Flower Discoveries: Hiring Freelancers

This week, Kelly dives into how to go about hiring freelancers. She’s covering everything from rates to contracts and everything in between! You’ll hear about questions you should ask and skills you should be looking for. Whether you’re looking to hire or be hired, be sure to tune in for a few helpful tips!

Special Guest: Nicole Rossi of Texture Florals

Nicole Rossi of Texture Florals (find her on Instagram at @textureflorals) joins Kelly on today’s episode of the Team Flower Podcast! Nicole is an architect turned floral designer, and she founded Texture Florals which provides floral design and styling services for weddings, events, and photo and video production. She views floral design as an art form, and her work is largely influenced by a desire to create the unexpected.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How architecture influences floral design

• Nicole’s experience navigating the current industry landscape

• Tips for photographing your arrangements

• The Texture Florals studio space

Out-of-the-Box Creative Floral Collaboration with Visual Artists

Whether you believe it or not, as a floral designer or grower, you are an artist using the beautiful medium of live (or dried!) flowers! As artists, it’s easier for us to appreciate creators across other mediums as well. Have you ever considered partnering with them? Team Flower Member Andrea Johnson has, and she’s put together a list of out-of-the-box creative floral collaboration opportunities.