Kelley Birkinbine CFD works and volunteers with designers from across the nation and internationally at hosted events by Fleurs de Ville, (Canada and the US), and an AIFD Symposium (Chicago), & various instructional workshops across the US continually advancing her knowledge of leading edge design concepts and trends. 

Botanica Floral + Home is a carefully curated floral, plant and lifestyle boutique located in the heart of the Pearl District.

They believe that flowers, plants and objects of beauty are healing and not only enhance your home or workspace, but your entire life. They carry an exquisite line of beautiful fresh cut blooms, houseplants, containers & accessories, candles, cards, gift items, home décor and more.

They also offer a wide range of services including weddings & events, corporate accounts, corporate gifting, plant installation and maintenance, holiday décor installations and more.

Owner & designer, Josef Reiter, started his career in NYC as Broadway dancer before moving to Portland and opening Botanica 15 years ago. He has been recognized as one of Portland's top designers and has been featured in many local publications such as Oregon Bride Magazine, Oregon Wedding Day, WedVenture magazine and more.

“I am a native NE Portlander who always dreamt of having my own little flower shop in the future, when I one day retire. One morning in January 2020, I decided to just go for it. Bunches By B flowers bloomed and then COVID hit. This allowed me to pivot and Bunches By B flowers bloomed bigger and started flower deliveries in and around Portland.”

Bunches By B flowers is a boutique flower shop with your own personal florist where every arrangement is unique. In addition to flower deliveries, Bunches By B flowers creates installations and floral design for open houses, dinner parties, weddings and events.

Rachel has been designing with flowers and botanicals under the name By the Bunch for 23 years. With a focus on local, seasonal and unexpected florals and foliage. Wild, whimsical and detailed arrangements that are meditations on her love of the natural world are what she consistently creates and she is now on a mission to teach others to do the same.

Coree graduated from Floral Design Institute in 2013 and has designed in retail, competed in floral competitions, and collaborated in floral installments for large galas and events. She worked at a few shops till she worked for Zupans Lake Oswego for 9 years. Coree’s philosophy is 'learn the rules, so she can break them’ and 'say yes, then figure out how to make it happen,' in doing so, she has gotten to explore and develop different design techniques and styles. She likes a challenge and strive to continue learning and growing with each floral design opportunity.

Charlotte is a highly acclaimed wedding florist in Portland, Oregon, celebrated for her artistry in crafting custom floral arrangements that reflect the unique personalities of her couples. With over six years of experience in floral design, Charlotte has rapidly gained recognition in the wedding industry. Her work is deeply rooted in seasonality, with an unwavering commitment to sustainability by using locally sourced flowers from Oregon farms to minimize environmental impact and support the local economy.

Emerald Petals (Portland) and Flora Kultur (West Linn) are eco-conscious floral design studios. These businesses, though operating seperately, are each rooted in sustainable practices, meaning they design and operate without floral foam or single-use plastics, source local/domestic flowers primarily, reuse and recycle containers and compost or repurpose floral product after use. For more information please check out their websites and consider sustainable florists for your next unique bouquet delivery, event and wedding design, tribute/memorial flowers, or floral subscription.

Erik Witcraft AIFD possesses a distinguished career spanning three decades within the floral industry. A graduate and former instructor of the Floral Design Institute (1995), he was subsequently inducted into the esteemed American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) in 2011, a globally recognized organization of significant repute.

Witcraft's professional achievements are marked by numerous accolades, including the People's Choice Award at the 'Ninth Moon' floral design showcase (2014 and 2016) and the Juror's Choice Award at the Portland Lan Su Chinese Gardens. His work has garnered national publication, further establishing his reputation within the field.

His leadership contributions extend to his tenure as a past board member and president of the American Institute of Floral Designers Northwest Chapter. Witcraft's comprehensive expertise encompasses a diverse range of roles, including floral designer, floral buyer, installation artist, and instructor.

EUCCA creates floral designs and living art for events, weddings, and every day, focusing on PNW grown product and supporting small farms.

Flora Deschutes is a budding wholesale flower market in Bend, OR. It is operated by Leah Thompson of Stumpmunk Farms, a specialty cut-flower farm in Sisters, OR.

Salt Road is the visual medium for Lily Miller who brings over a decade of floral design experience.

“Where Wild Nature Meets Whimsical Craft”

Flora Fae is a spellbinding event design studio where the untamed beauty of the natural world meets imaginative, handcrafted magic. Guided by our clients’ dreams, we conjure immersive spaces that feel like stepping into another realm—where moss whispers secrets, petals tell stories, and wonder is always in bloom.

Our mission is to craft immersive, nature-infused event experiences that awaken wonder, celebrate imagination, and honor the magic of the Earth. We transform dreams into enchanting spaces—each detail a chapter in a larger journey, every guest a character in the unfolding story.

Floralia.A is a dynamic group of local artists transforming spaces with breathtaking floral art installations. The team was engaged with floral art pieces in Europe 2020-2024, BloomTour 2024 in Portland. Floralia.A team brings a unique creative vision to Portland with stunning installations, known for the “PDX”installation near Director’s Park, “The sun always comes after the rain project”, and “Elements-4-Seasons” art piece at Lan Su Chinese Garden, Floralia.A team beautifully intertwines Eastern and Western floral traditions.

Portland's favorite florist since 1907! Still making beauty in the heart of downtown Portland.

Françoise’s studio is located in Portland, Oregon. Her generosity of knowledge and perspective in use of floral materials, structure and mechanics, in addition to the business of being a florist, unite to create rigorous and exciting learning opportunities for her students to explore all that nature has to offer.

Her innovation and love of teaching have brought her to many cities in the US in studios, at wholesalers, at garden clubs, Art in Bloom events and conferences, including at AIFD Symposium. She also taught in Mexico, Canada, England, Sweden, Iceland, France, China and Australia.

Françoise’s studio is located in Portland, OR where she teaches and offers online courses, including Zoom workshops.

Geranium Lake is the largest full-service florist in Oregon, and specializes in unique, inventive, and gorgeous designs. From quirky to couture, we do it all. We offer complimentary consultations for weddings and events of any size, with no obligation.

Gone West is a local plant and gift shop specializing in handmade items, locally made treasures, and gifts made with passion.

Established in 2005, Goose Hollow Flowers is a small woman owned business, specializing in locally grown flowers and plants. By supporting local growers, they provide the highest quality of fresh products and feature what is seasonal and unique to our region. Nestled in Downtown Portland in the heart of the Goose Hollow neighborhood, their specialty is daily deliveries, special occasions and events.

At Jackelope Floral Co., sustainability is not just a buzzword; it is the foundation of our philosophy and practices as a floral design company. As stewards of the earth, we are deeply committed to reducing our carbon footprint and making conscious choices that benefit both our clients and the planet. We believe that every small action contributes to a larger impact. We are dedicated to nurturing not only beautiful floral designs but also a more sustainable and vibrant world. Together, we can celebrate life’s special moments while honoring the planet we share.

Jeanne is a native Oregonian who went to Chapman grade school, Lincoln High School and the University of Oregon. She love dirt, plants, flowers, antiques and has a knack for making them current. She loves being surrounded by beauty and makes it her mission to make homes and gardens beautiful to embrace. She is self taught through years of practice because of a love of the art.

Inspired by the beautiful nature of the Pacific Northwest, we embrace the harmony of beautiful blooms with natural elements and is dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind floral designs.

Kefira LaValley is a Portland based floral designer whose style draws inspiration from her background in fashion and dance . Bold color, movement, and texture are woven into her work as well as a strong connection to her culture and heritage. Beginning her floral design journey in 2020 she grew her technique working in local shops. Kefira, remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of floral design in hopes to inspire and bring joy to our lives.

Portland-based creative agency + production company Manta Gallery specializes in elevated interactive creative activations and customized products, from one-of-one to bulk and everything in between. Owners Danica Aboujaoude and RJ Stevens started Manta Gallery as an outlet for artistic innovation and community building in 2022.

Manu Torres is an artist based inPortland, Oregon. His floral arrangements often involve a dialogue between the artificial and the natural, incorporating paper, fabric, paint, and feathers to imitate and exaggerate natural beauty in a hyperreal way. His work has been featured in Elle Decor magazine, who said, "Manu's exotic floral cocktail express the fullness of the baroque style with a modern touch." He was also named bib Domino magazine as 1 of the 4 new floral designers to follow. His solo exhibition at Russo Lee Gallery was an ArtForum Critic's Pick.

Pacific Sage is a Design Studio that combines, the Creative Director Clarissa’s floral and graphic design knowledge and cultivates an artistic vision that is inspired by the PNW.

Rebecca Rook is a hard of hearing writer and artist who designs tabletop games and lives in the Pacific Northwest with two wonderful dogs. She writes young adult fiction in the fantasy, thriller, and horror genres. Find her at www.byrebeccarook.com.

Rich Earth Designs is led by farmer-florist Jen Rich, who creates immersive floral experiences through events, editorial work, and workshops. Rooted in sustainability and seasonality, she grows and designs with locally sourced flowers, with a special focus on dried botanicals. Whether crafting bespoke floral installations, styling for publications, or guiding hands-on workshops, Jen connects people to the beauty of the natural world through artful and intentional floral design.

Amanda Bayha, of Soul Seeds, creates art with gourmet yard debris, celebration flower leftovers and other recycled supplies. She gathers fresh flora and processes it in a variety of ways, calling herself a "Botanical Taxidermist." Once these materials are dry, they are used for classes, community events, and in her collection of evolving sculptural installations around the area.

The Wild Bluebell is a full service floral design business . Our ethos is everything is better with flowers , from the smallest bud vase to the grandest installation. Our passion is creating bespoke magic for your life and your celebrations with a focus on sustainability.

Cynthia Valenti is the sole proprietor, designer and instructor at Wildehaus LLC, a plant and design retail and services business. Cynthia's passion is spreading beauty by helping the community succeed with their plants. A strong believer in the health benefits we gain from working and living among live greenery, Cynthia's interior plant design + styling business is her main focus. From a small residential indoor plant consultation to large commercial installations, she'll connect you to the right plants, install them - plus maintain them for you too! She also runs the WILDEHAUS retail storefront for shopping everything indoor plants. In 2025, her small business will celebrate it's 6th anniversary operating in Portland, Oregon. Check out what she has to offer, located inside Origin Story on N. Williams Avenue.