A Little Inspiration

Hello flower friends! I've already shared some details and pictures from Team Flower Workshop, which I attended earlier this spring. My time spent in North Carolina allowed me to realize that my dreams for flowers and weddings were something I could actually see come to life. I thought I'd share a few more pictures of the behind-the-scenes of the workshop, to show you how truly inspiring and wonderful it was. 

I was a lucky gal to be the first one to arrive at our flower home in the mountains - and for goodness' sake, for a prairie gal, the mountains of North Carolina were such a stunning place and just full of inspiration! I spent a few hours hiking in Grandfather Mountain (helloooo elevation! This chickie was pretty winded!) and was blown away by the beauty of nature. Then, I was greeted by a stunning entrance full of fresh flowers (the scent was amazing) and the week just kept on getting better. 

The first few photos here are by Heather Payne, and the rest are from my iPhone. Enjoy!

How lucky was I to be greeted with all of this gorgeousness?

On the left and right, some of the beautiful flowers and supplies we were spoiled with. In the centre? The absurdly amazing view from the area where we were working! (PS - the hike up that hill alone almost killed me)

Wow, right? This is Grandfather Mountain in Boone, NC. I highly recommend the trip for anyone looking for a cool vacation that's a little off the beaten bath.

In the next few weeks, I've got some major goodies to show off. First, my new branding! I've been working with my friend Ashley Nicole and we're finalizing my logo right now - I can't wait to release it and really introduce you all to Stone House Creative and where I come from. I also just finished off a portfolio shoot with Brittany Mahood Photography that I seriously can't wait to get the film back from - I'll show you a series of colour studies that I had a lot of fun designing flowers for. 

Talk soon!

Philosophy Flowers Workshop

Earlier this spring, I had the absolute pleasure of travelling down to North Carolina to attend Team Flower Workshop. It was run by a woman and florist who I totally admire and respect, Kelly Perry of Philosophy Flowers. I had such an amazing time, meeting other lovely florists and wedding planners and getting to play with beautiful blooms. It was partially heartbreaking to see stunning varieties of flowers that I know just can't grow here or ship in to Manitoba, but I fell for them anyways - who can blame me? I did try my best to only use flowers that I know I can get here easily, but of course some other other blossoms worked their way in here and there!
We were absolutely spoiled by the chance to have our portfolio shot by Heather Payne Photography. Not only is she evidently an amazing film photographer, but she's also a stellar little lady. Quite the doll, and I am so thankful for these beautiful shots! While at the workshop, we worked on our individual portfolios, designing bouquets, centrepieces, and boutonnieres and also worked on several group projects involving a ceremony setting and a tablescape.
One of our guest speakers, Kathryn Godwin of Studio Cultivate, is an incredible artist and she created the beautiful backdrop for the centrepiece image. Here are some of the snaps of my work!

Hello!

Hello! I am so excited to kick things off with Stone House Creative. After being in the wedding industry for years in various capacities, I've played around with so many different ideas in my head as to what my future would reveal for me. I've always known I wanted to stay and work and play in the wedding industry, and the combination of flowers and wedding design is truly the best thing I can imagine. I'm so excited to work with brides and grooms to help them create one of their most important days in their lives, whether that be with flowers or event design or planning

Photo by Heather Payne Photography, taken at Team Flower Workshop

I am indebted to several people for their encouragement, their work, and their assistance in seeing Stone House Creative become a reality. These include my awesomely supportive husband Chad, my dear friend/absurdly stylish and talented graphic designer/long time co-worker and co-conspirator Ashley Nicole (who is working on a lovely logo for me!), my super cool photographer friend Brittany Mahood (whose work graces this site and who I cannot wait to work with on a portfolio shoot a little later this summer!), my flower friends at Academy Florist and Team Flower Workshop, from whom I have learned so very much and had an amazing time doing it, and of course, an amazing group of friends, sisters and sisters-in-laws, and family members who are always challenging me, getting annoyed with the high number of flower and wedding pictures I post, and still managing to love me.  I also have to thank my ancestors, who built the most amazing stone house in the country over a hundred years ago, and giving me the opportunity to grow up within its beautiful walls.

So with that, I hope you'll stick around and check out Stone House Creative as it grows! And of course, if you are or if you know an awesome couple who's tying the knot, well, you know who to get them in touch with :)