Inspirations
For the Spring / Summer 2012 collection, we paid homage to one of our all-time favorite books, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
This classic story tells the tale of a bratty and spoiled orphan, Mary, who is sent to live with her uncle and equally sour cousin in England and together they discover a mysterious walled-in garden. Once they find the key that opens the garden door, their world is changed and so is their outlook on life.
Drawing on the spring floral fashion trends and fabrics, we designed a collection to evoke the feeling of discovering a secret garden in bloom. Feminine pink and pale purple blossoms are juxtaposed with cheery yellows and cooler blues and whites to create a palette to please all tastes.
Given the book’s heritage, we used flowers typically found in English gardens such as sweet peas, hollyhocks, snapdragons and oxalis, as well as perennial favorites like roses, hydrangea and peonies. Interesting containers such as etched glass, bowls with optic swirls and naturally mossed terracotta pots shaped as flower blossoms also make each bouquet and orchid special.
Last summer, we were completely smitten by the decorators in Bravo’s reality TV show, Million Dollar Decorators and fell in love with the California style that these designers showcased. Our second collection, Malibu Modern, captures this laid-back and contemporary vibe with bright colors and organic textures.
From a vase that looks like it’s been knit from porcelain wool holding vibrant bougainvillea and protea to a faux concrete bowl filled with textured succulents, these designs are as refreshing as they are fun.