Houston – Award-winning floral artist and educator Ace Berry is having a big year and putting Fulshear, Texas, on the map in the process.

The South Texas native, known for his tattoos, sneakers, and down-to-earth Houston vibe, has become an unlikely star in the luxury floral world. After discovering his passion for flowers at 27, following a layoff from the oil fields, Berry has transformed a “happy accident” into a thriving career that now spans London, New York, and beyond.

In May, Berry and his team captured the coveted Innovation Award at Chelsea in Bloom , an annual floral festival that turns the London neighborhood into a living runway. Their interactive installation, located at a restaurant named Kale Street , local artist Russ Jones provided the cute mirrors with sayings

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