“ I do not have time for things with no soul.”

Old Soul Floral Company has been a long time coming.

As far back as I can remember, I’ve been told I’m an Old Soul and that designation resonates deeply within me. As Bukowski so aptly put it, “ I do not have time for things with no soul”. Undoubtedly, flowers have soul. Their temporal nature forces us to stop; to notice the moment and be grateful to experience something at its prime. The ever-changing character of a cut bloom is a reminder that beauty has many phases, all of which are worth noticing.

For the past decade I have done freelance floral work for friends and family as well as assisted other florists with their designs. From occasional arrangements and holiday wreaths to large scale installations and weddings, I love the endless variation in working with living things.

As an artistic medium, I find flowers to be a potent source of inspiration and am enamored by their rich history. The cheerful sunflower or structured dahlia sends a totally different message than the delicate sweet pea or luscious peony. Of course, the language of flowers has changed throughout the years and is no longer commonly held knowledge but it is always in the back of my mind when creating a special arrangement.

I have long been drawn to unusual, unexpected, and old-fashioned sorts of blooms. I find the richness they add to arrangements makes them more memorable and deeply personal. There are so many captivating and heirloom flower varieties that (in my opinion, anyway) there’s no reason to gift simply a dozen red roses!

Looking forward to working with you soon…

Katie