It seems I’ve been on the road a lot lately — quick trips to Holland, wedding planning in Northport and Maple City and then the every day travels throughout Grand Rapids.  And while I love traveling, sometimes it’s just good to be in the comfort of your own home office (where’s there’s actually internet and phone service readily available!)

But by far one of my favorite trips this spring was down to Boone, North Carolina where I had an unbelievably amazing flower experience with Kelly Perry, Heather Payne and so many lovely new flower friends.  As crazy as it might sound, the experience was life changing.  It brought on a whole new appreciation for my surroundings, love of nature and showed me what new bonds and friendships can be formed over something as simple as the love of flowers.

If you haven’t noticed already, beautiful blooms are becoming a much bigger part of The Day’s Design.  I have teased myself with the idea that I could be a floral designer for years now, but I now know more than ever that I won’t be happy without a big bouquet in my hand.  Flowers have surfaced emotions that I didn’t even know existed.  And when I got these pictures back from the workshop, I cried.  Ridiculous, right?  Who cries over seeing their work on film?  Apparently, I do.

So here’s just a glimpse of the magic that took place down in North Carolina this spring.  There’s lots more loveliness coming and I’m sure this won’t be the last time you hear me reference my ‘new flower friends’ or the charming Kelly Perry.

Flowers: The Day’s Design  /  Photography: Heather Payne Photography /  Backdrop: Kathryn Godwin

Come back tomorrow and I’ll show you the bouquet I created for the workshop!