Welcoming Blooms

12/06/2023

This year I decided to try an experiment with dried Limonium statice that I got from a farm in southern Ontario. I hypothesized that intermixed with evergreen with would give the impression of white snow and should in theory stay nice through the winter season and it’s the evergreen so long as we don’t have too long of a warm wet period. I really love how it turned out in my wreath and outdoor arrangement, but only time will tell if it stands up to our weather!
Do you like this look? Does it give snowy vibes?
Swipe to see the urn, my not aesthetic front porch with kid crap and bags of evergreen, and how pretty my tree looks covered in snow and ice.

11/29/2023

An update on fresh evergreen wreaths!
Order here https://welcomingblooms.com/products/fresh-evergreen-wreath-pre-order

11/24/2023

Just a reminder that I’ll be at St. Patrick's HS Craft Fair on Saturday and then Monday I will discount any fresh evergreen I happen to have left!

11/20/2023

Just fyi, 2 days left to order a wreath for 2023!
I’ll also have a selection at St. Patrick's HS Craft Fair before my season is done and I move on to a planning and starting seeds for next season!

11/20/2023

Excited to be at the St. Patrick's HS Craft Fair on Saturday, details here https://facebook.com/events/s/st-pats-artisan-craft-show/24061878863459359/

11/14/2023

One of the hardest parts of doing a business mostly online for me, is the photography. It’s not a strength, to put it mildly, but is also an essential for being successful. This photo is the same wreath taken with the same settings but the one on the right in my basement with led lighting and the one in the left is taken outdoors with natural lighting. Admittedly the door are actually different colours which does make a difference, but it makes it clear, that I have no idea what I’m doing. Capturing the true colour of natural products is sort of important in my work.

Looking for recommendations for a course in the Ottawa area, that specifically deals with product photography. I’m not interested in online video courses as I know I don’t learn well that way, I need something hands on and in person. Any ideas? Send me a DM or comment please!

11/13/2023

For all those don’t check stories friends, orders for wreaths can. Be made here https://welcomingblooms.com/collections/fresh-evergreen-wreaths . Hope to see you this weekend at Christmas on Campus: Outdoor Market & Art Show November 18th & 19th 2023

11/09/2023

Don’t forget that I need all orders in for fresh evergreen wreaths by November 22! Don’t wait, I can only make a limited number while it’s still Market season! I’ll have a small selection available on Nov 18-19 at Christmas on Campus: Outdoor Market & Art Show November 18th & 19th 2023 and at St. Patrick's HS Craft Fair

11/07/2023

Beautiful 18" fresh evergreen wreaths, locally grown mixed evergreen, ethically foraged here in Eastern Ontario, formed onto either a local grapevine base, or a gold hoop base. All wreaths are decorated with pinecones and seasonally appropriate dried flowers.

*PRE ORDER ONLY*

PRE ORDER BY NOVEMBER 22, 2023 FOR PICK UP IN BARRHAVEN THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 1.

This is a one of a kind piece, perfect for welcoming friends and family in a protected doorway, with beauty and fragrance. Fresh Evergreen should be expected to last well into the New Year.

10/31/2023

Come join me this weekend at the Nepean Sportsplex! 2 for 1 admission all day Thursday!

10/31/2023

I finallly updated my website to include new winter wreaths, holiday ornaments and home decor items, go check it out www.WelcomingBlooms.com

Be on the look out for fresh evergreen wreaths very soon!

10/26/2023

My first Christmas event of the season is coming up!

Welcome to the City of Ottawa's Official Recreation, Culture and Facilities Services page.

10/16/2023

Coming up soon, Holiday Markets! I’ll release more specific details as we get closer but I’m super excited to let you all know where you can find me in person this holiday season!

10/12/2023

I always forget that people on Facebook don’t generally go through stories so here it is on the main wall. This Sunday, I’ll be at Broadhead with some other fantastic makers, and some great food and drink. It’s also my only market in the east end this season so come on out!
Emri Home Broadhead Brewery

09/26/2023

My October markets are coming up soon, I’m excited to see everyone who comes out to the Hintonburg Night Market at the .ca and the Broadhead Brewery Makers Markets with and !