SUNDRY & BLOOM
In nature, nothing grows alone.
Every root, petal, leaf, branch depends on another. So are ideas in real life.
Sundry & Bloom is a creative hub and floral studio where collaboration, sustainability, and community bloom together.
In thriving ecosystems, one healthy bloom nourishes another.
When creators, crafters, dreamers, growers, and neighbors support each other, the whole garden prospers.
I believe business should feel that way too — interconnected, intentional, and generous.
What can we trade or share besides flower waste?
There are plenty of ways to rethink how we use and reuse florals. Materials like vessels, ribbons, mechanics, or packaging can easily be repurposed from one project to another. Florists and makers can also trade props, styling pieces, or containers to help keep resources in circulation and reduce waste.
How can we make use of seasonal surplus?
Extra blooms or greenery don’t have to go to waste. They can be shared with other creatives — like photographers, workshop hosts, or candle‑makers — who use botanicals in their work. Farm‑to‑florist exchanges are also a great way to repurpose imperfect or off‑cut stems that wouldn’t otherwise be sold.
What can we do with floral by‑products?
There are lots of creative options. Dried petals and leaves can be turned into natural dyes, potpourri, or handmade paper. Floral remnants can also be offered to perfumers or candle‑makers for scent testing, and leftover organic material can be composted or used to enrich local soil.
Can we learn from each other or collaborate on projects?
Education and co‑creation are at the heart of sustainable floristry. Skill‑shares on foam‑free mechanics, reusable vessels, and conscious design keep learning practical and useful.
I’m also exploring astro‑themed floral workshops and the symbolic side of blooms — how flowers show up in fairytales, dreams, and archetypal imagery. Alongside that, I offer hands‑on sessions in making wreaths, air‑drying flowers, building dry flower bouquets, and designing spiral hand‑tied arrangements. These experiences connect design, meaning, and imagination, inviting new ways to tell stories through flowers.
How can small businesses support each other in this work?
Service swaps and shared resources make collaboration easier. For example, florals can be exchanged for branding photos, candles can be traded for workshop scenting, or studio spaces can be shared for pop‑ups. Communities can also build shared inventories of tools, event décor, or display materials to make sustainable floristry more accessible to all.
FAQs
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I think creative work is much the same.
This is a space for collaboration, care, and collective problem‑solving.
Here in Portland, what I love most is the way people come together for the right things — upcycling, sharing resources, finding better ways to create. I want to capture that same spirit through florals: bringing ideas to life around by‑products, seasonal surplus, repurposed materials, and co‑creation.
I’m exploring new ways to make floral design more sustainable — through creative reuse, local connections, and circular ideas that give flowers a second life.
If you’re a florist, artist, small business, or maker who works with natural materials, I’d love to hear your thoughts on what challenges you face when it comes to waste or sourcing, what would make flowers easier or more meaningful for you?