Chaos&Blooms

Back in 2021, I was struggling with the all the dread that was COVID. The boredom, the lack of socialization, the inability to work as a therapist the way I was used to, and the overall lack of zest in life. I was stressed about the push of working at home, staying indoors, worrying about the people around me that I was supposed to be looking out for; stretched too thin and was not enjoying the work I was made to do.

In the fall, I began exploring my creativity and wanted to make some Halloween décor. The first one was….not a masterpiece, but some grapevine base, some twinkle lights, a bulky battery pack, and some  black roses, and an attempted hand-tied bow. It was… an adjustment for my perfectionism not to creep out and jump all over it with criticism. I continued with it and found enjoyment in strolling through the artificial floral and foliage aisles looking at all of the possibilities. I spent hours and hours getting lost in creation and material online, learning about designing, picking out materials. I was creating décor for others and decided to take a step in the business world.

I opened a shop in 2022 with another individual and we spent much time learning how to manage the Etsy shop and learning how to run a small business. I loved participating in the variety pop-up market in Vancouver as well as Camas Days. In 2023, we ended our business partnership, and I revamped the business under a new name, something of my own that represents me, Chaos&Blooms. It speaks to the process that I adore when it comes to floral making, getting lost in something I love, and creating something special, and the reminder that it is ok to get a little messy.