Alaric Flower Design pursues harmony and elegance of simple yet striking arrangements, combining traditional sensibilities of classical flower design with the elegance and flair of modern compositions. With exquisite attention to detail and clients’ own creativity, Alaric devote all the time, talent, and energy necessary to make the dream weddings become unforgettable realities and to make the events of our corporate clients stand out from the competition. Alaric wants nothing less than to delight our clients, and our passion comes out in the beauty of our flowers and elegance of our designs.
Alaric Flower Design was created by Lena Yelagina in 2006 as labor of love following a successful but unsatisfying career in private banking. Since then, she has earned the trust and captured the hearts of clients with her devotion, warmth, talent, and attention to the wishes and individual style of each. Working side by side with Lena are the gifted designers and staff who share her passion for beauty and client service, and together they make Alaric Flowers one of the premier flower design studios in New York City.
www.alaricflowers.com
Rio-born Angelica Gomes serves New York's most demanding clientele with sweeping artistry and the passion born of a lifelong love of flowers.
No one can fashion an atmosphere the way Angelica can.
Angelica's creations are distinctive - simple and pristine, with an edge of strength. She executes ideas to their fullest, perfect down to the roots. Constructing a living ambience that balances chic with timeless style, Angelica's work draws inspiration from nature, art, fashion.
When she's not directing a major installation or designing a custom bouquet, you can find Angelica cycling through Central Park or walking through the streets of New York with her Maltese, Bianca.
www.angelicaflowersandevents.com
Brian Bowman & Dan Dahl combined their years of fashion and floral event design to create Bowman Dahl a little over four years ago. Their design work has always leaned towards classic with a twist. This is attained by integrating unusual elements with traditional flowers with the goal of creating unexpected, innovative, but always aesthetically pleasing designs. Their trusting and loyal clients like the New York Botanical Gardens, Guggenheim Museum, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren allows them the freedom to do what they love best, showcasing the incredible beauty and variety of nature.
Byron C. James and Mylene Pellerin are the design team from House of Oasis. House of Oasis is a full service interior design firm, specializing in complete Residential Interior Design Services, Interior Architecture, Space Planning and Storage Management Solutions, New Construction Planning, Remodeling and Project Management, Lighting Design, Custom Furniture Design, Color Palette Creation, Art Consulting, Kitchen and Bath Design, "Green" and Sustainable Solutions Consulting, Audio Visual and Communications Technology Consulting. They have over 10 years of experience and have completed projects in the tri-state area as well as in South Florida and the Caribbean. Byron brings a wealth of knowledge from his tenure working for Harry Heissmann and Mylene combines her sharp design eye from her past experience working in the Philippines and Los Angeles.
Bella Meyer, founder and Creative Director of Fleurs Bella, was born in Paris and grew up immersed in art. Indeed, as the granddaughter of Marc Chagall, the whole focus on home was on his work, on art and beauty.
Established in 2003, FlowerSchool New York is one of the oldest and most prestigious centers for the floral arts. It is our mission is to celebrate great floral design and designers and to help people live a richer life through flowers. We strive to make floral design more accessible and inspire our students to discover the joys of floral design by teaching skills in technique and design from New York's top florists.
We at Flower Social embrace the opportunity to use floral design to play, inspire and bring people together. With that in mind we have created a series of workshops and floral parties that will delight and engage students of almost any age. In addition to our scheduled workshops at our Upper West Side studio, we will organize flower parties in your home or event space.
Founders Susan and Masha first bonded over their obsessions with the latest tulip varieties and rose trends. The idea for Flower Social was born out of their desire to inspire that same kind of excitement for flowers and creative experiments that first brought them together and which has kept them busy with shared projects for more than a decade.
Susan has been working in the floral industry for most of her adult life, developing several successful businesses. Apart from Flower Social, Susan owns the beloved Upper West Side shop Posies. Susan, her husband and two boys live in Chelsea.
Masha was born in the USSR, raised in the Bronx and educated on three continents in three languages. She fell head over heels for flowers when she first worked at Susan’s shop out of high school. Masha has an affinity for color composition and a passion for daffodils.
www.flowersocial.com
Tom Sakas took control of his family’s century-old floral business in 1985. Enthralled by the many textures and hues of flowers and plants, he began experimenting with design as a child. After pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, he was drawn back to his family business. Tom’s method of design stems from decades of serving customers; every creative decision aims to be a stunning interpretation of the ideas and purpose of his clients. His talent for technical planning and bold risk-taking distinguishes his event designs and has grown the business. Today, the Gramercy Park Flower Shop is a full-service floral and plant design company with locations in the Gramercy Park area, Chelsea Market and Dumbo, Brooklyn. With a century of fine flowers to build upon, his creative outlook remains wide open to new possibilities.
www.gramercyflowers.com
Hartley du Pont grew up on her family horse farm in New Jersey. From her earliest memories, she was inspired by her grandmother Grace Hartley Mead, who would rise before dawn to pick flowers from her extensive gardens. Du Pont, who is President Emeritus of the School of the Arts Additionally, she trained as a costume designer in New York City, and designed costumes for Off Broadway productions, as well as assisting designers on many shows. She often displays a love of the dramatic in her flair for color and size.
A professional journalist and designer, du Pont has been a sports columnist for the New York Daily News, and a reporter for the Associated Press. She has been a feature writer for many national and international publications, including Elle, Self, and Harper's Bazaar magazines. Du Pont has been the designer of the Winter Ball for the Museum of the City of New York, including all floral arrangements for 13 consecutive years, and has designed for this event every year since its inception 15 years ago. Many of her designs have been photographed for magazines and newspapers, and she serves as Vice Chair of Events and Programs for Columbia's Alumni Association, is a member of the Senate Committee on Honors and Prizes, as well as Chairman of the SolarOne Event in New
York. She is currently working on a book of table top settings and flowers called "Lifestyle by du Pont."
www.hartleydupont.com
Originally a designer of window visuals for Macy’s, Gucci, Bergdorf Goodman and Carolee Jewelry, Jodi went on to apprentice with noted floral designers such as David Madison and Robert Isabel. She formed her company in 1997, seeking to explore her creative outlets as a woman in a male dominated field.
Her unique ability to take direction from the personality of a client, the atmosphere and layout of a room, the theme of an event, a movement in a piece of music or even a swatch of fabric and filter these varied elements through her own artistic eye has won her an impressive following. The company’s client roster spans from corporations: Avon, Estee Lauder, Miramax, Random House, Sony-Columbia Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures to fashion designers: Cynthia Rowley and Vivienne Tam, to personalities: David Blaine, Jim Carrey, Matt Dillon, Lauren Holly, Liz Hurley, Winona Ryder and Queen Latifah among others.
Today, Jodi has turned this pleasure into a growing nationwide business that manages to retain an intimate private design feel. This season Jodi Zimmerman Designs, inc. continues with their line of "Fashionable Flowers". The various wrapped vessels and arrangements incorporate leather, lace, furs, pearls and prints inspired by the houses of Chanel, Versace, Donna Karan, Helmut Lang, Dolce & Gabanna and Calvin Klein. Each season the collection will highlight current styles and trends in fashion and design.
Laura Clare is a unique floral design company specializing in fine floral arrangements and exquisite table top decor for everyday and special occasions. Their creative design staff can assist you in personalizing flowers, plants, and table top decor for your home, wedding, corporate events, holiday decorations, and any other special function.
Stemming from her love of nature and passion for gardening, Laura’s journey includes her obtaining a four-year degree in floriculture and ornamental horticulture from Cornell University. She has traveled and worked with floral designers in places such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and New York. Working with client’s worldwide, she has gained a wealth of experience in design for every occasion. Laura Clare’s trademark designs are a synthesis of fine European style and American inventiveness.
Since 2000, Laura has earned awards and accolades from regional and national magazines, associations, and private devotees. Most recently she was named top floral vendor by Wedding Wire.com for 2012, Brides New Jersey Editor’s Choice 2011, as well as “Best Florist” by NJLife Magazine, and The Knot.com “Best of Weddings” pick.
Allow us to entertain your senses and introduce you to Mother Nature’s finest!
Mauro Gomes has been bringing the finest custom-designed arrangements to a discerning clientele for more than two decades.
A passion for the beauty of the natural world led Creative Director Mauro Gomes to perfect the art of floral design. From his native Rio de Janeiro to New York City, Gomes continues to source exquisite flowers the world over, and create unique floral designs for every occasion, from an elegantly simple hand-tied bouquet to bespoke arrangements for a corporate affair.
Mauro’s philosophy of elegance and simplicity, his ability to listen and interpret each client’s needs, and his entire team’s commitment to service and the utmost quality, has made him a sought-after floral designer for individuals, fashion companies and media, corporations, and event planners.
MagnaFlora provides all aspects of floral design. Whether you require a one-off bouquet or arrangement, design for a high-profile event, residential or corporate décor or even urban landscaping, Mauro will listen to your ideas and deliver a result boasting extraordinary texture, color and fragrance.
www.magnafloranyc.com
Socialite Lady Hope Clough has always been a passionate hostess of dinner parties, garden parties, and flower shows. She has gardened for more than 35 years, and her love of design and horticulture, which she also has taught, has resulted in many awards for her decorating and her wreath designs. She also loves baking and cooking and was proud to garner the Crisco award.
Alana Rose Guglielmo-Hearn is a New York-based floral and event designer, specializing in destination weddings and events. Her simple, fresh, and uncommon arrangements strive toward stunning beauty and sustainable design. With an aesthetic rooted in the Rockies and refined by sleek urban modernity, her main inspirations are organic forms, and natural landscapes. She truly loves to entertain and create innovative atmospheres. Recently, Alana's 'Mixed Greens Event Design' was voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick, and she is a featured floral designer in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style.
Unquestionably so, Sandra de Ovando was fated to become an influential force in New York’s design milieu. Born in Mexico City to Spanish and Russian parents, Sandra fell in love with nature, flowers and bold colors at a very young age when she spent countless weekends gardening with her mother. “I was fascinated with the intrinsic beauty of flowers and loved to spend hours mismatching different colors, shapes and blossoms!” she remembers. Later, in her travels throughout Europe and Asia, Sandra discovered exotic flowers, plants and fruits that she began incorporating into her designs – there the signature style was born that today defines Ovando’s dynamic compositions and custom installations.
Intent on indulging her bright passion for design, Sandra moved to New York and launched into several entrepreneurial ventures in the design industry. Finally, in 2003, she opened Ovando’s West Village luxury boutique, marking the culmination of Sandra’s life journeys and artful expertise. The space was accredited for its distinctive décor and brilliantly crafted window installations, and Sandra’s dramatic compositions, recognized for their love of color and natural sophistication, became the favorite of New York’s elite, including celebrities, high-end restaurants, fashion houses and luxury hotels.
Today, after sizable expansion, including the opening of a 2,500 square foot production studio, a second boutique on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and the launch of a dedicated event production wing, Ovando has blossomed into one of New York’s most sought after design & event production firms. Under Sandra’s direction and impeccable eye, the company continues to break ground and win international acclaim for its work with prestigious clients to the likes of Hermes, The US Open Tennis Association, Donna Karan, Four Seasons, Saks Fifth Avenue, and The MOMA, to name only a few. From stunning floral installations, custom props & moody lighting, and the full-scale construction of breathtaking displays and environments, Ovando is a dazzling celebration of form, function, and flowers.
www.ovandony.com
Perianth Interior Design is the product of Hilary Unger’s passion for design and innate talent for project management. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island and New York School of Interior Design, Hilary, a professional member of ASID, founded her company in 1996 while still attending NYSID, combining a thorough education with proven field experience at various high-profile interior design firms to shape her knowledge, and fuel her expertise.
A master at managing design projects from beginning to end, Hilary integrates spatial and cosmetic design developments through construction and the installation of products and furnishings to create a cohesive and exciting interior environment. Her boutique firm is sought after by residential and commercial clients who often retain her to undertake interior design renovations of any size.
Perianth's mission is to provide clients in the New York Metropolitan area and beyond with superior service, taking into account the best value possible, and strictest adherence to each individual’s personal style and comfort level. Hilary works closely with every client from the start, to establish clear goals, and throughout the design process, so the end result perfectly reflects what you want and who you are.
Hilary Unger’s philosophy is “my style is you.” She is known for her versatility in applying her flair and polished style of elegance, function, and warmth to each and every project while capturing the essence of the client’s dreams and expectations.
www.perianth.com
Corrente Schankler is a native of Far Hills, New Jersey. After graduating from Brown, Corrente began a short-lived career in advertising. However, she soon left the advertising world to pursue her lifelong love of flowers. She founded Petal Design Studio in 2006 with a focus on allowing the organic forms of flowers to dictate design. Since then, the company has grown but the focus on natural, graceful design has remained.
www.petalnyc.com
Since its founding in 1987 by Teresa Carleo, president, Plant Fantasies Incorporated (PFI) has carved a niche for itself as a full-service landscape design and contracting company serving many of Manhattan’s A-list residential and commercial properties. PFI counts among its clients major owners and developers representing some of Manhattan’s most prestigious addresses as well as private clients seeking detailed, custom tailored landscape designs and precision installations.
A major strength of PFI is its green roof expertise. PFI’s in-depth knowledge of and experience in green roof technology has resulted in one-of-a-kind green roof projects as well as more basic green roof installations for new construction and retrofits .
PFI’s many relationships with world-renowned architectural firms and global real estate developers have gained it recognition for its design, installation and year-round maintenance of all spaces from rooftop terraces to courtyards and penthouses. Other PFI specialties include festive seasonal/holiday decorations and displays and original floral arrangements for lobbies and special events.
The well-trained, highly experienced PFI team includes landscape designers who have worked on some of the metropolitan area’s best known buildings plus a staff of seasoned sales, administrative and field personnel who are wholly dedicated to the company and its customers. By bringing special skill sets into play, the PFI team is able to provide its clients with a creative edge. Carleo and her team are committed to meeting and exceeding clients’ needs and desires, thus adding significant value to each and every property
Representing PFI are Teresa Carleo, president, landscape designers Michael Tull and Kate Edden, and floral designer Michael Paris (clockwise from upper left) with support from designers Eduardo Pena, Tim Legg, and MacKenzie Sharp.
www.plantfantasies.com
Owner Connie Plaissay founded Plaza Flowers in 1994 to provide clients with a fresh perspective on lavish floral arrangements. Plaza Flowers showcases and sells an exciting seasonal collection of prêt a porter floral designs, gifts, abundant green and blooming plants, and signature furniture. Clients may also work with Plaza artisans to create their own custom designs. Plaza Flowers is continuously praised for their unique modern aesthetic, whimsical bouquet style, organic yet elegant approach to design and its floral boutique feel.
www.plazaflowersnyc.com
With clean style and design being the key focus in all of Rachel Cho's creations, she expresses her art and vision through colors, textures, and the graphic structure of flowers. She attributes her start to her mother Sharon who still owns and runs a highly acclaimed local flower boutique in the Bronx. Having a background in fashion, she launched her own company in 2005 focusing on events, weddings, and corporate accounts with a distinctive style that is clean, modern, and luxurious. She quickly built a reputation in the industry and among her clients, receiving glowing reviews as having exceptional talent, unwavering service, and a generous spirit. Having become one of the most sought-after floral designers her clients now include MoMA, the luxury areas of Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Zoo, and various fashion houses. She was recently named the exclusive floral expert of Lord and Taylor's new bridal division. Her love of traveling the world and exploring other cultures in floral design has become an important part of her profession that has enriched her unique style and continues to influence honing her craft.
Reed McIlvaine is one of the nation’s premier event and floral designers. He is the proprietor of Renny & Reed, the famed New York floral resource known for creating exceptionally memorable special events, society weddings, and stunningly elegant bouquets.
Richard Mishaan, one of New York’s leading interior architects/designers, is a renaissance man with an impressive career that has spanned many of the creative arts including architecture / interior design, fashion, and furniture design. A master at presenting arresting personalized décor for his high profile clients, the designer is renowned for his artistic ability to blend collectibles and antiques with art and furnishings. Richard’s clients include High profile CEOs, international luxury hotel chains and prestigious clientele in the fashion, entertainment, and real estate industries.
Sebastian Li was born and raised in Sea Cliff, New York. He studied art and photography in Boston before settling in New York and launching his business. A proud descendent of a bohemian family, Sebastian channels the creativity of artists like Hermann Dudley Murphy, a celebrated painter of the Boston School; Dudley Murphy, the pioneer director of Ballet Mécanique (1924) and the The Emperor Jones (1933); and Grace Li, whose award-winning azalea garden once flourished in Glen Cove, New York. An accomplished cook and avid gardener, Sebastian splits his time between an apartment in Manhattan and his prefab house on Long Island.
Golf Srithamrong of Tantawan Bloom is bringing a new cross-cultural approach to high-end floral design. He is best known for his modern creations which fuse the best of Thai, European and American styles. Golf’s formal training started at the American School of Floral and Plant Design in 2003 and later at Parson’s School of Design. He was spotted by Nancy Kitchen of The Flowerloft, who invited him to work with her on events for Ted Turner at Madison Square Garden. After attending a meeting of AIFD in New York, he was offered a scholarship to study at James Moretz’s American Floral Art School in Chicago, and graduated there in September of 2004. In spring 2005 he accepted a position to manage a new flower shop about to open at Fire Island Pines. Bamboo served a sophisticated and knowledgeable clientele and Golf’s creative approach to floral designwas an instant success. He was invited to return to run the business again in 2006.
At Tantawan Bloom Golf has further developed the style he introduced at Bamboo, taking his formal training and adding unique design elements that come from his Thai upbringing. His work has been featured at major events locations in New York (including Cipriani 42nd Street and Wall Street, The Plaza Hotel, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and Capitale amongst many others), as well as Long Island’s most prominent events location, Oheka Castle in Hungtington.
Golf has introduced a refreshing new look to New York’s already exciting floral design scene with his blend of cutting edge and traditional, that produces a new and exhilarating elegance.
www.tantawanbloom.com
Tom Farrington has over 40 years of experience in floral and garden design. He began his career working for J. Barry Ferguson, where for seven years he worked hands-on installing and designing gardens, and staging events and party decor. Prior to starting his business, he worked with such event designers as L’Olivier, Preston Bailey, Glorimundi, and Tansey Design.
ZAK EVENTS provides sophisticated event design and fine stationery for corporate and private special events throughout the tri-state area and beyond. Our strong attention to detail and providing the finest in tabletop design stems from the owner’s personal aspirations of providing the highest quality coupled with the most luxurious elements. Although our focus is Floral Design and Full Tabletop Décor, our other services include Graphic Design, Custom Stationery and Invitation Design, Scenic Design and Custom Event Furniture. Our team of dedicated Carpenters, Floral Designers and Production Coordinators provide seamless design and décor for all types of events including Corporate Incentive Dinners, Awards Galas, Birthdays, Weddings,