2025 Florists & Table Designers
The L'Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour could not happen without the contribution each year from an incredibly talented group of florists and table designers. The following is the list of local talent being showcased in this year’s tour:
Established in 1911, City Floral Garden Center is the oldest remaining greenhouse in Denver. The Lammermann family founded a greenhouse for cut flower production. Mr. Lammerman would ride his bicycle down Colfax Avenue (then a dirt road) to deliver cut violets to the Brown Palace.
The greenhouse continued production of cut flowers including carnations, roses, snapdragons, iris, tulips, poinsettias, and chrysanthemums until the 1970s. That was the rise of bedding plant and foliage production which consequently created the garden centers of today.
The greenhouse has grown into a garden center and tree nursery where you can find every category of gardening product and equipment. We are locally and independently owned and proud to be part of Denver’s history. Come in for a visit and find out more.
Committed to creating interiors that reflect the personalities and lifestyles of her clients, DeFine Design owner and Principal designer Penny Higgins is a sought-after interior designer and project manager of both residential and commercial projects throughout the United States. We listen to your needs, come up with multiple ideas and inspiration. Finalize a plan and budget. Select project finishes & materials with you. Procure vendors & contractors, then turn the dream into reality! Working within all design styles and budgets, Penny has been celebrated throughout her 30 years of experience for her ability to embrace and solve design challenges with positive solutions. Penny utilizes her vast network of vendors, contractors, and her knowledge of construction and architecture to help her clients receive top-quality materials for the best possible price. Creating environments that help you thrive is our specialty
Founder Elizabeth discovered her passion for flowers in childhood, inspired by fond memories of gardening with her mother. Fittingly named after her Great Aunt Rose, she now carries that legacy forward in the name of her floral studio.
After a successful career in education and corporate high tech, and earning a Master of Arts in Counseling, she continued designing florals for friends and family before eventually following her heart. She launched Elizabeth Rose Florals to combine her pristine listening skills, love of nature, artistic expression, and deep connection to people. Her journey includes design courses with renowned florists, experience at top floral studios, features in luxury wedding publications and news outlets, and partnerships with high-profile brands such as Ferrari of Denver.
Elizabeth Rose Florals is passionate about sharing the beauty and joy of luxury flowers with others. With a commitment to the community, Elizabeth Rose Florals prioritizes locally-sourced Colorado blooms to create breathtaking designs that reflect creativity, care, and a true love for the art of floristry that brings each client’s unique vision to life.
Tricia Fillingim is the owner of The Fresh Flower Market and has been internationally certified as a member of AIFD. She has been in the floral industry for over 13 years with a bachelors degree in Graphic Design and Art. Education in the industry is very important for her so she makes it a top priority. Tricia has studied with award winning designers from all over the world and has become an award winning designer herself. Awards such as: Designer of the year for Colorado, first place in many bridal design competitions, and first place in the fiercely competitive Iron Fist competition. She specializes in wedding and event work as well as contemporary design.
Holliday "Holly" Johnson of Home With Holliday is a local influencer/lifestyle blogger who loves to share her passion for easy and affordable, elegant entertaining, home design, holiday decor, and DIY projects through her blog, "Home with Holliday." Holly owns two interior design companies servicing residential and commercial clients across the country and has also staged over 100 homes for sale. Five years ago, she felt it was time to branch out and share her personal passions, thus the inspiration for the blog and social media presence.
We can’t tell you exactly when KaraKara started. We like to say it was 2016, sometimes we say 2019, but we were drifting from concept to concept, we didn’t have a store, and our name was Stems. In 2022, we were licensed and became a legal entity, but we had already done some weddings. At some point, we drifted toward KaraKara - a play on our names and a reflection of a shared desire to be fun and personable.
We began in our studio - a place for collecting, gathering and working through a range of design experiments - a make believe of fantasies, problems, and thoughts. We are now located in Denver, have grown a little, but remain in a studio, working together on each project through playful experimentation and serious research. We have won some awards. We’re writing a book. We’ve done so many weddings and events. We’re currently doing more. We have a bird. Our focus is flowers. Our work also includes: weddings, events, interior design, furniture, jewelry, houses, print + digital design, chandeliers, and neon signs.
Lucy’s Flowers is a luxury floral and design studio led by Lucy, whose creative vision and years of hands-on experience have shaped the brand’s signature modern aesthetic. Known for their custom arrangements, signature luxury boxes, and full-scale event styling, Lucy’s Flowers brings emotion and atmosphere to life through thoughtful, intentional design. Every piece is rooted in a love for storytelling, seasonal beauty, and meaningful moments — whether it’s a single arrangement or a fully styled space. Their work reflects a unique blend of elegance, creativity, and refined style — creating floral experiences that are both visually stunning and deeply personal.
interested in showcasing with us?
We are always looking for additional talent to add to our tour. If you'd like to showcase this year, please contact Suzie Erzinger at suzierz@aol.com.
