Hi There!

I’m Erin, owner and lead designer of Free Spirit Floral.

  • I developed a deep appreciation for nature while growing up in Eagle, Colorado, a small town near Vail. My love for flowers reaches all the way back to a childhood spent mostly outdoors exploring everything the natural world has to offer.

  • After graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Communication in 2016, I decided to switch paths and turn my passion for flowers into a career. Over several years working for an experienced florist, I gained the skills and knowledge to venture out on my own as an artist.

  • I enjoy my work for the flowers, but also for the creative liberty, and nature is my source of inspiration. I love experimenting with all the different colors, shapes and textures in organic materials to create designs that are as unique and vibrant as the world around us.

  • When seasons allow, I enjoy growing native Colorado wildflowers like Columbine, Lupine, and Rudbeckia, and testing my floriculture skills with cut flowers like dahlias, roses and tulips.

  • I feel honored to work in the realm of beauty, and I’m so grateful to be a part of your celebrations and collaborate with talented individuals in my industry along the way.

I aim to celebrate nature, not waste it.

  • It’s important for florists to be intentional with their designs and always keep sustainability in mind, otherwise the industry can be quite wasteful.

  • I’m a proud member of the Sustainable Floristry Network and have completed the SFN training course in sustainably floristry.

  • I refrain from using floral foam, which has been a staple in floral design for decades but is toxic to our health and planet.

  • All of my wedding designs are created in reuseable vessels, and I avoid any single-use mechanics besides floral tape and ribbon.

  • I avoid using materials that are designed to be thrown away such as excess boxing and packaging. My delivery orders consist of a vase, flowers and a small folding card. For wrapped bouquets, I am currently transitioning from cellophane wrapping paper and ribbon to an eco-friendly option of recyclable paper and natural hemp twine.

  • I use recycled glass vases for delivery orders as much as possible and encourage customers to recycle, reuse or return any vases they do not wish to keep back to Free Spirit Floral.

  • I do not forage for product; wildflowers should never be removed from the wild.

I take pride in my work.

  • The way florists care for their flowers influences their vase life and overall quality immensely. Proper processing and storage of flowers are the fundamentals to designs that are fresh, high quality and long-lasting.

  • My walk-in cooler is specifically designed for plant life. All product is stored at 80% humidity and an optimal temperature of 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit with plenty of room for air circulation. This slows the aging process and ensures clients and recipients can enjoy their flowers for as long as possible.

  • I sanitize all clippers, knives, and buckets after each use to provide a clean environment for my product that is free of any harmful bacteria that will shorten their lifespan.

Combining organic textures with elegant blooms for nature-inspired designs that are wild and whimsical.

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