FLORAL DESIGN
PORTFOLIO
My Floral Journey
My passion for florals has been lifelong but started in earnest in 1997. Since then I have crafted fresh floral bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages and decor installations for over half a dozen weddings and special events. I am well versed in flower care, wiring and most of all, creative design. As an intuitive artist, my creative process flows to my floral design. I specialize in romantic themes and colour schemes. I also have years of experience in event coordination including large scale corporate and wedding events as well as industry trade shows. Together with my art and graphic design skills, I am a "Jill of all trades" when it comes to streamlining your floral or event needs.
I also enjoy "real touch" florals that are everlasting. I have crafted many everlasting home decor arrangements, wedding arch florals and centerpieces that can be enjoyed for years to come or repurposed after the event.
Part of my love for floral design stems from my love for gardens and garden design. I am adept in landscape design for the harsh climate of zone 3b and above specializing in perennials and shrubs for low maintenance care.
At this stage in my artistic journey I am open to crafting florals on a part time or contract basis.
GARDEN DESIGN
My Garden Journey
I have always loved gardens. Even when I was serving in the military, I would seek out the lilacs on the Base as a place of refuge and peace. Every new destination included a search for botanical or public gardens I could visit while on leave. When I finally owned my own property I began my garden experiments in earnest. I quickly discovered I loved wild, romantic garden designs featuring soothing colour palettes of pinks, purple, blues, pinks and whites. Every once in a while a tame yellow would come into the design for contrast. I learned that Alberta is a challenging zone to garden in with my current location zoned 3b. A tough, high elevation only 40 minutes to the Rocky Mountains with chinooks in winter causing wild temperature fluctuations of 20 degrees or more in a single day makes for a difficult environment for plants to thrive in. It has taken me many years to discover the plant varieties that will survive here. My garden philosophy is to plant with the intention of long lived enjoyment and minimal care. I generally only use hardy perennials, shrubs and trees. Even my planters will feature roses and perennials that can be repurposed in the fall and planted into the garden to minimize waste.
Garden design is a fluid art form, ever changing with the seasons and the weather. I enjoy helping others discover their colour palette and choosing plants best suited to their space (yes, I am often that lady in the garden centre who can't help but offer advice when I hear a question.)
I am open to one off plant selection or garden design consultations to help you create your own oasis.
Let’s Create Together
Contact me for your next floral design or garden design project.
