Hey there! I’m Elizabeth, the owner and lead designer here at Posh Petals. I started this business about ten years ago as something I did on the side while working full time as a systems analyst for a corporate company. As the business started taking off, I was so blessed that my employer at the time was flexible with my schedule… and they also supported me when I chose to leave and pursue this wonderful business as a retail and event florist. I have the best husband around and we enjoy doing life together, even though we are complete opposites (he’s into hunting, fishing and big trucks, I like to play with flowers, bake and watch rom-com movies). We do, however, share the love of fitness and can often be found in the gym together.  Our little toddler boys, Waylon and George, are so cute and sweet — I love being a #boymom! I couldn’t ask for a better team at Posh. The girls we have on staff are hands down the most wonderful employees and all-around good people. Life has given me many blessings throughout the years, and I strive to be positive and happy even on the days when things become a little cloudy.

What is your favorite flower?
Impossible to list just one. I am a huge fan of sweet peas, clematis, lilacs and of course ranunculus. If I can ever get my hands on King Protea, I scoop them up in an instant. And… although I’m not always a fan of the classic red rose, I’ll take a chic new rose variety any day! The girls at the shop always hear me gushing about how pretty the flowers are — it seems like no matter how long I’ve been a florist, flowers never get dull.

What do you love most about your job?
I can’t choose! (And I’m obviously indecisive.) As the owner, I absolutely love seeing the business grow and change on a daily basis. As an employer, I can’t get enough of seeing my staff become better designers; and watching them set goals, improve their skills and tackle anything I throw at them. As a designer, I will always love giving the bride her bouquet and watching her reaction.

What inspires you?
My staff, my husband, my family and the community of business owners in West Michigan. Each of these things inspires me in different ways and I learn from them all every single day.

Hello there! My name is Elyse, and I joined the Posh Petals team in early 2015. I love assisting clients with any type of event, and my expertise is in event coordination. I have over seven years experience working with weddings including bridal fashion, paper products, and design. I’m passionate about each and every detail that goes into creating a smooth event, and I have loved combining the organization of planning with the creativity of floral design.

What is your favorite flower?
Clematis. It’s so delicate, and I love the deep colored ones.

What do you love most about your work?
My clients! Each event is different and brings its own challenges, and I love helping people enjoy that process and alleviating stress.

What inspires you?
Seeing other people succeed. Accomplishments both big and small move us forward, and when we work as a team we inspire each other to create, problem-solve, and design.

Hello! My name is Sam, and I started here as a floral designer in the heat of wedding season 2017! I can most often be found designing wedding floral, and I love that one week I could be installing a custom floral arbor and designing tall statement pieces the next. Each wedding is different, and I love the challenge it brings. Flowers and plants are something I have always loved and held dear, and I wanted a career that included a creative outlet for my always-moving mind. So here I am! Working with amazing women and beautiful blooms, I’ve never had a place that I’ve felt most at home.

What is your favorite flower?
Jeez. I have so very many. The girls at the shop make fun of me because I say “I’m going to cry” every time I see a crazy pretty ranunculus. So, I am going to say ranunculus.

What do you love most about your work?
I love that I get to use my hands to make things that bring joy to other people every day. There is something gratifying about being able to bring a smile to a strangers face just by delivering a flower arrangement or creating their wedding flowers.

What inspires you?
I am inspired everyday by the people I know and love; by the trials they have overcome and HOW they’ve overcome them. I find that learning about life and failures and successes all inspires me to be the best me I can. People inspire me to live my life to its fullest potential.

Hi everyone! Let me tell you a little about myself. My name is Stephani, feel free to call me Steph. I am known as the crazy plant lady, as I have over 57 houseplants. My love for plants drew me to start floral design. I’ve been a studying art for the last 6 years, everything from illustration to pottery. Yet, nothing has quite captivated me like floral design!

Flower:
Oh jeez, I’ve been dreading this question! It’s so hard for me to choose. I love everything from a simple wax flower to a garden rose. But if you really push me, I think I would have to say a Passion Flower.

What I Love About My Job:
I love being able to create living art; it takes 3D design to another level for me. I also love creating art that everyone can enjoy and find joy in. Handing someone a bouquet and seeing their face light up is very rewarding.

Inspiration:
I seem to find my inspiration from the simple things in life. Watching the sun gleam through the leaves of a tree, or listening to the wind blow through a forest. Humanity is another source of inspiration; seeing someone enjoy their work and succeed in life fills me with motivation to continue doing what I love.