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If I could treat you to coffee in the garden, I would, but because we are limited to words on a screen so let me do my best to tell you a little bit about me and show you around.

The love of flowers runs so deep that I have structured my whole world around them and now my business, so I can invite you in. I am drawn to the way that flowers support so many parts of our lives, down to enriching the soil that supports all living things.

One thing I think about often, is this concept: in the same way that our cells are made up of the food that we eat for fuel, that flowers, therefore, are basically pure sunlight!

I started Flower Friend as a way to share in the gift that is the wonder and delight of experiencing this floral radiance. Whether in the form of a floral art installation providing you a big flower hug while you say ‘I do’, in capturing the flower magic of your day in a floral art piece designed to radiate that love forever, or in your own garden through collaborative design and coaching, at Flower Friend we celebrate the love of flowers together.

As a fellow flower lover, I appreciate you and your prioritization of beauty. Welcome to the fold!

Looking forward to meeting you,

xx, Kelsey VanderTaft

Owner/Lead Florist and Preservationist

Hey, Flower Friend!

With over 4 years of experience in flowers, Kelsey is a seasoned studio and wedding florist, providing wedding floral services, floral preservation, and garden coaching to the greater Portland, Oregon area. Our home studio is based out of Newberg, Oregon.

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Other Services

I work as a freelance florist as well as a garden coach/mentor and have a small backyard plant nursery on the side. If you are interested in my services or have a unique creative project in mind you are looking for a collaborative partner in please get in touch!