Branches and Bloem was born when I decided to grow my passion for florals into a business! Growing up in Southern California, I spent as much time as possible outside in my mother's gorgeous garden. It was there that an appreciation for the outdoors, gardens, and flowers was instilled in me. Although I'm trained as an engineer and work in the biotech industry, I've used flower arranging as the right brain foil to my left brain job. A few years ago, I starting helping friends and family with weddings, parties, and events, and it was then I truly discovered my passion for floral design and making an event extra special with a floral finishing touch!
I'd love to help your vision come true, especially a wedding day dream! Whether you have a specific idea or just a general feeling you'd like to create, I strive to create arrangements that are unique to your event and are custom fit for your personality! I enjoy each moment of my work, from initial consultations and brainstorming, to procurement and design, to delivery on the day of your event. My style is relaxed and comfortable - I like to let the beauty of the flowers speak for themselves!
I currently live in Bellevue with my husband, Graham. When I'm not arranging flowers, I love to garden in our backyard, ski, and spend quality time with friends and family!