Falling Petal

05/23/2026

05/14/2026

🫶Our locally grown peonies are in!🫶

‼️For just $4 a stem?‼️

There’s something so special about watching peonies open 🌸
One of the biggest questions we get is:
“Why don’t my peonies look fully bloomed yet?”

Peonies actually go through several stages — and each one has its own beauty AND vase life.

🌿 Stage 1: Tight Bud
This is when they first arrive from the grower. The bud feels firm and closed with little color showing.
⏳ Vase life: 7–10+ days
✨ Best for: Longest lasting arrangements & events ahead of time

🌸 Stage 2: Marshmallow Stage
The bud starts softening and feels similar to a marshmallow when gently squeezed. You’ll start seeing more color and petals loosening.
⏳ Vase life: About 5–7 days
✨ Best for: Buying now but wanting them to open soon

🌷 Stage 3: Half Open Bloom
The petals begin unfolding and you start getting that fluffy peony look everyone loves.
⏳ Vase life: Around 3–5 days
✨ Best for: Immediate enjoyment and photos

☁️ Stage 4: Full Bloom
This is the huge, romantic, ruffly peony everyone dreams about. They smell incredible and make the biggest statement.
⏳ Vase life: 1–3 days
✨ Best for: Maximum impact moments

💧 How to Make Peonies Last Longer in a Vase:
• Use a CLEAN vase
• Change the water every 1–2 days
• Re-cut stems at an angle every few days
• Keep them away from direct sunlight & heat
• Remove leaves below the waterline
• Add flower food if you have it
• If they start opening too fast, move them to a cooler room overnight

🌸 Fun fact:
Peonies can go from tight bud to fully open VERY quickly depending on room temperature. Warm rooms = faster blooms. Cool rooms = slower blooms.

Honestly, every stage is beautiful in its own way 🤍
Some people love the perfect little bud… and others wait all year for that giant fluffy bloom.

Which stage is your favorite? 🌿🌸

05/14/2026

We love seeing our work in action! Absolutely stunning wedding from last weekend 🪻🫶

05/11/2026

This week is going to be a busy one at Falling Petal 🌸✨

Between multiple weddings and a full schedule of prom bouquets heading out this weekend, we have very limited availability for additional day-to-day orders. We are still accepting a small number of orders while availability lasts, so please message or call us as soon as possible if you’re needing something!

We are so incredibly thankful for the continued support and for keeping our hands full doing what we love 🤍

05/07/2026

Summer Hours ☀️

As we head into summer, we’ll be adjusting our shop hours slightly to spend a little extra time with family while still creating florals for all of your special moments.

While our storefront hours may be shortened, we will still have availability for orders outside of those hours by phone. If you’re needing an arrangement, funeral flowers, event florals, or pickups outside of posted hours, please don’t hesitate to call or message us — we’ll always do our best to accommodate when possible.

Thank you for continuing to support our small business and allowing us to soak in this season with our kids while doing what we love. 💛

Starting Monday June 1st our shop hours will be:

04/20/2026

All white has never looked SO BEAUTIFUL 🤩

Some funerals are more traditional - others are unique. Either way, we have you covered. 💛

04/09/2026

Closed today to celebrate the arrival of our newest family member 🤍
Thank you for understanding! 🍼👶

04/04/2026

The warm weather is finally here, and our veranda is officially open for the season ☀️

Stop by, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy one of the best spots at The Back Porch this spring and summer.

04/01/2026

Being a mom and running a business means learning how to bloom in the middle of the chaos 🌿

Some days it looks like designing wedding florals with a baby on my hip…
Other days it’s answering emails from the sidelines of a game, snacks in one hand and my phone in the other.

It’s early mornings, late nights, and doing my best to give my kids and my clients something beautiful.

These little faces are my why behind everything I do.
They’re the reason I keep showing up, keep growing, and keep dreaming bigger for Falling Petal.

Because building something of your own while raising a family isn’t always easy…
but it’s always worth it.

✨ Where your imagination takes root — and grows alongside the ones you love most.

03/30/2026

When your worlds collide in the most beautiful way 🤍

Being trusted as both the friend and the florist for such a special moment is something I never take lightly. Every stem, every detail, every design was created with so much love behind it.

Moments like this are why I do what I do—where flowers become more than just florals… they become part of the memory 🌿

Where Your Imagination Takes Root.