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The most dangerous thing in branding is a really good reflection

by olgap@branding-collective.com | Jul 3, 2026 | PETAL DROP

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I love to write about how plant biology plays with branding, a flattened pansy turns into wall art, and say the thing most people won't. Also, dogs. Always the dogs. And, flowers.