Meet the Maker: LeeLina Martin

Happy Monday friends! I'm back with another Meet the Maker! I'm so crazy excited to introduce you to today's maker, LeeLina Martin! I first met LeeLina when planning my wedding. My wedding coordinator who was based out of Palm Springs, recommended a florist that she loved working with who was actual based in Long Beach, like me! I set up a meeting with her and my maid of honor Danica tagged along. I instantly fell in love. She was so sweet and creative and had so many wonderful ideas, I left there knowing I didn't need to meet with any other florists, she was the one. As we walked out of the meeting and I thought to myself "well... that was easy", as I'm thinking it, my MOH says those exact words! She felt it too! My wedding was two and a half years ago and I have since worked with LeeLina several times. Not only do I consider her a wonderful maker, I also am happy to call her a friend. 

It's perfect that I am able to feature her this week because this weekend we are hosting a workshop together!

What: Mother’s Day Floral Design 
Cost: $40.00 Similar classes go for upwards of $120.00 so this is a GREAT deal you wont want to miss! 
Instructor: LeeLina Martin 
When: Saturday May 13, 2017 
Time: 11am-1pm (2 hour session) 
Where: Wild Child Party & Supply Workshop 
Description: Wondering what to do for Mother's Day? Have you ever wondered how to craft a perfect floral arrangement? Or where to get your hands on amazing blooms like the ones you see in your favorite wedding style blogs? LeeLina Martin is joining us at Wild Child Party & Supply to share her own techniques on how to create a beautiful arrangement. Enjoy refreshments, mingle with other creatives, and craft a gorgeous arrangement to give to your mother or keep for yourself! You do not need to bring anything else to the workshop, just yourself! 
The registration cost is all-inclusive of materials needed for this experience! Refreshments will be served! Invite your friends, invite your moms, invite whoever you'd like BUT keep in mind, space IS limited and is on a first come first serve basis. If you would like to participate please e-mail me at notsoclishea@gmail.com. 

Now... let's meet her!

Tell me a little bit about yourself...

 I love flowers!  They surprise me all the time.  I've had the pleasure of creating with flowers for over seven years. I guess you could say I'm a little obsessed. 

What is it that you make and how did you get started?

I make floral arrangements and floral instillation's.  A few years back my father had lost his wife to cancer, it was a rough season for the entire family.  A year later he found love again and was getting remarried! I was so happy for him and he asked me to help plan the wedding. I jumped right in! And loved every minute of it! The florist we chose for the wedding flowers asked me if I wanted a job and I jumped at the chance and said yes! 

Loves: Jesus, my husband, flowers, the beach, cake, and adventure. 

Hates: I can't really think of anything. 

Guilty Pleasures: Del Taco 

Cocktail of Choice: Anything pink and bubbly 

What advice to you have for fellow makers?

Don't stop being creative, it feeds the soul. 

I want to personally thank LeeLina for being a part of this Meet the Maker series! I can't wait for our first workshop together and hope to see some of you there!

Be sure to check out LeeLina on her website // Instagram