Christmas in red

What a better way to portray the Christmas spirit that by using a mix of red blooms? That was the idea I had in mind when designing these vases. Cranberries and curly willow are giving a stunning makeover to a simple clear glass, while red "Freedom" roses and tulips are beautifully topping this compact design. To add interest on the texture side, I have included some red hypericums, scented cedar and golden seeded eucalyptus. The snappy crab apples complete this creation by adding delicious focal points.

These "Freedom" roses have a deep velvety red, and are also very long lasting. The tulips on the other hand will keep growing, so recut them every couple of days and your vase will look stunning for for a week.

Japanese Christmas

have been inspired by the Japanese symbolism of color when creating this design. According to Henry Dreyfus, the word for red and white, Kohaku, is pronounced as one word in Japanese. Ko means red, while haku translates as white. Their use together immediately signifies happiness and celebration to the Japanese viewer.



The combination of red and white in the decorative ornaments used on wedding or engagement presents -noshi or kaishi- has a compelling quality that suggests man's urge to create a bond between his own life and that of the gods. What a better way to celebrate Christmas with a japanese twist. To reflect this this symbolism, I used the pure white Akito roses combined with red carnations and Ilex berries.

{ Merii Kurisumasu } or the English expression of Merry Christmas, written in katakana.

High style terrarium

Terrariums can become an incredible source of inspiration in floral design. Usually used to grow plants, they can prove to be quite a nice and "high style" way to display beautiful blooms. That was my main inspiration when creating this design in a glass hurricane. I chose a mix of nice winter greens with different textures: noble fir, princess pine and seeded eucalyptus to create the base while 3 Dolce vitae roses and an ornamental kale create 2 focal points.

This is a true European style design in the sense that the green materials are carefully selected for their visual appeal, and are an important part of the design, not just creating volume.

Hanukkah In-Style

To celebrate the start of the Hanukkah holidays, I have created two arrangements that are using the blue and silver colors usually associated with this celebration. The large centerpiece is designed on a ceramic tray of silver color. With its geometric pattern, this tray gives an edgy and modern look to the composition, and will have many more future applications in your decor.

To contrast with the light blue hydrangeas and white carnations, I have used some super green roses that are creating a stunning focal point in both designs. The interesting shape and texture of the silver and pod eucalyptus are completing these creations.

Cheerful holidays wreath

Wreath is an important symbol of the Holidays season. Who does not wants to hang a gorgeous wreath at their door to welcome family and guests during the festive season. A wreath can also be beautiful on a table with a candle or hurricane at its center. The holiday wreath I have created is made of golden eucalyptus, noble fir, red berries, cypress and some Alder trees pods. It has a luxurious gold and red look that will for sure dazzle your entrance door.

The process of making a wreath can be quite painful for your fingers ... but the result is so worth it. This wreath if kept outside will look stunning for at least 3 weeks.

Noël élégance

The holidays are around the corner... The most exciting time of the year for me! To start the season, I have designed this elegant candle holder arrangement in a silvery tone. The beautiful and antique candle holder goes really well with "Juliet", the peachy english garden roses from David Austin. These roses comes with a high price tag, but they are so fragrant and elegants, that the splurge should be allowed without remorse. Plus, they are grown here in Southern California, making them a green flower.

According to the Florists' Review Christmas Trends 2012, Noël élégance is one of the biggest trend of the year. {The sophistication of a French chateau combined with the vintage charm of holidays gone by.} This trend includes vintage or vintage-looking candleholders, champagne flutes, vintage crystal an glitter, and shimmering metallic wrap. To me, this arrangement beautifully portrays this Noël élégance theme... Only champagne is missing!