03/07/2026
It’s been a gorgeous first half of 2026. I announced at the end of last year that I would be taking a brief step back from weddings to let my body rest and give time to other creative ideas sitting neglected in the back of my mind. I’ve always been open about my experience working in this industry while navigating chronic health issues and whilst I LOVE what I get to do for work and am incredibly proud of everything I’ve achieved and created, I knew the way I was working undoubtedly needed to change to protect my health and make this working world of flowers sustainable for me.
So far it’s been a more relaxed year of freelancing, spending some much needed time catching up with loved ones and celebrating 8 years of marriage with my wonderful husband. It’s definitely been an adjustment getting used to a much slower pace of life but I’m so grateful to past me for giving myself this time.
Now I’m looking forward to some special events I couldn’t say no to, like flowering for our beloved friends’ wedding in August and an exciting wedding in September, but otherwise I’m feeling ready for a slow and steady rest of 2026 before entering next year with a refreshed outlook on my approach to work. 2027 will look like more time for my own creative ideas, a small and select number of special weddings and as much time as I can possibly spend surrounded by friends and family.
Success looks and feels different for everyone, and despite the fear I felt at the start of this year that I was slowing down when things were really starting to get going, now I know that this is definitely how it feels to me ♥️