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Florist vs Event Designer: What's The Difference? Choosing Your Role In the Wedding & Event Industry
There are many facets to the floral and event design industry, and I’m often asked, what’s the difference between a florist and an event designer? I work as both so I can tell you exactly the difference and what to consider when choosing a career path for yourself.
Your Guide To White Bridal Bouquets {Plus Inspiration Gallery}
There is something so elegant and timeless about a white wedding bouquet! Whether it’s classic and round, or loose and organic there are a few things I always keep in mind...
7 DIY Floral Arrangements for Summer
Summer is the perfect season for creative DIY floral arrangements because the flowers and botanicals available are abundant. Read on to find video tutorials of some of my favorite summer floral arrangements and party decor ideas!
How To Make 3 Creative Holiday Wreaths
Here are 3 DIY holiday wreath tutorial videos to help you decorate this holiday season. Couldn't we all use a bit of that warm and cozy holiday feeling right now?
Fall Floral Inspiration: How To Use Pumpkins & Squash In Your Flower Arrangements
Get creative with fall florals! Let me show you how to incorporate unexpected elements like pumpkins and squash into your fall floral arrangements.
Halloween Skeleton Wreath & Indoor Halloween Wall Decorations (DIY Video Tutorials)
It’s fall and that means decorating for Halloween! I love making simple and inexpensive Halloween decorations that look super creative and add tons of drama to your home. Read on to learn how to make a Halloween Skeleton Wreath & Spooky Indoor Wall Decoration, and to see my full list of supplies.
Uplevel Your At Home Dinner Parties! Design Tips & Inspiration
Now more than ever, an at home dinner party is an opportunity to treat our loved ones to something special. Whether you’re serving a full on dinner, or simply serving cocktails and snacks, it’s all about the details!
3 Gorgeous Fall Wedding Color Palettes
Are you planning a fall wedding? It’s one of my favorite seasons to design for because it lends itself so well to rich, luxurious wedding color palettes, and I love working with color! To bring you some wedding color inspiration I’ve put together three wedding mood boards that are perfect for fall celebrations.
DIY Floral Tutorial: Working with Dried and Preserved Botanicals
Here are some DIY tutorial videos showing you multiple ways to use dried and preserved botanicals to inspire you to create your own floral arrangements at home.
Pampas Grass Floral Arrangements with Dried & Bleached Botanicals
I’ve always loved the use of dried or bleached botanicals in floral arrangements to create a warm, neutral color palette. See how I achieve this look using dried pampas grass - it’s one of my very favorite components to use when designing with natural colors!
Tabletop Design Ideas in Ultimate Gray & Illuminating Yellow {Pantone 2021 Colors of the Year}
As soon as Pantone announced its 2021 colors of the year, I got excited to put together some yellow and gray tabletop design ideas and inspiration - check it out!
An In-Depth Look At What It Really Means To Manage A Creative Team
Business owners all have an idea of what a perfect team looks like, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all handbook that comes along with management. How can you set your team up for lasting success? Here are some of my top tips...
Managing a Storefront AND Events During the Busy Season
After a long year of uncertainty, it looks like we’re finally seeing events pick up for 2021. If you’re managing a storefront AND a new wave of upcoming events, I’ve compiled a few tips and tricks to help put your best foot forward…
Modern Outdoor Garden Wedding | Inspired by California
This incredible recent garden wedding was inspired by the beauty of its California location, and as you’ll see from the photos, every detail was the epitome of modern, organic wedding style.
The Ultimate Baby Blue Baby Shower
When the party is for one of your event industry friends, you know the creativity involved is going to be through the roof! I had such a good time collaborating with my event industry family to create this ultimate baby blue baby shower for my dear friend and photographer Melody Melikian. We found the perfect shade of light blue and built the entire event’s design around it. It was modern, monochromatic and minimalist, and so much fun.
Pink, Plum & Pomegranate - A Bold Color Palette for Spring & Summer Parties!
Spring & summer parties feel all the more exciting when they have decor in a bold, bright color palette! For this beautiful outdoor spring engagement party, I used multiple shades of rich red, pink, purple and lavender.
Leveling Up Your Floral Brand to Compete in the Luxury Market
As wedding and event florists, it can be tempting to move toward the luxury market. If you’re aiming for the luxury market for your floral brand, these tips will help you climb the ladder!
Easy Mother's Day Flower Arrangements
Here are simple tricks that anyone can do to make a Mother’s Day floral arrangement extra special! Whether you’re making a special bouquet, or setting the table for Mother’s Day brunch, these idea make a big impact.
Poppy Inspired Spring Bridal Shower (How to Have FUN With Your Party Decor!)
Even if your wedding is going to be formal or traditional, we can have FUN and think outside the box for all the celebrations surrounding your big day! Here are my top 3 tips...
From Side Hustle to Full Time: How to Turn Your Passion Into a Career
For many industry professionals, the silver lining of putting events on hold is the time to work on our businesses. Side hustles can become a reality with hard work, and can be your chance to create a career out of something you love doing!
What You Can Do to Prepare Engaged Couples for 2021 Weddings
As we quickly approach the 2021 wedding season, it’s more crucial than ever that we take the time to ensure that our couples feel at ease with the planning process!
Chic Outdoor Santa Barbara Garden Wedding: Brad & Michael
This intimate waterfront and garden wedding in Santa Barbara and its grey, silver, black, white and green color palette has never felt more current!
Wedding DIY Tutorial - How To Make A Romantic All-White European Bridal Bouquet
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make a white European style bouquet that has a soft, organic look. It’s a classic wedding bouquet that compliments any bridal style!
Wedding Trends: Special Details - Wedding Chair Decorations
Looking ahead to weddings in 2021, I predict that attention to special details will be more important than ever! One way I love to incorporate small, special details into my designs is through chair treatments, or, wedding chair decorations.