Design Philosophy
The ephemeral nature of flowers heightens our awareness to treasure a moment. Their seasonal presence coupled with an intricate language comprised of colors, textures, and fragrances, provides the foundation to create intentional designs that accentuate the essence of a gathering.
We work closely with clients to translate their personalities into a design that so perfectly captures who they are, they feel cherished. Memories are comprised of textures, scent, warmth, and light. Our designs are structured around the elements of memory and the language of nature with the hope these sensories will entice a reflection of a special place in time.
Avery Cartter Barron
Originally constructed as a retreat for her great-grandmother, Avery alongside her husband, Mike Barron, are the fourth generation of her family to cultivate the woodland landscape of Cartter’s Trail. Avery’s training in the floral arts began as a child where her mother and grandmother, Omanee, encouraged her to spend afternoons exploring the plant material on the property. They then helped her transform the day’s pickings into designs. Avery grew up with an acute understanding of the changes through the year by what flowers were in bloom and learned from an early age to incorporate the seasons into her arrangements.
Avery has been a professional designer for over 15 years. Her training is out of Sydney, Australia, and Kyoto, Japan. In Sydney, she studied English, European, and Australian styling and honed technical floral construction skills. Avery’s time in Kyoto strengthened her understanding of space and simplicity. This breadth of experience provides a broad skill set that enables her to translate natural materials into intriguing and evolving designs. To bring a unique touch to each design, Avery and her husband grow and forage a variety of plants and she works closely with local growers.
Avery continues to study the floral arts as a student of the Ikenobo School of Ikebana based in Kyoto.
