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LEAD FLORAL DESIGNER & FOUNDER
MANY FLORISTS PASSIONATELY DESCRIBE FLORAL DESIGN AS THEIR CALLING, HIGHLIGHTING INSPIRATION AND JOY AS THEIR MAIN DRIVING FORCES. WHILE THIS SENTIMENT RESONATES WITH ME AND COUNTLESS OTHERS, BLOOMS & TWINE embodies a distinctive approach that rejuvenates the artistry of floristry.
MY NAME IS KATIE AND MY PASSION IS bringing unique, sustainable floral design to couples across the pacific northwest. I WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH LOCAL GROWERS AND FLOWER FARMERS TO FIND THE BEST THE PNW HAS TO OFFER, ENABLING ME TO CREATE FRESH AND LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR TO-BE-WEDS.
I LEAN INTO wild movements and textures TO MAKE DESIGNS MY OWN. SOME WOULD CALL THEM RAMBUNCTIOUS -- I CALL THEM FREE.
IN SHORT, I live to create beautiful things, I'M APPROACHABLE, AND I USE SUSTAINABLE MECHANICS THAT WILL ULTIMATELY BE THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRY. MY EYE FOR DESIGN IS UNIQUE, AND MY PERSPECTIVE IS SOMETHING I'VE CONTINUED TO HONE AS MY CAREER PROGRESSES.
IF YOU LIKE TO ADVENTURE, IF YOU'RE STOKED TO SPEND FOREVER WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND, AND IF YOU DON'T MIND EMAILS WITH A FEW TOO MANY EXCLAMATION POINTS... YOU'RE MY PEOPLE. LET'S CHAT!
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MY FRIENDS AND I PICKED BLOOMS & TWINE WHEN I WAS FRESH OUT OF COLLEGE. ITS SYMBOLISM IS A COMBINATION OF WHAT I LOVE - flowers and sustainable mechanics. THE IDEA THAT WE CAN'T HAVE BEAUTIFUL ART WITHOUT THE THING THAT HOLDS IT TOGETHER.
my inspiration
My mom and grandmom are/were both incredible gardeners, and both very involved in party hosting and their church's flower guilds. I grew up from a very young age watching them make huge vased arrangements and setting up banquet halls for celebrations. My great grandfather was a hugely successful gardener as well, to the point where he would win awards for his flowers.
My greatest adventure buddy, Tillandsia (aka Tillie), is also my inspiration. She helps out around the studio by keeping my feet warm, running quality control on all the sticks, and modeling flower collars to make sure they're just right.
My father - I grew up watching him coach small business and absorbed so much knowledge, probably more than he knew. I used it all in forming my own business. He was so proud of me for pursuing my dreams and making beautiful things. He’d always ask for boutonnières and wear them for days at a time until they finally wilted off. I did his and mom’s 35th wedding anniversary/vow renewal flowers in 2020 and it was an honor. And I sent him with a final boutonnière when we put him to rest.
BLOOMS & TWINE IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND, CLIENT-DRIVEN FLORAL DESIGN COMPANY THAT IS HERE TO support your vision and energy for your event. HOWEVER, I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU DEFINITELY DO NOT WANT AN EXACT REPLICA OF WHAT YOU FOUND ON PINTEREST; YOU WANT SOMETHING uniquely your own and custom to your relationship or event goal AND YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL TO HELP COME UP WITH IT. WITH EXPERIENCE, PASSION, AND A LOT OF LOVE IN MY HEART, I KNOW BLOOMS & TWINE IS RIGHT FOR YOU!