Happy New Year's Eve! As I write this people are gathering in Times Square to wait and watch the ball drop to ring in the new year just as many have done before them. Yet, each is a unique experience in life. To me this is the perfect time to debut the one of a kind silk sculpture known as the New York Bouquet. It is the 3rd in the City Series, a series of bouquets that are inspired by iconic cities.
New York is full of inspiration but I chose to focus on the architecture for this piece. The fabrics were carefully chosen in a grey tone palette to pay homage to the massive stone and concrete buildings that define Manhattan.
The sea of windows that seductively wink back at you throughout the city are represented by the vintage square crystal buttons that you see scattered about the bouquet. Each one plays with the light and will flash rainbows at you if you give them the chance. The vintage faceted crystal balls represent the iconic ball that will drop in Times Square ushering in another year full of promise and intrigue. Pleated silk chiffon leaves add strong defined lines and contrast with the gentle curve of the silk fabric flowers.
Each flower is hand cut and formed, looking closely you will see two different dupioni silks and a silver silk satin. Freshwater pearls mingle with the rhinestones. Smooth elements compliment textured ones and the entire ensemble marries together to form the New York Bouquet.
Please join me in welcoming 2011 and raise a glass to remember to not let the journey of life get in the way of the experience of life. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year's Eve! As I write this people are gathering in Times Square to wait and watch the ball drop to ring in the new year just as many have done before them. Yet, each is a unique experience in life. To me this is the perfect time to debut the one of a kind silk sculpture known as the New York Bouquet. It is the 3rd in the City Series, a series of bouquets that are inspired by iconic cities.
New York is full of inspiration but I chose to focus on the architecture for this piece. The fabrics were carefully chosen in a grey tone palette to pay homage to the massive stone and concrete buildings that define Manhattan. 
The sea of windows that seductively wink back at you throughout the city are represented by the vintage square crystal buttons that you see scattered about the bouquet. Each one plays with the light and will flash rainbows at you if you give them the chance. The vintage faceted crystal balls represent the iconic ball that will drop in Times Square ushering in another year full of promise and intrigue. Pleated silk chiffon leaves add strong defined lines and contrast with the gentle curve of the silk fabric flowers.
Each flower is hand cut and formed, looking closely you will see two different dupioni silks and a silver silk satin. Freshwater pearls mingle with the rhinestones. Smooth elements compliment textured ones and the entire ensemble marries together to form the New York Bouquet.
Please join me in welcoming 2011 and raise a glass to remember to not let the journey of life get in the way of the experience of life. Happy New Year!
Here it is! Seattle is the very first bouquet in my new series of one of a kind bouquets that are inspired by iconic cities. When some people think of Seattle they may think of grey clouds and rain but not me. Seattle to me is vibrant and eclectic just like this bouquet. Full of inspiration and life coming from many different angles and yet it all comes together beautifully in a show of color and art. 
The bouquet is tied in lavender and purple dupioni silk ribbons and topped with a vintage rhinestone button. Each stem is wrapped in emerald green silk dupioni. 
Normally my bouquets feature clear rhinestones but I wanted this bouquet to be all about color. Each orange and fuchsia Catala bloom is centered with genuine freshwater pearls in orange or fuchsia and Swarovski ab crystals. The enormous teal silk bloom is also accented with peacock freshwater pearls and a gorgeous vintage brooch. 
The small lavender blooms are created out of lavender dupioni silk and hand dyed ombre silk to create a special depth within the cluster. Each one is hand cut, pressed and centered with a genuine freshwater pearl.
Of course this would not be the Seattle Bouquet without an emerald flower for the Emerald City. This boasts a bold green ab vintage rhinestone center.
The next city in this series is... Paris! I have some great ideas coming for this bouquet. I hope to see you back here for that reveal!
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