A little introduction…

I don’t think I have ever made a formal introduction for New Mercies Bloom…in which case it is high time!

I’m Marti, and flowers have always been a passion of mine. I got into serious trouble when I was around 4 or 5 for picking my neighbors tulips to give to my mom. (The neighbor was very kind about it, thankfully.) And then for picking the purple-throated red poppies that my grandma had planted on the old homestead. And for picking the soft pink, old English roses from another bed planted by same grandma. I guess you’d say I have a habit of picking flowers. And I’d have to reply, “There are worse ones!” 🫣

Flowers are delightful to me because they are beautiful when viewed en masse in a landscape or when focusing on their delicate details. They have scents that can be carried on the wind and that create memories carried into the future. And the fact that there are so many forms, colors, and sizes means I can never become bored while working with them. Each petal, stamen, and stem in their various shades is a unique brushstroke within this art form called floristry.

Marti, age 7, at her first ballet recital

So yeah, flowers are my thing. And the only experience better than growing and designing with them, is seeing the looks on folks’ faces when they receive them. What is it about flowers that speaks so sweetly to our souls? I don’t have the answer…but I am glad that these breathtaking blooms allow one heart to feel seen by another. And that I get to be a part of it.

On that note, Mother’s Day is coming up in less than a month. Do you have a plan for flowers for Mom yet? I wouldn’t suggest you go out and pick your neighbors’ tulips! But New Mercies Bloom is ready and able if you’d like to get something that speaks where words may fail. Just follow this link to shop.