Nothing brings me more joy than working with flowers or being around flowers, and I discovered this quickly in college working at a small, upscale market in Narragansett, RI. A lot has changed since then! I opened a business and started buying wholesale in 2009. Later around 2013, I moved to New York City starting as an unpaid intern at L'Olivier Floral Atelier in Harlem. I was connected with Cal Crary, co-owner of the Flower School New York who hired me to manage his Ariella New York shop. Eventually, I worked even more closely with world-renowned designer Ariella Chezar, as her business partner for Ariella New York. I planned and executed weddings and parties on a massive scale, and catered to high-end clients including Paul McCartney, and the Bloombergs, amongst others. It was truly an amazing experience!

Flowers that are in season, and local if possible, are exceedingly beautiful. I have developed relationships with multiple local flower farmers and genuinely love supporting them. It’s incredible to watch the seasons change and anticipate the new season.