Local florist decorates White House for Christmas

Local florist decorates White House for Christmas

CARMI, Ill. (WEVV) -- A local florist received a special recognition by being invited to Washington, D.C. to help decorate the White House for Christmas.

Florist moves to Sioux Falls with portfolio that includes White House, international work

Dec. 4, 2025 Patience Pickner believes in the power of petals. Flowers can express love, shared sorrow, elation, praise, consolation, the wonder of holidays and a welcome for new arrivals. In the 30 years that Pickner has been assembling bouquets, she has never made a delivery without being greeted with a smile, she said. Her skill with flowers has been acclaimed both nationally and internationally. Pickner describes herself as an organic design…