FLAT LAY DESIGN TEAM...

holiday session:
sweet bloom floral

~ Image Grey Lily Photography ~ ​

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Our friend Tavia, of Sweet Bloom Floral Design is joining our design team!
Tavia joined us at our Canadian Mountain Love Workshop this past May, and has been
building her business by joining styled shoot teams and helping to
design inspirational shoots with many wedding industry friends.  
We are super proud of Tavia and her recent published shoots online and in print.
You can see her recent work in print in the pages of  Confetti Wedding Magazine 
​on stands now.
We welcome her awesome vibe to our Holiday Flat Lay design day!

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We asked our design team to answer some fun holiday questions to get us in the holiday spirit and get to know them a little better.  Here's what Tavia shared with us:

Tavia Hayden; Sweet Bloom Floral Designs:
Q:  Without the obvious; what is one physical thing you could show a client to help them understand what you do?
A: On my flat lay, I will be showcasing all different types of mediums that can be incorporated into designs such as branches, moss, flower pods, and drift wood. Items not typically thought of but when I have full creative choices they are often seen in my designs…stay tuned for the flat lat that will showcase the elements of our Holiday Bloom Arrangements and Wreaths.  And I will sneak in a couple of my tiny vases… it's a thing! I love collecting TINY vases!

Q:  What is your favourite holiday decor piece?
A: Ok, so I’m a bit sentimental… I have a tiny figure set of Santa and Mrs. Claus kissing that my Nanny (Grandmother) made for me when I was little. She was such a talented artist and loved her ceramics. So one year she wrapped up this little surprise and ever since then it has been my most treasured holiday decoration.  I’ll bring it to the workshop so you can see all its cuteness!

Q:  What is your favourite holiday colour to decorate with?
A: Oooh that’s a tough one… I love a deep rich red. But I’m a simple gal at Christmas so I like it mixed in with antique metallics and fresh winter greens in an understated design.  In fact, Scandinavian design really resonates with me at Christmas as it brings in the nostalgia of the holidays without being overwhelming. Simple, classic, fresh and COZY... that’s me!

Q:   What is your most favourite holiday tradition?
A: I have a day full of family traditions that I just love and really on their own it’s just not the same. So, on Christmas Eve we start with a Gingerbread decorating challenge, followed by making and spreading Reindeer food, an evening movie (Christmas Vacation) in our matching holiday jammies, and I always read “The Night Before Christmas” to everyone as I tucked them in for the night.

Q: What is your favourite holiday drink?
A: I love eggnog in my HOT coffee! And if its an adult drink… Mulled Wine!  Yah, its a gooder!

Q:  are you yay or nay on the ugly Christmas sweater party trend?
A: I’m a simple, kind of minimalist, so I don’t like buying things for just one occasion. SO I guess that's a Nay!

Q:  What is your favourite holiday movie?
A: Well, definitely Christmas Vacation. Last year my daughter was old enough to be aware of the language so she tallied all the “major and minor” words… 46 swears to be exact!  It makes us laugh and revel in the idea of sliding on that disc!

Q:  What is your favourite holiday song?
A:  It’s cheesy but I love the old Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers holiday sound track.  I listened to it as a kid and I still find myself belting out the words.

Q:  Clear or multi coloured holiday lights?
A: I’m stuck on this one… I’ve done both and each has a lovely feeling but I guess if I selected (without kids to pressure) I would pick a warm white.  

Q:   describe your ideal holiday day!!
​A: To be honest, I have a hard time settling down. I love being out and about enjoying Christmas lights, skating or skiing, being with friends, and finding treasures at local markets…. but if I take a minute to reflect then I would say my favourite days are at home completely chilled out with time to enjoy a hot cup of coffee while reading on the couch, cozied up with my family while watching a movie, making Santa cookies with my daughter, playing board games as a family, and enjoying some easy meals like nachos and salsa…. to be exact… haha!

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We sure hope you had fun learning a little more about our friend Tavia!!
I'm looking forward to spending a fun day with her and all of you on December 4th!

sign me up

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thank you friends
~H