In this video we are going to make a late summer, three-level bouquet! Watch to see how Kelly implements design principles with each layer in the arrangement.
In this video we are going to make a late summer, three-level bouquet! Watch to see how Kelly implements design principles with each layer in the arrangement.
As you work through this exercise, you will develop a sensitivity to sense the profound effects of the presence of negative space. Will you be drawn to it in your first arrangement? Like the way it appears? Maybe not and that's normal. Keep at it. New things can take a little time to adjust to.
I believe in the importance of finding the deeper colors and hidden rooms of your soul. One of the reasons why I fell in love with floral design is that it creates space for just that kind of work. It is kinesthetic, engaging your body with your mind and your senses. And because it is creative, it reveals preferences and beliefs you hold subconsciously and puts them on display in the piece you design.
In this video, Kelly shares the story behind her own design philosophy and challenges us to find our own flower story. Something inside all of us drives how we design, and ultimately determines the message that we send when we share our love of flowers with others.
On this episode of the Team Flower Podcast, we are joined by Lou and Andrea Gagnon of LynnVale Studios. Lou and Andrea are sharing their roles on the farm, and how they play into their strengths to run the farm with excellence. Lou is talking about his passion for art, how he uses it to teach others, and the importance of looking at your work objectively and exercising imagination. Andrea is diving into the obstacles she faces as a grower, - both external and internal - and how she’s overcoming them. Whether you’re here to be encouraged in your farming process or to be challenged as a designer, you’ll find it all and more right here on the Team Flower Podcast.
“It’s ok to grow while others are blooming.” I don’t know if Kelly Perry knew just how much I needed to hear those words when she shared them at the Team Flower Conference in March. For me, the message was two-fold: part invitation to trust that we each grow and flourish at different rates and part cautionary reminder to beware of the slippery slope of comparison.
My favorite bouquets always start with a walk in the woods and end at a local flower farm. It’s there that I find ingredients that are not only unique and special like my brides, but these ingredients speak to the present moment. I think that’s really special. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into a bridal bouquet and the ingredients it calls for. I hope it inspires you as you plan your wedding!
In this video, Kelly demonstrates two different ways to wire rose buds. These methods can be used in boutonniere's, corsages, and flower crowns and are excellent skills to add to you repertoire!
We’re talking with Sylvia from Green Door Gourmet Farm on the Team Flower Podcast. On this episode, Sylvia is giving us an inside look into the workings of the farm - from what is grown to how it’s grown. We are diving into what it looks like to grow organically, and Sylvia is sharing helpful tips and resources for sustainable farming. We are talking about compost tea, trap plants, companion planting, and more! Listen to hear why okra is Sylvia’s favorite part of the farm, and what a day in the life of harvest looks like at Green Door Gourmet.
Most florists know and understand that our clients almost never know much about flowers – their season, color varieties, how they hold up in and out of water, mechanics…the list goes on and on! So it’s no surprise that many of the inquiries we get from couples are asking for guidance from us straight off the bat. It can seem overwhelming as a florist when we receive those inquiries – where do we even begin to dig for more information from them?
When you are starting out in the floral design world, sourcing flowers can feel daunting without a resale license. However, you might be surprised by what you can get without one. In this article, Grace McDonald lists some ideas for where to source flowers before obtaining your resale license.
In this video, Kelly uses only a 4 ingredients to create a beautiful centerpiece. Baptisia takes color to the arrangement edges and Lady's Mantle gives us low coverage. Iris is on double duty by creating an implied line and offering a grouping of color to provide some rest in the arrangement.
In this episode of the Team Flower Podcast, Kasey Cronquist of American Grown is sharing the history of the organization and more. He’s chatting about the floral industry supply chain and why educating consumers and wholesalers alike is vital to the success and growth of promoting American Grown Flowers. We are talking about the exciting American Grown Field to Vase Tour, American Flowers Week, and how to source Certified American Grown.
How do we become a better boss to our assistants? How do we manage freelancers well? I think the answer to this question is to learn how to be an open and communicative manager and to make tools and set expectations for our assistants to feel confident and useful while working for us.
Myca shares how to manage a business relocation by researching your market and finding your specialty.
Have you ever thought about putting purpose behind how you choose your elements for design? In this video, Kelly explains how she used proximity to choose her elements, and explains the difference between choosing elements versus designing based on the design principle of proximity.
Bonnie Bakhtiari of b is for bonnie design joins us on this episode of the Team Flower Podcast.
Bonnie is diving into her passion and sharing how she discovered it and started her business. We are talking about all of the elements of branding and the common mistakes people make when it comes to building their brand.
Have you ever grown your own flowers? Annual flower seeds are a low-cost and high-return investment for dipping your toes into a new hobby, bridging the transition from a hobby-grower to a professional grower, and/or expanding and diversifying a thriving cut flower operation. Pressly shares with you her years’ worth of seed-sourcing experience and highlights her favorite suppliers, as the wide world of seed sourcing can be quite daunting for a new farmer or backyard gardener.
Flower farming organically can be tough, especially when it comes to insects. To assist with this, I've researched plants and flowers that are helpful in controlling the population of harmful insects.
Limited on event install time and need to attach flowers to something on site? This tip will make it possible for you to prep in advance and save time on wedding day! Watch as Kelly explains how she came across this idea, and how she's practicing using the yardstick to solve her installation time obstacle.