Team Wood Violet
I am Emily and I own and operate Wood Violet. I am a farmer florist and small business owner who calls Milwaukee home. With an education in biological conservation and a background in both floral design and landscaping, I decided to start a flower farm in 2008. I borrowed a little land from my grandparents at their farm in East Troy and I don't think that any of us knew what we were in for. When I began Stems Cut Flowers my intention was for it to be a flower farm selling to florists and at farmer's markets, maybe an occasional wedding. Well that occasional wedding turned into a nearly every weekend occurrence and it soon became evident that I was running two separate businesses. It eventually seemed like a good idea to officially make it two separate businesses and in 2015 I launched a floral design studio in Milwaukee and named it Wood Violet. Being that the wood violet is Wisconsin's state flower it seemed an appropriate name for a business that is focused on using locally grown blooms.
and what about Stems Cut Flowers....
I still own and operate Stems but it's more of a part-time thing these days. I love growing flowers, and I love designing with the flowers that I grow. I wish I could grow all of my flowers but there are not enough hours in the day. Believe me, I tried.
And here is the team. Mostly friends and family, sometimes my husband but he doesn't usually get paid. I know that people say it's a mistake but I don't know where I would be without these guys.
Leah
Leah is my trusty sidekick. She is helpful is just about every aspect of what we do. Most importantly, she helps to keep me on track, which is not always easy to do.
Jenna
Jenna has been with me since the beginning, before the beginning even. When I was running weddings out of my garage. We partner up for Art in Bloom every spring.
Emily
Emily came to me in a dream. Really it was an email. But it was exactly the right email at the right time. Helps only on weeks when we need her (which is most of them). Comfortable with floral design and event set up. She is truly a dream come true.
Emma
The newest addition to the team, she fits right in. She helps to keep us clean and organized in the shop. She also makes a pretty mean boutonniere… so watch out!