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I have never been more exhausted and more proud of a wedding. I don’t regret a single second of the months of work that went into making my brother and sister-in-law’s wedding full of florals in every way. The only flower specifically requested - scarlet begonias for my dead-head brother (who didn’t actually know what a begonia was 😂). I planted them in GA in June, took care of them for months, and then dug them up and drove them to TX to incorporate for the wedding. I was also able to get some stunning, locally grown florals from Ranch 101 Flowers! I even had some friends of the bride stop on the side of the road to cut some sunflowers.

Julia put so much effort into making this wedding special for her and my brother and had such a wonderfully unique vision. Every single bouquet and boutonnière was different, no two centerpieces were alike, the fall colors were vibrant and cheerful.

I was up for 23 hours the day of the wedding and wouldn’t change a thing! Happy Anniversary to Cooper Nash and Julia Allen Verheyden!

Also many thanks to Mockingbird Lane | Wedding Management | Texas for conducting a seamless event and allowing me to enjoy the party and WiTTE iDEA | Photo & Film for the absolutely stellar photos!

I LOVE Craspedia (also known as Billy Balls, which always makes me laugh)! I scrimped and saved every spare stem I had for years to make myself a wreath and ended up with enough to make a few more if anyone is interested. Measures ~16” across. $275. DM to order.

Last month’s Sustainable Stems class at Gertrude Herbert Inst of Art sold out so we decided to add another on October 10! With foraged greens and locally grown flowers from In Bloom Flower Farm Georgia you’ll learn the basic principles of floral arranging plus tips on how to enjoy your blooms longer while minimizing environmental impact. Sign up at GHIA.com 🌱

We’re down a dog at the Nelson household. I’m both relieved he’s no longer in pain and I miss him so much. I didn’t know I could cry this much over a dog. Winston was the sweetest potato there ever was.
-Sir Winston Waggletail
-Block Head
-Sweet Potato

Green Gables was a dream! My mom and I have been talking about this trip for 20 years and it was just as beautiful as L. M. Montgomery described it.

Film 📷 developed by The Darkroom 🎞️ Film Lab

Green Gables, where LMM would visit her cousins

Tulips in Charlottetown

Pioneer Cemetary on the West coast

Bottle Houses (Maisons de Bouteilles)

Maisons de Bouteilles

Canadian Potato Museum

West Point Lighthouse Inn & Museum

Beautiful sands, freezing water!

More tulips in Charlottetown

My pretty Mama!

Fortune Bridge House and our ride to dinner - a 1950’s Bentley!

Near our yurt in New Brunswick

Fireworks Feast at The Inn at Bay Fortune

Gorgeous rooms at Fortune Bridge House

Anne’s Haunted Wood

The only wh**ky I found the whole trip was at The Inn at Bay Fortune

So many different conifers!

Fresh florals at Fireworks Feast

The Table

Gorgeous countryside near the Lake of Shining Waters

Well I was wrong! It turns out we’re NOT moving!
As some of you know, my husband is in the army and we’ve spent the last year thinking we were leaving the CSRA. There’s still an outside chance that that happens but it’s a very slim possibility. As a result it means I get to keep doing what I love - designing flowers for all of you! Annual floral subscriptions are live on the website again and it means I have availability for a couple of weddings this fall!
🥂Here’s to rolling with the punches and continuing to be available for whatever God throws our way!

This is your reminder to hug, cry, listen this Mother’s Day. I know someone in every single one of these categories and I imagine you do too. 💔

I’m going to try to post some ideas on how to love on these people later this week but in the meantime you can send me a DM and I’d be happy to help you word a quick note if you’re not sure what to say.

Mother’s Day 2026 - Cottage Core Collection

This collection has the most customizable options. Whimsical and perfect for lovers of the Garden City, these flower arrangements give cozy vibes.

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Mother’s Day 2026 - Flower Child Collection

This collection features lots of hydrangeas and soft pinks, Southern favorites for those moms. It’s hard to go wrong with classic favorites!

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Mother’s Day 2026 - Flower Child Collection

I love this collection of bright, cheerful, vibrant colors! This is the most limited collection I have because of the number of vases. They’re so cool!

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