10/23/2026
I was SO honored to contribute the centerpieces for the Retrieving Freedom 15th Anniversary Gala! 🌹
I had the sweetest morning meeting some of the staff at Retrieving Freedom, touring the facility and learning about what they do.
I’ll be honest. When I first heard the words “centerpieces,” “28,” “donated,” and “200 people,” I hesitated a little. 😂
I was imagining an elaborate, expensive, and time-consuming obligation.
But once I learned that the arrangements could be simple, that I had creative freedom, and that I could contribute in a way that felt authentic to The Wild Rose, I realized what a wonderfully aligned opportunity this actually was.
Simplicity is something I’ve been leaning into lately, both personally and professionally.
And that’s exactly what I wanted to bring to these tables. Something beautiful, elegant, and intentionally simple.
I ended up creating 28 petite bud vase arrangements, each with a handful of small blooms and greenery. Nothing elaborate, but something I felt would bring a little beauty to each table.
What made this opportunity even more special was the organization itself.
My oldest daughter has been dreaming of becoming a dog trainer someday and has already started taking small steps toward that future. So learning more about Retrieving Freedom and the incredible work they do with service dogs made this contribution feel especially meaningful.
I love the thought of supporting an organization whose mission connects so beautifully with something already taking root in my own daughter’s heart.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute, to support such meaningful work, and to be reminded that you don’t have to overextend yourself to make meaningful impact. ❤️
From my home to yours,
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We want you to meet Amy Corkery.
Amy owns The Wild Rose The Wild Rose in Sumner, and she donated every single centerpiece for tomorrow night’s Gala.
Fifteen years of this work has been built on people like her, and we have been lucky to know a lot of them.
Thank you, Amy. The room is going to be beautiful because of you.
