About
Photo by Rohana Olson Photography
“DD saved the day! My florist decided to change careers a few months prior to my wedding and man did DD deliver on our vision! I was so nervous but DD went above and beyond. My guests told me my wedding looked like a Pinterest wedding and what they wanted all of their weddings to look like. I couldn’t have been happier with our flowers and décor!”
Hi! I’m DD.
I fell in love with design and creation as a child, watching my parents and grandparents make, design, and craft things with their hands and imaginations. The innovation of woodworking, china painting, music, cooking, and the meticulous knowledge behind all things mechanical instilled a deep appreciation for the arts and trades in me. Working with my hands and physically creating things is a grossly underrated joy that I try not to take for granted.
I’m endlessly seeking: Inspiration, sensory delights, design satisfaction, knowledge, new mediums, and Everything Limited Edish.
I’m fascinated by: The perpetual change and seasonality of this industry. It brings me immense joy to work with flowers that grow locally and in harmony with the seasons.
I’ve been awarded: Installation Artist of the Year (2019) by Minnesota Bride and Floral Designer of the Year (2006) by the Minnesota State Florist's Association.
Everything but work: You’ll find me listening to endless books and podcasts, traveling, amateur gardening, chauffeuring kids to activities, spending time with my family and embracing the outdoors. I am a mother to a lively collection of moderately uncared-for plants and three spirited children. My supportive husband takes great pleasure in sharing my work with his acquaintances; and my children- delightful, funny and humbling- remain startlingly unimpressed and uninterested in everything I do.
Because we all deserve love and celebration: I embrace and champion love in all its beautiful expressions. Creating an environment that fosters inclusivity and celebrates diversity is important to me. I take pride in leading a team predominantly composed of exceptional women whose talent, dedication, and unique perspectives bring so much value to our work and cultivates a supportive and empowering atmosphere.
Botany Creative Works acknowledges that we are on native land.