What does it really mean to “make it pretty?”
In this first *Moments with Marlin* episode, floral industry favorite Marlin Hargrove joins Lori and Vonda for a conversation that’s about so much more than flowers. Together, they explore the responsibility florists carry as the **keepers of the pretty**—taking a customer’s vision, interpreting it with care, and delivering something meaningful to the person receiving it.
Along the way, they discuss:
- Why listening is the most important design skill you’ll ever develop.
- The surprising secret to finding great designers (hint: grow your own).
- How letting go of perfection makes you a better leader.
- Wedding trends, fearless color, and what’s changing in floral design.
- Lessons learned from educating florists through Green Mountain Floral Supply.
- Why “pretty” is deeply personal—and how every arrangement tells someone else’s story.
Filled with wisdom, laughter, and Marlin’s unforgettable one-liners, this episode is a reminder that florists don’t just arrange flowers—they translate emotions, preserve memories, and carry beauty from one heart to another.
Because in the end, **our job isn’t to make it perfect… it’s to make it pretty.**
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