My Favorite Flower

February 1, 2013

I am often asked if I have a favorite flower. I change my answer nearly every time I'm asked, because my favorites change depending on the seasons, and what projects I'm working on, and my mood. But there are a few standards that I always come back to. I always love orchids. I always love tulips. And I definitely always love roses. Sometimes roses get a bad rap, and I understand that a dozen red roses, poorly arranged in a vase with filler is cliche and boring. But the rose itself is a stunning flower. And it has stood the test of time. Today, for me, roses win. What is YOUR favorite flower?

Images | Styling | Floral Design by Lauryl Lane.

Wedding at The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera

January 24, 2013

Erin and Brad are Chicago natives who decided to wed in the Vail Valley, one of their favorite vacation destinations. They were high school sweethearts and have been together for over ten years, so they had a well-defined personal "couple" style, and it was such fun to translate their style into a wedding that was distinctly them. From the birch archway I constructed and decorated as a backdrop as they said their vows, to the carpet of delicate petals on their aisle way, to the whimsical bouquets and boutonnieres, to the highly textural tablescapes, no two alike, this wedding was infused with mountain-elegance from beginning to end. Working with Erin and Brad and Erin's parents along the way was easy and enjoyable, despite the distance separating us, because truly, these are some of the kindest people I've ever met. Wishing great joy and many more decades of love and togetherness for Erin and Brad!

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sneak peek!

October 17, 2012

Bridesmaid's bouquet from Erin & Andy's August 2012 wedding in Santa Ana, California.

Floral Design by Lauryl Lane | Image by Stephanie Williams.

weekend wishes

June 23, 2012

Image | Floral Design by Lauryl Lane.

Fragrance Bar Editorial Shoot in Malibu

May 30, 2012

I recently had the opportunity to design and style the florals for a product shoot at a stunning private residence in Malibu. The star of the show was the custom fragrance bar created by Courtney of Ka-Mil-Yin. After our shoot wrapped, Courtney demonstrated how she conducts private parties providing custom fragrances for the guests, by designing fragrances for each of the ladies on set. I ended up with a scent that I just can't get enough of- my own "signature" fragrance of orange, fig, sandalwood and white tea. I can hardly wait until I have the opportunity to hire Courtney for my own fête! As always, it was a pleasure to work with Summer Watkins, my favorite fellow-stylist by far, and I cannot rave enough about Jen Huang, who creates total magic with her camera. I don't know that my floral designs have ever looked more ethereal!

65th Birthday Celebration at Private Residence

May 2, 2012

These are just a few of the florals I recently designed for my dad's 65th birthday party, hosted by my eldest sister and her husband at their beautiful home in the Oakland hills. I chose colors and shapes that coordinated with the design of the home so that the floral pieces looked relaxed and natural in the space, while still adding a touch of festivity for the party atmosphere.

Using a lot of heavy texture, as I always do, I was able to create visually interesting pieces from the larger statement arrangements all the way down to the little mini arrangements that graced coffee and side tables.

Images | Florals | Styling by Lauryl Lane.