Eco-Tree at Livello Restaurant

We recently installed an “Eco-Tree” at the fabulous new Livello restaurant in the L’Ermitage Hotel Beverly Hills. (Click here to read a review of the restaurant in the Huffington Post.)

Composed of several large pieces of natural Manzanita wood native to Northern California, the tree is covered in a variety of orchids, succulents, live mosses and tillandsias, all of which are considered sustainable because they were locally, organically grown and have a very low need for water.

The Eco-Tree is planted in an Acacia wood bowl that was made from trees felled naturally by hurricane in Fiji. Known for its hardness and unique woodgrain pattern, Acacia has no commercial lumber value due to the many insects that burrow in the wood, filling it with the holes that give the wood its distinctive look.

You can see how big it is in comparison to Jay — over 6’2″ — standing beside it!

The holidays are in the air!

So many fun parties happen at this time of year! We’re seeing tons of red this year, along with bronze/cinnamon/brushed gold accents. Very classic Christmas colors. Here’s a few samples of some recent work.

 

Thanksgiving Table Flowers

It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is a time for family to gather around the table, share great food and acknowledge their blessings. For our table this year, we want to go non-traditional, so here’s a few ideas we’re thinking of:

TROPICAL THANKSGIVING

Why not go a little tropical with orchids, exotic leaves and bright greens and oranges?

 

ORGANIC THANKSGIVING

Oooooo…..yummy green things! Moss, artichokes, orchids, other thingies…..this would make a very interesting centerpiece.

WINTER WHITE THANKSGIVING

We have white Christmases, why not white Thanksgiving? Picture this: mounds of fluffy white roses paired with creamy hydrangeas for the center of the table. Move over turkey!

 

MINIMALIST THANKSGIVING

What if we just had several of these lovelies, either scattered around the kitchen and living room, or lined up in a row down the center of the table?? Super fun!

 

FAR EAST THANKSGIVING

So what if they don’t really celebrate Thanksgiving overseas….this arrangement of red roses, burgundy calla lilies, moss and folded leaves would make a stunning centerpiece.

Favorite Flower Market Finds – Antique Hydrangea

One of our favorite flower market finds over the past few weeks is antique hydrangea. “Antiques” are blooms left on the plants, producing a naturally marbled bloom with many layers of autum colors: green, hazel, brown, red and burgundy.

Our are imported direct from Sun Valley Growers in Arcata, California, where the sea breezes and moderate coastal climate are ideal conditions to grow hydrangeas slowly, yielding vigorous plants with extraordinary blooms.

We love to pair hydrangeas with everything from roses to tulips. Their beautiful color and fluffy shape lend themselves to both contemporary and classic designs.

Just one caveat; do not give hydrangeas to Madonna. Obviously.

This Week’s Favorite Arrangements

Here are a few of the fun and beautiful arrangements we created this week. Which is your favorite?

This Week’s Installation at the L’Ermitage Beverly Hills

The Betsy Johnson store at the Westfield Mall in Canoga Park put on a fashion show this weekend and we were asked to create fresh floral dresses to complement her collection. Here are a few photos of the process and the finished product!

The Bare Mannequin Form covered in tape strips, ready for application of flowers to begin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application of fuschia dianthus on bodice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bodice with kermit mums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working on the skirt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Almost Done!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The finished product, ready to be placed on stage. We named her “JLo.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this lovely girl is “Latifah”, in progress and ready to go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, here are our beautiful floral mannequins on stage with dresses from the Betsy Johnson Fall Collection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flowers For Your House

There’s few things better than fresh flowers in your house. The fragrance, the color….fresh flowers bring happiness! Here are a few samples of some recent installations at clients’ homes, using their vases and containers. Many of our clients have flowers installed weekly, or just for special occasions like dinner parties, birthdays, etc.

A Selection of Arrangements from Last Week – Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Week’s Lobby Installation at the Ritz, Marina del Rey