As I’ve stated in so many of these blog posts, anniversary gifts and wedding bouquet recreations are perhaps my favorite projects of all. I’ve built up quite a catalog over the past two years, and I consider myself a bit of a specialist in this field now. (If there is to be one, then I think I qualify!) Not only do I love to collaborate on a great surprise, but I get the honor to create a meaningful gift that helps two people relive one of the best days of their lives. What could be better?
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Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays—long before the days when I even had an actual Valentine to celebrate. I remember delivering handmade cards to every one of my classmates. I miss that widespread tradition of Valentine’s giving! Why did we ever stop?
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At the start of the new year, I like to do a quick recap of my favorite projects from the past year. 2019 was my busiest yet, so there is a lot to be thankful for and celebrate, starting with my Paperversary clients!
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I wanted to start the year off with a fun story from one of my Paperversary clients. As one of the last projects I tackled in 2019, Scott’s email arrived after they had returned from an anniversary trip before Christmas. He started by letting me know how much his wife, Karina, loved her bouquet (always a relief!), and then elaborated on why it was particularly meaningful to them both.
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Last but not least, meet Nordic Lights—an homage to the chilly but sparkling days and nights of holiday fun!
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Next up for discussion in my new Holiday Collection: Merry & Bright! This look is probably the most traditional approach to holiday decor—a classic bright red with lots of crisp, lush greens. Despite the predictability of this selection, I still wanted to make it feel fresh and use blooms that can be enjoyed at any time of year. Let’s dive in!
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If you’ve already stumbled upon my new Holiday Collection, you may have noticed that it’s my largest yet, and it’s broken out into three themes. I didn’t set out with this intention initially, but when I tried to narrow down my ideas, I realized I just couldn’t do it—I love Christmas too much!
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Fall weddings and anniversaries are in full force, and I’ve been getting to make some of the most beautiful flowers lately. I’ve only got a few custom order spots left open for 2019—please reach out soon to get on my schedule! In the meantime, let’s take a look at this lovely piece I designed for Tim to gift to his wife Kelly on their first anniversary!
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Back in 2017, I was asked to do a pop-up at Madewell in conjunction with their Fall collection launch and a big back-to-school shopping weekend. I was psyched! It’s my favorite time of year for pretty much everything—clothes, weather, and, most of all, colors!
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It's been several months since I've released a new collection here, but not without good reason! Summer, while assumed to be an excellent time to slow down and enjoy time in the actual garden, absolutely flew by with custom, commercial, and wedding work. I'm not complaining! But I did feel guilty about the bounty of inspiration growing all around, and the lack of time available for me to translate that inspiration into paper.
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Fall is right around the corner, but this wedding bouquet recreation has me looking forward to peony season. Of course, with a magnificent palette like this, I'm pretty sure I could find an excuse to make it work year-round. Thank goodness for paper flowers, right?
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There’s something so perfect about the combination of roses and dahlias, isn’t there? This bouquet I made for Josh to give to his wife Kari for their first anniversary was chock full of both—and it was glorious. As soon as he sent me the photos from their wedding, I couldn’t wait to get to work!
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In the height of Dahlia season, I can't help but recall this gorgeous dahlia-filled bouquet I made for Alex to gift his beautiful bride Ramah, last August!
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This wedding bouquet recreation I made for Stephen to give to Pavithra on their first anniversary was such a hit, they asked me to make another one for their parents!
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I'm in the midst of another busy week of making summer anniversary gifts but want to take a break to show off one more rose-filled beauty before the end of the month.
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Speaking of rose bouquets, check out this piece I replicated for Brian and Ericka! The original design came from Aria’s chapel in Las Vegas and was simply chock-full of roses!
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I love a good challenge, and that's just what this next project presented!
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Here’s another project to help celebrate National Rose—this beautiful wedding bouquet recreation Michael gifted Emily on their first anniversary!
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Continuing the National Rose month theme, here’s another rose-heavy wedding bouquet recreation I completed last summer for Matt to gift his beautiful bride.
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In celebration of National Rose month, I’m going to spend the next few weeks sharing some of my favorite rose-filled projects! First up: John and Christina’s Paperversary!
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