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21/03/2025

Who said event design had to be all about flowers? 🍎

17/03/2025

For the past few years on , I can't help but feel that it would be more appropriate to honor our Irish heritage by marching in the streets rather than drinking in bars. 🍀

Don't get me wrong, I love a good green beer...and dying the Chicago River is a time-honored tradition. But if you know your history, you'll know that the Irish have a lot more to offer us than pubs.

They're a people of resistance and rebellion. They're a people who reject occupation by foreign powers. They're a people who believe that we have the right to be governed by We Ourselves. And they're a people who will stop at nothing to earn their freedom.

So as our American rights are being stripped from us, what better day than today to choose small acts of resistance? Say hello to a neighbor you've never met. Shop local instead of on Amazon. Find an upcoming protest in your neighborhood. Write letters to the imprisoned. Start composting.

Or hell, shave your head like Sinead O'Connor. Tr*mp would hate that. ✊

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12/03/2025

How stunning are these two?! ❤️🤍

I was thrilled to kick off my wedding season with a sweet City Hall elopement. A&S celebrated their love with an early January ceremony, followed by an intimate dinner with their loved ones at Beatnik on the River.

It was peak winter peony season, and these burgundies did not disappoint! And with those blush tones...obsessed.

Thank you for including M&D in your celebration, A&S!

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05/03/2025

Spotted at in January...

Can you believe they wouldn't let me buy it? I NEED it.

28/02/2025

Chicago's false spring is the light we needed this week, eh?

➡️ Who (or what) lights up your life? Drop 'em in the comments 👇

16/02/2025

We like bows and we don’t care who knows 🎀

06/02/2025

Happy birthday to Grandma Dot! 💕

This picture tells you everything you need to know about her: she loved a theme, was the life of the party, and had a charming way of getting us all to buy in.

Here’s to creating moments of fun for ourselves and each other — no matter the occasion.

16/01/2025

Left on red ❣️

14/01/2025

Mertle & Dot is seeking a floral delivery driver! 🚗

I’m looking for someone to run our weekly delivery routes, dropping off flowers safely and efficiently while offering great customer service.

Hours vary, but will be an average of 5 hours per week. The ideal candidate might be a college student, stay-at-home parent, or a gig worker who’s looking to add a few more hours to their schedule.

There will be potential to add more hours if you’re interested in weekend event work!

Requirements:
▪️Must have your own car
▪️Must have a clean driving record
▪️Must be available on Wednesdays and Fridays (hours can be flexible to your schedule)
▪️Delivery or customer service experience is a plus, but not required

Pay: $20/hour + $0.58/mile

Interested? Send an email to [email protected]. Please share with anyone who might be a great fit!

08/01/2025

When you're asked to create an arrangement to celebrate a gender affirmation surgery, you simply must use orchids and calla lilies. I think Georgia O'Keefe would approve 😉

03/01/2025

I no longer know what day it is, and don't know if I'll ever return to work.

Seems like as good a time as any to crack open a cold one, no? 🍺

30/12/2024

Calling all q***r folks who are planning a wedding or event next year!

Join us for an open house next week at — Chicago's brand-new, q***r-centered event venue in West Town. I'll be onsite answering all of your burning floral questions, and and will be there to chat rentals and photography.

Register via the link below. Hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/villanelle-open-house-tickets-1108638029189

24/12/2024

Come love to this world tonight. ✨

19/12/2024

A few recent floral preservation faves 💕

Now accepting orders for 2025 weddings!

17/12/2024

Guyyyyyys, this was such a special one. ✨

Krista has been a dear friend for over ten years, and we've always bonded over our love of antiques, fashion and interior design. So when it came time to design her wedding florals, I knew I was in for a treat.

Pabst Brewery was the perfect backdrop for these two, featuring classic German beer hall fixtures like stained glass, dark wood paneling, and even a speakeasy in the basement.

And when it came to the flowers, Krista had a beautiful vision—deep purples, bright peaches, and stunning blue velvet ribbon. But she was also so trusting, and gave me creative freedom to go where the wind took me!

The result: a perfect summer-to-fall palette, featuring a few favorite seasonal blooms like clematis and ninebark. I'll be counting down the days until I can recreate this look next fall!

12/12/2024

⏰ Time is running out to place your holiday gifts and centerpiece orders!

If you're looking for something beautiful for your table or a perfect gift for that tricky coworker or 3rd cousin, comment "HOLIDAY" and I'll send you a link to shop.

Ho, ho, ho!

05/12/2024

I've been alive for 32 years, and I'm still awestruck by the way nature changes colors each season.

Each spring, I find renewed hope in the blossoming branches and pastels that erupt at the flower market after a long, dark winter. And every fall, you can find me crying in Grant Park I take in the miraculously orange trees against Chicago's blue October skies.

If it feels like life isn't the right color right now, just wait. Those dead winter branches will blossom again, and those light pastels will mature into vibrant, confident magentas and yellows. In unreliable times, nature will be here for us — as consistent as ever.

25/11/2024

A sunny, blue-sky day was the perfect backdrop for Lauren & Daryl's rooftop wedding this summer.

Over Labor Day weekend, the pair were married at the Penthouse in Hyde Park, celebrating with romantic, fluffy flowers in peaches, lavenders, blues and creams. An asymmetrical ceremony installation with organic floral sprays on airy gold stands set the stage. The wedding party's bouquets and boutonnieres mirrored centerpieces created by a friend of the couple, and brought a cheerful elegance to the day.

Cheers to the happy couple!

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⚠️ Another workshop?! ⚠️ That's right, November is chock full of opportunities to come flower with me. I'm thrilled to be joining @parachutehome for a very exciting Thanksgiving tablescape workshop on November 21! First, you'll make your own dried floral centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Then, @cma.ceramics will offer pro tips to create an elevated tablescape, no matter your personal style. We'll talk tableware and linens, share ideas to bring colors and textures together, and explore other ways to bring visual interest to your table beyond flowers. Hope to see you there! ***** WHAT: Thanksgiving tablescape workshop WHEN: November 21, 2024 | 6-8PM WHERE: @parachutehome | 837 W. Armitage Ave. GET A TICKET: Link in bio

Elizabeth & Carlos' wedding had us feeling peachy keen! 🍑 You won't find a kinder or more trusting couple, and their calm and grounding presence made it an easy day for all! (And we love a Midland family, don't we, @sgaltheide and @shelliebahr?) #chicagoflorist #chicagoflowerdelivery #chicagoflowers #chicagoweddingflorist #flowerphotography #flowersofinstagram #floralphotography #floristlife #flowerarrangement #chicagoweddings #chicagoflowershop #floraldesign #flowerarranging #floraldesigner #floristofinstagram

Huge thanks to @blackmenflowerproject for inviting us to participate in Comerpalooza last week! Together, we created over 30 bouquets with the kids at @garycomeryouthcenter. The afternoon was a much-needed reminder of the joy flowers bring, and the generosity they inspire. It was a thrill to see faces light up at the sight of our table and hear kids talk about why they deserve their own flowers, or why they were excited to gift their bouquets to a loved one. If you’re not familiar with @blackmenflowerproject, go give them a follow! They’re a non-profit focused on the celebration and well-being of Black men through art, nature and community, and they’re doing amazing work in Chicago and across the country. I can’t wait to explore new ways to support their mission, and invite you to join me! #chicagoflowers #healingthroughart #healingthroughnature #chicagoflorist #giveflowers #givethemtheirflowers #flowerstagram #flowersofinstagram #communityfirst #chicagocommunity

You didn't think it was all sunshine and roses, did you? As 2023 draws to a close, I'm feeling more chaotic than earnest. (Shocking, I know.) So in that spirit, I present: a few of Mertle & Dot's not-so-glorious moments this year. Here's to laughing often, not taking ourselves too seriously, and breaking less glass in 2024. 🥂 #clownparade #clownbrigade #newyear #newyearnewyou #bloopers #smallbizbigdreams #smallbizprobs #chicagoflorist #chicagoflowers #chicagoweddingflorist

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