18
July | 2021
Nicole Gilbride
Beholden Blooms; Frankfort, Ky.
@beholdenblooms | beholdenblooms.com
Photography by Jennifer Chang Photography
Venue: Bodley-Bullock House; Lexington, Ky.
"I've always loved the Art Deco movement
and designs from the 1920s, and for this
arrangement, I wanted to do something that
felt historically plausible. As soon as I had
the dramatic vase in my hands and the floral
product arrived, I knew my options were
limitless. Often, I choose one or two elements
to focus on and ground the arrangement,
and then I build out from there. I love the
Continus for its color variation between
green and burgundy ; the Agonis added, in
an organic way, the feel of feathers that is
often associated with the flappers of the
1920s; and the parrot tulips had all of the
luxury and movement I needed to create
drama. To add a glamorous metallic touch
that was so much a part of Art Deco design,
I spray painted the fresh Veronica gold."
Richard "Ace" Berry,
AIFD, CFD, PFCI, TMF
Fulshear Floral Design; Fulshear (Houston), Texas
@aceberryaifd | fulshearfloraldesign.com
"I grew up in a Southern state where grand
entrance foyers are common in homes;
that was my inspiration for this design.
I wanted to create a classic design that would
be appropriate for the foyer of a grand old
Victorian-style home but that would be modern
enough to speak to every generation that enters
the space. Flowers do not know ages, and
they're meant for everyone to enjoy."
