About Smiling Frog Farm
Rooted in the earth. Designed with heart.
I’m Christina,…
…the floral designer and flower farmer behind Smiling Frog Farm in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
I design seasonally grounded wedding florals for couples who value thoughtful design, emotional clarity, and flowers that feel aligned rather than staged. Many of the blooms we work with are grown here on our farm and complemented with flowers sourced from trusted Oregon growers.
My work is guided by the belief that flowers should enhance the experience of a wedding, not overwhelm it. Every design begins with understanding how you want your day to feel, then shaping florals that reflect your story, the season, and the setting with creative discipline and attentiveness.
A design-led approach to floral design
Floral design, for me, is not about filling space or following trends. It’s about interpretation.
I take time to listen closely and offer clear creative direction throughout the design process. Rather than recreating inspiration exactly as seen, I guide the design process with editorship and seasonal insight; ensuring your florals feel cohesive, personal, and deeply connected to your celebration.
Whether your style leans refined and elegant or expressive and organic, my role is to translate what matters most to you into florals that feel natural, emotionally resonant, and beautifully considered.
How the farm shapes my design
Long before I began designing weddings, I fell in love with growing, with watching a single seed become something expressive, textured, and full of movement.
Farming taught me patience, responsiveness, and how to work with what the season naturally provides rather than forcing an outcome. That perspective informs every arrangement I create. Designs are shaped by what’s at its peak, chosen for feeling as much as form, and allowed to feel alive and authentic to the moment.
The result is florals with depth, intention, and a sense of place; not just decoration, but an extension of the day itself.
Sustainability at the core
Sustainability at Smiling Frog Farm is not a trend, it’s a foundation and built into how the work is done.
On the farm, flowers are grown using regenerative methods that support soil health and biodiversity, including crop rotation, cover cropping, and composted soil amendments sourced locally. Blooms are harvested at their natural peak, allowing designs to reflect the season honestly rather than forcing availability.
In design, every arrangement is created using 100% foam-free mechanics. Flowers are sourced primarily from our own fields and trusted Oregon growers, with imported blooms used selectively and thoughtfully. After events, florals are composted or repurposed whenever possible.
This approach results in wedding flowers that feel grounded, expressive, and responsible, aligned with couples who care not just about how their wedding looks, but how it’s created.
Meet Jim (and Daisy Mae, too)
Smiling Frog Farm wouldn’t exist without my husband, Jim. He is the steady presence behind the scenes, building, repairing, and supporting this work with skill and generosity. His grounded approach balances my artistic intuition and keeps this farm steady and well run.
And then there’s Daisy Mae, our four-legged companion and constant presence on the farm. From supervising plantings to chasing deer and exploring every path, she brings joy and life to this place in ways only a farm dog can.
Why this work matters to me
Flowers mark moments of connection, transition, and celebration. Being trusted to shape those moments is something I hold with presence, responsibility, and deep respect.
My goal is not only to create beautiful florals, but to offer a process that feels calm, supportive, and steady so when the day arrives, you feel grounded, confident, and deeply connected to the experience unfolding around you.
OUR MISSION
To farm sustainably -
Nurture souls and soil using organic, natural methods,
not only for today but for the future
To cultivate harmony -
Sow seeds of kindness
Grow relationships through compassion
Harvest meaningful connections through smiles
To provide quality -
Offer seasonal, unique specialty cut flowers and foliage at the peak of farm fresh fragrance and elegance
Sunrise at the farm, December 25.