Growing chrysanthemums this year has taught me a valuable lesson as an entrepreneur. That lesson? Striving for a healthy business/life balance is the ideal but it doesn’t always happen when you own your own business. We have to grow with the flow. Learning to grow with the flow I love chrysanthemums and their beautifully intricate petal … [Read more...]
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Aging gracefully and practicing self-care
It seems I've hit my midlife marker rather quickly and am thinking more about aging gracefully and practicing self-care. What makes a woman beautiful at our age? I take great joy at listening to the advice given to me by the many women that I find empowering. And still, I ask myself this question over and over again, almost as if a genie will … [Read more...]
What I learned from floral designer Ariella Chezar of Ariella New York
The Flower School of New York gave me my proper training in floristry, and it was there I first learned about floral designer Ariella Chezar of Ariella New York. My business instinctively lead me to grow flowers myself in my cottage style cutting garden. As my business grows (neither obsession or hobby - although it is a bit of both as … [Read more...]
The Big Magic of doing things half-assed and what I learned from Elizabeth Gilbert
“Just listen to your creative heart.” This message is what Elizabeth Gilbert conveys in her latest book, Big Magic. Perhaps it is a coincidence, but I’ve often noticed - as I’m sure you have - experiences in life that seemingly come out of nowhere. These experiences could be ideas, thoughts, or visions that come to you when you’re least … [Read more...]
Moving forward and slowing down
Why is it that moving forward and slowing down is not always easy? Self-care is a challenge for all business owners, and I am no exception. These past spring and summer months have left me feeling drained and exhausted and no opportunity for slowing down. I overlooked self-care and overdid it by pouring all my energy into growing my small … [Read more...]
Julia and Pedro’s Autumn Hudson Valley Wedding
Autumn wedding flowers are just as vibrant and lively as their spring counterparts. As many of you may know, fall is a kaleidoscope of color here in the Hudson Valley and the amber, hazel, and sienna colors were a perfect backdrop for what Julia and Pedro had asked of me. “We want to capture the magic of Autumn at our wedding” they shared. Luckily … [Read more...]
Making friends at Blooming Hill Farm
As a wedding florist, located in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York, I often seek out local lower farmers to help supplement the seasonal flowers grown in my own cottage style garden for my floral arrangements. “Hi, my name is Gloria. I am a florist and I am committed to creating flower designs that use only 100% … [Read more...]
Spring Flowers for your Wedding
Slow grown spring wedding flowers offer discerning brides and grooms an authentic and seasonal look. These vibrant and fragrant spring wedding flowers were all grown by me last year. Yes, ME! I think it's important for potential clients to see what an in-season garden flower bouquet looks like. In mid-May, roses are not in season in New York, … [Read more...]
Spring Wedding Flowers: Lily-of-the-valley
These delicate little spring wedding flowers known as lily-of-the-valley have the sweetest of all perfumes in my opinion and are by far my favorite spring flower to incorporate in a bride's bouquet. May lilies, ladders to heaven or Virgin's tears of joy, are some of the old names given to this precious and delicate little flower. Picking and … [Read more...]
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I believe that when it comes to flowers, as in life, that less is more. I like to keep things simple which brings out the natural beauty of all things. My unique floral centerpieces will delight you as well as your guests. I struggled for years with the knowledge that all flowers grown are not created equal. I also struggled knowing that the … [Read more...]