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Bouquets to Art 2025

My favorite flower show ended up being one of the busiest weeks of the year, squeezed between my work schedule and my son’s graduation. Because of that, I could only visit on the very last day of the week-long event. That’s not ideal—the flowers aren’t as fresh, and I missed …

Graduation Party

I made eight centerpieces for Quinten’s joint graduation party at his friend’s house. Color theme: gold, orange (school color), white & black. …

Senior Prom Night

When your moms are a professional wedding photographer and a floral designer, prom night hits different. All the flowers for the bouquet …

Drizzling Rain in Manhattan

I was pleasantly surprised by the beautifully maintained plants all over Manhattan during my work trip this week. At Washington Square, hundreds …

Bouquets to Art 2024

I attended Patricia Gillespie’s presentation at Bouquets to Art this year. She is renowned for her botanical sculptures of all sizes. It …