Down a dusty old road, past a ditch full of cattails and up a long gravel driveway, is where my flowering journey began. Childhood memories filled with planting seeds, gathering wild flowers and exploring barefoot in the yard until the grass became too crunchy from the summer's unyielding heat, keep me inspired today.

Nature is my constant muse. From color palettes, to textures and beyond, I'm always inspired by my surroundings. I love simplicity and romance, and seek to add it to all of my events.

When I'm not creating, you'll find me wandering the shores of Lake Michigan, scouring antique stores for vintage treasures or spending time in the comfort of our country home, with my husband and our two little girls

meet Shelby

I've spent almost two decades working in hospitality and customer service. I ultimately gaining a bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, with a background in wedding planning.  However, that couldn't quite quench the need for design in my life.  Flowers called me.  While technically a self taught artist, I've been educated and taken courses from some of the best in the industry such as Tinge Floral, Soil & Stem, Bows + Arrows, Kelly Perry of Team Flower and Little Flower School Brooklyn.  I've been honored to have been featured in some top wedding publications including Style Me Pretty, Magnolia Rouge, The Knot Michigan, The White Wren, Trendy Bride, Wedding Day Magazine and more. There's an amazing team of flower lovers behind me that have helped build what The Day's Design is today and we cannot wait to share our passion with you!

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