2021 In the Rearview 2021 has come to a close. What a year it was! I know I have been very quiet the last seven months or so. Now that...

It’s two days before the wedding. Flower boxes and debris everywhere. Literal chaos in this lovely Airbnb rented for this destination...

Are you recently engaged? Congratulations! I am so happy for you! It is such a fun time, filled with so much hope and excitement. There...

I have been silent in regard to what we are doing at Designs With Love and how we are managing in this COVID 19 global pandemic. That is...

Happy fall everyone! I hope you had a great summer. Summer here in the mid-west was a bit short, but we were able to pack quite a bit...

I had the opportunity recently to attend a benefit “Garden Party Tea”. Well, a tea means one must have a hat or fascinator of some sort....

For many, planning a wedding is the first time they have hired a floral designer, so they have no idea where to begin. Hopefully, I can...

I love spring! It is my favorite time of the year. It’s a welcome sight after a looong cold winter in northwest Ohio. Everything is so...

Have you ever considered including herbs in your bouquet? Herbs can add many different elements to your flowers arrangement(s). They are...

For many, the first time they are looking at hiring a floral designer is for their wedding. I am one who likes to know what to expect...

One late summer day, I received a request from a client asking me to design for a surprise birthday party. This birthday party was for...

Several years ago, I did wedding flowers for a sweet couple. They had a lovely story; it was my joy to share in their special day. They...

One of my favorite weddings (to date) is close to my heart – it was my brother and new sister-in-law’s wedding. Chad and Audrey’s wedding...

Well, here it is, the last day of 2018. I’m sitting here sipping my crème brûlée tea and sporting pink reindeer socks (aloe infused of...

In my last venue review (so cool how that rhymes) of 2018 I wanted to highlight Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, OH. A former Catholic...

I sit here reflecting on Christmas, sipping my creamy eggnog out of a favorite, chipped and giant Christmas tree mug, listening to...

So you are considering DIYing your wedding flowers -- the first thing I would ask, “What is your motivation? It looks easy! Anyone can do...

I’m not entirely certain why there is a fascination with covered bridges, but I love them. They are so quaint and nostalgic. Maybe it’s...

We are into winter weather here in Archbold Ohio, although technically it isn’t yet winter according to the calendar. So, when days get...

So last week I wrote about having a wedding at Fayette Church of the Nazarene in the traditional dark red and green. This post I thought...