My name is Karin Wilkinson, and I am one of those fortunate individuals who loves what I do for a living. Vintage Vines Fine Florals is not only my work...it's my passion.
I have been very fortunate over the years to have worked and learned from some of the best designers in the world. I'm a mult-award winning "Master Floral Designer" with a degree in Commercial Art. I feel that my art background and my love of flowers have been the biggest influence for all my acheivements thus far
In 2000, I worked in Hong Kong as a designer for "Creative Designs." The company's showroom is located in Hong Kong, but I traveled to many factories in China where I designed home and garden accessories and holiday items.
Many of my designs were purchased by large retail stores and outlets.
My daughter Jessica Wilkinson, works with in store sales and customer care.
Awards:
Florida Designer of the Year (1999)
Central Florida Designer of the Year (1989/1993/1995 & 1998)
Sunshine Cup Competition, Florida State Florist Association: 1st Place (1998) 2nd Place (1995)
FTD Assocation / District 14-F - Designer of the Year (1997 & 1999)
Southern Retail Designer of the Year (2000)
Featured in FTD Magazine as 3rd Place Winner (1998) sponsored by the Hawaii Tropical Flower Council Design Contest "Exotic Everyday."
I was among 8 contest finalists selected by a panel of FTD Association Certified Design Judges from an International field of 81 entries.
