Deborah Strand Designs

13/01/2024

There's still time, RSVP now! Kick off the Valentine's Day season with Kennicott Elk Grove's Customer Appreciation Event on January 17 🌹💕.

You are invited to a night full of shopping, discounts, food, and the Valentine's Innovation workshop lead by floral professional Deborah Strand. We hope to see you all there!

RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/3TvTaEU

12/06/2023

13/03/2023

Proud to be a board member of Illinois State Floral Association!

Say hello to your new and continuing ISFA board members for 2023-2024! So very thankful for this group of volunteers who donate their time to support the IL floral industry!

13/03/2023

I'm very excited to have won the Judy Borah Land of Lincoln Cup!
Thank you Illinois State Floral Association!

25/01/2023

MEET OUR NEXT LOTUS CUP COMPETITOR!! Debbie Strand Aifd Icpf
Debbie will also be competing in the Judi Borah Land of Lincoln Cup
Debbie began her career in the floral industry in 2003 by taking a few classes at the local Community College. There she was introduced to the Illinois State Floral Association and AIFD.
Debbie earned her ICPF (Illinois Certified Professional Florist) in 2005 and in 2015 attained her AIFD (American Institute of Floral Design) Accreditation.
She has won numerous awards within the Floral Community winning both the Designer of the Year and the Land of Lincoln Cup from the Illinois State Floral Association!
Containing her floral education is of utmost importance to Debbie, having studied with many designers from all over the world.
In 2010, Debbie started her Wedding/Event Business – Deborah Strand Designs. She is also an active Freelance Designer and is on the staff at Lewis Florist in Grayslake, IL.
Debbie is currently the President of the North Central Chapter of AIFD.

12/11/2022

Happy Bride!!

10/09/2022

It's going to be a beautiful day, join us at Meadowbrook for Art in the Elements! 10:00-3:30!

29/04/2022

On Angel's Wings Gala!

28/04/2022

Holocaust Remembrance Day
Morning all of the victims. Including my Great Grandmother.

14/04/2022

Cary Grove Chamber of Commerce!

09/04/2022

Palm Sunday Staffs for St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church!

17/03/2022

06/03/2022

My installation at the Great Lakes Floral Expo.

11/10/2021

A beautiful shot of Father and Daughter!

10/10/2021

Congratulations Julieanne and Kevin!!

05/10/2021

World wide flower shortage!!
The key word right now is flexibility!!

The available stock of flowers imported from around the world and popular at weddings, especially white roses, are nowhere close to meeting demand

07/09/2021

Congratulations Samantha and Christopher!

08/08/2021

Bracelet Corsage

08/08/2021

Reception!

08/08/2021

I Love Happy Brides!!

01/08/2021

A beautiful downtown Boho Design!

02/05/2021

Prom 2021

02/05/2021

Prom 2021

01/01/2021

Happy New Year from Deborah Strand Designs!

25/09/2020

Beautiful Megan!

19/09/2020

Today's Boutineers

19/09/2020

Today's Bracelet Corsages

11/09/2020

Art in the Elements entry pieces!

26/08/2020

A great shot of part of my outdoor display from last year!

Explore Meadow Brook Hall’s unique floral art exhibition in a limited-run tour throughout the Great Estate’s woodland paths Sept. 11-13. The tour features fairy tale inspired floral art sculptures and displays created by renowned floral artists. Or, enjoy an exclusive evening reception at The Hall on Thursday, Sept. 10. More details at meadowbrookhall.org/art-in-the-elements!