Pam McCarthy-Kern of Fleurissima Design Studio

Three things to know about competing floral designer Pam McCarthy-Kern of Fleurissima Design Studio:

1) Fifteen years after her honeymoon in India, she still finds it to be the most inspiring source for design.

2)  She's a closet perfumer and visits her "happy cabinet" of essential oils when she is stressed.

3) She's a passionate cook and loves to spend free time (although scarce) cooking for her family.

Scott Ellingboe of Bachman's

Three things to know about Scott Ellingboe, competing floral designer from Bachman's:

1) He is one of the designers for the Macy's Flower Show Gardens.

2) He trained in Chicago at American Floral Art School.

3) He co-chaired Jungle Theater's Gala in 2007.

Molly Herrmann of Tastebud

Three things to know about competing Chef Molly Herrmann of Tastebud:

1) She grew up on a farm (always a good experience for chefs to have!)

2) She started her catering company in 2007 in the forefront of sustainable catering philosophies.

3) She co-owns a cooking school called Kitchen in the Market in Midtown Global Market.

Kari Warwick of The Bliss Life

Three things to know about Kari Warwick of The Bliss Life:

1) Her husband just bought a motorcycle (and bravely managed to make it through her first stint as his passenger).

2) She detoured to Minnesota from Honolulu, Hawaii.

3) The Bliss Life was part of an episode of Randy to the Rescue.

 

photo credit ta'Rooke Photography

 

And her are some examples of her work!

 

 

photo courtesy of Photogen, Inc.

 

photo courtesy of Matt Lien Photography

 

photo courtesy of Donae Cotton Photography

 

Sarah Trotter of Lasting Impressions Weddings & Event Coordination

Three things to know about Sarah Trotter of Lasting Impressions Weddings & Event Coordination.

1) She just had her first baby.

2) She has one speed (if she was driving at the speed she works, she'd break traffic laws).

3) She was just named Best Wedding Planner 2012 by Minnesota Bride Magazine.

Here are some examples of her work:

 

photos courtesy of Kelly Brown Weddings

Lasting Impressions vs. The Bliss Life

 

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