What I Want To Do More of This Year
Every year, I take time to reflect on what felt aligned, what felt impactful, and what I want more of moving forward.
This year, the answer is clear.
I want more connection.
More collaboration.
More hands-on creativity.
More flowers in more spaces.
At Sweet Pea Designs, we’ve always believed flowers are more than décor. They're an experience. And this year, I’m leaning into that fully.
Here’s what I want to do more of this year and how it might just be exactly what you or your business needs too.
1. Host More Floral Workshops (On-Site and Off-Site)
One of my biggest goals this year is to host more floral design workshops, both inside our shop and out in the community.
There is something powerful about watching someone create with flowers for the first time. It builds confidence. It creates connection. It slows people down.
In-Shop Floral Workshops
Our shop is the perfect space for:
Seasonal floral arranging workshops
Holiday centerpiece classes
Girls’ night flower events
Mother-daughter floral classes
Private birthday floral workshops
Bridal party floral experiences
Our workshops aren’t cookie-cutter. They’re designed to feel elevated, relaxed, and creatively freeing. No pressure. No perfection. Just beautiful blooms and a memorable experience.
Off-Site Floral Workshops
We also want to bring the experience to you.
That means:
Hosting floral workshops at local wineries
Floral workshops at community spaces and churches
Private in-home floral parties
If you’re a business owner or event host looking for a creative activity that draws people in, floral workshops are interactive, photogenic, and highly shareable.
And they make incredible content for your business too.
2. Corporate Team Building Floral Events
This is one I’m especially excited about.
Corporate team building events don’t have to be awkward trust falls or hotel conference room icebreakers.
They can be beautiful.
We are expanding into corporate floral workshops and team building experiences designed for:
Employee appreciation events
Leadership retreats
Holiday staff parties
Client appreciation gatherings
Women in business networking events
Creative strategy days
Why flowers work for team building:
Everyone starts at the same skill level
It encourages collaboration and creativity
It’s relaxing and stress-reducing
Everyone leaves with something tangible
It feels elevated and thoughtful
We can host small teams in our shop or bring a full mobile floral bar to your office or venue.
And we handle everything. Setup, supplies, instruction, cleanup.
You just show up and create.
3. Hosting More Events in Our Shop
Our shop was always meant to be more than a retail space.
It’s a gathering space.
This year, I want to host more:
DIY experiences
Styled networking events
Pop-up vendors
Small business collaboration events
Seasonal shopping events
There’s something about being surrounded by fresh flowers that changes the energy of a room.
I want our space to feel alive with community.
4. Collaborating With More Local Businesses
Community over competition always.
One of my biggest goals this year is to collaborate with more local businesses in creative, strategic ways.
That could look like:
Floral workshops hosted inside a boutique
Styled content days with photographers
Cross-promotional giveaways
Subscription flowers for salons, spas and realtors
Floral installations for grand openings
When local businesses collaborate, everyone wins:
Shared audiences
Fresh content
Increased foot traffic
Expanded brand awareness
Stronger community ties
If you’re a local business owner looking for ways to:
Increase engagement
Offer unique in-store events
Elevate your aesthetic
Create buzz around a launch
Let’s create something beautiful together.
5. Custom Flower Subscriptions for Business Owners
This is a big one.
I would love to expand our custom flower subscription services for local businesses.
Fresh flowers change a space instantly.
They communicate:
Care
Intention
Professionalism
Hospitality
Brand identity
We are focusing on custom floral subscriptions for:
Salons
Spas
Medical offices
Realtors
Restaurants
Coffee shops
Boutique retail stores
Corporate offices
Our business flower subscriptions are fully customized, no generic arrangements. We design based on your brand colors, interior aesthetic, and seasonal goals.
And we handle:
Delivery
Installation
Vase rotation
Fresh design bi-weekly or monthly
For business owners, this becomes:
A brand statement
A content opportunity
A client experience enhancer
A tax-deductible marketing investment
It’s not just flowers.
It’s atmosphere.
Why This Matters
Everything on this list has one thing in common:
Connection.
In a world that feels increasingly digital and fast-paced, people are craving experiences. They’re craving in-person creativity. They’re craving meaningful interactions.
Flowers naturally create that.
They slow people down.
They soften spaces.
They make moments feel intentional.
And this year, I want more of that.
More shared tables.
More collaboration over competition.
More businesses investing in atmosphere.
More people discovering they’re more creative than they think.
If You’ve Been Thinking About It…
If you’ve been considering:
Booking a floral workshop
Hosting a team building event
Elevating your office with fresh flowers
Collaborating on an event
Creating something different for your customers
This might be your sign.
We’re expanding our floral workshops, corporate event offerings, in-shop experiences, and business flower subscriptions this year — and I would love to build something custom for you.
Because at the end of the day, flowers aren’t just what we sell.
They’re how we bring people together.
Ready to Plan Something Beautiful?
If you’re interested in:
Hosting a floral workshop
Planning a corporate team building event
Setting up a custom business flower subscription
Collaborating as a local business
Reach out to Sweet Pea Designs. Let’s design something intentional, memorable, and completely unique to you.
Talk soon.
