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 “Birthday Cake” Sweet Piedmont Signature Floral Color Palette
Inspired by the simple joys of childhood birthday cakes, the Birthday Cake floral palette brings together bright pinks, vibrant oranges, and creamy whites—just like those frosting flowers we all loved as kids. This blog explores how these colors evoke warmth, nostalgia, and playful celebration while sharing practical floral photography tips and design ideas. Dive into the fun and find out how to make your next bouquet burst with that same sense of innocent joy.
Color Commentary: The “Greta Got Robbed” Sweet Piedmont Signature Color Palette
“Greta Got Robbed”, a Sweet Piedmont Signature Color Palette, makes an energizing statement in PINK. Featuring bright, saturated pinks in both warm and cool tones, this palette is inspired by the bold, unapologetic spirit of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie. This color palette is a top seller for mixed bouquets and arrangements alike.