N E C T A R  +  B L O O M

Poetically-SPIRITED fine art FLORAL DESIGN + EVENT STYLING

southern california + beyond

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

L U S H   •   I N T E N T I O N A L   •   U N T A M E D

YOUR AUTHENTIC STORy • in the language of flowers

 
 
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NECTAR + BLOOM floral installation | KIM BRANNAGAN Photography
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NECTAR + BLOOM

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Join the adventures of a #poetflorist to see our latest creations, often paired with original poetic verse captions inspired by the petals + palettes of our design studio.

 
//// Where she rests, a wishbone // grows, summer fruit sherbet and sun loam, the skeins of cloud // she draws from her eyes call // up color and crisp, the crush of meadow, a song // in new eons underfoot, of course, calcium, // something with which to build //// #nectarandbloom #poetflorist #nectarpoems #poemsbynectarandbloom #poetryofflowers #poetry . A little iPhone snap from our recent bouquets 1:1 class in the studio for the lovely @harmoniafloralmx with @mandyfordphotography 💗🧘🏼‍♀️🌈💐
For Inessa, full of wind //// Did you know the word ‘bouquet’ has roots from Latin into Old French meaning ‘little woods’? You can see it in the Latin ‘boscum’, which lead to the French ‘bois’ for ‘woods’ or ‘forest’. I think of creating a bouquet as making a little wilderness. It’s a tiny meadowland I get to craft in the name of beauty and the rich garden that is love. It’s a poem in the shape of a meadow I make with my hands and with nature’s abundant magic. //// #nectarandbloom #poetflorist #poetryofflowers #notesfromnectarandbloom #nectarnotes #nectarlovenotes #bouquet #bouquetofflowers #etymology
Summer rising — //// When I write poems or poetic verse snippets to flowers, I’m letting myself sink into all of what I see, which is laced and layered with the other senses that what I see triggers. Anyone else have synesthesia? . When I let myself take things in, often colors deliver a distinct sound or tone in my mind (I HEAR a wall of blooming bougainvillea, for example), and if I let myself relax, memories, associations, and experiences sift up into my vision when I let myself behold shapes, textures, and patterns that take shape in the vivid images of nouns and the textured connotations of adjectives. Physical sensations and sounds often have colors for me too. . The foaming miracle of tiny radish rose blooms pictured here rings like tiny copper bells for me, reminds me of the wind chime coloring the summer breeze beneath the walnut tree and the sun-baked fabric of the hammock near the pool on the midwestern farm of my childhood. ‘Popped fists of dawn’ comes to mind. I feel as though I’m peering into a tiny cosmos of rosy nebulae, which reminds me of the artful whorls, which happen to feel amber and smell like sliced peach, of the imagination. . Finding your voice in your creative medium has its deepest roots in the quirks and wonders of your own unique and rich perspective and trove of life experience. Sink in. Get to know what fascinates you. Honor the oddities of your beautiful existence. Therein lies your fingerprint, your voice. . #nectarandbloom #poetflorist #findyourvoice #poetryofflowers #nectarlovenotes #notesfromnectarandbloom #nectarpoems #poemsbynectarandbloom #nectarnotes
Our Abundant Summer Bouquets Workshop is coming up on August 20th, 10am-3pm, in our studio in South Park, San Diego. It’s an advanced floristry and floral art workshop in which you will learn my favorite techniques, tricks, and tips for creating abundant, airy bouquets inspired by summer's finest bounty, including a full demonstration followed by hands-on guided creating of your own bouquet to style and have photographed. DM for more details or to reserve your spot! . Photograph: @dearloversphoto from our recent Lush Bouquets + Yoga workshop this past April, with model @jonachristinadavis 💛🥰🙏🙌 #nectarandbloom #poetflorist #poetryofflowers #nectarclasses #nectarandbloomworkshops #floralworkshop
//// A poem peels // its rind in spirals, hisses // of citrus and all adjectives // for summer, sumptuous, a poem // falls open, two hemispheres of cantaloupe, smiles // the way an empty bowl drinks // sky, the the full and // empty of its fruit is after all // what enchants you //// #nectarandbloom #poetflorist #nectarpoems #poemsbynectarandbloom #poetryofflowers #flatlay #peonies
//// Littles in their sun // shred dream, joy storm, adventures long // as light years, such tender tulle and cotton // candy rain from star fists and petal eyed, the language // here is one of grapefruit, in cupcake wrapper accents, and a sky // that is always within reach //// #nectarandbloom #poetflorist nectarpoems #poemsbynectarandbloom #poetryoflowers . A lovely little sneak peek by @billyedonyaphotography from this joyous project with the amazing @butfirstparty for @daydream.society with @afloral + @elestory — more to come! 🙏🥰💗
N E W IN-STUDIO W O R K S H O P S || I’m delighted to share our upcoming San Diego workshops that many of you have been so kind as to ask about and request. I cannot wait to flower with you! . My goal is to bring to you a variety of creative and nourishing experiences with design technique, color story, finding your voice, developing your floral practice with new perspectives and tools, and supporting your creative drive as well as your creative instrument: your body, your being, your home. . The purpose of my classes and workshops is to invite those of you who are new into an art form that is calling to you, as well as support those of you who are well on your way in floristry who would like some guidance, support, and a fresh take on (and additional tools for) the floral work you love and pour your heart into manifesting. . This set of workshops gives you a variety of options, and more classes and workshops are on the horizon too! Here’s what is available for you now: . 7.2.19 THE ART OF DRIED FLORALS . 8.20.19 ABUNDANT SUMMER BOUQUETS + STYLING . 9.17.19 INSTALLATIONS: MINDFULNESS, INTENTIONAL EXPERIENCE, + STORYTELLING . These options and more details are coming to the website as we speak, but meantime if you’re interested and want more information, DM or e-mail me directly! . Teaching is an inescapable and incredibly rewarding calling for me, and so know that it is a true passion for me to get to serve you through these classes on your creative journey. I am always open to your requests as well, so let me know ❤️❤️❤️ . Photograph: @dearloversphoto 🙏 . #nectarandbloom #poetflorist #poetryofflowers #nectarandbloomworkshops #nectarclasses #nectarlovenotes #notesfromnectarandbloom #floralworkshop #floristry #floraldesign
//// shampoo, the foam of laughter, this // splendid spoonful of pearl, split // like an hour of air in the decadence // words shape into nautilus, abalone, the brilliance of sand // where sun makes powder of time //// #nectarandbloom #poetflorist #poetryofflowers #poemsbynectarandbloom #nectarpoems #poetry . Photograph: @pineandsea_photo Planning + Event Design: @detailsdarling Floral Design: @nectar_and_bloom Venue: @frederickloeweestate Rentals: @adorefolklore @sigpartyrentals
This man is the joy of my life, my whole heart, the human being who walks life beside me through all its adventures, sometimes as we sprint, sometimes as we wander off course, sometimes as we are just laughing uncontrollably the way sun tumbles down through trees. . It’s nearly his birthday, and I just want to take a moment to celebrate him early, and always, because he is a truly remarkable man and human being. I love you immeasurably, @carr.cavender . I make flowers to tell love stories, and I don’t think I have enough flowers with all the lands and seasons combined to tell of ours just once or even partially. Still, like with writing poems, I will keep trying. . This moment was photographed by the loveliest @elinejacobine who could very well be my long lost Norwegian sister, and who along with @ninaogjoachim is kind enough to host me for a floral workshop in Norway this July 15th-16th at their studio @carefullycollected. . Norwegian florists, European florists, and anyone who wants an excuse for some glorious summer travel and a floral workshop retreat, this is for you. Reach out! We created this for you. I cannot wait to meet and flower with you. More details on my website! #nectarandbloom #poetflorist #nectarlovenotes #notesfromnectarandbloom #nectarandbloomworkshops #nectarandbloomvoyages #nectarclasses #nectarandbloomabroad #norway #norwegianflowers #floralworkshop