"I LOVE LIFE & I hate cancer!"

After two bouts with breast cancer, Marsha decided to throw herself a 70's themed birthday party simply because....

She knew that she would invite family and friends, but there was a special group of people she had in mind as well, her students. Marsha wanted everyone, especially the teenagers, to have an evening of fun and celebration. The desired lasting impression was that they would walk away from her celebration of life, knowing that they had a pure blast. Marsha's dream came true when she returned to school on Monday; she was greeted with a dozen roses and expressions of gratitude for hosting a fun event. Some of the guests said, "That was the best party I've ever been to."That one event became the catalyst for the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and teacher to plan more events, receive her diploma in bridal consulting, and establish Refined Gatherings Ltd. in 2009. Since that time and after her third bout with cancer, Refined Gatherings transitioned to providing event floral design services. Marsha Broome Parker is a Cleveland based floral artist who desires to flower with purpose and passion.

Marsha Parker of Refined Gatherings is a Cleveland floral artist creating artful event florals, installations and botanical experiences for corporations, cultural institutions and private residences.