Journal

Aug 26, 2025

For 5000 years, vases haven’t changed. The first vessels were designed to keep people alive - simple containers to hold...

May 25, 2025

It all started with one conversation—three years after I cast the very first Barely Cinched vase. In May of 2023,...

May 4, 2025

Sometimes I’ll spot a flower blooming in the garden and my eyes well up. Not quite tears, but that swell...

Apr 23, 2025

The garden I dreamed of for years is finally in full bloom. Every day I cut fresh flowers to arrange—many...

Jan 29, 2025

Well that sounds dramatic but "chaotic" seems to sum up things here in the USA lately. I'm not talking politics...

Nov 14, 2024

Let's have a little check in about marketing a small business during strange and sometimes very difficult times. This is my...

Oct 13, 2024

No, not me. I have shared that story many places but if you're new it's here. How does a vase...

Sep 13, 2024

I was introduced to LaParis via Amy from Botanical Brouhaha and I'm so happy to learn about this talented designer...

Idea Library Interviews Podcasts

Idea Library Interviews PodcastsSep 4, 2024

Congratulations to the winners! @diademflowerco @maidenhairfloral @mimosaboston Amy McGee of Botanical Brouhaha and I realized we've been in touch...

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