Floral art crafted in the heart of Toronto. 💘
Hello sunshine! I’m Rachel, a motorcycle ridin’, community-buildin’, florist and artist in Toronto.
Like a lot of small business owners, my journey isn’t linear, but what makes me stand out is my eternal optimism and passion for colour. From the opening (and closing) of my coworking office, crafting email magic, to whipping up unique floral creations, good design is at the heart of everything I do.
I had an epiphany in the midst of the pandemic: my dreams were bigger than the work I was doing on my laptop, so I went after ‘em.
With a degree in fine arts, a sharp set of snips, and an eye for design, I jumped at the opportunity to go to Toronto Flower School to scratch an itch. The itch became a full-on career switch to floral artist and I’m so glad I made it.
From hauling tonnes of greens for milestone celebrations, scaling 15ft ladders to craft hanging installs for brand launches, to standing your tub for 9 hours to complete a custom mural, I love every moment of making flower art magic.
A florist who whole-asses it, just for you 💘
Rather than half-assing it, I’m totally focused on your special design; when you book me for your floral arrangements, I’m truly dedicated to making them incredibly beautiful, special, and intentional.
I work with a quality over quantity mindset, which means taking on fewer events in order to really do them the justice they deserve.
Not having to rush the process means I’m able to take some of the stress out of your event, knowing that you can rely on me to bring the most brilliant blooms to your special celebration, with no fuss.
Though there’s something to creating diamonds under pressure, you get the best version of me when I’m well-fed and well-rested. At Make Lemonade, we’re committed to being our best selves so we can create our best floral work for you, and all with a smile.
Always unique
We will never repeat a past design - the floral art we create is totally bespoke and for you only, making it extra memorable and super special. We bring a lot of colour and a whole heap of creativity to every floral design that we embark upon. We’re not your average florists - we love the unconventional.
An eco-conscious approach
We never use toxic flower foam in our designs and always rely on the most eco-friendly option for all projects as we want to take the best care of the environment. But, it’s not a secret the floral industry isn’t perfect…and neither am I. I’m always learning as I go, so my methods will only get smarter and kinder to the earth as time goes on.
Friendly professionalism
With a breadth of past experience in business (seriously, I started in 2017!), we highly value timely, friendly communication. Your emails will never go unanswered, and we hope ours won’t either.
Wanna peep my highlight reel? I’m @makelemonadeco on the ‘gram.
