Episode 8: Holly Chapple Loves Her Flower Friends
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Today we\\u2019re sitting down with Holly Chapple, owner of\\xa0Holly Chapple Flowers\\xa0in Leesburg, Virginia to discuss:
- the man who taught her to design and modeled for her a strong work ethic
- her thoughts on transitioning with age while staying relevant in the industry she loves
- her blog,\\xa0The Full Bouquet, which provides a peek into the day-to-day operation of her business and serves as a journal for her thoughts pertaining to the floral industry
- the crucial role Evan (@marriedtoflowers) Chapple plays in the success of the HCF brand
- why she would like to see the floral industry agree on some industry standards and\\xa0what she plans to do to facilitate the process
- the people who inspire her and push her to continue learning and evolving
- the impact the \\u2018Hollyish\\u2019 chicken wire egg has had on her business and the feedback she\\u2019s received from other designers
Links mentioned in this episode:\\xa0
- Gregor Lersch
- Hitomi Gilliam
- AIFD\\xa0(American Institute of Floral Designers) | a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art of floral design as a professional career through educational programs and symposiums.
- ADAC\\xa0| a one-stop shopping resource for interior designers, architects, specifiers, and builders
- Chapel Designers\\xa0| an international collective of wedding and event floral designers
- Beatrix Ost
- David Austin\\xa0roses
- Erin Benzakein |\\xa0Floret Flower Farm
- Chapel Designers\\xa0Flora & Fauna Fashion Show