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A Better Approach to Buying Flowers

In a recent post, "All Flowers Aren't Created Equal" I talked about the dirty truth behind the global flower trade.  From labor to environmental issues, the industry is plagued with waste and inequity.  There is a better way. Living in a foodie town like Charleston, you’ve most certainly heard of “slow food,” but have you heard of “slow flowers”?  Debra Prinzing, the “Queen of the Slow Flower Movement” and one of my mentors, describes the practice: “At its simplest, it means enjoying flowers grown with sustainable farming practices harvested in their natural season of bloom, sourced as close to you...

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All Flowers Aren't Created Equal

Consumers have increasingly paid close attention for years to where their food comes from, how it’s grown or raised, and even how it’s packaged. Certifications such as free-range, cage-free, non-GMO or organic, influence decisions at the supermarket. Many products include photos of farmers next to their products, tapping into an innate human desire to relate to the hands that grow food. Conscientious consumers are willing to pay a bit more for goods that match personal ethics.  They often put their money where their values are. Local and regional sourcing designations on meat and produce often sweeten the attraction of a...

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Colorful Affair at Cannon Green

Colorful Affair at Cannon Green

The color palette of this wedding is one that made our hearts swoon.  The rich foliage at Cannon Green served as the perfect backdrop to make these colors pop.   Be sure to scroll all the way down for a quick behind the scenes video as we were finishing up as well as a few iphone photos.  We've also included a couple images from the couples' floral quote and showed the final product next to it!  Lastly, we were able to share the arrangements the following day with first responders at Roper Hospital.  See the fun photo at the end with lots of smiles. ...

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American Flowers Week 2019

American Flowers Week 2019

"American Flowers Week began in 2015 as a community-focused floral holiday to encourage participation from everyone in the floral marketplace — from flower seed and bulb producers to growers; from designers to retailers; from cutting garden enthusiasts to artists. It's the original, American-grown floral holiday that stimulates interest in beauty, seasonality, local agriculture and sustainable floral design." In March we collaborated with flower farmer Laura Mewbourn with Feast & Flora to bring the heritage and culture of coastal South Carolina's Gullah Geechee to life with a floral garment. We were inspired by Southern painter Mr. Jonathan Green and the beautiful location...

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"Toni and her team are amazing!! The florals turned out even more beautiful than we could have imagined! Toni is extremely creative, responsive and you can tell she genuinely cares about turning a vision into reality. I strongly recommend their services. You will not be disappointed!!! Thank you Toni!!"

- Rachel, Bride
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"Toni and her team absolutely stunned me on our wedding day with the beauty and artistry of their floral design. From the start, Toni was attentive, kind, and had many creative ideas for our florals. The final product was better than I could have imagined. It doesn’t get better than Toni and Roadside Blooms!

- Camila, Bride
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"I can’t even describe to you how amazing Toni and her team are. They turn my wedding into a Fairytale. Everyone is still talking about how it was the most breathtaking florals they’ve ever seen. No question book with Roadside she turns your dreams into reality."

- Natasha, Bride

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