Week 31 // Slow Flowers Challenge (what happened to Week 30?)
True confessions: I’m overwhelmed these days. The epic move last month from a huge house to a small condo (what to do with all that stuff?), combined with an intense travel schedule and a few overly...
View ArticlePortland’s Elizabeth Artis of Espe Floral + Foliage (Episode 206)
Before I introduce you to Elizabeth Artis of Espe Floral + Foliage of Portland, I want to share a few words of gratitude that came my way this week. One of the special benefits enjoyed when you or your...
View ArticleSLOW FLOWERS Goes to Washington, D.C.
This was a red-letter week! For so many wonderful reasons, which all involve flowers, farming and gardening. Rather than write too much, I’m going to let the photos do the talking: WHITE HOUSE KITCHEN...
View ArticleTake a Virtual Tour of Four Rooms and their Designers at The Flower House...
This week’s episode is dedicated to my friend Lisa Waud and to the flower farmers and florists who created The Flower House. Here’s a recap, by the numbers: 1 Elderly home, circa early 1900s 15 rooms,...
View ArticleObjects of Desire: Best Gifts for Florists and Flower Lovers (Episode 221)
Welcome to the first edition of the Slow Flowers’ “Best Gifts for Florists and Flower Lovers.” The holiday season is upon us and today’s episode will accomplish several things. I created this special...
View ArticleCelebrate Poinsettia Day with an Incredible “Living” Poinsettia Dress
If you’re ambivalent about the traditional Christmas poinsettia, then I’m excited to help change your mind. Check out this gorgous “living” poinsettia gown. Yes, the prosaic holiday potted hostess gift...
View ArticleSlow Flowers’ Holiday Special with Musician-Flower Farmer Dennis Westphall...
Welcome to our Special Holiday Edition of the Slow Flowers Podcast! Today’s amazing guest, Dennis Westphall, is co-founder of Jello Mold Farm in Mt. Vernon, Washington, which he operates with his wife...
View Article2016 Floral Insights & Industry Forecast (Episode 227)
As I was preparing to record this week’s episode I had a flashback to January 2014 and it reminded me of just how young Slow Flowers really was only two years ago. Leading up to the launch of...
View ArticleThe Story of American Made Vases from Syndicate Sales’ Anne Graves (Episode 229)
I promised a few weeks ago that the 2016 Field to Vase Dinner Tour Dates & Farm Venues were about to be announced. And today is the day! The team behind this celebration of American Grown Flowers...
View ArticleFloral Spectacle in Seattle, inspired by The Flower House (Episode 230)
“We can imagine it and we can do it,” Diane Szukovathy, Jello Mold Farm & Seattle Wholesale Growers Market Last week I told you about a series of Flower House activities taking place in Seattle...
View ArticleThe Flower House Virtual Tour Part 4 with David Beahm and Daevid Reed...
I have two cool Flower House-related segments to share with you today. First, I want to share a short conversation with photographer Andrew Buchanan of Subtle Light Photography as we discuss his...
View ArticleBranding A Slow Flowers Philosophy with Gloria Battista Collins of New York’s...
I’m so pleased to introduce you today to Gloria Battista-Collins, owner of gbc style, a design studio based in Montebello, New York. I first met Gloria in 2014 when Holly Heider Chapple invited me to...
View ArticleThe Flower House Virtual Tour Part 5 with New York floral artists Denise...
Today’s podcast guests conjured up the most amazing room installation at Lisa Waud’s Flower House last October. It was thoroughly mesmerizing and masterful in so many ways, and while I had a chance to...
View ArticleEpisode 246: Perfect Harmony with Flower Duet of Los Angeles
A few weeks ago you heard my conversation with Mike A. Mellano of Mellano & Co., a third generation flower farm in based in San Luis Rey, California. If you missed that episode, check it out here....
View ArticleEpisode 247: Flowers and Happiness with LauraLee Symes of Portland’s Sellwood...
When I was a teenager, I dreamed of someday owning a fabric shop. For many of you, I’m guessing that dream was to own a flower shop. How many of you ad a similar dream and realized it? Being able to...
View ArticleThe Story of American Made Vases from Syndicate Sales’ Anne Graves (Episode 229)
I promised a few weeks ago that the 2016 Field to Vase Dinner Tour Dates & Farm Venues were about to be announced. And today is the day! The team behind this celebration of American Grown Flowers...
View ArticleFloral Spectacle in Seattle, inspired by The Flower House (Episode 230)
“We can imagine it and we can do it,” Diane Szukovathy, Jello Mold Farm & Seattle Wholesale Growers Market Last week I told you about a series of Flower House activities taking place in Seattle...
View ArticleThe Flower House Virtual Tour Part 4 with David Beahm and Daevid Reed...
I have two cool Flower House-related segments to share with you today. First, I want to share a short conversation with photographer Andrew Buchanan of Subtle Light Photography as we discuss his...
View ArticleBranding A Slow Flowers Philosophy with Gloria Battista Collins of New York’s...
I’m so pleased to introduce you today to Gloria Battista-Collins, owner of gbc style, a design studio based in Montebello, New York. I first met Gloria in 2014 when Holly Heider Chapple invited me to...
View ArticleThe Flower House Virtual Tour Part 5 with New York floral artists Denise...
Today’s podcast guests conjured up the most amazing room installation at Lisa Waud’s Flower House last October. It was thoroughly mesmerizing and masterful in so many ways, and while I had a chance to...
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