Local Color Flowers

08/04/2026

Bits & Pieces are the one design element I think many florists overlook.

Maybe they seem too expensive. Maybe they don't feel essential. Or maybe they're just hard to find if you aren't sourcing locally.

But these small details are often what take an arrangement from beautiful to memorable.

In this week's YouTube video, I'm sharing the final installment in my Six Elements of Design series and showing you how I use Bits & Pieces to add texture, personality, and that little bit of magic to an arrangement.

One viewer summed it up perfectly:

"It was a lovely arrangement to begin with, but your bits and pieces took it to a whole new level. Thank you."

I'd love to know—what are your favorite Bits & Pieces to design with? Watch the video below and let me know in the comments!

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08/01/2026

Will you be there? I will!
Come learn about dahlias with the best farmers, designers and creatives around! Early bird registration ends August 10!

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07/28/2026

I know creating elevated color palettes for your design can feel hard- especially if you're growing your own flowers and you're trying to figure out what goes with what and what customers will pay for.

I have a simple framework that will take the guesswork out of creating color palettes.

Check out my new YouTube video where I explain the very simple process of creating fancy color palettes even if you feel like you know nothing about color.

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07/26/2026

OBSESSED with Scented Geranium for design work. Are you?
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07/23/2026

Time to learn to make the cutest boutonnieres! Watch my new video to learn all the tricks to making these tiny designs!
https://youtu.be/haKPeUu1mHk

07/14/2026

I think people sometimes imagine floral design as this magical, artistic process where inspiration just strikes and everything falls into place.

The truth? It's creative... but it's also incredibly practical.

In this centerpiece, I'm thinking about mechanics, flower recipes, stem counts, proportions, hydration, and how to get the most value from every single stem. Every cut has a purpose.

That's the part of floral design I love most—the balance between art and problem-solving.

If you've ever wondered what actually goes into creating wedding centerpieces (beyond just "putting flowers in a vase"), I walk you through the entire process in my newest YouTube video.

🌸 Watch the video today and let me know your favorite flower from the designs! https://youtu.be/sQQ5G_jwUtg?si=Gsqo1amVbQvKTry_

07/07/2026

It's wedding season! if you need tips on how to make a bouquet that will make a splash this summer- this video is for you! DIY your bouquet today! Tag a friend that might need some design inspiration and tips!

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06/30/2026

I went to The Gardener's Workshop this weekend and did a demo on how to make a red white and blue arrangement for 4th of July! Nothing tacky! I used flowers grown by Lisa and Bobo and their team. If you're thinking of making an arrangement for the holiday this weekend- don't miss this video!

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06/23/2026

Here's a fun floral design question:

Is an echinacea a focal flower or a secondary focal flower?

The answer is...

It depends. 😄

If you're designing with peonies, the echinacea is probably a secondary focal.

If you're designing with smaller flowers like bachelors buttons or scabiosa, the echinacea might become the focal.

That's why I call secondary focal flowers shape shifters. Their role changes depending on the flowers around them.

Instead of labeling flowers permanently, try assigning them a job before you start designing.

I share exactly how I make that decision in my newest YouTube video. Come watch!

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