We are a full-service floral design company based in Petaluma, California located in the Water Street Studios building on the corner of Water Street and Washington Street. We serve Sonoma, Marin, Napa, the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond. Whether you are getting married, showing someone you care, celebrating a life, or throwing a party, we are here to listen to your vision and provide you with beautiful blooms designed with love.
Learn more about Water Street Studios HERE
about r & t floral
The name Ribbon and Twine came from the concept of embracing the duality of life. Over the years, the name has spoken to me more and more. Any floral designer will agree, what we do is so much more than play with flowers. While I love that I get to touch each beautiful stem that comes my way, I equally love the feeling of dirt and sweat after a long wedding day. Overalls covered in dirt with a fresh flower in my hat is everything. Nature is both beautiful and chaotic, and I strive to reflect that in my designs.
Embracing the duality of life through the art of floral design.
the approach
I have a degree from CCSF in Retail Floristry and Design and have studied with industry greats such as Susan McLeary of Passionflower Sue and Kiana Underwood of Tulipina Design. I worked my way up, starting at a small shop in the Mission District of San Francisco. Eventually I moved to Colorado where I spent a summer assisting a wedding and event florist working on large scale events all over the state. I fell in love with wedding and event work and in 2016 I started Ribbon and Twine Floral as a small studio specializing in events. Fast forward to present day, I am back in Sonoma County where I was born and raised, this time with my husband and our son, happily living in Petaluma.
You can now find my floral business at Water Street Studios, a place I created when looking for a design studio and finding one way too big but also way to special to pass up. The space is a continuous work in progress as we work with the city on permitting but the vision is to create a location that can be shared with the community.
You can learn more about Water Street Studios HERE
For now, you can find me in the front with a small area of fresh florals, lush plants and curated retail from local artisans. I encourage you to come by and check it out either by appointment or whenever the garage door is up.
FIND US AT WATER STREET STUDIOS
195 WATER STREET, PETALUMA CA
my background
Sonoma County to San Francisco to Colorado and back again.
our shop
Water Street Studios, Petaluma
Cara was probably one of the best decisions I made on my wedding day (besides my husband). I only gave her about 2 photos to work with for the bouquet and table florals and told her to do whatever she wanted with the ground arrangements. She exceeded every expectation I had, and did it all while staying within budget. She was so sweet and easy to work with and I was blown away by what she created. She's incredibly talented and great at what she does.
"one of the best decisions I made on my wedding day (besides my husband)"
I was so impressed with the fab service when I called and asked for an arrangement that was breathtaking for my surgeon. When she received the delivery, she was speechless with glee. Perfect from start to finish. Thank you! I'll be back again.
"When she received the delivery, she was speechless with glee."
