04/19/2023
Hey Flower Friends, I promised an update on what to expect this year from our little flower business. 💗
First off, I took a long break to just refocus and try to come up with a game plan. I think I mentioned last year that we purchased a new property and planned to build a house and move this year. That plan is put on hold as we wait on the township our Airbnb is in to make a decision on the future of allowing short term rentals. That’s been such an upheaval since we were already started on our second one, and about 3 weeks from being finished.
I’ll reverse a little more to last August when we lost a second baby in a year by ectopic pregnancy/ruptured tube. The anesthesia has affected my entire body in ways I’ve never imagined for the last 6 months. By body in every way broke down. I fought to live. And I’m here to say that because of God and His great love and mercy is healing me and all the shattered parts as I pick up the pieces. I’m learning what rest for my soul looks like thanks to my therapists and I’m so grateful for the love of family & friends. I guess I’ve also been officially diagnosed with OCD and overfocused/inattentive/classic ADD which is super helpful in some areas of my life, but not in others. But I’m a survivor, a thriver, a mover on-er, and I won’t let some capital letters dictate my success in life! 💗
With that said, here’s what I’m thinking… I’m planting quite a bit of eucalyptus-3 kinds, planting dahlias, and cut flowers that have done well in my microclimate. I’m also doing what I love to do- try something new! Like planting dahlia seeds from my own open pollinated dahlias, my own hand collected celosia and zinnia seeds, and keeping things as simple as possible.
The only places I plan to have flowers are my own stand and have occasional pop up shops here at our home. I’m continuing to create beautiful wedding flower bouquets and arrangements. I’ll sell wholesale bunches and custom bouquets when I have flowers.
Here’s to being vulnerable, inspiring others to seek help when needed, learning to rest, and slowing down so you don’t miss out on what’s important. 💗 Rhonda
