The Foam-Free Toolbox with Mabel M Florals
Flower Discoveries: Charge what You’re Worth
This week on flower discoveries, Janine is sharing a simple yet fun activity for young kids—nature walks! Grab a small bucket or flower basket for your kiddo and take it when you go for a walk outside to see what you can find. It teaches kids to pay attention to creation and learn new things as they collect fun items.
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “charge what you’re worth.” But what does that mean? Here is an example to remind us to charge what we’re worth/appropriately for our market—without hesitancy! This large silk floral centerpiece arrangement at Neiman Marcus is $1,875. It’s large, created in a beautiful planter, made of high-quality silks, and is a long-lasting piece one could keep in their home!
Special Guest: Mabel Maposa of Mabel M Florals
Mabel is joining us all the way from Cape Town, South Africa, today! It is so exciting to hear from flower professionals around the world.
You’ll hear about Mabel’s process when creating a bouquet—including how to tie it off and what type of ribbon she prefers. She is passionate about conducting her business sustainably, and is sharing what is in her foam-free toolbox!
You’ll even hear her number one must-have tool. Lastly, you’ll receive some pointers on managing waste in your studio.
Mabel is a floral art designer based in Cape Town, South Africa. Her approach to floral design is inspired by nature and all forms of art—which translates in her work to timeless, lush, romantic and naturally styled designs. She is an advocate and educator of sustainable floristry in Africa and abroad, sharing her experience and knowledge from successfully designed high-end events and weddings that are created using custom-designed, foam-free techniques. Visit her website at mabelmflorals.com and follow her on instagram @mabelmflorals.
Floating Floral Arbor Installation: A How-To
Installations are magic makers when it comes to the design of events, but they can be tricky to put together! Josie Brainard of Good Seed Floral created a step-by-step guide to creating a floating floral arbor installation. She’ll take you through the process—from tools and mechanics to troubleshooting potential issues. We can’t wait to see what you create!
