I went to a floral design conference once, and the instructor said something that’s stuck with me ever since:“There are no bad flowers — only bad flower combinations.” (Well… except for those rainbow-dyed grocery store roses. I think we can all agree on that.) But her point still stands. Sometimes I see a flower arrangement […]

When I’m working on a kitchen project — whether it’s a new build or a charming old home that’s being thoughtfully updated — one of the biggest decisions we always come back to is countertops. And if I’m being honest? I’ll always have a soft spot for natural stone. There’s something about real stone that […]

If you’re living in an older or historic home — especially in places like Northern Michigan, where cottages and lake houses have evolved over generations — you might be wondering how to modernize your house without a complete renovation. The good news? You don’t have to gut it to update it. Not every outdated room, […]

I’m currently working on a lakeside cottage design we’ve dubbed Mid-Century Modern Lakeside—a bit of a mouthful, but it perfectly captures the spirit of this project. Like many Northern Michigan cottages, this home was built mid-century and added onto over the decades. Now, it’s passing from one generation to the next, and with that comes […]

If I had to assign a soundtrack to this wedding, it would be Tom Petty’s American Girl. That song just is this day. Sunlight dancing on water, a breeze off the lake, the kind of joy that feels effortless — the kind that hums with nostalgia and simplicity. This was Americana at its finest. The […]

I’m in absolute disbelief that July is already here. Somehow, it always sneaks up on me—but the Fourth? The Fourth of July is summer’s great crescendo. It’s the height of the season. The lake is starting to warm, the days are long, everyone’s in a good mood and it feels like the whole world migrates […]

When we describe a design choice as timeless, we’re often referring to materials or styles that have stood the test of time—visually, emotionally, and historically. These are the finishes and details that, even decades or centuries later, still feel beautiful, grounded, and worth preserving. But what happens when we confuse timelessness with “indestructibility,” or assume […]

If you’re searching for flooring that complements a timeless, classic, vintage, or cottage aesthetic, stepping into a flooring showroom can feel overwhelming. The good news? It’s simpler than it seems. There are just a handful of flooring choices that truly stand the test of time and work beautifully with these styles. Let’s break them down. […]

“You’re a wedding florist… so what qualifies you to offer interior design services?”

It’s a questions I’ve been asked – an honestly, it’s one I don’t mind answering.

Because the truth is, I’m not just arranging flowers. I am designing full-scale environments for some of the most important moments in people’s lives. Mood, lighting, layout, flow, color – every detail matters. My job is to take a blank space and turn it into something meaningful, beautiful and functional.
Sound familiar?
Whether it’s an event or a home, the core principles of great design are the same: understanding the people, telling a story, creating an experience and making sure it all works beautifully.

If you’ve ever experienced lilac season in Northern Michigan, you know just how magical it can be. This time of year, the roadsides and yards are lined with towering lilac bushes, their blooms spilling over in soft shades of lavender, deep purple, and creamy white. The air is thick with their sweet, unmistakable fragrance—honestly, it’s […]