Martha DeFlorio comes from a family of small business owners and grew up watching her parents and grandparents run their own stores. Today she channels everything — plus that genetic entrepreneurial spirit — into her company Made Floral, one of metro Detroit’s go-to floral design studios. Whether it’s a fresh bouquet to liven up an office or wedding florals to wow a few hundred people, Martha is known for creating lush, statement-making flower environments. We asked her for a few tips and tricks.
This month you can meet Martha and grab a custom floral bouquet just in time for Mother’s Day at our Detroit flagship store (441 W. Canfield) starting Saturday, May 7 – May 31. She’ll be with us all day during the week and on weekends from 12-5 p.m.
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Martha DeFlorio working in her studio.
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Martha wears The Canfield 38 mm as she cuts craft paper.
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Layering flowers largest to smallest.
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Preparing to wrap the flowers.
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We hope this inspires you to do something special for mom this Mother’s Day.
View our Mother’s Day Gift Guide, here.
Download Martha’s guide to make your own floral bouquet, here.