This is an Op-Ed from October 22, 2017 written for the The New York Times by Tamar Manasseh, Founder and President of Mothers Against Senseless Killings Why is the Trump administration so obsessed with my city? Just last week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said at a Senate hearing that “the murder rate is a cloud […]

Written by Chandra Garcia-Kitch I’ve been a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teacher for the last 16 years on the south and west sides of Chicago. I’ve taught kids from 35 countries who speak different languages, who have different life experiences, and who bring unique stories into my classroom. I’m one of 49 CPS teachers currently […]

Written by our COO Brittany Graunke. Photo at Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago — I’m mom to two amazing children. Over the last 4.5 years, I’ve changed thousands of diapers and washed hundreds of loads of baby clothes. I’ve read more books than I did in the prior 20 years of […]

Written by our Lead Wedding Designer Jason Williquette. ”  I’m a gay male in the flower business.  “ Shocker, I know! I’ve always been surrounded by a loving, supportive network of family, friends, coworkers and creatives. For most of my life I’ve felt secure and safe in my own skin. From being a kid watching […]

“What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have. And I am especially proud and inspired by all the women who have felt strong enough and empowered enough to speak up and share their personal stories.” Oprah’s inspirational speech at the 2018 Golden Globes comes at […]

Written by our very own Wedding Floral Designer Nancy Kierulf Our charity partner for December is Blue Sky Bakery. This is has been an especially meaningful month for me, as I’ve had a deep connection with both flowers and baking for as long as I could remember. My beautiful Mom has been my inspiration, and […]