“Historically, flowers have been through every single important event in people’s lives," Mary Hagemeister, founder and lead floral designer of Blush and Blossoms Floral Studio said. "They’re always at weddings. They’re always at funerals. They’re at any kind of celebration that you’re doing. The reason why we lean so much on them is because they play on our senses. They hit sight and smell, they lift mood, and they increase endorphins. They release dopamine. So you’re immediately happier when you see flowers. They’re here to remind us to live in the moment."
Hagemeister sat in her clean, beautiful downtown working space, with neat rows of vases, and soft blush accents, explaining that after graduating early from a four-year college and finding success in medical and financial fields, she needed something more.
She found the creative outlet she craved designing florals for smaller events out of her kitchen. Four years and a move to Kansas City later, she realized that if she wanted to grow into larger projects, migrating into a more expansive working space and building a team was necessary. Since that move, Blush & Blossoms has become a leading Kansas City floral design brand, with a footprint in the luxury wedding space, corporations, individuals, and hotels.
Hagemeister talked excitedly about how placing certain colors, textures, lights and darks next to each other make the uniqueness of each variety stand out.
“I’m always a big proponent of texture. That’s going to give me dimension and shape, and it’s going to give me things to play with," Hagemeister said as she explained her approach to flowers. "I’m not a designer who designs what I call the ice cream cone shape in florals. I don’t want a ball of flowers in a vase. I want my eye to go all the way inside the arrangement, and I want to be able to see everything.”
Hagemeister loves cultivating long-lasting relationships with her clients and adding beauty and joy to their every day.
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