ABOUT JENnifer
From HUMBLING BEGINNINGS rooted my passion for FLORAL DESIGN and FLOWER GROWING.
Your flower BFFMeet JENNIFER
It took several years and some clear signs from the universe for me to pursue my love of floral design and take the plunge into full-time small business ownership. In 2015, while on maternity leave with my first born I had a bit more time to "play with flowers". To ignite a passion repressed for years I made weekly trips to a local greenhouse to buy cut flowers, I watched endless tutorials on YouTube, and I filled my small condo's 20 square foot balcony with a raised flower bed and potted plants. That year -on a whim- I agreed to design flowers for a friend's wedding…and it was MAGICAL! Empowered by the success and the support of my family and friends, I took the leap to register the business, enrol in formal accredited training and start my flower journey!
In 2020 the "Pandemic Pivot" and its supply-chain issues brought my eyes back to my love of flower growing, so I ripped up my lawn and started a backyard micro-flower farm. It's taking some serious effort, and money, but every season my plot gets bigger and nurtures more varieties for my designs from seed to harvest.
Now entering into my ninth year of business, with countless arrangements, weddings, workshops and farmers market appearances as my foundation, The Paisley Rose is my full time passion. With endless dreams for the future, I can't wait to share my love of flowers with you!
Homegrown and RESPONSIBLY Sourced Products
As feminists and advocates for environmental consciousness, we commit to using local and/or responsibly grown varieties in all of our designs. In the summer months many varieties are harvested from our micro flower farm here in Mississauga. No harmful chemicals are used in the production of these homegrown blooms, and rainwater harvesting is practiced for responsible irrigation.
In the off-season, and to supplement those larger orders, we primarily order Ontario grown product, or international product from flower farms proven to uphold the highest standards for environmental consciousness and human rights.
Every effort is made to avoid using bleached, painted and unnaturally preserved botanicals in our designs.