Hey there! I’m Elizabeth, an owner 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. My 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.

What inspires you?
My staff, 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 almost a decade of 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!

What is your favorite 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.

Hello!  My name is Alyson, and I joined the Posh Petals team in 2018 as an Event Coordinator.  I have 6 years of experience coordinating a variety of small- and large- scale events all over West Michigan.  I’m excited to work for a local small business with a team of strong, talented women.  I am inspired daily by the fresh flowers that come into the shop and by our designers’ ability to transform them into beautiful arrangements!

What is your favorite flower?
Either Plumeria or Lilac.  My grandma grew Plumerias on her porch, and my parents have lilac’s in their yard.  The smells and colors always bring my back home.

What do you love most about your work?
Every day is different!  Every event and wedding is unique and I love the challenge of putting the pieces together to create the perfect experience for our clients.

What inspires you?
My family, my friends, my dog Frankie, and my clients.  I love creating lasting memories for people and seeing them happy on their important day.

Hi, I’m Madison!

I joined Posh Petals near the end of wedding season 2018. This was my first floral job, and a great place to jump into floral design head first! I have a love for creativity and nature; floral design brings those two worlds together in a beautiful way.

Flower:
I love working with ranunculus or anything yellow!

What I Love About My Job:
Working around plants always creates a positive environment. I also love working alongside other passionate people. Posh is awesome because we experience so much style variety in what we create. I specifically love creating whimsical, natural designs.

Inspiration:
I’m greatly inspired by nature. I believe plants and flowers affect people’s moods and lives. Knowing what I create makes a positive difference in someone’s day inspires me.

Hey There! I’m Rebecca… or Becca, really, just not Becky.

After almost a decade of experience in the wedding industry, I am excited to join and help support the Posh Petals team. I have always been a creative person, drawn to other creative people.  I love being on a team full of such fierce ladies, where there is never-ending energy and laughter.

What is your favorite flower?
I have a few, mostly I love odd varieties of tulips. I love parrot tulips, double late tulips, and other hybrids too.  Call me a good ol’ fashion West Michigan Girl, I suppose.

What do you love most about your work?
I love being part of a team of creatives who love what they do. I love supporting, and helping people, and I love the energy the shop has. We’re all here helping make memories, beautiful things, and to bring people joy. Being a part of the team feels like sharing a little sunshine with the world around us.

What inspires you?
My Family, my friends, love, laughter, and creating and sharing memories. I am inspired by textures, and colors, but mostly I find my tribe keeps me going and brings me constant inspiration.