The Flower Press
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“Flowers don’t tell, they show.” – Stephanie Skeem
Category: Floral Education + Trends
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Annika Lahr spends a lot of time looking at flowers. As a Fort Collins-based floral designer and botanically inspired painter, that attention is both professional habit and artistic practice. Lahr’s relationship with flowers began as a conceptual one — her academic paintings explored floral imagery as a lens for examining femininity, gender identity and power.…
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Also known as Kadō, or the “way of flowers” ikebana is the centuries-old Japanese art of flower arrangement. Its origins date back to the sixth century when Chinese monks introduced Buddhism to Japan, and with it the practice of offering simple altar flowers for worship and ceremony. This practice evolved over time into the more…
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Over a weekend of remembrance and mourning, friends and family of long-time Fort Collins, Colorado community member, Brian Jasper Hall gathered to honor his life, his many contributions, and his recent passing. Hall, after a lifelong struggle with depression, lost his battle on October 20, 2025 and died by suicide. A memorial gathering was held…
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Foraging for material is an emerging trend in floral design and autumn is the perfect time to appreciate it here in Northern Colorado. For Jacqueline Thain of Rue and Pear Flower Co., based out of Loveland, gathering materials from the landscape isn’t just economical or creative; it’s a mindful practice that adds depth, contrast, and…
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