This is the fun part! Sit back, grab a pencil, and think about how you want to FEEL on your wedding day. How will your partner feel? How do you want your guests to feel when they enter the event space? These images are often my favorite part of the conversation. When you tell me what type of experience you want to create, designing the perfect florals comes naturally.
Read MoreThe flowers you hold when you walk the aisle are such a personal choice! Whether it’s a vibrant pop of color against your white gown, a simple bundle of local greenery, or a few favorite flowers with memories tucked in of relatives that have passed on - it’s important to absolutely love the bouquet you’ll see in photographs for years to come.
Read MoreThis may not be the first word that comes to mind when wedding planning, but I hope it’s a part of the conversation. It didn't take many weddings to realize that I was creating a TON of trash and waste. Things needed to change!
Read MoreFlowers, like many things in life, cost much more than you would think. I’m sharing a couple of reasons behind the price, why it’s worth it, and some tips I suggest when planning for your wedding flowers.
Read MoreYou might know by now that I love a good flower crown. I mean, I’m deciding it’s a trend right here in Virginia. And why not? Your wedding is a huge day! Let’s get some crowns, people! Weddings are an opportunity to get dressed up, wear new, fun shoes and jewelry - why not have some gorgeous flowers in your hair too?
Read MoreDid I get your attention!? This editorial shoot certainly captured ours! Originally published in Issue 45 of Bellissima Bridal Magazine, I find myself referring back to these images quite often.
Read MoreI hear it all the time: “No one will run my business like I do.”
In fact, I had that same exact fear a few years ago. I was wearing way too many hats in my business. I thought wearing all the hats meant I was in total control of everything. Turns out, it was the complete opposite. Because I was trying to do everything myself, I was actually destroying my business. My mindset was all wrong. When I really think back on this time, it wasn’t that I was going to lose control, it’s that I was fearful of releasing some control.
Read MoreI was working out with my trainer yesterday (I'm trying to take better care of myself and get some energy to keep up with my three kids and they say after a while I'll start to enjoy it, still waiting on that!) and she said to me, "My fiance isn't loving his job and he asked me how I was able to land my dream job and I told him I'm one of the lucky ones."
Read MoreRemember when the smartphone came out? Remember how life changing it felt to be able to check your email anywhere? Talk about freedom!
Fast forward to today - do you still feel that same freedom?
Read MoreHi! How are you doing with your quit time? Sticking to a quit time is much easier to do when you feel productive during your work hours. My next newsletter is all about making your work hours count - I’ve laid out for you what a typical work day looks like for me.
Read MoreThe years 2011 - 2014 are a bit of a blur. I don't remember everything, but I remember the way I felt after coming home from work each day. I remember crawling in bed night after night thinking to myself, "I just worked my tail off, but did I actually accomplish anything? I worked hard, really hard for 12 hours today, but did I even make any money? Why am I working so hard and have nothing to show for it?"
Read MoreMy Great-Uncle Buck was a successful, self-made businessman. He grew up on a farm in Arkansas and later moved to Seattle with his wife, Lou. He started out dirt poor working in construction. Later, he began investing in storage units, then office rental properties, and eventually became a self-made millionaire. You would never know it. He wore the same pair of Levi’s jeans and denim shirt every single day of his life. He knew what was important in life, and it wasn’t flashy, material things.
Read MoreFour years ago, I attended my floral idol’s workshop. I remember sitting in the front row soaking in every single word she said, writing down notes like a crazy woman, asking questions like my life depended on it, and seeing images of her beautiful work as they displayed on the screen in front of me.
I remember thinking, “I wish I could be like her. I wish I could do events like she does. I wish could have big budget clients like she has.”
Read MoreI’m often asked questions like, “How do you get so much done in a day?” or “How did you become successful?”
Truth be told, I inherited a couple of good traits that might be working well together. My maternal grandfather was a dreamer. He was one of those guys who dreamed up crazy big dreams, but never saw them through. He was a writer, a storyteller, and had an incredible imagination. My paternal grandfather was a determined, hardworking man. He was stubborn in the best way possible. He would never let anything or anyone get in his way.
Read MoreHappy One Year Anniversary to Kyle and Anna!
The couples love for the Blue Ridge Mountains was celebrated by creating a one-of-a-kind ceremony backdrop using reclaimed barn wood covered with lush greenery. Eucalyptus and muted florals perfectly complimented the soft blues of the bridal party and rainy sky.
Read MoreHappy First Anniversary to Bryn and Mason!
This was our first wedding of 2019 - kicking the year of right! A modern twist on classic traditions; this gorgeous day started off with a church wedding followed by a country club reception. The bouquets were traditional whites and greens, with unexpected hellebores and anemones mixed in. At the reception, dinner tables featured high and low centerpieces, overflowing with greenery and David Austin roses.
Read MoreAre you engaged? Congratulations! With all the uncertainties around the global pandemic, it’s hard to know what next steps to take (and when you can take them!). It’s impossible to physically meet with venues or vendors, finances may become shaky, and with so many weddings being rescheduled, it’s becoming more competitive to find an available wedding date that also aligns with your preferred vendors.
Read MoreFour weeks ago, we produced our largest wedding of the year. The ceremony was set to start at 6pm. The bride would walk down the outdoor path to a beautiful floral covered arch that overlooked the Arkansas River Valley. My team and I had worked on this wedding for a year and the day was finally here and all of our hard work was about to pay off in one of the most gorgeous ceremonies I’d ever seen.
Read MoreJust a short time ago, Bryn and Mason tied the knot! The Florals by Kimberly team used a classic green and white palette for this modern young couple, but gave it a twist! “I want to set the trend, not follow it”, says our bride. No problem! We love to meet people with open and creative minds.
Read MoreHere's the thing about success:
It doesn't happen overnight.
Success is a long term game. We live in a world of instant gratification. Just think about it: How quickly do you become frustrated when the building you are in doesn’t have wifi? When the item you ordered on Amazon isn’t available for two-day shipping? Or when you’re downloading something and it’s taking forever?
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