitude,
Team Z&B

14/10/2023

Wishing all the vendors the best of luck this weekend at the Goffstown Main Street Program Pumpkin Regatta!

Although we couldn't swing it to participate this year due to all the changes we have going on, we can not wait to come back next year!

Make sure to visit the Green Thumb Landscaping and Garden Center LLC tent for a fun kid activity, down on the corner you'll find Sue's Studio Bears and Buddies to get a new stuffy friend, and across the street for candles at 4:44 Candle Company !

We miss all our Main Street business friends and hope you have an amazing weekend!

15/09/2023

Hurricane Lee ruining more fun plans 😞

We know from past events how wood flowers fair during wind gusts and no one wants to see these beauties flying away!

Thank you Concord Arts Market for making the call to keep everyone (and our art work) safe.

We hate to do it, but we have cancelled the Concord Arts Market for tomorrow due to the predicted wind gusts of 30-40mph. While we are a “rain or shine” event, wind is too unpredictable for an outdoor event with 70 tents.

We have one more market in the park scheduled for October 21st. Then you’ll be able to find us downtown for a few special markets in November and December - stay posted to find your favorite local artists.

Stay safe and we’ll see you soon!

19/08/2023

We've been busy - and for a change, it's not for an event 😅

We can officially, officially say that Goffstown Green Thumb Landscaping and Garden Center is the new shopping spot and pick up location for Z&B 🥰

You can now stop by their location at 278 Mast Road, 7 days a week, whenever you're in need of some wood flowers!

Massive gratitude to the staff at Green Thumb for their patience (they've been asking for us to join them for a long time) and their incredibly warm welcome.

More announcements to come but this one deserved a post of it's own!

09/08/2023

Weare Old Home Days is almost here!

We're so excited to be apart of our home towns annual event this year at Center Park in Weare, NH

This year marks 85 years since the flood of 1938 that impacted a big part of Weare that is now a flood area. One of our owners, Josh, is in the play, as well as his father, John and many other incredible members of our community.

If you're local, we hope you can make it on Saturday to check out all the vendors, activities, and play!

05/08/2023

Excited to be apart of another event - Uncommon Art on the Common!

Such a beautiful day we couldn't resist going big...with our flowers that is 😉

04/07/2023

Wishing everyone a happy 4th of July with a throwback picture to one of our first arrangements that inspired it all 🥰

27/06/2023

📣 Shop Updates!

#1 Massive thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth this past weekend! The weather was all over the place and all the smiling faces made it all worth it 🥰

#2 We are on vacation! Well, Melissa is, Dawn is holding down the fort in case of there are any urgent flower needs (via messenger only), otherwise the shop is on vacation until 7/5!

#3 We will be updating the inventory on the website when we get back. There's a lot of items that haven't made it on the site and it's time to get them up!

As always thank you for your endless support!

With love & gratitude,
Team Z&B

22/06/2023

Set up and ready for with 🥰

We'll be here until Saturday!

16/06/2023

Need a last minute gift for teachers or graduates?

Why not grab some wood flowers as a unique and memorable gift?

We've added some open shop hours for anyone looking for something special before the last day of school!

*Our website is not currently up to date so please feel free to stop by during our open hours to shop!

We are working hard to build up inventory for upcoming events and won't be fully updating the website until after the 4th. If you need help or have questions feel free to send us a message and we'll fill you in on what we have available.

Lastly, thank you to all the amazing teachers, administration, and all those that support our children's education! We appreciate you!

15/06/2023

We are one week away from the Market Days Festival with and we are getting super excited!

We'll be right on Pleasant Street with other amazing artisans!

We hope to see you there - Thurs. 22nd through Sat. 24th! Artists will have their booths open 10a-8p and the larger event is open until 10pm with live music, beer gardens, and loads of activities and vendors along main street.

11/06/2023

Wow it's hard to believe that it's been 3 years since the launch of Z&B!

It feels like yesterday and decades at the same time ❤️

2020 - we launched
2021 - we moved into our Goffstown shop
2022 - we were featured on NH Chronicle & spoke at the first ever conference and retreat
2023 - has already brought so many new highlights including more events, weddings, and an incredible conference (we presented again and helped plan)

But the real highlights are the special moments we helped create for our amazing customers. It's an honor to be a part of life's little and big wins as well as bring light and love to the tough moments in life.

We can not wait to see what year 4 brings and want to send a massive thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years.

We love you and are so grateful for each and every one of you.

With love and gratitude,
Team Z&B

03/06/2023

Despite the slightly cold, drizzly weather, the had an amazing vibe with some fabulous people checking out all the local artists!

Best part was sharing wood flowers with new people as it's always more fun in person 🥰

We can't wait for the next one in July but until then we will be cobbling away to make inventory for the Market Days Festival on the 22-24th in downtown Concord!

30/05/2023

Excited to announce we will be at the upcoming this Saturday (and a few other dates this summer/fall ☺️)

This is our first and we are so excited to be a part of our artisan community!

Hope to see you there - rain or shine, we are ready to brighten your day with wood flowers!

23/05/2023

Finally a corsage solution for small wrists!

This beauty won't budge through a long night of dancing and prom festivities ✨

We even add a bit of felt at the back for comfort ☺️

Not too late to order corsages and boutonnieres for this weekends proms - message us today to get in your order!

23/05/2023

Some corsage guidance for small wrists!

Elastic vs Slap bracelet

We highly recommend a slap bracelet for anyone with smaller wrists as the elastic band will be a little loose and spin on the wrist. We have yet to find a tighter elastic option but will continue our search - until then the slap bracelet is an awesome option!

I will post a picture of a corsage on a slap bracelet tomorrow 🥰

21/05/2023

Bridal bouquet recreations are some of our favorite bespoke pieces.

They can be a little nerve wracking as we know it will get directly compared to a piece of fresh floral art, but we also love the challenge.

They can also take some time to make. This one in particular took a couple of months so that we could have some of the flowers made by one of our favorite wood flower artists LilyBugs & Queen Bees

We used pops of preserved greenery mixed with customized faux greenery. And all of the flowers were airbrushed for extra detail and to give them the effortless gradation of pigment that the original flowers displayed.

It's pieces like this that remind us of why we began Z&B. To create everlasting pieces for important life moments or pieces to remind people of how loved they are. ❤️

What do you think? Did we capture the beauty of the original bouquet?

20/05/2023

It has been brought to our attention that Prom & Formal Season has arrived for our surrounding towns!

To make our lives (and yours easier) here are the steps to order boutonnieres and corsages for the upcoming proms (5/26 & 5/27)!

1. Decide on what you want - colors? ribbon? twine? We are a little limited on ribbon colors at the moment but we are happy to add extra pops of color in the design!

2. Send us a message via email or messanger & we will send you an invoice once all details are confirmed. Deadline for order requests is Tuesday 5/23

3. Pick up your pieces! We are offering open shop hours on Thursday 11a-2p & 4-6p and Friday 10a-6p

Biggest question - will we have options available if you waited until the very last minute? Yes! We have some grab and go designs in the shop for even the most impressive procrastinator!

Feel free to reach out or book a time to swing by if you have any questions!

15/05/2023

Couldn't let the day end before wishing all the amazing Mother's out there a Happy Mother's Day!

Giant thanks and gratitude for all those who chose to give one of our arrangements to their loved ones today ❤️

We love being a part of your special days and can not wait to celebrate and memorialize more life moments with you all!

13/05/2023

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to support us and other local vendors at the Goffstown Old Home Day today!

The wind kept us on our toes most of the day but we were grateful for the sunshine and beautiful weather.

Somehow this is the only picture we have of our set up which was adjusted due to the wind gusts 🙈 but how cute is our assistant today 🥰

11/05/2023

Excited to be apart of this year's Goffstown Old Home Day this Saturday!

Stop by our tent right outside our shop for your Mother's Day flowers 🥰

We're open by appointment tomorrow if you can't make it Saturday but need a gift - schedule a time to shop on our website!

28/04/2023

You asked and we're answering - shop hours for Mother's Day has been set!

May 13th is also Goffstown Old Home Day (this year themed as Old GNOME Day) and we hope you'll visit us in front of our shop!

24/04/2023

The past few days have been an absolute whirlwind of wood flowers and connecting with other powerhouse business owners at the !

It's hard to summarize all the value, knowledge, new skills, and energy that was gained over the past 3 days. We all stepped outside our comfort zones of creation by working with dried fillers (hello boho! Thank you ) and making both wood ( blew my mind) and paper ( is magic) flowers! Although I think my favorite part was collaborating as a team to make a large install piece with ...that was special and such a great way to connect as a community!

We also had a full day of business topics from social media to preparing for markets/events and even got insight into the growth of our industry (big stuff is coming)! It was hard to take in all the sessions but I think everyone walked away feeling a little more confident in different areas of the business that come less naturally to creators and artists (like inventory which I spoke on)!

Hoping to share more about the last day when I can get my hands on some more pictures but it truly was a day of supporting each other on all levels and gaining the spiritual strength and emotional confidence to take our businesses to the next level. It was an honor to merge my past career work, my individual passion for personal development, and my current career of being a wood flower florist. .m.costa was an absolute gift to us all with her presence, knowledge, and passion for what she does which goes beyond the tools that she uses to help people sort out the inner chaos to get clarity!

There is A LOT to come over the next year from us thanks to this amazing conference... especially the next few months and we can not wait to share it all with you!

With love & gratitude,
Melissa & Team Z&B

16/04/2023

When bear butter asked for a one of a kind piece for this one of a kind pot, we couldn't resist having some fun!

The arrangement is an insert and removable to change the look too!

Check out his reaction in the comments... priceless 🥰

16/04/2023

Day 2 is now underway!

Loads of incredible vendors at with lots of great gift options for Mother's Day 😉