Dahlia in Dad’s Memory
This brooch was comissioned by a devoted daughter following the death of her father last year. A Christmas present for her mother, she...
Sustainable Sunflower
Sustainability is a main value here at Abloom Designs. I'm always working toward zero waste and regularly upcycle textiles. I welcome...
Winter Wedding
Back In February, I met with a bride planning a winter wedding. Looking through this website, she wondered if a stemmed rose and a...
Ascot Garden Roses
While the third day day of racing at Royal Ascot is officially titled "Gold Cup Day", it is widely known as Ladies' Day. The reason is...
Ascot Rose
Originally, I was planning to attend Royal Ascot for two days of racing. Hours before I left for the airport, I received an invitation to...
Ascot Peony
Two years ago, I had the pleasure of attending Royal Ascot for three days. Great Britain's most prestigious horse racing event, Royal...
Uplifting, Upcycled Dahlia
Dahlia lovers are a passionate group, for good reason! There are hundred varieties of dahlias with different shapes and petal...
Luxe Leaves
Commissioned pieces often start with a piece of clothing. This client requested a small headpiece to coordinate with the printed tunic...
Beautiful Stock Blossoms
During our initial consultation for her bridal headpiece, Courtney had a very specific vision in mind and sent me several inspiration...
Puffball Purple
I love working with clients to create their floral dreams! Client Laura adores hydrangeas and requested a wearable design in her favourite...
Imperfect Beauty
Several weeks ago, a client visited my studio to pick out some leather for a custom corsage to wear to her daughter's wedding. On her way...
Spirited Denim
Client Lynda saw a denim rose I had made and contacted me to inquire about making a similar one. She loved the informality of denim but...
Encore!
A performing arts organization contacted me with an interesting commission. To celebrate a huge anniversary, they planned a gala concert...
Perfect Green
Client Cindy wondered if I could make a leather zinnia in her favourite celadon green. This posed a challenge, as it's extremely difficult...
Bespoke Alstroemeria
Client Katie contacted me after seeing Kelli's bridal hair clips. She wondered if I could make something similar for her daughter to wear...
Recycled Love
A client comissioned his wife's favourite flower, a dahlia, for her birthday. He wanted it to be on a stem to dispaly in their home but...
Victorian Posy
Couture costume maker Theresa contacted me back in 2022 with a unique request for a Victorian reproduction gown she was making.The back of...
Magenta Gerbera Trio
It's unusual to receive double requests for the same flower in the same colour within the same week but when a third request arrived, you...
Outsmarting Seasons
It's such an honour to work with brides to help realize their floral vision for their special day. During my initial conversation with...
Steampunk Sparkle
Tony commissioned a custom boutonniere for his best friend's wedding. The event was scheduled in-between seasons at a northern destination...
Wild Rose Redesign
One of the first original designs I developed was a double layer wild rose attached to an elastic ponytail. I have made these in every...
Picturesque Peruvian Lilies
When you think of bridal flowers, what comes to mind? Roses? Orchids? Peonies? While these popular flowers are beautiful, they aren't...
Poppy Love
I enjoy collaborating with clients on flowers that are personally meaningful. Client Wendy contacted me with such a request. Born and...
Purple Pansies
Client E's favourite flowers are pansies and he was looking for a larger scale boutonniere to wear for special occasions. It wasn't to be...