Featured Artisan, Amber Matthies

A huge Halloween fan, scary movies are frequently playing in the background as she creates and as a trained florist, creating spooky greenery is no challenge. "Fall and Halloween most definitely is my favorite season. Pumpkins and cold nights, spoooooky music and my decorations give me so much joy! I have a

Halloween party every year for my family. I love creating memories for the kids. I also like spooky movies and ghost stories for myself! It is such a magical time.

"There are certain movies or music that really inspire me to get into the mood to create fantasy items. The Harry Potters, The Worst Witch and Labyrinth are a few of my favorites to listen to as I work.

"The Muppets meant so much to me as a child. In some small way I like to think that Jim Henson and myself have a lot in common. He inspires me to keep going, and to find humor in my work and to never take things too seriously. A dream come true for me would be to share ideas with Brian Henson.