Willow & Sage Floral

Just catching up (highlights from a few individual deliveries in July, August, and September). We show love in so many ways— but flowers speak the words we can’t find.

JUNE 16?? Really? That was the last time I posted and WOW— so much has happened! Rather than trying to post all of my favorites from the past few months all at once, I will just start with this lovely little July wedding. (Swipe to see the gorgeous bride and her groom’s floral lapel!! 😍). Glad to be back y’all!

When colors say “wow”— swipe to see UNEDITED pics of these in my kitchen “studio” and by the front door ready for delivery.

CONGRATULATIONS to our grads, and THANK YOU to our teachers, as we welcome the summer months and the open days before our next step forward. Thank you Ensign floral for the larkspur and lily grass! (And Go Uintah Unicorns!! Whoop whoop!)

A little sunshine with your Rosemary anyone?

These irises, roses, ranunculus, and mums in their varied hues remind me of the wild “butter and eggs” flowers— what we called them anyway— that grew along the county road by the hay fields where I grew up.
Here’s to growing up wild.

Post Mother’s Day creations. Scroll for details. So much love in these designs. (And yes, the poppies opened 😊)

Willow and Sage will be unavailable for Mother’s Day this year. (Because I’m on my way to spend it with my own mama.) See you all again after the 15th.

Spring shenanigans— I’ve been IG quiet lately, but still busy bringing beauty to others. Here’s a few shots of what I’ve been up to.

On a grey day…this bright delivery.

Easter glimpses: flowers packed and waiting to be delivered for the Good Friday feast and little bud vase beauties brought home after the event to grace our own table for Easter lunch. Wow. Spring really has sprung. I have limited availability this month, so message me early whenever possible! Have a wonderful sunny day. 😊

JOY: what an honor and privilege I had this past weekend to serve this beautiful human, her family, and her equally wonderful husband. She’s one of those rare souls who brings love and compassion everywhere she goes. I’m so happy for her joy.

My favorite this week! Sometimes we need a little color and the knowledge that we are seen and loved by our community. Here’s to going through things together.

“Afterthought.”
In the wake of Valentine’s Day, these…

Here’s to our furry friends, a reminder of how much we hurt when they’re gone— and here’s to the people who send flowers of cheer. Here’s to kindness.


(Pssst… hey guys! I can take one or two more orders for Tuesday. Here’s to love and to a )

VALENTINES ORDERS DUE WEDNESDAY! Choose a rose bouquet (The Dozen: “White on White”, “White au Naturale”, or “Deep in the Red”; The Half Dozen: a forest-themed armful of greenery with white or red roses) or opt for The Designer’s Choice (a non-rose seasonal creation). Please message me for details or to place your order.
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That cold, cloudy day when you head to the market and find hyacinths and tulips and the early hints of spring. Still a long way to go but feeling the love.

JANUARY THAW: The winter sun warms my yard, revealing brown earth. This is a fun day for wildish Ge**er daisies and fat garden roses and, of course, p***y willows. A few remnants from last summer remain and are tucked in appropriately.

A thoughtful reminder of the days when friends gathered regularly around dishes of salsa with chips. A reminder to us all that life is so short: Fill it with love. (Zoom in to see the peppers and onions and tomatillos; scroll right to see the magical mandarin expression roses on sale last week at Ensign Wholesale Floral.)

Welcome December, with all of your magic and flare! We walk into this season just as we are: with our worries, our weighted hearts, and our pain. But also with our hope and a desire to give good gifts, spread a little cheer (who doesn’t need a good stiff cheering up these days?), and add a few colorful lights to the long winter nights. Here’s to the season in all of its fullness.

Sometimes the vase…

As ever, Africa took my breath away. I’m so thankful for the gift of going.
But now I’m home — a bit jet lagged and missing my friends there — but ready to serve you all again for all your holiday floral needs. Just message me with inquiries!

Cheers! Here’s to simplicity and dear friends and a little hiatus: Willow and Sage will be closed starting tomorrow, November 4th thru the 18th. I look forward to serving you all again upon my return. (Psssst! I will be in Africa!)
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One of the lovelies this week: roses, sage, tweedia, and rose of Sharon pods.

Yesterday’s cake.
There’s a lot of deliciousness going on here. (Yummy ! Best frosting ever). I look forward to more (professional) photos of this absolutely stunning event!

Butterfly Garden.
The butterflies are back! These butterfly ranunculus show off every time. They made their way into pots and vases and one pretty little wrist corsage.

Sometimes. Sometimes they just sing. Like these anemones. Oh my. And dahlias in a teapot.

Tropicals in the desert— an incredible way to celebrate in style. Here’s to backyard receptions, exotic flowers, and big green leaves!

I’m back! Thanks for giving me a month off. This has been one of the most amazing Augusts of my life. To know more about what I did while I was away (hint: it’s a book!), check out my website: susanopitznelson.com and check out my new IG account

Just another way to bring beauty to the world and collect the beauty all around us! Now…let’s get back to the flowers!

Willow and Sage is closed for the month of August. We will see you all in September! (This photo is a sneak peek at last week’s wedding in Michigan. What a joy it was!)

A few more little acts of love as we say goodbye to another July— for some, it’s a sad goodbye to loved ones, and we grieve with you. To others, it’s just a quiet reminder that you are appreciated. 🌹