When two writers open a restaurant, it's bound to be a little poetic. At Botanica, dishes are vegetable-forward, wines are natural, and the lighting—soft pink at night; cheerfully sun-soaked in the day—is wildly on point. Chefs Emily Fiffer and Heather Sperling share the ingredients that make this place so special, and a few actual ingredients and recipes to recreate the experience at home (romantic mood lighting not included).

Hally Eckman is founder and floral creative behind March, a Seattle-based brand that offers seasonal floral arrangements, bouquets and custom designs. She put her skills to work and arranged a few florals for us using our Bud Vases, and we couldn’t be more blown away by the understated beauty of her mini bouquets. We sat down with Hally to talk florals, financials, and finding your passion.