Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristin Wolter.
Kristin, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I have always been interested in the Arts. My mother was an interior designer and instilled in me an appreciation of design. I was one of those crazy people that did all the design and flowers at my wedding which no one should do by the way. I did get the taste for floral design though and then I immersed myself into whatever I could learn. At that time there were no social media except blogs and magazines. So I would try and copy what I saw in Martha Stewart. I did a few events and weddings and was pretty much self-taught.
When we moved to Memphis, I was able to further my learning by working with a few local designers. After my second daughter was born I started doing more events on my own and grew my business. It went from working out of my kitchen, to a “She” shed in the back yard, to a 1500 square foot studio space.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has had a lot of ups and downs! Like I said, in the beginning, there was not a lot of information out there on how to run your own floral design business. Not any info on the business part at all. It took a lot of trial and error to figure it out and have a plan that was profitable.
Being a mother of two had its challenges as well. But It was important for me to show them that I was pursuing a dream.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I have been a wedding and event florist for the last 13 years and recently opened a retail flower shop. We specialize in artfully created designs with a focus on color and texture. Our designs are intentionally created and we believe that the power of color and the natural world are essential parts of everyday life. I am most proud of creating a career that allows me to share that passion with others.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
I am pretty stubborn and if I think someone thinks I can’t do something I will prove them wrong! LOL! This has led me to take risks even if I don’t really know how to do them, I figure it out as I go.
Contact Info:
- Email: kristin@everbloomdesign.com
- Website: everbloomdesign.com
- Instagram: everbloomdesignmemphis
Image Credits
Heather Payne
Josh and Aleah Photography
The Kenneys
Jackie Mcginnis Photo
