Your name: Françoise Weeks
Your Business name: Françoise Weeks Florist
Your Location: Portland, OR
How did you start your business?
I grew up in Belgium where flowers are part of everyday life. Fourteen
years ago I decided to follow my dream of working with flowers. My
husband remodeled part of the basement and that is where my flower
venture started. Five years later, I had totally outgrown the space; we
had a fabulous studio – with lots of windows! – built in the backyard.
Weddings and events are the focus of my business.
Three years ago, a childhood memory evolved into creating a wide range
of woodland arrangements: decorating a log with texture is how it
started, ideas for centerpieces and woodland bridal bouquets
followed…. The arrangements are ‘very Northwest’:few or no flowers,
but full of fun textures that abound here: berries, pods, ferns,
succulents, small fruits and veggies, mosses, lichens, branches, mushrooms…
Earlier this year I became intrigued with other projects:flower purses
as well as with ‘whimsical bouquets’, using wire, beads and feathers. So
much fun!
What is your design aesthetic?
Detailed, intuitive, passion
What inspires you?
Nature foremost – and objects
What are the trends, flowers & colors that are unique to your region?
This past year, the buzz words have been: eco-friendly, organic. White
and green have been quite popular again. The selection that the local
growers offer is opulent and quite varied!
Are you a retail shop, studio/warehouse or home based?
Home studio
Do you offer any services in addition to floral designs?
I teach seasonal flower arranging classes and wedding workshops in my
studio; for more details, check out my website: www.francoiseweeks.com
What does your toolbox look like?
Clippers, zipties, scissors, ribbon, wire, tape,…anything that I may
need when setting up for a wedding or event
What tool in your toolbox can’t you live without?
Clippers
What’s your favorite flower?
Quite a few: poppies, checkered lily, hellebore, gloriosa lily,
sweetpeas, lily-of-the-valley,…
Contact Information:
http://francoiseweeks.com/
503 236 5829
Photo credits:
First photo of woodland bridal bouquet by Nicole Wickens
All other photos by Joni Shimabukuro
These designs are my Fairy Tale Dream come true. Adore Françoise Weeks work! Thank you for sharing!
These are amazing! Original, beautiful, just amazing. I found myself scrolling back to the beginning a few times just to see them again. Lovely…
I love Françoise Weeks! Great feature!