It all started by traveling 200 miles weekly to The State of New York Botanical Gardens.

After two years and one extensive floral certificate later I accomplished my goal.

Through amazing instructors I learned artistic expression and all of the tools necessary to become a floral designer.

I opened my first business in 2002 and proceeded to create artistic floral arrangements for fancy hotels, fabulous weddings, and glamorous galas. My biggest accolade was a public shout out by Lady Gaga.

My career blossomed through hands on experience, trial, error, travel, and by meeting people of many different cultures in many different places for many different occasions.

This has molded me to be a flexible and diverse designer.

I have learned that no two visions are ever the same. I embrace the uniqueness of what one sees because that is truly what makes us individual.

I have worked in my home state of Connecticut, New York, Miami, everywhere in between, and overseas.

The past 8 years I have enjoyed educating and inspiring all that wish to learn how to make beautiful botanical creations. I hope to see you in one of my flower classes soon!

Cheers

-Michelle Marie Duthrie

Featured Photo Credit: Kate Lauren Studio's