Yellow rose and narcissus floral centerpiece in a travertine footed bowl alongside a stacked lemon tower on a white linen event table

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This is where I talk about florals the way I actually think about them. Design decisions, hot takes, behind the scenes chaos, and the occasional strong opinion. If you're planning a wedding or event in Arizona and you want a florist who's going to be straight with you, you're in the right place.

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I was sixteen years old, bagging groceries and then pushing carts in a Vons parking lot in the Central California heat, when the store manager rushed over to tell me I’m needed in the floral department for Valentine’s Day. I said yes mostly because it beat the parking lot and touching people’s reusable bags. I […]

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Bride and groom portrait in front of a full floral arch in vibrant pink, orange, coral and magenta blooms at an Arizona wedding

Behind the Scenes

What a Full Service Wedding Florist Actually Does (It’s a Lot More Than Flowers)

Most people think hiring a florist means someone shows up Saturday with flowers. Here’s what actually happens during the week before that.

Sculptural floral arrangement featuring bird of paradise, trailing amaranthus, anthurium, dark ranunculus, and calla lilies in deep jewel tones atop a black pedestal

Hot Takes

Nobody Asks the Chef to Justify the $15 Brussel Sprout Appetizer

Florists don’t explain their pricing the way chefs don’t explain the $15 appetizers. Here’s why that needs to change.

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