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Creative Simplicity ~ Hellebore

Jul 25, 2016 | Flowers

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” ~ Leonardo da Vinci Today I'd like to share some photos from another shoot Cadence Kennedy and I had worked on together this past Spring. The second from a series of creative collaborations inspired by simplicity, this time...

Ashley + Terence ~ Oheka Castle Wedding

May 25, 2016 | Weddings

Ashley and Terance's autumn wedding was truly breaktaking. My favorite part about designing the flowers for this couple was creating the rich, berry toned color palette. Normally I find mixed color palettes a challenge as every detail and color choice has to be just...

Creative Simplicity ~ Early Spring

Apr 25, 2016 | Flowers

"Don't use a lot where a little will do" ~ Proverb Simplicity has set the tone for my inspiration these past few months - feeling a sense of peace and appreciation when things are less complicated. Whether its through fashion, interior design, relationships I have, my...

Mallory + Travis ~ Seawanhaka Yacht Club Wedding

Mar 3, 2016 | Weddings

Nautical weddings...it's no secret we simply adore them. With an outdoor tented reception overlooking Oyster Bay, the Seawanhaka Yacht Club was the perfect setting for Mallory and Travis's summer wedding. Charming nautical details paired with a soft color palette of...

Carolyn + Daniel ~ Centerport Yacht Club Wedding

Feb 22, 2016 | Weddings

Carolyn + Daniel's wedding photos have me excited for the warm, fleeting days of summer. They couldn't have asked for a more beautiful July day. As I look back at their flowers now I see how "summery" they really were. The vibrant shades of yellow, peach, orange, and...

Notes from Valentine’s Day

Feb 18, 2016 | Flowers

We just survived our 4th Valentine's Day here at our Cold Spring Harbor boutique. Thankfully, each year we have experienced steady growth on the retail side of the business, even with each Valentine's Day. Last year we had a lot of red roses left over and I thought I...

Valentine’s Day 2016

Feb 1, 2016 | Flowers

...and with Valentine's Day just 2 weeks away, we are pleased to share a look at the delicious designs we are offering. This year we are celebrating love with soft shades of cream, smokey grey, and antiqued lavender. This soft palette gives these Spring blooms a sense...

Winter Wreath Workshop – Cold Spring Harbor, NY {2015}

Dec 27, 2015 | Workshops

A few weeks ago we held our very first Wild Wreath Workshop here at our Cold Spring Harbor boutique. Nine lovely women joined me to learn how to design their own seasonally festive wreath. The workshop focused on using natural Winter elements such as lush evergreens,...

Wild Wreath Workshop – Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Oct 17, 2015 | Uncategorized, Workshops

Hello friends! We are pleased to announce an upcoming holiday wreath workshop date that will be held right here at our Cold Spring Harbor boutique. Owner and Creative Director Lori Orlando will be sharing her best tips and tricks on how to design a seasonally festive...

Marlena + Michael ~ Frank Melville Park

Sep 14, 2015 | Flowers, Weddings

This bride and her groom...the sweetest couple ever! It was such a pleasure to work with Marlena and Michael on their wedding flowers and then again for their "Happily Ever After" session, which took place at Frank Melville Park. Even their adorably stylish son made...

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We are Lori and Mike, a husband and wife floral and event design team in Long Island, New York. Our mission is to create organically designed, unique floral arrangements for sophisticated and romantic weddings by being attentive to detail and maintaining intimate customer service.