Ian Prosser and Accent Decor creating for Wedding and Events

Large scale events, flower walls, hanging florals, freestanding pillars….floral installations continue to make a statement. Accent Decor continues to stay on trend and to focus their designs to meet the needs of event designers. Ian Prosser, of Botanica Design Studio in Tampa, Fla. and Accent Decor have created a NEW video series featuring a variety of show-stopping wedding & event products for 2020.

The Ceremony Stand is perfect for creating floral walls, ceremony backdrops, a placecard holder, and more. Use as a single stand or combine multiples for a large scale design the ceremony stand is very versatile. Ian completes the look with the addition of assorted lighting using the Selima Vase, Hepburn Lantern, Golden Lantern, and the Bena Lantern.

Hanging Installations have evolved into glamorous focal points, and designers are pushing the boundaries of creating these stunning floral masterpieces. Accent Decor’s Superior Hanger is complete with chains for easy hanging and also the perfect base to be used with chicken wire for foam free designing. Ian finishes the design scape with Antique Candlesticks and assorted Fat Pyramid Vases.

Need more options for hangers? Accent Decor’s Palatial Hanger is perfect for circular designs, the Showtime Hanger for open design pieces, and the Ovation Hanger for very versatile large pieces.

Whether used for florals or plants, the Formal Stand is a multifaceted piece to incorporate in your design. With working space in the top and usable open space in the bottom, the formal stand is an excellent option for weddings or any event. Ian explains the importance of not only designing in scale for your event, but the importance of designing in scale to your container.

The dreams of sun filled days and the promises of new bursting colors give us hope spring is on the way. Accent Decor is introducing an event collection inspired by the warmth of the tropics. Ian creates a lush vignette featuring sea grass and rattan pieces surely to transform any event into a dreamy masterpiece. Add your own lighting source to add that extra intimate component. Using the Canal Lantern, an assortment of the Rye Lantern, the Tindra Lantern, and the Orsen Candleholder, Ian shares tips for creating this perfect tropical paradise.

The New 2020 catalog is now available with over 450 pages of beautiful artistry.  Accent Decor brings you a vast selection of ceramics, glass, and natural vessels along with accessories for all of your weddings and events. Accent Decor’s new website navigation was re-designed with you in mind. Intuitive shopping. Enhanced discoverability and as always, Endless inspiration.

Visit Accent Decor, register your business and shop the new collections of 2020.

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Ian Prosser and his daughter Zoë Gallina, of Botanica International Design and Decor Studio, share their floral journey with Scott in a previous episode of The Flower Podcast. Click below

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Top 10 Episodes of The Flower Podcast

We’ve had so many new listeners over the last several months I thought it might be helpful to recap some of the most popular episodes of 2019. Each week I am honored to bring a personal flower story from professionals featuring different aspects of the floral industry. I invite you to a seat at the table to enjoy relaxing soulful conversations my guests share from the heart. It doesn’t matter your floral profession, I believe you will be inspired and encouraged by the voices of The Flower Podcast.

I can’t believe we had a tie in our top 10 , therefore our list has 11 of our guests. Click on the name of my guest to learn more or listen directly below. Let the Countdown Begin!

Christin Geall

Cultivated by Christin

Christin’s incredible eye for gardening manifests itself in her love for floral design. Her skills with photography and writing explode into images of beauty and thankfully are shared through her social media pages. I am eagerly awaiting the release of her new book Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style. Be on the lookout for another upcoming chat with Christin. Her passion for flowers is contagious.

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Gabriela Salazar

La Musa de las Flores

Image by Ana LaFramboise

Gabriela believes it is important to connect with flowers and finds she connects through her floral designs and while caring for her personal garden. Every aspect is so important and taking the time to relate to the flowers gives space to relax in one's creative process. Gabriela chats about teaching, her design process of layering, her garden, learning from growers like Erin of Floret and much more. Featured in publications such as Vogue US and Vogue Italia, Martha Stewart Weddings, Architectural Digest, and clients including Yves Saint Laurent and Mont Blanc, La Musa de las Flores continues to inspire the floral community.

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Julie Tobi

With a degree in counseling and a self-professed obsession with personal growth and the development world, Julie's background paved the path for her work as a Career Pivot Coach. Julie chats career changes, life balance, and what defines you...And it's not your career! So much encouragement in this episode you do not want to miss Julie’s insights. I know from personal experience the importance of not letting your career define you.

“I help creative professionals pivot into the fulfilling careers and lives they actually want to be in.” Julie Tobi

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Carly Jenkins

Killing Frost Farm

Carly Jenkins along with her husband Jamie operate Killing Frost Farm in the Potomac Valley of Western Montana. Besides growing flowers, Carly’s business has expanded to opening Westside Flower Market and adding a floral route to surrounding areas. Realizing the impact on the environment and native species, Carly shares her passion for advocating responsible foraging and educating yourself before cutting in the wild. Carly also values the relationships with their customers and has earned the respect of both sustainable flower growers and florists. I love foraging natural materials myself, and appreciate Carly’s insights and tips to forage with good intent and actually benefiting nature.

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Emily Coulter

Morrice Florist

Emily Coulter owns Morrice Florist on beautiful Martha's Vineyard. Purchasing an 80 year old flower shop with little flower knowledge, Emily revamped and re-branded the business, turning it into part floral shop, part boutique, and part greenhouse which can be used for demonstrations, workshops, and dinners. Emily chats about the importance of building relationships with growers, vendors, and customers. My chat with Emily will leave you feeling warm in your heart and bursting with enthusiasm to spread kindness.

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Amy Balsters

Amy Nicole Floral

Amy Balsters, owner of Amy Nicole Floral has been in the retail floristry and special event industry for over 20 years and now uses this experience to teach others. Amy chats about the importance of learning the fundamentals, hiring, teaching, and how to change mindsets. Believing one must teach from a place of empathy, Amy shares the importance of critiquing your work without critiquing yourself. Amy and I could have chatted for hours. All of us benefit from being more kind to ourselves and showing ourselves grace through our mistakes. Of course are there really mistakes are opportunities for growth?

Susan McLeary

Floral artist and Educator

Susan McLeary, floral designer, artist, and educator shares her innovation and inspiration through amazing wearable florals and designs. With her passion for teaching and pushing the boundaries of wearable floral art, Susan continues to ignite our curiosities to explore this growing genre of florals and so much more. In a special bonus episode, Susan also chats about creating foam free installations and shares personally tried and proven techniques and tips to help others in their own creations. Coming Soon, I will be chatting with Susan about her new book, The Art of Wearable Flowers, an amazing how-to guide with stunning images and detailed illustrations.

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Danielle Dall'Armi

Rose Story Farm®

Garden Roses are one of the highlights of any wedding and hearing the stories that brought Dani and Bill to this property, their journey and struggles growing them allows us to appreciate what goes into every Garden Rose. Fires, floods, insects are all part of the growing trials and triumphs at Rose Story Farm®, and I love Dani’s openness in sharing the family story. Dani shared with us in a special blog post her personal rose favorites. Read Dani’s favorites HERE

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Lauren Anderson And Rachel Bridgwood

Sweet Root Village

Sweet Root Village, owned by Lauren Anderson and Rachel Bridgwood is located in Alexandria, VA outside the DC area. This was such a fun chat with Lauren and Rachel, and I believe you will appreciate their candid and open discussion on motherhood and how they find balance as working moms. We also discuss hiring, working with vendors, pricing, and more. Over the past decade, they have developed a deep love for small business and now share what they know through workshops and classes. They strive to build meaningful relationships, create special experiences, and incorporate sustainable practices in to their business

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Emily Thompson

Emily Thompson Flowers

Emily Thompson owner of Emily Thompson Flowers is located in New York City. I have followed Emily's creative artful design work for years and her artistic gift for taking the raw beauty in nature and orchestrating a floral masterpiece in any season. Emily chats about sustainability, technical excellence, and designing as the seasons change. There is so much goodness in this episode I hope you find it invigorating in your own approach to business and your designs.

“We collaborate with the rough hand of nature, drawing the eye to the infinite glory of the living world with our piercing contrasts and juxtapositions of materials. For our sometimes ornate, other times austere and stripped-back designs, we seek out rare, ill-used, and unlikely flowers, seed pods, branches and undergrowth to achieve design that creates desire for the obscure and love for the hard-to-love.” Emily Thompson Flowers

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Shane Connolly

Shane Connolly and Company

Shane Connolly, owner of Shane Connolly and Company in London, England tops our list as the most downloaded episode. Bringing a unique perspective, Shane shares his approach in designing for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Shane also chats about his love for the meaning of flowers, and his passion for creating foam free designs. In 2011 Shane was appointed Artistic Director for the wedding of TRH’s The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and was awarded a second Royal Warrant of Appointment, to HM The Queen in 2015. With Royal Appointments and worldwide recognition, Shane is graciously down-to-earth, and I know you will be refreshed by his humor and find his insights meaningful to your own business.

Floral Design and the Golden Ratio/Spiral

By Holly Carlisle

Let us begin by unpacking the concept of the golden ratio and spiral that Scott and I discussed during the podcast. The golden ratio is a classical, organic proportion that exists within nature. It can be easily identified within the spiral architecture of a shell, the pattern of the seeds in a sunflower or in the tip of a bourgeoning fernshoot, to give a few examples.

It can be defined by a mathematical formula which repeats infinitely and can be outlined geometrically. As I was a fine arts major and perhaps am not one hundred percent qualified to be discussing mathematics, here is a drawing of the ratio and the spiral that exists within it.

Holly Carlisle

Golden Ratio and Spiral

To me, the infinite repetition of the spiral within the ratio itself represents an energy that succeeds in constantly drawing a viewer inwards. As an artist, I am always trying to guide a viewer closer to the core of my work, so I am interested in creating that sort of energy in the works that I build. Understanding this and other systems of proportion (such as the rule of thirds)  can be a useful tool in creating harmonious compositions evocative of the beauty we see in nature.

Image by Nancy McColl

In my work, I have found that my understanding of the golden ratio has become more instinctual than methodical. That said, I believe that studying and developing a deeper understanding of these classical systems of proportion can become a useful tool in developing compositions that catch the eye. 

Thank you Holly for sharing these images and post with The Flower Podcast!! - Scott

Holly Carlisle owns Rosegolden in Birmingham, Al. Holly and Scott chat about the golden ratio as it relates to floral design, the Birmingham Style, and how she practices sustainable floristry. Holly has been published in Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Veranda, and Flower Magazine. She was also published in the book In Full Flower by Rizzoli.