Meet Bryan Swann, Creative Director and Senior Floral Designer at Karin’s Florist. Bryan holds the prestigious European Master Certification (EMC), a distinction awarded to florists with exceptional skill, artistry, and understanding of floral design on a global level. With a passion for education, sustainability, and innovation, Bryan brings international experience and creative excellence to everything...
Karin’s Florist Named One of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO-100 list celebrates 100 businesses driving growth and innovation in their communities and around the world. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO–, its award -winning digital platform for small businesses, announced on September 5, 2024 that Karin’s Florist was chosen...
Written by Bryan Swann Art In Bloom has been a growing trend over the past few years, with museums opening their collections to floral designers who interpret the artwork through flowers. The DeYoung Museum in San Francisco, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, and The Larz...
You may have noticed some new types of flowers in our floral designs. At Karin’s Florist, we believe that flowers should be as unique and vibrant as the emotions they express, and we pride ourselves on offering a selection of rare and extraordinary flowers that you won’t find at your typical florist. In our quest...
As a florist with a passion for all things botanical, my recent trip to Holland was nothing short of a dream come true. My mission: to seek out unique flower varieties from local growers to enrich the offerings at Karin’s Florist. Little did I know that this journey would lead me to the incredible wonderland...
Join Us for Loukoumi Day in Virginia: A Day of Joyful Giving with Your Kids Are you looking for a day of fun and philanthropy to share with your children? Look no further! Join us on October 21 for an unforgettable experience at Loukoumi Day in Virginia. It’s a day designed to show kids the...
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...
