I feel very fortunate to have been a contributor to Erich's workshop this past October. I'm really grateful that both he and Ginny had enough faith in me to be able to execute everything that they wanted. It was an unforgettable experience and I was grateful every minute that I was able to create there.

When I arrived to Bend, my flowers were mostly dead. With the shoots not starting until Tuesday, I was pretty confident everything I had ordered wasn't going to make it. Lovely Madison from A Native Bloom lives in the area and came and picked us up! We went to various parking lots and clipped berries, smoke bush, plum foliage, cosmos, she was a life saver. She is a perfect example of why I love this flower  community.

 We also went to Lowe's and Home Depot to buy some plants to incorporate as well and I found some beautiful ones. I had a few more boxes of flowers shipped in last minute and arranged everything on Tuesday morning with help from my assistant Brenna. It was a stressful experience, but I'm grateful that it pushed me to incorporate some different ingredients. I think everything turned out better that way.

Earth was the first bouquet I put together and I loved the muted tones that were slightly muddy. The addition of the purplish-brown plum foliage was just what the bouquet needed to really make it feel like Earth. With Ginny's gorgeous ribbon hanging to the ground it was better than imagined. This was the first shoot of four! More coming soon...

Photography: Erich Mcvey | Creative Direction & Styling: Ginny Au assisted by Ashley Nicole | Flowers: Ashley Beyer assisted by Brenna Williams | Hair & Makeup: Amy Clarke for The Halcyon Agency assisted by Beth Level | Gown: 'Danielle Gown' by Leanne Marshall from The English Department | Jewelry: J. Crew | Groom's Attire: J. Crew | Paper Goods: Mon Voir | Ribbon: Froufrou ribbon | Models" Anthony Culver and Samantha Dearing of Muse Models | Location: Rene Schwab Cowgirl Hideout in Alfalfa, Oregon | Sponsors: Red Leaf Boutique and Neve Albums | Photo Lab: PhotoVision | Film Sponsor: Fuji Film

Everyone should know Kelly Perry. This girl is someone who leaves a mark in the best of ways. I remember when we both started venturing into this flower business we were both asked by our local West Elm's to do a flower class. She called me and we chatted about what we were going to do, and we wished each other luck. I didn't think too much of it at the time, but I did think how flattered I was that she would call me and ask me for advice. I was in all sincerity making it up as I went, and maybe she was too but it felt nice that someone had even a glimpse of confidence in me. She's one of the kindest people I've met, even though we hadn't met face to face yet.

When she came to Salt Lake it was the best of days. When we saw each other it was one of those really great hugs where you just feel like you've seen someone you haven't seen in years! It was the same with conversation. She's wonderful. We clipped Russian olive, talked about how food is most important, so naturally we went and ate food and it was perfect. I think of this day often and how important it is that we are kind to one another. Flower friends are some of the best kind.

Fun fact: I've thought for years that foraging was pronounced much more fancy than it actually is. For (ahh-g) ing. I slipped up and set foraaahhging in front of Kelly and Heather and it's still super hilarious to me.

Photography: Heather Payne Photo

Stunning photo by: Jill Thomas

From one of my favorite weddings this summer (I had lots of favorites).

Photo: Erin Kate

A few iPhone shots from this weekend since that seems to be the only camera I hold anymore. Happy wedding Cari! It was a pleasure getting to work with you.

We celebrated Tauri and her baby Jack on a perfect Summer evening back in June! My favorite showers are the ones that are simple over good food and conversation so that's what we did! Congratulations Tauri!

Photography by Ciara Richardson

Madeline and Ryan's beautiful formal session was featured on Once Wed yesterday photographed beautifully by Ciara Richardson. Thanks Once Wed!

A few shots from January and Matt's formal session by Travis Richardson. Really been blow away by how amazing those romantic antique garden roses have been this summer. One of my favorites.