As Valentine's Day approaches and the first stirrings of spring emerge, eugenie took time to chat with Bree Hietala, farmer, florist, creative, and mother, exploring the power of place and the devotion of practice.
Rooted in the soil of Detroit, Bree Hietala's floral work unfolds through acts of care and reverence for the fleeting. As co-founder of Ghost Acre—an urban farm she began with her husband in 2013—her relationship to flowers is endlessly entangled with her community.
At the heart of Bree's practice is adoration for the ecosystems that sustain us. As a grower, florist, and mother, she approaches flowers as companions within a broader creative ecosystem that continues to soften and expand.
In both field and studio, her work honors not only the bloom at its peak, but also the quiet poetry of its passing.
Read our exclusive interview with Bree, where she reflects on building a practice rooted in relationship and finding meaning in what is temporary, tender, and deeply alive.
Join us at eugenie for a special Galentine's Night when Bree brings her design vision to the store, creating one-of-a-kind floral installations perfect for photos and selfies.
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