Color palette magic with flowers!
A Seasoned Florist’s Confession…
Beautiful bridal bouquet using locally grown flowers.
Would you believe I used to be terrified of color?
Yes, it’s true! There was a time when I was timid and self-conscious about all things related to color, especially the bright, attention-robbing, audacious colors.
Then I began to experiment with different color palettes as my confidence and skill as a designer gradually improved and color no longer terrifies me. I have learned to use certain hues to either tone down or enliven particular shades and it’s like magic to witness.
BUT, wait! I still have issues. 🫣 Orange Marigolds. We have a history, Marigolds and I, and it’s not exactly positive. The very particular bright, orange shade of these flowers have never been beautiful to me, as far back as childhood. “Too brash, too garish!”, my mind’s eye has always accused. They have long been my mom’s favorite and I could never understand why.
So, this week I was faced with a big challenge: our bride adores Orange Marigolds. 🧡 Well, of course, I agree to design a beautiful wedding bouquet using what she loves, but I also feel a slight sense of panic.
Then I remember the alchemy of color that I have discovered by working outside of my comfort zone. So this was the solution: I used the soft, warm peach and blush hues of other blooms and the audacious orange Marigolds have been gently tamed. I am in love with the results and the bride was over the moon!
Today I was so sweetly reminded that color is still, after all these years, my teacher, my mentor, my muse. With trust and intuition, true alchemy is the result.
And the best part? The once shunned Marigold has a new place in my heart and THAT is truly magical. ✨
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Warm, peachy toned blooms: Quicksand roses, antique peach carnations, Precious Metals zinnia
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A Harmonious Partnership: Dawn and Mandy are the dynamic mother-daughter team behind The Nature of Things Fine Flowers. Dawn, the founder and creative director, brings over 25 years of floral design expertise, while Mandy manages logistics, staff, quality control, budgeting, and contributes to design. Together, they co-own the business, blending creativity with business acumen to deliver high-quality, one-of-a-kind floral designs. Since its founding in August 2011, The Nature of Things has thrived under their leadership, providing exceptional floral arrangements for weddings, events, and local deliveries, all while maintaining a personal, family-driven approach.
