Episode 689 – Marigold and Mint Botanicals’ Izzie Klingels on flowers as an artist’s medium

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https://youtu.be/KeVZQ9knkCM?si=um0NyuWq-JNw-KAM Izzie Klingels of Marigold and Mint Botanicals (cover photo (c) Sean O'Neill) Marigold and Mint is a brand quite familiar to Seattle’s local floral aficionados. It was originally a flower farm and tiny shop owned by Katherine Anderson, who later opened The London Plane, a beautiful café & floral shop. During that time, Katherine teamed up with Illustrator/florist Isvald Klingels and designer Christian Petersen to create Marigold and Mint Botanicals, originally a line of candles with custom scents inspired by the Marigold and Mint organic farm. With the closing of The London Plane at the end of 2022, Marigold and Mint Botanicals’ third iteration has emerged in the lobby of a historic Pioneer Square building – with Izzie as owner and florist. Izzie continues to support the values to which she and Katherine always adhered: using locally sourced, seasonal flowers and foliage wherever possible, with an eye toward the most unusual, wild and beautiful flora that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Join me for a conversation with Izzie, followed by a gorgeous design demonstration! Izzy Klingels at Marigold & Mint Botanicals; left image (c) Kyle Johnson I first met Izzie Klingels more than a decade ago when I wandered into a jewel box of a flower boutique in an old building on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. The shop was called Marigold & Mint, and was owned by landscape architect Katherine Anderson, past guest of this podcast. Izzie Klingels and her florals; left image (c) Sean O'Neill The shop was curated with lovely items and focused exclusively on locally-grown flowers. Izzie’s illustrations of marigolds and other blooms communicated the brand on signage and the shop’s website. I later featured Izzie in a feature on Fashion as influence on Home Design for the October-November 2013 issue of Gray Magazine, in which we asked Northwest style makers for their personal take on fashion's role in culture, art, architecture and decor. Design by Izzie Klingels of Marigold & Mint Botanicals (c) Kyle Johnson Izzie studied Fine Art at Chelsea School of Art in London. After graduating she founded Lazy Eye, making videos and tour visuals for bands such as Death in Vegas and Beth Orton. She has worked commercially as an illustrator and director for a diverse range of clients including Topshop, Oasis, Volvo, Cowshed, Random House and Italian Marie Claire. She now focuses equally on non-commercial work, recently exhibiting in Los Angeles, London and Seattle. Seasonal Florals by Marigold & Mint Botanicals Relocated to Seattle, Izzie finds inspiration in the damp lushness of the region and the dark mystery of the old growth forests and mountains that surround it.I loved visiting Izzie at the newest iteration of Marigold and Mint Botanicals, located in the vestibule at 401 1st Ave S, between two neighbors, both independent retailers, Flora & Henri and General Porpoise Doughnuts. Find and follow Marigold & Mint Botanicals on Instagram and Facebook illustrations by Isvald Klingels View Izzie Klingels art and illustration website Listen to past episodes featuring Katherine Anderson of Marigold & Mint and The London Plane SLOW FLOWERS Podcast: Marigold & Mint’s Katherine Anderson – a leading eco-floral entrepreneur (Episode 134) Episode 456: Lessons from The London Plane Flower Shop with founder Katherine Anderson and manager Jeni Nelson Slow Flowers WORLDWIDE Summit News Last week, we reminded you to grab your ticket for the Slow Flowers WORLDWIDE Summit, scheduled for January 9-11, 2025. And congratulations to 55 of you who took advantage of the Early Bird special. We’re so excited to see you in the virtual, online conference that features 15 expert sessions on all of topics that are important to the Slow Flowers Movement – ranging from sustainable business methods, to community building, to flower farming, floral design, and weddings.