Locally grown wedding flowers

Why I Choose Locally Grown Flowers

Why choose locally grown flowers? It’s more than just getting the freshest bloom. Diversity of choice, freshness, workers rights, economic health, carbon footprint, and pollution are the reasons I source American grown […]


Best Summer Wedding Flowers

There is such an abundance of choices for summer wedding flowers it can be hard to pick! And though I am a complete flower nut, I know there are some people out […]


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A Wedding at Home on Whidbey Island

There’s something really special about a home wedding.  Last July I had the honor of helping Cathy & Jon plan theirs at Cathy’s family home on South Whidbey Island. A backyard wedding always […]


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Flower Farmer’s Market makes the news!

I am a florist who proudly specializes in using locally grown blooms.  One of my favorite sources for the best, freshest product is the Seattle Wholesale Growers’ Market.  It is a collection […]


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I love a happy bride!

I always aim to please; sounds like I hit the mark this time!  Thanks to Jennifer for a great review!  And to Diane Ahern for the beautiful photo. I highly recommend Vases […]


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Summer Wedding in Ballard

Katelyn and Josh got married this summer in Ballard, Washington.  Lucky for me, Katelyn’s aunt is a great friend & neighbor of mine on Whidbey Island – and a retired wedding planner.  It was fun […]