This year was our 10th anniversary celebrating Friendsgiving, a holiday tradition that we began hosting a decade ago as a way to gather and celebrate the people who have come into our lives over the years. Friendsgiving holds a great deal of meaning and value to my husband and I, as it really symbolizes now (especially as we get older) a moment in time where we gather together to just celebrate one another and the relationships that we have built over time. It is truly an hon

The Photographer Spotlight is a series under THE CROWN COLLECTIVE to showcase photographers that we are inspired by and to tell their story and influence in the creative community in which they thrive in. The Photographer Spotlight gives you the opportunity to have an intimate look into their beginnings, their influences and the message that they speak through their photography. The Photographer - Valorie Darling Valorie is the kind of girl that will always look out for you,

This year has been one filled with many milestones. Professionally, THE CROWN COLLECTIVE has rooted in the wedding, events and floral industry through all the opportunities that have been presented to us this year. It has been a true honor to be part of many celebrations, many of which represent the hope and transition into the next phase of this thing we call life. From birthdays, bridal and baby showers to weddings and anniversaries, these milestone moments have really give

There is something to be said about being able to see someone's vision come to life through the collection of people sharing what they do best. There is also something to be said about having a visionary who is thoughtful, creative and generous in all that they do. This is how I would describe Bree, the founder of Drop It Modern. I worked with her on a previous shoot that she had in Joshua Tree and was able to join on her recent shoot at the Ebell of Long Beach. She went all

The Crystal Collection was created through my admiration of stones, geodes and healing crystals. Being part of the yoga and meditation community, I had many opportunities to learn about different stones and crystals that held various healing characteristics and vibrational properties. I still have a lot to learn and explore when it comes to crystals and how to effectively incorporate them into my daily living; however, I knew that I wanted to create flower crowns that would r