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As a floral designer, I'm always seeking new inspirations... textures, colors, and designs that spark my creativity and inspire me to try something new in my work. I seek inspiration everywhere, everyday... but a huge source of creative inspiration comes from travel! I recently had the opportunity to explore Colombia, and found inspiration tucked around every corner.

Did you know that each variety of flower signifies a unique meaning? In Victorian times, the "Language of the Flowers" was used to convey messages. Each different flower represented a sentiment to its recipient... for better or for worse! Read on to discover the hidden meanings behind your favorite blooms.

A minimalist mindset is inspiring a lot of our design process lately. We're taking time to slow down and really appreciate all the elements of floral design: our materials, nature's beauty, and the creative process. What does this mean for our design process? Read on to learn more.

With Father's Day just around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to spotlight the guys! It's not just ladies who carry flowers on a wedding day... Take a peek at a few Q&As to cover all your questions about flowers for the men!

Have you ever inquired about our process? If you do, you'll find that our designs rely heavily on in-season blooms. At Olive Grove Design, our philosophy is all about working with nature. She's already created more beauty than we ever will. Why work against her? 

It's #MoodboardMonday, and we're head-over-heels for this centerpiece, recently designed for an editorial collaboration with Shannon Skloss Photography. Using our recent summery centerpiece as the central focus, we're feeling inspired by golden hues and delicate textures like papery petals, silk ribbons, and dainty calligraphic script. 

As a wedding florist, I am often asked: "Which flower is your favorite?" It's never easy to choose – nature has provided so many beautiful options! – but there are actually a few blooms that stand above the rest. Today, I'm revealing another all-time favorite bloom: Lisianthus. Have you heard of it? It may be slightly lesser-known than other wedding flowers, but it's such a versatile bloom! 

If this warm-toned arrangement doesn't give you a dose of excitement for summer, we don't know what will! This arrangement is all about thoughtful color placement placement and carefully combined textures. Take a peek at the design here on the blog.

It’s no secret: the venue sets the tone for your entire wedding day. Floral design is the next step in setting the scene: flowers will lend unique texture, color, and personality to the space, truly making the venue your own. So how can you make the most of your venue? Read our post to find out!