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Snowdrops & Sage

Back in the mid-2000s, following a fast-paced and stressful career in operations management, Lee Duhl decided it was time to make a change. With her husband’s encouragement she stepped away from her corporate job and enrolled in floral design school. She soaked up every bit of the very traditional instruction offered and emerged equipped with a solid understanding of the floral basics, then began to put her own spin on what she had learned. Working from her kitchen table Lee began taking on floral jobs for friends, then small weddings in Lexington, MA where she lived with her husband and son. 

In 2008, Lee’s husband was offered an enticing new job in Denver. The family packed up for the cross-country trip and settled in Golden. After getting the lay of the land, Lee re-established her small floral business from the garage at their new home. She became known for her unique design style and high touch, personalized service.

Fast forward to 2021, and Lee is still at it. Over the years she occasionally stepped away from her work with flowers but always returned, constantly expanding upon her understanding of the craft. She now operates Snowdrops & Sage – again from a space in her home – providing a wide variety of personalized floral services. Her background in operations and marketing has come in handy as she single-handedly manages all aspects of the company’s operation. Without the costs and challenges of running a brick & mortar enterprise, Lee has the freedom to work actively with her clients to put their vision into form.

Among Snowdrops & Sage’s many offerings are individual and subscription floral deliveries. Lee especially loves surprising people with colorful arrangements to celebrate special occasions. She also enjoys staging flower arranging workshops in private homes, along the lines of “Paint & Sip” parties. She provides everything needed for hours of floral fun as participants create their own arrangements equipped with tools, containers, live materials and hands-on instruction. At the end of the session, everyone heads home with something bright and lively to enjoy! Floral accents for smaller, more intimate events such as cocktail parties, bridal and baby showers and rehearsal dinners are a specialty. This summer Lee will also be contracting with a number of larger specialty floral companies, assisting with production and installations for mountain weddings and events. 

But what Lee enjoys most about what she does is the warm and positive interactions she has with her clients. Unlike the impersonal floral dispatches ordered through wire services or picked up at the grocery store, it’s a nice departure to work with someone who truly loves what she does. Lucky recipients are greeted with a special delivery and a smile. Here are a few especially memorable comments from Lee’s customers: 

I love Snowdrops & Sage!! Lee creates unique, thoughtful, gorgeous arrangements. My friends sent me a beautiful bouquet when my Dad passed away last August. It was the nicest of all the flowers I received. You need to stop looking and order now. You just found the best florist around!
 

~ Julia N. (Genesee, CO)


I was looking for a florist in Arvada to have flowers delivered to my cousin over the course of a few months. I live in Florida and can tell you that working with Lee was amazing. I had emails, pictures, phone calls... The personal touch was amazing. The arrangements were so beautiful. I wish I had more people in Colorado to send flowers to! You will receive personally designed arrangements and not what everyone else offers - very unique. I can't say enough. Thank you, Lee!

~ Kay K. (Miami, FL)

Absolutely gorgeous bouquet! Lee was very friendly and went above and beyond confirming the order, sending photos before delivery, confirming dispatch and then delivery! SO lovely to interact with someone human who clearly loves what they do and loves their small business. I particularly loved that the bouquet was seasonal, and the flowers were all freshly purchased!

~ Katy (San Francisco, CA)

Lee arranged and delivered over 25 arrangements to different homes in the foothills as part of a special marketing promotion.  Rave reviews from those who received them!  I highly recommend Snowdrops & Sage!

~ Todd Crosbie, LIV Sotheby’s Real Estate (Denver, CO)

Lee at Snowdrops & Sage provided an absolutely gorgeous condolence floral arrangement for our relatives. She was very communicative and emailed me with the order confirmation and then again with pictures when they were getting ready to deliver the bouquet. She made sure to make contact prior to leaving the arrangement. Lee surpassed my expectations. I definitely recommend her - will call her again in the future.
 

~ Kari D. (Anchorage, AK)

The next time you’re in the market for flowers, reach out to Lee at Snowdrops & Sage. Lee would love an opportunity to demonstrate why she is “NOT your ‘garden variety’ florist!”
 

Lee Duhl, Owner & Freelance Floral Designer
Snowdrops & Sage
“NOT your ‘garden variety’ florist!”
West Arvada, CO
(303) 253-1377
snowdropsandsage@gmail.com

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