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Don has spent more than 38 years and over 70,000 hours as an industry professional immersed in the creativity that is floral art. 

He began as a delivery driver at his cousin’s very traditional florist. Having spent his entire childhood creating art from nature with his Grandmother and family, he quickly saw the endless possibilities of such a creative field.

Hailing from the Lowcountry of South Carolina, Don’s innate southern charm is woven into his love and expression of the floral styles of cultures from around the globe. 

Don Chestnut

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He has composed floral creations and holiday decor for many high profile clients, weddings and events, as well as serving for 10 years as the head designer for the company that produces the floral decor for The Masters golf tournament. Over his career, he has worked with fine retail and wholesale establishments including Carithers Florist in Atlanta. He had served as head designer and manager, display designer, in web development, marketing and more. 

Don also owns The Atlanta School of Floral Design, where he passionately shares his knowledge of technique and style, along with the philosophy of the art and business of floral design with those interested in pressing a career as a floral artist.