Over The Top Flowers - Azuma Makoto

Azuma Makoto, is an amazing floral artist.  He has done major art installations in Paris, New York, Milan, Tokyo.  Recently he did a special exhibit for a new Isetan Department store in Japan.   Titled "Art of Plants", the work includes intricate foliage on entire walls, freestanding sculptures and suspended shapes.   Simply stunning!

Bouquets To Arts

Every year the San Francisco Auxiliary of Fine Arts Museums hosts a floral exhibit and fundraiser.  This year's event, held at the de Young Museum, featured arrangements from 150 floral designers who created displays that pay tribute to or were inspired by the de Young's permanent art collection. 

It was pouring down rain on the day I attended the event (much needed rain for our area!) so a good day to be inside and enjoying amazing works of art by our local floral designers.  I tried to take a few pictures to share but it was very crowded at the event so not the best photos.  Maybe a better camera would help!  Hmmmm...I think my business should consider investing in some new equipment. 

 I wish I could give credit where credit is due but I wasn't able to keep track of all the designers and their work.  Enjoy!

Favorite Floral Designers

A rainy day in California so indoors and on the computer.  I spend a lot of time looking for new ideas and products online that I can incorporate into my own work or pass on to my fellow flower fans. While searching the web I always run across photos from other designers.  There are so many wonderful floral designers out there and many of them have beautiful websites to showcase their work.  It's fun to see how other designers are combining flowers, textures and colors!  Here are a few of my favorite sites to check out and be inspired.

Botany is located in Southern California.  I wish this shop was close to me!
www.botanyflowers.com

Florali is the florist I recommend the most when asked where to get high end flowers in the East Bay.
www.florali.com

Florisity uses a combination of Asian and classic, old world styling in stunning arrangements.
www.florisity.com

 

Rosenow, a San Francisco florist that makes everyones list of favorites.
www.rosenowfloral.com