When was the last time you allowed yourself to make a creative mess? When was the last time you allowed yourself to break rules? I am naturally a messy person but I really was ashamed of this part of my creative process for most of my life. 

When I was a stylist, I worked with a photographer who really got me thinking more like an artist and made me realize it was ok to be a bit messy and to embrace the mindset of an artist. Another artist who inspired me was the author of Foraged Flora, Louise Roebuck who made me realize it was ok to  promote the flowers I loved: which are flowers in all stages of life.. not just the perfectly fresh flowers that we were taught were the best to sell. Something I always embraced personally, but this book gave me the confidence to share it more. 

I notice with new floral designers, they are often afraid of damaging the stems, afraid of making a mess or surprised about how messy and tactile the process of flower arranging is.

Set yourself free! Break the rules Go with your instinct and report back and let me know how it goes!