The set decoration on the Oscar nominated film Phantom Thread had me swooning.
Read MoreOur initial reaction upon learning the Pantone pick for 2018 color of year - Ultra Violet - was a full out enthusiastic, YES! The color of royalty, purple has a vibrancy and powerful energy that pairs beautifully with watermelon pink and peach tones.
Read MoreOne of our favorite sources online for the industry is Botanical Brouhaha. Their podcasts, led by the talented Amy McGeere, are insightful and fun while also being incredibly informative. We contributed a series of "Ingredient" posts to their Working Designer Wednesday column back in 2015. It was so fun working with them and excited to share news our Creative Director, Denise Fasanello, was a guest on Episode 7 of their podcast. On the podcast Denise shared insights including the challenges of working in the NYC floral scene and how our contracting process works to her "winter life" as a ceramicist and how to find/maintain a work life balance between running her own business while being an artist at heart.
Read MoreWe're excited to share news that we were featured by Brides Magazine in their October / November print edition now on stands. The "Details / Palettes" section was inspired by The Cotswolds - a storybook landscape in South Central England. A truly picture perfect setting of an English Countryside complete with rolling hills and quaint stone built villages. The arrangement we designed features some of our favorite romantic blooms including scabiosa, lady's mantle, hyanciths, and clematis.
Read MoreThis week as we are transitioning from the Summer to Fall season, I wanted to share some updates from the past few weeks. MId-August I took a two week recess from the busy wedding season to spend some time with family away from the city. It was a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of the studio, flower market, and every day NYC life.
Read MoreEarly summer brought vibrant hues in coral, pinks and lemony yellows for our favorite ginger haired bride Mandy and her stylish groom Ethan. The wedding as held at the industrial beer hall space Houston Hall - captured beautifully by the talented Craig Paulson.
Read MoreAs Spring turns into Summer we are again reminded by how much New York City inspires our team. We've worked at some amazing NYC Manhattan venues for weddings and special events including The Gramercy Park Hotel, Highline Hotel, Tribeca Rooftop, The Pierre, The Museum of the City of New York, The Harvard Club, and The Knickerbocker Club.
Read MoreSo happy to create a flower wall for the amazing Jenny Han at the launch party for her newest book, Always and Forever, Lara Jean. We were inspired by the simplicity of a fern frond along with the full blooms of carnations and cockscomb celosia.
Read MoreWe're inspired by not only the season, but also art, architecture, and fashion. One of our favorite sources for inspirations is the museums and public institutions in the city. We attended The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens last weekend and we're blown away by the vibrant colors and textures featured in the orchid installations.
Read MoreArt in all its forms drives the designers in our studio. As we have our eye on the summertime, we can't help but think of William Shakespeare's play - A Midsummer Night's Dream. We were excited when Brides Magazine reached out to discuss design a centerpiece for their upcoming feature inspired by this theme.
Read MoreAlways inspired by painting. Always in love with the master colorist Bonnard. One day I will return to painting. Until then I'm grateful I get to paint with flowers all year long.
Read MoreLooking back on a winter wedding we designed. It was a study in muted gray-greens and whites with pops of warm yellows and oranges.
Read MoreEarly September we designed a wedding with delicious color.
Read MoreElegant, classic, soft and romantic that was the design direction. Here are the flower results mixed with our inspiration.
Read MoreThis season were getting inspired by a the crisp, clean look of a deep, bold green.
Read MoreGarlands of bay leaf, eculyptus, smoke bush and russian olive were dotted with orchids, dahlias and roses. All draped down the center of the dining tables at the Gramercy Park Hotel. Together with some interior inspiration.
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