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Local Flowers

Why You Should Choose Local Flowers For Your Event in Asheville NC Welcome, 2023! Although Spring hasn’t yet sprung, she is on the horizon! This former Floridian is dreaming about the beautiful local flowers of my new home, Asheville, NC. Flowers are Everything! If you are a bride-to-be or have a special event or party […]

Nothing to fear but fear itself..(yes FEAR)

Although Franklin D. Roosevelt coined this phrase in 1933, I’m feeling it today! I’m a florist, 🌷🌸🌼🌸🌻 and I just moved from Florida to Asheville, NC. Let me break it down- did I just move my flower business to another state? check☑ do I know anyone here that knows anything about sustainable florists? nope do […]

Minimum’s the 911 and other truths..

Minimum’s the 911 and other truths.. Hey, I get it- everyone is asking and moaning and kvetching about why it is necessary to have a minimum or minimum spend on flowers for a wedding…..#weddingflowers #weddingflorist #sustainablefloristAlight – alight –I’ll set out a few reasons why we do….and hope this dispels what is reality and what […]

Design takes time……..

Design takes time…….. Okay Brides, Couples, present, past and future, planners LISTEN UP!! – flowering is HARD WORK! Do you think blooms delivered like this? NOOOOOOOO!They come in BOXES!!! that must be unpacked….THEN We sparkle our buckets…we clean, clean our vases, compotes, stands, candles, votives, arches, and chop, cut, dice and hydrate our blooms…….. design […]

I know that you know- that I know- flowers are expensive1

I know that you know- that I know- flowers are expensive! Flowers are expensive! I know many people experience “sticker shock” when considering sustainable flowers. But, there are good reasons for the extra expense. Supply & Demand Let’s get down and dirty… The past year the flower industry has been decimated. Farmers not in their […]

Sustainability In Floristry

Sustainability In Floristry Do you know where your flowers come from?American grown flowers only account for 20% of all flowers sold in US. Sustainable floristry means using environmentally friendly ways to bring flowers from the farm to the custome. My definition is protecting Mother Earth and the people who harvest, design, and love her. 80% […]