Her business card with the blue delicate Belladonna tells about Laurie
herself and her love for nature. Very modest about her work, she can transform a
room with beautiful flower decoration, or create the most delicate boutonnieres
or flower girl wreaths with Cecile Brunner roses picked from the exploding rose
arch in her garden. Whimsical containers such as egg cartons or children’s toys
are used for appropriate fun occasions. For one of our BRO parties, she draped
the banister leading to the second floor of the Kohl Mansion with a magnificent
garland to which she added tree branches, picked during a walk, magnolia leaves,
gardenias, gold-painted grapes, and pomegranates. Guests raved about it long
after the party. Her wedding work was just as impressive, with top-grade
Ecuadorian roses, lilies of the valley, hyacinths, lilac, sweet peas and
trailing pink jasmine that made up the white and cream bridal bouquet. The
smaller bridesmaids’ bouquets included some of the same flowers but added the
soft colors of ranunculus, tulips, lisianthus, and lilac. Even more colorful was
the extraordinary, custom-made candelabra-like two-tiered stand with five 24"
candles, covered with a symphony of colorful spring flowers, including peonies,
tulips, and roses. The creations were perfectly in tune with the clear blue
spring day. The flower-loving bride had also ordered a veil sprinkled with
flowers, flower shoe clips and bustle flowers. Every client I talked to praised
her creativity, her personalized service, and her calm and pleasant manner.
After receiving a degree in ornamental horticulture, Laurie worked for two
prominent florists in San Francisco and San Mateo for eight years and has now
owned her own business for many years. She presents her floral art with a
natural look and welcomes challenges. During the last few years Laurie has added
many props to her collection, such as a willow arch and a willow chuppah. Her
work has been featured in the wedding supplement of the Examiner, and you will
find her on the preferred list of the Garden Court Hotel, Stanford Park Hotel,
Thomas Fogarty Winery, and Stanford Memorial Church.
