The 2017 Whidbey Flower Workshop – A Recap

The 2017 workshop welcomed Susan Mcleary, Debra Prinzing, and Kaleb James Willis as instructors.  These three superstars shared loads of invaluable advice, instruction and insight.  Students explored writing exercises designed to help […]


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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Valentine’s Day Flowers

Send your love with fresh, beautiful flowers this Valentine’s Day.  Here are some examples of arrangements we offer; you can order these by name or just ask for a designer’s choice arrangement and […]


Bridal bouquet with blush Peony, lavender Rose and vintage Ranunculus

Blush and Lavender Whidbey Island Wedding

This blush and lavender wedding features all the best of early summer flowers – Peonies, Roses, Sweet Peas, Ranunculus. Feast your eyes on this beautiful Whidbey Island wedding at Fireseed Catering.


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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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Flowers Onstage!

Flowers for FusionSpark Media There’s a great media company on Whidbey Island called FusionSpark Media.  They recently held their Strategic Video Storytelling Content Marketing Retreat at WICA, and I was lucky to […]


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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 […]