In collaboration with designer, curator, and boutique retailer Caroline Diani, I had the opportunity to design flowers for multiple photo shoots featuring her 1700s Dutch Farm House in Germantown, NY.
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When the mother of a bride-to-be contacted me last year to start discussing floral design for her daughter’s wedding, I was instantly intrigued for several reasons.
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When a venue offers such beautiful panoramic views, it’s important to create a floral design that takes advantage of the space. Our idea was to look ahead, using colors and textures that created a warm, spring feeling.
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Many of the weddings I design for in the Hudson Valley have both ceremony and reception within the same venue. Flowers are the perfect way to create a sense of space and define different parts of the event.
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We are providing you with a service that often starts long before you see the final bouquets, installations and arrangements. Planning your floral design is a chance for you to imagine the look and feel of the event, and discover your own personal style.
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Located at 214 Main Street in Germantown, NY, doors are set to open in early May, just in time for Mother’s Day and the start of the summer season.
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Inspired by a request for “winter whites,” I set out to create floral designs that were warm and welcoming, bringing family and friends together for a special evening. The natural and elegant bridal bouquet complimented the dress and looked great in the photographs, indoors and out.
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The interaction I have with my clients is one of the best parts of my job. I believe its worth sharing some of the questions that come up and this is the perfect place. Stay tuned for more under the "Q&A" category.
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The past year has been such an exciting time – for Athabold as a business, and for me personally. This short video is filled with a collection of my memories from 2017.
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For a special wedding at a private residence, florals were used in a variety of ways to guide guests through different areas of the sprawling property, from ceremony to cocktails, and then off to the reception.
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I am always looking for ways to bring flowers into my life — and to share my floral designs with friends and family. This year, I created cards and wrapping paper designed to preserve some arrangements for this holiday season.
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Coordinating the bridal party doesn’t always mean using the same flowers or colors. For this event, complimentary colors, reflective elements, and contrasting textures were carefully selected to keep the entire group in sync.
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Collaboration was the key to our success—winning “best booth” at the 2017 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival. I enjoyed every step of this collaborative process, from the initial discussion to the final creation and installation.
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To us, Athabold means a lot of things. It reminds us of family, our diverse backgrounds, and why we decided to do this in the first place. It also serves as a guide for what I offer and how I want to work with others—with a sense of openness, collaboration, and a bit of adventure.
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In my latest project, I created a sculptural structure for flowers to dance in rhythm.
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When designing for a traditional Chinese wedding in New York City, I focused on color palettes and flower selection, while creating unique elements and culturally significant designs to offer something both traditional and glamorous.
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After waiting and watching for several weeks, the flowers in our meadow have begun to open.
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For a recent wedding, I partnered with the bride to create a beautiful array of floral arrangements for both ceremony and reception. From the bridal bouquet to the cake flowers, every element worked together to help bring our vision to life.
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Are you planning any lunch or dinner parties with family and friends this summer? Midsummer Eve is the perfect excuse to get started. In this post I show you my step-by-step guide to decorating the table, along with some fun elements to consider. Happy summer!
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In this past photography series, two or more blooms of the same kind were captured in the same frame to show their relationships. They each have their own personality and attitude, with subtle interactions and dynamics between them - like sisterhood.
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