31/05/2024
Our first Peony Festival was amazing, but it took so much work! (swipe all the way through to see the reality of a sleep-deprived me at 7:30pm after the festival 🤣) I’m still humbled by how many people in my life have made it a priority to help me chase my dream in some way.
With a full time day job and two kids, nights in the garden with a headlamp or wrapping bouquets until morning with little to no sleep is (part of) what it takes for me to keep Cedar Rose going. I guess when you’re passionate about something, the hard work is a lot easier.
But no matter how much effort I put in, it truly wouldn’t be possible for me to grow this little business without my friends and family. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. ❤️🥹
🌹My husband and kids, who let me monopolize a lot our evenings and weekends with flowers, get excited about every new bloom with me, and always make me feel better when I’m exhausted or don’t feel like I’m making progress.
🌹My mom, who instilled my love of flowers, pulls all-nighters with me to prep, and is the sounding board and sanity check for every creative decision.
🌹My best friend, who has her own full time job and two babies, but always finds the time to help in any way she can and is a constant supporter who genuinely believes in me, even when I don’t believe in myself.
🌹Grandma Rosie, the inspiration behind Cedar Rose. Watching the kids, calling me when she has new flowers budding just in case I need some extras, and getting excited about every small win.
🌹My neighbors, friends, family, coworkers, who have been supportive in any and every way possible, whether that’s wearing a Cedar Rose hat, ordering flowers, making an appearance at an event, or simply telling a friend about us. I hope you know how much every effort means to me.
🌹All of YOU! THANK YOU for supporting locally grown flowers and sharing in the beauty of every season with us. For trusting us with special occasions, a bouquet for a special someone or just because you love flowers like we do. AND for reading all the way through this novel of a post!! 😅
Can’t wait to see what’s next and to bring you all along for the ride! 🌸❤️🤗