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Sprigs n’ Things opened its doors in 2005. Erin McClellan is the owner and primary designer for Sprigs n’ Things, which creates memorable floral designs for 35-50 weddings a year on the California Central Coast.

In 2000, Erin began her internship for a Master Designer where she acquired the foundation for her unique blending of traditional and contemporary designs. With four years of training under her belt, Erin knew that she had more to give and a sense that her designs would be appreciated by a wider audience. Erin’s entrepreneurial spirit drove her to open her own design shop in 2005.

Sprigs n’ Things primarily serves California’s Central Coast. Erin has relationships with some of the top growers in the area, ensuring that she consistently has at her disposal a variety of fresh flower options. Once or twice a week, Erin travels to Nipomo and selects the freshest flowers from her top local growers. In general, flowers are expensive and elimination of the Distributor allows her to pass on those savings onto her customers.

Sprigs n’ Things is known for taking the extra time with each bride to help them figure out exactly what they want at their wedding. Erin says that a typical consultation can last between one and two hours. Before her consultations, Erin asks that brides cut out things they like in magazines, collect color swatches as well as pictures so that she can help put together corresponding floral ideas. Erin often will give each bride two or three different options depending on what is in season and what is available during a specific time of year. Erin works to ensure that each bride is given multiple options dependent on their particular tastes and budgets. Erin says that a lot of time brides need help figuring out what they like and what they dislike. She even has a set of “floral flash cards” for brides that need help figuring out their preferences.

Erin is an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to all things floral. Erin continually adds to her amazing library and she is in constant search of new and exciting products. Some of the rare products she offers are from New Zealand and Holland. Depending on the time of year and a specific request, Erin has the resources to fulfill each bride’s wishes.

Erin’s inspiration comes from her brides and the different flowers she knows are in season. Her weekly trips to the fields in Nipomo give her a strong sense of what is available and fresh. Talking to each bride and figuring out who they are, the type of wedding they are going to have and their likes and dislikes, are all factors that help mold Erin’s inspiration.