A few months ago, an editor at Richmond Magazine reached out to see if I would be interested in sharing some of my wedding creations for an upcoming article. I asked if I was happy to do so, and then with the hubbub of the holidays, I forgot all about it!
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago, I noticed an even higher than usual surge in emails about my Paperversary bouquets. I didn’t think anything of it at first. Summer weddings aren’t quite as popular as other as spring and fall, but they’re still prevalent. Nothing unusual. But the recurring dates seemed mysterious.
So I did a little digging and discovered this article: “27 of the Best 1st Anniversary Gift Ideas That Will Make Your Partner Swoon.” And sure enough, BRIDES put my Paperversary bouquets on the list!
Read MoreI just returned from a little field trip down to the WTVR CBS6 studios here in Richmond, where I was honored to be a guest on Virginia This Morning. This was my first appearance on TV where I wasn’t playing basketball and ran a real risk of accidentally swearing on live TV. So all things considered, I think it went beyond great!
Read MoreBack in October R•Home Magazine’s editor asked me if I’d like to do a Q & A for their upcoming issue. Flattered, I agreed (of course!). I love talking about paper flowers (or really all flowers!) to anyone who will listen.
Read MorePopping in quickly to let you know how honored I am to be featured in the current issue of B side Collective—an indie publication that spotlights extraordinary women in central Virginia.
Read MoreLess than two years ago I found a stash of my old crepe paper and decided to dust off an old hobby. I quickly discovered that in the years that had passed, a whole new world had opened up. I found an article listing amazing artists creating magic out of crepe. I wanted to do what they were doing. I wanted to be like them!
Read MoreI'm so flattered to be included in another Richmond-area holiday gift guide. This one is loaded with great finds from local makers, including many that may sound familiar if you read my post from earlier this week. (Great minds think alike!)
Read MoreJust popping in real quick to let everyone know that you can find Paper Rose Co. on R•Home's 2017 Holiday Gift Guide!
Read MoreIn June I was invited to be featured in an upcoming issue of the Richmond Times-Dispatch Discover Richmond Magazine. I honestly hadn't read too much into it more than that before I agreed—of course! How flattering?!
In the weeks that followed I responded to their interview, sent some photos, and that was that. It wasn't until a couple of weeks ago that I realized I was part of a list of 22 people named Richmond's "Cool and Connected," featured in the 2018 Annual Guide to Richmond. Talk about cool!
Read MoreYesterday my pal's John and Sherry gave fake plants their seal of approval—and lucky for me, they included my flowers in on that list!
Read MoreThis week, the Autumn issue of the University of Richmond Magazine arrives in mailboxes with my face on the cover. Obviously, I'm thrilled. But my feelings run much deeper than that. I tried to sum up my gratitude and realized I couldn't do so without sharing a little story. So what better time than now.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with the creative force behind Richmond's newest lifestyle blog, RVA Living. She asked me some great questions about how I manage my multiple businesses, where I look for inspiration, and if I could name my favorite flower—so hard!
Read MoreEarlier this month I had the honor of being featured by my Alma Mater, the University of Richmond, via their new Alumni platform Spider Pride. Here's the intro to their piece, which you can find here.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I had a lovely chat with an editor at Richmond Magazine who was nice enough to write a little blurb about Paper Rose in the current issue of Richmond Bride. Issues are available with Richmond Magazine subscriptions or on newsstands now!
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