The Blog

Business, Design, Farming, and Gratitude

Welcome to our blog! Here you’ll find the writings of Sharon, the founder of Sweet Piedmont Academy and the owner of Sweet Piedmont Flower Farm. We cover crucial business topics like revenue streams, sales, marketing, and product development. We discuss the art of design through our Bouquet Blueprint™ framework and share what color palettes (and varieties within) make buying local flowers absolutely irresistible. And of course, interlaced through it all is the work and processes of flower farming. If you can't tell, we are incredible grateful to be able to do the work we do, to have captured knowledge from a decade of farming, and to share it with all of you right here on the blog. Thank you for reading and sharing!

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Color Commentary: The “Pumpkin Spice” Sweet Piedmont Signature Floral Color Palette

Ever wondered how a simple pumpkin can inspire a whole floral color palette? In this blog, I dive into the warm, comforting hues of the Pumpkin Spice palette—a celebration of everything from creamy peach to burnt ochre. I also share my story of trying to create a full Martha Stewart-style Thanksgiving from scratch (spoiler: I do not recommend). Join me as we explore the beauty, psychology, and photographic tips for this cozy autumn palette. Perfect for anyone who loves the warmth of fall without the three days of cooking prep!

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