Pull up a chair and join us for the very first episode of The Florist's Table.

Host Yvonne Ashton welcomes three past Mayesh Design Stars to discuss Pantone's controversial 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer. When the announcement dropped, reactions ranged from disappointment to outright mockery (one designer called it "plain toast and deconstructed water"). But is white really that boring, or are we missing something important?

Amy Balsters of The Floral Coach breaks down the color theory most of us overlook about white — the difference between warm and cool whites and why it matters in floral design. Jodi Duncan AIFD, creative studio owner and the voice behind that toast comment, shares her initial reaction and whether she's softened her stance. And Abby Chick of Abby Chick Flowers, who correctly predicted both this year's and last year's colors, explains what made her see it coming.

We dig into the practical questions: Does Pantone really matter to working florists? How do you make white feel fresh and intentional? What flowers and textures showcase Cloud Dancer's warmth? And if these designers were choosing 2027's color, what would they select?

This is The Florist's Table, where the community can gather to talk all things flowers - real conversations for florists who want honest perspectives, practical insights, and maybe a little spice.

Featured Guests:

• Amy Balsters - The Floral Coach,
• Jodi Duncan AIFD - Creative studio owner
• Abby Chick - Abby Chick Flowers

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Join host Yvonne Ashton for a special Holland edition of Mornings with Mayesh! In this episode, we sit down with Natasha Barnhill, Charlotte Branch Manager, and Jenna Duncan, Raleigh Buyer, who recently returned from an unforgettable trip to the Netherlands.

Natasha and Jenna take us behind the scenes of their floral adventure, from gliding through canals on a boat to visit stunning lilac farms, to touring world-class rose breeders, hydrangea growers, and lisianthus farms. They share their experience witnessing the organized chaos of the Dutch flower auction, exploring the trade show floor filled with incredible African-grown blooms, and visiting EZ and Holex to see their day-to-day operations.

Whether you're a florist looking for inspiration, a grower curious about international trends, or simply a flower lover who wants to explore the flower capital of the world, this episode is packed with insights, beauty, and floral passion.

This is our final episode of 2025 — thank you for an amazing year of Mornings with Mayesh. Happy holidays, and we'll see you in 2026!

What does it take to build a floral business rooted in whimsy, authenticity, and community? In this episode of Mornings with Mayesh, we sit down with Camille Craig, owner of New Leaf Floral Design in Seattle, Washington, to find out.

Camille's journey into floral design started in her mother's garden, where she'd gather fistfuls of blooms and present them with pure childhood excitement. Twenty years later, that same joy still fuels her work—and you can see it in every textural, colorful, whimsical arrangement she creates.

From leaving a corporate desk job she hated to launching her own business in 2020, Camille shares how she discovered her design identity, built a thriving community of florists and clients, and learned to trust her creative instincts. She also talks about her experience with our Wicked Design Challenge, where she brought her signature style to the emerald greens and sparkling pinks of the Land of Oz.

Whether you're an established florist or still discovering your creative voice, this conversation is full of honest insights, practical advice, and a reminder that it's never too late to follow your passion.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How childhood wonder can help shape your design identity
• Why community is essential to business success
• Balancing client visions with your signature style
• Building trust through practice and portfolio work
• The importance of staying true to yourself as an artist

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