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Encourage those who experience or witness acts of

Encourage those who experience or witness acts of hate towards the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to report an incident on www.stopaapihate.org

The reporting form is available in 11 languages. Reporting incidents helps in understanding what is happening and guides in the development of policies to advocate for.

I’ll be honest that though several such incidents have happened to me in the past, I’ve never reported them because I felt no one would care to listen - always hearing about how we are “statically insignificant,” but I will now.

Since Representative Grace Meng introduced the resolution denouncing anti-Asian hate related to COVID-19 - a NO COST, anti-racist resolution - that 164 republicans voted AGAINST (WTF, right?), I’ve especially been feeling quite defeated over and over again. It’s nothing new, and I’ve been quiet out of exhaustion for a while, but this is not the time to be quiet. Please stop AAPI hate.

#stopasianhate #stopaapihate #aapiwomenstrong

#driedflowers #driedflorals #driedflowerart #driedfloralart

Hellooooo Friday afternoon. 👋🏼

Hellooooo Friday afternoon. 👋🏼

Nature growing through the cracks of concrete alwa

Nature growing through the cracks of concrete always gives me hope.

“Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature's law is wrong it learned to walk with out having feet. Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams, it learned to breathe fresh air. Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else ever cared.

- Tupac Shakur

Today is the start of my favorite holiday all year

Today is the start of my favorite holiday all year - Lunar New Year, aka Tết in Vietnamese. This year it fell on Valentine’s Day weekend, and though the ‘Rona has me indoors and away from my annual family get togethers, I made the decision to take this vday weekend off to intentionally ring in this new year with calmness, grace, and gratitude.

Most florists don’t have the luxury of taking vday off and are working sleepless nights to make sure they are making some profit (margins are really not as big as you may think bc prices for us skyrocket!) during this second busiest holiday in the floral industry (Mother’s Day is #1). So I genuinely count my blessings and thank all of you fellow florists and flower lover supporters out there because 2021 is looking brighter than 2020, but still albeit will be a tough year for the event industry.

So, genuinely, your support means so so much. Thank you for giving my heart the warmth it needs to move forward into the Year of the Ox. Chúc mừng năm mới!

Mornings with coffee and flowers.

Mornings with coffee and flowers.

Earlier this week, @ponderosa_and_thyme held a vir

Earlier this week, @ponderosa_and_thyme held a virtual dried flower workshop and we were joined by people all around the world. Love, joy and flowers are universal languages. 🌎 ❤️

I may consider adding this and other dried floral arrangements to my online shop. DM me your thoughts and if you wanna reserve this cutie!

All locally grown flowers. Amazing what nature can

All locally grown flowers. Amazing what nature can still do in January.

Longing to be outdoors as I sit at my desk working

Longing to be outdoors as I sit at my desk working on postponements once again. Sending good vibes to all the couples having to deal with this ❤️ Hang in there!

Photography: @zackschompphotography
Florals: @flowersbythao

Be honest, how are you feeling today on this Inaug

Be honest, how are you feeling today on this Inauguration Day 2021? It’s also my dad’s 69th birthday...so it’s a full day of socially distant celebrating for me! #newbeginnings #cheers

Florals: @flowersbythao
Planning & Design: @keepitcoloful
Photography: @roxannemcclurephotography

To say I’m excited to get these would be an unde

To say I’m excited to get these would be an understatement! I really hope my bad thumb turns green and these seeds will bloom! Now if y’all have tips to keep these persistent squirrels out of my micro garden that keep digging up holes in my pots lmk! I’ve tried forks(!), crushed red pepper, garlic powder...I’m running out of natural and harmless ways to keep them away 🙅🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

The last four photos are from the @floretflower website - check it out!

Hi all, happy 2021! My name is Thao, owner and des

Hi all, happy 2021! My name is Thao, owner and designer of Flowers by Thao (surprised? 😉) a boutique floral studio based in the Bay Area.

I am a proud daughter of two refugees from Vietnam. It is in my blood to persevere in times of adversity and continue to reach for a better life for me and my community. I guess that’s why I was crazy enough to open this business in March, amongst the challenges of the pandemic and why “blooming joy everywhere we go wildly and unapologetically” is our mission statement.

More info at: www.flowersbythao.com/about-us/

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Big thanks to @projectwonderlust for capturing the fun I have with flowers 💁🏻‍♀️!

Photography: @projectwonderlust

Welcoming 2021 with open arms. #willtraveltoflower

Welcoming 2021 with open arms. #willtraveltoflower #pdxwedding #covidwedding #backyardwedding

Sneak peak of today’s wedding. Timeless. I’m

Sneak peak of today’s wedding. Timeless.

I’m so excited for this couple to tie the knot!!! Stay tuned on how they used flower wands for their flower girls and single roses for their bridesmaids. Talk about making minimalism work! I love working with couples and their visions.

And we’re back to our regular programming! I got

And we’re back to our regular programming! I got a significant amount of interest for the Project Joy mini arrangements and had to close orders a little earlier than expected. I am floored with the love and joy you all want to spread. What a beautiful way to prepare for the new year. Sending you all my best!

Florals: @flowersbythao
Photography: @viforvendetta

Christmas is here. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

Christmas is here. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

Yes, I’m still taking Project Joy orders! $10 fo

Yes, I’m still taking Project Joy orders! $10 for mini bud vase arrangements delivered contactless to hour doorstep! Merry Christmas Eve! 🌟

I’m back with $10 Project Joy Mini Bud Vases ava

I’m back with $10 Project Joy Mini Bud Vases available for just a few days! Grab some and gift them as Christmas thank yous, cheers to 2021 (finally!), or to just cheer someone up (including yourself!). Link to order also in bio: www.flowersbythao.com/product/project-joy

All of Bay Area included! FREE DELIVERY if you are flexible on delivery dates :)!

A few months ago, I had to drop the everyday deliv

A few months ago, I had to drop the everyday deliveries arm of my business and focus solely on event floral design which was a very hard business decision for me to make, partially explaining the rather quiet IG feed. Like all businesses, COVID has presented challenges that have caused this entrepreneur confusion, heartache, feelings of defeat, and...never ending hope...for all of us.

I LOVE designing for events AND I really miss the everyday deliveries and hope that I can start that back up again to bring joy daily to the Bay Area. In the meantime, I’m preparing to launch more IG content tailored to events so stay tuned!!!

Because I’m missing all my fellow joy spreaders...I may squeeze in a flash sale of mini arrangements before the end of the year! 😉 Shoot me a message if you’re interested!

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#succulents #succulentbouquet
Florals: @flowersbythao
Photography: @arjaymorenophotography

Special delivery went out today for the winner of

Special delivery went out today for the winner of the San Francisco Foster Youth Fund Auction! Always great to support our local communities and great causes. Our way of #givingthanks to the world.

Floral arrangements have multiple uses...check out

Floral arrangements have multiple uses...check out this watercolor and colored pencil art by @suma_cm. I was so humbled to see you take joy in creating this art piece of our arrangement!

@suma_cm is so talented - check her out!

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