Hello friends,

Im so thankful to be on this little platform again and I’ve really been dreaming about writing up this post since I found out…thaaattt….I was hired for my first big girl job! Not exactly, Ive had job since I was about 14, babysitting kiddos, and then I coached competitive swimming and lil babies for a few years. But this is my first job with DUN DUN DUN full time pay and benefits! I know what you’re thinking, Liv, so what’s the job, and I’m going to get to that but I have some explaining to do.

I suppose only people who know me super, super well, know that although I studied something like ministry and social work, BUT I have always had a huge like HUGE draw to expressing myself through plants, florals, texture, color, event planning and decor. I can sit in a space and change things in my head and imagine different pieces and colors, adding flowers and plants in the mix. I grew up helping my dad in his huge garden, I made terrariums that sold so well they payed for a bit of my first semester of college, I did florals for my cousins wedding, I helped a friend essentially plan her florals and “vibe” for her wedding, and I now have an apartment with many, many interior plants. I spent time planning events and working with a team to execute them, I enjoyed thinking of the way people might feel when they’re at an event of ours. We explored decor and sustainable ways to execute the decor. I was just absolutely in love with every creative aspect of making someones thoughts, ideas and dreams come out on paper, in florals or in an event and space.

After so much consideration, one job offer at something a bit more “professional” and so much prayer and a sprinkle of anxiety, I decided to go with my gut, to go with the job that was SCREAMING to be taken and the job that I knew I could still glorify God through. However, I was hesitant I would say things like “but this isn’t what you studied”, “no one even knows your (kinda) good at this stuff”, “Is this even a real job?” and then, I thought WHO GIVES A CRAP ILL BE HAPPY!- I also took time to recognize, that as I still am learning to heal in both my mental and physical health, its important to do something that would bring me joy, and honestly, creativity is something that brings me more joy then I could ever express.

So, the moment you’ve all been waiting for (haha maybe not haha), Ive take a job as a floral assistant with an incredible company here in West Palm. I’ll be working a few hours in the interior design space of the store, and then I’ll be doing florals, hopefully costume interior plant design in peoples homes *really squealing about that one*. And overseeing any plants that are in events, in the store and in any of our locations. I am QUITE LITERALLY your local plant lady. Im over the moon. I’m swooning, and I got into my car and happy cried for about 30 minuets. I am so proud of myself. I’m proud of protecting my boundaries and doing something that might not sound “professional” but kinda saying “says who??” and deciding on something that will bring me joy. I’m proud of myself for persisting and showing them that I was needed at their company. Im just happy, and I am proud of me.

Anyways, If you need any flowers, or interior plant advice just let me know! Im your girl!

Love and light,

Liv