#LIVEFLORALLY
Follow along our brand motto to live florally!
My last post of 2019 ✨ I can’t believe I’m saying that! And in the end it’s just an iPhone snap from a very happy few days back in September when I was styling a wedding film for davidaustinweddingroses ✨ whether you’re partying the night away or having a quiet night in for the new year, thanks so much for being part of my flowery journey in 2019. See you in the new decade xo
We love these beautiful place settings complete with mixed vintage glassware, calligraphy menus, and custom toile napkins .
Planner: bys_events
Photography: anyakernes
Floral Design: gavitaflora
Beauty: theblushatelier
Stationery: lupinletters
Rentals: chiceventrentals archiverentals
Venue & Catering: folktalewineryweddings
Videography: yourstrulymedia
Band: luckydevilsband
Transportation: pacificmonarchltd
Officiant: justinmeyer79
Bakery: laviedoucedesign
Styling Plates: simplethingsla
Styling Surface: chasingstone
#carmelwedding #carmelvalleywedding
✨️Always been a fan of a bud vase moment, HBU?✨️
This has been really popular with brides, but I also love it for every day. I’m always bringing back bits and bobs with me from the garden🥰
Matt says my stockpile of bud vases is bordering on hoarding level🙄, but I think of it more as a curated collection💁🏼♀️😬
#weddingroses #davidaustinweddingroses #davidaustinroses #englishroses #gardenroses #justalittleloveinspo #wibride #wibridemagazine #weddingflorals #perfectlyimperfect #botanicaldreamers #gatherandcurate #realflowersoftheseason #vintageflowers #fleetingfloralmoments #howdoesyourgardengrow #peonies #littlegardenstories #awhisperedbeauty #authenticflorals #seasonalfloralfinds #beautyundermynose #wildforflowers #simplenaturefinds #distractionsandinspirations #liveflorally #flowerupyourlife #ihavethisthingwithflowers #doortomywonderland
Staying cuddled up on the couch with our furries while watching the snowstorm roll in. Who is with us?!
My favorite part about the farm is all the beautiful life that it supports. It's not the most-manicured farm, certainly not tour-worthy (though someday I would love it to be). If you stumbled upon it, you'd know that my most-lush crop is weeds😅
But if you look closely, you'll find pretty pollinators, singing song birds, princely toads, busy hummingbirds, and sweet honeybees. You can usually find some flowers among the wildness too🙃
A few weeks ago, wading among the nicotiana, I came across a little empty bird's nest. Last week, there were three new perfect eggs (swipe to see). I try and not disturb the mama as much as possible. While it's hard to see in the picture, she recently tucked in a potomac lavender snapdragon that spilled over into that bed (there were actually two this morning).
It's the sweetest thing. When I feel bad about how messy some things have become, I remember that to many on the farm, they're a lovely home with a few flowers tucked in🥰
P.S., we had a tree frog join us in the actual house last night, which was an adventure😂
#natureismagic #countrywalk #stayandwander #iamcountryside #botanicaldreamers #realflowersoftheseason #vintageflowers #fleetingfloralmoments #howdoesyourgardengrow #noticewonderconnect #consciouscreativity #littlegardenstories #awhisperedbeauty #authenticflorals #seasonalfloralfinds #beautyundermynose #wildforflowers #simplenaturefinds #distractionsandinspirations #liveflorally #natureandnourish #aflowerfilledlife #ayearinmygarden #floralstories #ihavethisthingwithflowers #doortomywonderland #wildgardenstyle #secretgarden #botanicalmagic #sowingasimplelife
It’s the blueberries for us 😍
Yesterday was a pretty special day with a dream team! Can’t wait to share laurenfair ’s photos!
🌼 MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY 🌼
this one is for you, mama! 😍 goldieflowerhaus & maddieandjoco have teamed up for a very special giveaway in honor of mother’s day! both of our businesses were started up & are inspired by our girls (goldie, maddie, & jo 🤍) & as creatives & working moms, the support that has been shown through the years has been quite amazing.
as a thank you & to cheer on another mama, we are giving away one custom sweater from maddieandjoco + a custom dried flower bouquet from goldieflowerhaus!
HOW TO ENTER:
✨ like & save this photo
✨ follow goldieflowerhaus & maddieandjoco
✨ tag a mama (or a few) in the photo!
🌼 BONUS ENTRY: share this post to your story & tag us!
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🌸 Terms & Conditions:
— This giveaway runs from 5/8/23 to 5/14/23 & the winner will be announced on 5/15/23!
— US residents only!
— You will work directly with maddieandjoco for your custom sweater & directly with goldieflowerhaus for your custom dried flower bouquet! 🌼
OK, I *might* be biased, but I think that flower people are the kindest people🖤 It was something that was very unexpected to me as a newbie entering into the flower world.
It continues to amaze me and I have so many stories, but this dahlia always reminds me of one particularly kind and talented soul: Shanna evokechancyfloral who just opened the_ever_lea this year (do check out both😍)
It was my first year flower farming. I booked my first-ever wedding and I wanted so badly to knock it out of the park. The bride was so gracious and flexible, but I happened to know she was particularly fond of dark dahlias. She didn't have expectations, but I really wanted to include some in her bridal bouquet.
That particular year we had record days in the 90s and my dahlia collection was not quite the monstrosity it is today😉. The weekend of the wedding, I had exactly ZERO dark dahlias and I was devastated.
I had followed Shanna for a while and loved her work. I knew she grew dahlias, but she did not know me from Adam. I sheepishly reached out to her on this very platform and not only did she get back to me right away, but she also invited me over to her home. She showed me around her stunning garden, giving me her one and only perfect Spartacus bloom, along with some procut red sunflowers.
Spartacus was the star in the bridal bouquet and when I told the bride this story, she told me it was her very-favorite bloom among all of them🥰
Shanna's kindness was my first experience of just how awesome flower people are, and I knew I had to grow Spartacus always and always from that day forward.
And bonus: I'm shocked at how abundantly this variety flowers! It's a must grow in my book🖤
Can I tell you a secret? I've become *totally* obsessed with garden roses.
Like I just can't stop thinking: I've been missing out on these for my whole life?!
I want to bury my face in them all day . . . maybe take a break for a few sips of champagne, bc they make me feel fancy like that🥂
Please, please tell me your favorite rose varieties, so I can add more👇🏼😬
We're in Z4 so it certainly limits our options, but I am going to dedicate more space in the high tunnel to roses to see if I can squeeze some more zone outa them😅
I have zero idea if this will work, but I simply must try!
For example, this is David Austin Wollerton Old Hall, which is technically rated for Z5. Crossing my fingers this beaut makes it, as I fear I can no longer live without it🤣
Photo edits: PBF Preset ‘Heirloom Garden’
#wibride #weddingroses #davidaustinweddingroses #davidaustinroses #englishroses #gardenroses #flowerfarm #flowerfarmersyear #wearethegardeners #caughtflowerhanded #cutflowerfarm #excessivelydivertedbyflowers #flowerphotography #botanicaldreamers #gatherandcurate #realflowersoftheseason #vintageflowers #howdoesyourgardengrow #littlegardenstories #awhisperedbeauty #wildforflowers #liveflorally #aflowerfilledlife #ayearinmygarden #floralstories #flowerupyourlife #ihavethisthingwithflowers #doortomywonderland #wildgardenstyle #secretgarden
Long personal post alert. I was busy during world childless week but I resolved to share my own experience in the hope that it might help others.
We don’t have children but this is not from choice. I’ve shared our story in a personal blog post in the Notebook (link above).
I’ve had multiple miscarriages, 2 ectopic pregnancies & many invasive procedures, ops & interventions. We also unsuccessfully tried IVF & finally we decided enough was enough. Never feeling adoption was for us, we’re now part of the ‘involuntarily childless’ community.
I know the pain of watching others around you getting pregnant; the invites to christenings; the continual updates on everyone else’s children, while we just felt left behind in a wilderness. Those new school year pics shared so widely & the surprising amount of people who assume you have kids. Later comes tales of empty nesting woes & possibly the most painful of all the assumption that you’re now a grandparent (just insulting on all levels!)
I’m now in an incredibly strong place but I’ve had a lot of years practice!
If you’re going through it now, please believe me when I say, it does get better.
I almost certainly wouldn’t be doing what I am now if we had children, so there are some positives, but I know too well that place when you are not strong enough to cope with everyone else’s ‘happy little family’ (a huge thank you if you keep your family stuff separate from your business stuff as those unexpected pictures or posts can be hugely triggering and heartbreaking for us.)
I’ve pondered long & hard over whether to post, it feels incredibly private & unnatural to share in such a public manner, but if it makes just one person feel a little less lost, then I think it’s worth it. If this resonates in any way please do read my story (link in profile
You may want to investigate worldchildlessweek & I also want to mention my lovely friend Vicky at clemsgarden who established their wonderful flowery social enterprise naming it Clem’s Garden, after their own lost child. I’m in constant awe of them & the work they do.
#childlessnotbychoice
#ofsimplethings
#alltheprettyflorals
#liveflorally
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ---> Get your ticket to the sixth annual fleursociety Online Design Summit that will take place Sep 6-11! We are so excited to announce that We will be part of this event that will be focusing on all-things design and is going to cover so many topics in a span of 6 days.
We will be teaching foam free staircase installs!
Go to (link in bio) to secure your seat and get-your-learn-on from the comfort of your home! (link in profile). For the first time ever, you can get your ticket for FREE!
You’ll get access to 40 talented floral designers + entrepreneurs who will be covering topics from principles of design, to mechanics, to foam free installations! If you are struggling with honing in on your design skills, figuring out the mechanics to create large installations, using foam free options, charging your worth, or being profitable and sustainable, this summit is totally for you.
Right now until August 30, you can get $50 off when you upgrade to the BLOOM ACCESS PASS that includes everything, plus LIFETIME access, and special BONUSES!
This is the lowest price you will see for the BLOOM ACCESS PASS, so go save your seat now! #fleursocietysummit
Quick loose florals notecard.🌸🌸🌸
#livepainting #liveart #liveflorally #looseflorals #watercolorpainting #watercolorflorals #watercolorflowers #watercolorflorals #floralsyourway #ihavethisthingwithflowers #watercolorprocess #satisfyingvideo #trendingart #watercolortutorial #botanicalartist #botanicalillustration #howtopaint #artvideo
Back in stock! These Amazing Parrot tulips💞
They s o l d out fast, so I did my best to scrounge up a few more :) You can swipe to see them doing their thing in a spring centerpiece (which has chamallow, salmone, and bianco ranunculus and coral charm peonies too–all available as well).
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It's hard not be excited about spring flowers!
That said, it's cold and rainy here, and I'm kind of OK with that. We're not even close to done with fall chores, but we've been hittin it hard for the past few weeks, so a little slow down is a welcome reprieve.
I'm trying to remind myself that the back-breaking, mudslinging, chilly work in fall is *all* worth it come springtime. Right?!
#botanicaldreamers #gatherandcurate #realflowersoftheseason #vintageflowers #fleetingfloralmoments #howdoesyourgardengrow #littlegardenstories #awhisperedbeauty #authenticflorals #seasonalfloralfinds #beautyundermynose #wildforflowers #simplenaturefinds #distractionsandinspirations #liveflorally #natureandnourish #naturalflowers #aflowerfilledlife #floralstories #flowerupyourlife #ihavethisthingwithflowers #doortomywonderland #botanicalmagic #sowingasimplelife #still_life_gallery #kinfolktable #styleonmytable #gatheringslikethese #gatheredstyle #seasonalsimplicity
Wonky stems and the cherry tomatoes get me every time, HBU?
#wisconsinflorist #ayearinflowers #blooooms #flowerfarmer #seasonalfloweralliance #flowersmakemehappy #inspiredbypetals #justbefloral #flowersandotherstories #moodforfloral #underthefloralspell #slowfloralstyle #farmfreshflowers #grownnotflown #botanicalpickmeup
#botanicaldreamers #gatherandcurate #realflowersoftheseason #vintageflowers #fleetingfloralmoments #awhisperedbeauty #authenticflorals #beautyundermynose #wildforflowers #liveflorally #aflowerfilledlife #floralstories #flowerupyourlife #ihavethisthingwithflowers #doortomywonderland
🙋🏼♀️Genuinely curious: What are your thoughts on this color?
It's called 'Chateau Blue' from farmerbaileyplugs and I think it's totally the vibe💁🏼♀️
#botanicaldreamers #gatherandcurate #realflowersoftheseason #vintageflowers #fleetingfloralmoments #howdoesyourgardengrow #noticewonderconnect #consciouscreativity #littlegardenstories #awhisperedbeauty #authenticflorals #seasonalfloralfinds #beautyundermynose #wildforflowers #simplenaturefinds #distractionsandinspirations #liveflorally #natureandnourish #naturalflowers #aflowerfilledlife #ayearinmygarden #gardenstyle #floralstories #flowerupyourlife #ihavethisthingwithflowers #doortomywonderland #wildgardenstyle #secretgarden #botanicalmagic #sowingasimplelife
Isn’t it silly how our heads stop us doing things, convincing us of some weird notion or other? I got into a right old pickle about what to share as I widen my portfolio from just flowers. I wanted to share all aspects of my practice, but without going *backwards* and flowers somehow became the past 🤯
Chatting this stalemate over with a good friend recently, she summed it up perfectly, equating my varied and disparate ways to those of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and their home at Charleston. Not in appearance obviously - to compare myself to them would be absurd - but in ethos. Doing whatever artistic endeavour takes your fancy - it’s all part of the whole, all part of my own personal Charleston. I mean I don’t make lampshades or paint murals on my walls (although 🤔😂🦋), but it opened my mind to the fact that creating images like this isn’t a retrograde step. It gave me permission to just share whatever takes my fancy.
So here’s some flowers in a pot 😂 Amelanchier blossom in fact - the perfect tree 💫
‘Tis the season for wreaths!!
Extra special collection of wreaths using the very best vendors to bring this palette to life 🤍
Perfect silk & velvet ribbon from nativeribbon_co // dried ingredients beautifully sourced from velvetcurationco // and the prettiest lunaria from wellsweepherbfarm
It snowed here yesterday, which was kinda beautiful but also kinda like😳 We’ve lifted ALL of the dahlias but we still have thousands of bulbs to plant!
Although we still have much to do, I’m hanging onto this for as long as I can. My last opportunity to get my hands in the dirt before it rests under a blanket of snow.
As a plant lover, you might think that I don’t like winter, but I actually love ebbing and flowing with the seasons. Perhaps you do too?
Although I’ve always been one to hold on, I’m also ready for a winter slow down. Although if I’m totally honest, I’m not sure that I’ve ever really experienced a full-on slowdown.
Self perpetuated, no doubt, but I dream of slower days and a blanket of snow, where all that’s ahead of me is writing or reading or photo editing or creating, only if I feel like it, with a cup full of coffee in my hands and a mind free from guilt for doing or not doing whatever it is I convinced myself of otherwise.
P.S., gimme all the Coralies 😍
#botanicaldreamers #gatherandcurate #realflowersoftheseason #vintageflowers #fleetingfloralmoments #howdoesyourgardengrow #littlegardenstories #awhisperedbeauty #authenticflorals #beautyundermynose #liveflorally #aflowerfilledlife #ayearinmygarden #gardenstyle #floralstories #ihavethisthingwithflowers #doortomywonderland #wildgardenstyle #secretgarden #botanicalmagic #sowingasimplelife #dahliaflower #ilovedahlias #dahliaaddict #dahliagarden #dahlialovers #dahliapatch #deardahlia #dahliadreams #dahliadrop
Bulb Order Updates!
Current estimated shipping is late October.
Bc we do not have exact dates from some suppliers, we are unable to give an *exact* date. We actually request shipping MUCH earlier, but I swear this is just a big joke on me, bc they always show up in Oct (or later) no matter what month I request😆. And that’s OK! We’re all working w/ nature here🥰
We always keep the website updated w/ current estimated shipping. We’ve anticipated Oct since the beginning, so no major updates, but that’s always a good place to check. Once your order ships, you’ll receive a confirmation email w tracking info.
Another thing we anticipated was cancellations. This also happens every year, but this past year was one of the toughest seasons on record for bulb producers. We’ve been made aware of some cancellations & are working BTS w/ our amazing suppliers on promising substitutes.
If one or more of your items has been cancelled, you’ll receive an email from yours truly for sub or refund. Trust: I know how much of a bummer this can be!
I used to get really frustrated when this happened. Now, being on the other side, I know how gut wrenching this is, especially when growers have nurtured these plants for many seasons (much like we do our dahlia tubers). I no longer suspiciously assume that someone is sitting there evil laughing while cancelling my (or your) order. It sucks for everyone, but there are multiple humans working BTS to provide options.
Including me! I spend days researching subs. Many are NEW, amazing varieties that just haven’t been photographed by talented growers yet. New me tries to think of this as an opportunity :) So, if you have a cancellation, you can choose to try a new one w/ me, replace w/ another available variety, or take a refund. Whatever works best for you!
And um, the *really* good news?! Some of our fav varieties ARE happening, including some we have not been able to get for years (lookin’ at you Copper Image😍). We are prepping everything so that when the rest of their friends show up, we can get them to you ASAP. And we aim to get them to you ASAP bc we do not plant ours until you receive yours!
Cheers to spring🤗
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