Alex Ayers – Life of an Intern at Karin’s Florist – Blog #8 – Final Thoughts Sadness washed over me. It was a sunny day, but I was swept up with the feeling of rainy and overcast weather. It was the last time I would be clocking out of Karin’s. I thought people were supposed...
This is part 2 of an article we are reposting from Virginia Bride Magazine. By: Elisa Yu-Shan Lion (Exceptional Events by Elisa) Max’s Unique Gifts and Talents On Friday, May 26, 2023 (Max reminds me every time we see each other of my visit on this day), Aunt Pat and I stopped for an introductory...
Alex Ayers – Life of an Intern at Karin’s Florist – Blog #7 This average day was just made a whole lot more interesting. Maris asked me if I wanted to participate in a short flower design class where everyone would make their own small arrangement. I jumped out of my seat and said yes!...
Karin’s Florist is reposting this article from Virginia Bride Magazine because we think you will find it as heartwarming as we did. By: Elisa Yu-Shan Lion (Exceptional Events by Elisa) Florals by Max Legasse from Little Otter Flower Farm. Photo Courtesy of: Lindsey Everage Photography Blossoming Talent at Little Otter Flower Farm It’s been a...
Alex Ayers – Life of an Intern at Karin’s Florist – Blog #6 Sweat was forming on my face, and my shoulders were getting tired. I was in my pants and polo intensely scrubbing the floors in the back of the store. I would take a break every once in a while to do some...
Exciting News: Floral Design Classes are Back in Action! Get ready to dust off your creativity and bring out your inner artist, because the moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived: Floral design classes are back in session! After a brief hiatus, the doors to the world of petals, colors, and arrangements have swung...
Alex Ayers – Life of an Intern at Karin’s Florist – Blog #5 I had a great view and a comfortable seat; there was nothing more I could ask for. I was riding shotgun with one of the Florist’s most experienced delivery drivers, Andreas. It felt great to be out and about, and like a...
Alex Ayers – Life of an Intern at Karin’s Florist – Blog #4 I was bothered and felt defeated. I never thought work would involve playing hide and seek, but here I was playing all the same, and by the way, I wasn’t winning. I was looking for a box of 4102 gathering vases, and...
Alex Ayers – Life of an Intern at Karin’s Florist – Blog #3 I thought it was a little early to be getting excited about the holiday season, but it was Christmas in July at Karin’s. There were boxes of Christmas merchandise ranging from large light up Christmas trees to glass ornaments all waiting at...
Alex Ayers – Life of an Intern at Karin’s Florist – Blog #2 As I reached for the roses, I felt a sharp prick on my finger. I jumped away from the table. In a state of excitement, I looked down at the neat petals of the aggressor which sat still. I looked up and...
