Flowers Make Everything Better!

Cassia Forêt, Florists Marysu and Nathan Erickson

Salinas, California

Tips for arranging flowers in your home?

Start with your greens and fillers before moving on to your statement pieces. Always use a clean vase. Wash it well with hot water to get rid of bacteria and microorganisms. Remove all greenery that could possibly be submerged in the water; this will keep your vase/water clear. Trim the ends and change the water regularly.

Any secrets for extending the life of freshly cut flowers?

There are a lot of home mixtures and experiments out there. Some work, some don’t. I’ve tried a lot of them myself and I would recommend them according to the type of flower, but there’s nothing like a nice trim, a sweet glass of water, and giving your flowers a whole lot of love!

Home Advice?

Flowers make your space home alive and impact you emotionally.

Where do you start when you remake a room?

Start with a statement piece, the color, a sofa, a piece of art and make that into your inspiration for the rest of the space.

ORIGIN Rapid Fire

What do you collect the most?

Knobs! I have quite an insane amount of knobs in a pretty box; mostly from Anthropologie. But I can’t compete against my husband’s insane film score collection.

What hashtags do you use to find awesome design inspiration?

Something we wouldn't know about you?

I am absolutely obsessed with the moon!

The 411:

My husband, Nathan Erickson, and I are the owners of Cassia Forêt: floral and wedding design. Together we utilize Nathan’s logistics and administrative skills, combined with my passion for creative design and florals.

Photos: Kimberly Orlebeck Residence of Erick and Fae Urban