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As a young child, like many children, I picked dandelion and other "weed" bouquets for my mom. Making wishes and blowing the dandelion seeds was also a favorite pastime. I drew flowers all over everything, and since I was a kid with little talent in drawing, I became quite proud of my flowers.
I first happened on the beauty of the language of flowers in elementary school, though I didn't realize it at the time. I encountered it again in high school and I filed it away as interesting information, but as I got older, I became more and more enthralled with this romantic form of communication. When I fully delved into the language of flowers and all the beauty it conveys, I knew I had to become fluent in floriography and share it with the world.
floriographer & lead designer
morgan
xoxo,
My progenitors came to America from Scandinavia and I feel so connected with my heritage. Even my company name is influenced by these roots: "Blomstra" means "flourish" or "bloom" in Swedish. To me, this translation not only refers to flowers, but to people as well. I believe we as humans flourish and bloom when we love and are loved in return.
My maiden name is Westerberg, which means "west of the mountain" in Swedish, and although I live east of the Cascades, my design style is heavily influenced by the Nordic countries.
I'm inspired by literature and music consistently, and if you look closely you can often see elements of the last book I read or the music I'm currently listening to displayed in my designs in one way or another. I'm always inspired also by my fellow humans, nature, and love.
"When the flowers speak, I listen."
I took a class at the Floral Design Institute in Portland several years ago and I fell in love. I spent the next several years traveling with my husband, Scott, and living in several places across the country. I learned much of what I know about floral design from one of the DC Metro area's best floral designers.
When we moved back to Oregon to start our family, I knew I wanted to own my own floral company and work with flowers for people's most special events. I went back to the Floral Design Institute and in March 2019, I became a Certified Wedding Floral Specialist! I've been working with flowers since 2012 and have over spent over 20.000 hours studying floral design, becoming an expert floriographer using the language of flowers, and working with these gorgeous blooms.
We're a blend of sunshine and midnight, bold and passionate floral designers driven by the beauty of nature.
We believe in the magic of a well-timed pun, the allure of the raw, and the beauty of unexpected adventures.
We seek moments that make time stand still, that ignite our spirits, and remind us of the magic in the world.
- victor Hugo
A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars."
"A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in - what more could he ask?
NEXT SET
If you ask what I'm reading, chances are there is a hardbound, paperback, ebook, a book club read, and an audiobook being read simultaneously. Not to mention the one I'm reading with my kids...maybe even one with Scott.
BOOKS
05. LIFE IS BETTER WITH
The feeling of being simultaneously small and connected to something greater...The vastness of the universe ignites a romantic spark within me that I can't resist.
starlight
04. ADDICTED TO
I started studying the language of flowers when I was 15. I'll let you figure out just how many years that is, but all that study has made me fluent in the language of flowers.
FLORIOGRAPHY
03. I'M KNOWN FOR
You read that right. I bought a pair of crushed blue velvet Air Force Ones several years ago and I don't see myself giving them up anytime soon.
VELVET NIKES
02. love my
Even when I'm traveling, I'll always scout out the local library. I love being surrounded by books and seeing what's popularly read in each location.
the library
01. I NEVER SKIP
Specifically, personality typing systerms...Mine?
ENFP, Enneagram 7
Sagittarius sun, Sagittarius moon, Scorpio rising
Gryffindor
PREVIOUS SET
personalities
1o. Random obsession
Movies, poems, books, a newspaper from 1927? I usually have some random quote that fits the occasion.
QUOTES
09. secret talent
I only play for enjoyment now, and losing myself in the keys brings a sense of freedom. The piano doesn't judge mistakes; those are purely a human concern.
PLAYING PIANO
08. I LOVE
Well, not the green ones. You can keep those. But the red and the yellow...hand them over!
SOUR PATCH KIDS
07. gimme all those
The cologne my husband wears. It smells like home and adventure all at once.
BLEU DE CHANEL
06. my FAVE scent:
THINGS
FAVORITE
a few of my
Follow along for more of our gorgeous floral designs, wedding inspiration, and floriography insights. We'll also share some behind-the-scenes glimpses of our work, as well as our own personal style. Get ready to fall in love with our beautiful blooms and the people who create them.
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