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A study in working quickly!

A study in working quickly!

On Wednesday my Mom popped over with a pristine Magnolia bloom that she and her neighbor had plucked from a tree in her yard (that story involved golf clubs—don't ask). We had talked about how I'd wanted to try one of these for a while, but my neighbor's trees had all stopped blooming, and the photos I'd grabbed of their blooms were also infested with beetles (they've been a real problem out here this year!). So she knew I had been on the lookout for a good model–and boy did she deliver!

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Wedding bouquet recreation

Wedding bouquet recreation

It's time for another paper anniversary reveal!

When Brett sent me the photo of his wife's wedding bouquet, my adrenaline started pumping. There's nothing I love more than a good challenge—and this arrangement came loaded with tricky blooms!

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A study in color

A study in color

Over the weekend my husband and I were wandering through the produce section of the grocery store wondering what to make for dinner that night (as we do) when my eyes started to drift towards the flowers (as they do). I quickly darted to the display to grab one lone little bundle of the most adorable dahlias—just sitting there neglected in a stray bucket. By far the best thing I've seen at a grocery store in a while!

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A study in minimalism

A study in minimalism

I'm not a huge fan of lilies—I have a fight or flight response to their fragrance, and because of that, I avoid them at all costs. Calla lilies have always intrigued me, but by association, I never pay them much attention. A custom order I'm working on called for a few, and once I dug in, I realized the fun I could have with their clean lines and a blank canvas.

StudiesPaper Rose Co.August 4, 2017Comment

An anniversary surprise

An anniversary surprise

Last week I had the absolute privilege of sending out an extraordinary first-anniversary gift to help a couple celebrate their first anniversary despite the fact they weren't going to be able to spend it together. While deployed this wonderful man reached out to me to see if I could help him surprise his bride with a unique bouquet.

Custom Orders, PaperversaryPaper Rose Co.August 3, 2017Comment

A new collection—Paper Rose Co. Studies!

A new collection—Paper Rose Co. Studies!

I often challenge myself by picking out fresh flowers at the market and seeing whether or not I can recreate them with my paper. When these experiments work out, I'm exhilarated—but then what?

Collections, StudiesPaper Rose Co.July 29, 2017StudiesComment

RVA Living features Paper Rose Co.

RVA Living features Paper Rose Co.

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with the creative force behind Richmond's newest lifestyle blog, RVA Living. She asked me some great questions about how I manage my multiple businesses, where I look for inspiration, and if I could name my favorite flower—so hard!

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A wildflower study

A wildflower study

Just before the fourth my friend Amanda, who owns and runs Hummingbird Gardens, announced that she had an extra large harvest for her weekly deliveries. Being that I'm continually inspired by what she's growing (I actually used her photos as a reference for my cosmos!), I arranged to get one of her gorgeous buckets of flowers that week.

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A client gift with corporate spirit

A client gift with corporate spirit

Through my career as a designer, I've had the opportunity to meet many impressive and ambitious entrepreneurs. None have ever impressed me as much as Christina Dick, owner of TFB Agency, a social media and public relations strategy company here in Richmond. She takes the concept of drive to a whole new level!

Custom OrdersPaper Rose Co.June 30, 2017Comment

Spider Pride Feature

Spider Pride Feature

Earlier this month I had the honor of being featured by my Alma Mater, the University of Richmond, via their new Alumni platform Spider Pride. Here's the intro to their piece, which you can find here.

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The Summer Collection 2017

The Summer Collection 2017

Summer is the time to toss the rules aside and have some fun. Here's to bold colors, oversized blooms, and wild creations!

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40th Birthday Gift

40th Birthday Gift

This custom order had been arranged well ahead of schedule, so I was excited to get to work on it after I returned from my vacation in May. After hanging out with my childhood best friends and celebrating our impending 40th birthdays, I also realized that this gift is putting all of the birthday gifts I've given to shame! Talk about a real show-stopper!

Custom OrdersPaper Rose Co.June 9, 2017Comment

The Paper Anniversary

The Paper Anniversary

Right before Mother's Day, I got an email from a friend of mine about a custom order. She and her wife were about to celebrate their first anniversary and she wanted to know if I had any flowers, or if I could make something similar to the flowers they had in their bouquets. "I'm sure you know that the traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper, so I thought this would be perfect.", she wrote. Well, I have to admit, up until this point I had never put these pieces together. I sure am glad that Caroline did, because she's right—this is a brilliant gift idea!

Custom Orders, PaperversaryPaper Rose Co.June 1, 2017Comment

Richmond Bride

Richmond Bride

A few weeks ago I had a lovely chat with an editor at Richmond Magazine who was nice enough to write a little blurb about Paper Rose in the current issue of Richmond Bride. Issues are available with Richmond Magazine subscriptions or on newsstands now!

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Ledbury’s last-minute Mother’s Day gift guide

Ledbury’s last-minute Mother’s Day gift guide

Amidst their big announcement (a women's collection!—oh?) Ledbury made my day by including Paper Rose in their Mother's Day gift guide this morning. Better yet, I'm listed right along with my BFF's, House of Floralie. That's some excellent company if I do say so!

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Mother’s Day Collection 2017

Mother’s Day Collection 2017

For month's I've been thinking about what I wanted to do for this collection. Mother's Day is an excellent occasion to send flowers—and paired with the time of year when it seems like everything is coming into bloom—it's the perfect storm of inspiration.

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The Spring Collection

The Spring Collection

For this collection, I focused on flowers that come and go pretty quickly this time of year (if you can get your hands on them at all) and the fresh pops of color we're all longing for after a dull gray winter.

CollectionsPaper Rose Co.March 5, 2017Comment

Awl Snap + Paper Rose

Awl Snap + Paper Rose

Upon realizing our booths would be next to each other at a local market, my pal Erin of Awl Snap joked that she should make some vases—and with that, an idea was born! A week later I hauled a few buckets of flowers down to her studio and distracted her while she worked away on what are now my go-to containers for any and all arrangements.

If you want to learn more about Awl Snap and the beautiful leather goods she creates, hop over to her site—after you check out!

CollectionsCarrie InkMarch 4, 2017Comment

The Knot DC, Maryland & Virginia write-up!

The Knot DC, Maryland & Virginia write-up!

I'm extremely honored to be included in The Knot's DC, Maryland & Virginia's Spring/Summer 2017 issue. You can check out the entire issue online here, and look for the piece about Paper Rose under the Local Lowdown on page 204! Not bad for my first official piece of press!

PressPaper Rose Co.February 2, 2017Comment

Valentine’s Day Collection

Valentine’s Day Collection

I created this collection of crepe paper flowers in hopes of inspiring and encouraging everyone to spread a little more love this year. Not just because there's a day on the calendar coming up that says that's what we're supposed to do. And not just for that one particular person we call our significant other—but to the people in our lives who may need a little pick me up. To the friends and family who know they are loved but might not always hear it. Heck—to yourself because you're awesome!

CollectionsPaper Rose Co.January 15, 2017Comment