where it kinda all began

Organic flower crown on bride. 

Roughly 3 years ago I sat down with my numero uno lady, my mom.  I remember distinctly thinking, wow I got through two years of this crazy, owning your own business thing, and we are still standing.  Barely. But still standing non the less .

During that powwow we discussed what's next, something we do very regularly.  And truly what I credit to my success. (Powwow, list goals, make them happen, in that order) I mentioned that I had to have a photo shoot.  Get some amazing shots and hang with some creatives that would make that happen.  I had no clue how, with who, nor how to even begin the first steps of making that happen. 

Within a couple weeks Christina from Pomp & Circumstance shot me an email asking me if I wanted to create a photo shoot.  WHA?? How does this happen? No joke.  I had never met her, barely knew who she was (as I am a recluse and never get out to network) but it was there.  The email that connected us and made this next level all happen.

And to not bore you with all the details, the result was this photo shoot, which I attribute to Maxit Flower Design's next level of success. Today I wanted to celebrate that moment and share with you again these amazing images by the ever so talented Joseph West.

An all white/ivory bouquet is really popped by the colorful flower crown on this bride.

A stunning all white bridal bouquet with touches of greenery and fun textures. 

Big bridal bouquet featuring whites and greenery.

focus on the work

Today I came across this quote that was taken from last night's Grammy's when Taylor Swift accepted her The Album of The Year award. It couldn't have spoken to me more loudly and clearly.  So I for that reason I share it:

"And as the first woman to win Album of the Year at the Grammys twice, I want to say to all the young women out there, there are going to be people along the way who will try to undercut your success or take credit for your accomplishments or your fame.  But if you just focus on the work and you don’t let those people sidetrack you, someday, when you get where you are going, you will look around and you will know that it was you and the people who love you who put you there. And that will be the greatest feeling in the world. Thank you for this moment.”

Today, I was lucky enough to be able to thank my mother who has endlessly supported me.  It's an amazing ride and can't believe I am lucky enough to have her along side me with many other woman and men who have helped me make it happen. THANK. YOU.  I am the luckiest!!

what's next

Floral styling print with roses, ranunculus by Maxit Flower Design in Houston, TX.

During this 'quiet' time at our Studio we take time to brainstorm on new projects.  We keep it quiet here around Valentine's day for many reasons, but mainly just to give us a break from it all and get to focusing on our clients.  You know the less floral elements of our fabulous job, answering emails, adjusting proposals, working on production, etc. 

We've got two solid ideas in the works, and can't wait to share them with you.  We will be working on those projects for the next couple months and unveiling them soon.  But in the meanwhile let me share with you a quote and quick sneak peak of our future projects.

garden style

We got a pleasant surprise this morning as we logged onto our social media outlets and we had to share it! But before the pic let me tell you that this has been one of my favorites images of the year.  Why? It captures our style just perfectly.  We take so much effort in only working with people that understand our trade and the path that we have chosen.  This entails so much, but one of the more important aspects is understanding our style that is congruent with our brand.  

Was there a time where we loved the challenge of creating different styles, absolutely.  What we noticed was the we excelled in a certain look, and believed that this was the essence of what we are and what our brand is.  We love flowers and curate them with so much love, attention and work, that a particular style demonstrates that best.  This is what I refer to as a garden style.  This is a fresh, loose, free flowing look.  Something we believe highlights our knowledge of design, allowing each bloom to be at its prime, and encompasses a romantic nature that is at the core of what flowers communicate.

Compote floral arrangement with cement base by Maxit Flower Design in Houston, TX.

flower crown love

On occasion we will get requests for the ever so popular flower crown.  Putting a flower crown on a lady has been one of the most fun experiences of my career.  Never could I have imagined the glow, and sheer, honest joy you get from a woman who gets crowned. She truly glows. We absolutely love making them when we can, and this bad boy was captured by the talented Laura Sanz.

Gorgeous Mama-to-be in an open field with a flower crown for her maternity session.