Color is central to my work with flowers, guiding both my interactions with customers and my orders with vendors. Sometimes I wish I could mix colors together to engineer the perfect shade I’m looking for, but there’s something even more special when you stumble upon it unexpectedly.

I went on a painting retreat in early September to celebrate my 40th birthday—something inward, quiet, and creative, just for me. It felt like a gift of time, color, and calm. The retreat was led by my painting teacher from the Rowayton Arts Center. Taking myself out of one medium and into another is always refreshing, especially during my busy season.

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