Stem Gems: Current Favorites in Floral & Greens

Posted on May 29, 2015April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt

While it’s easy to name many perks of working in Event Design, most of us would agree that the flowers–with their ever-changing array of stunning colors, captivating shades and delightful aromas parading through our studio daily–are surely at the top of our list.

We checked in with our design team about some of their current favorites.

Being surrounded by stems all day doesn’t mean Floral Designer Michael Martin doesn’t still stop to smell them. Among his current standouts: peonies, chamomile and clematis (pictured below in purple) get the (green) thumbs up.

giant peonies at HMR Designs in Chicago — Gigantic coral charm peonies grow more beautiful with age.

chamomile flowers at HMR Designs — Sweet and simple, chamomile flowers brighten any space.

purple clematis flowers climb a trellis near HMR Designs — Picturesque purple clematis flowers climb a trellis (above) and add gorgeous color to an arrangement (below).

VP of Sales & Design Rishi Patel is also captivated by clematis, pictured below in white. For his foliage fix, Rishi has Italian pittosporum and jasmine vine on his mind.

white clematis flowers at HMR Designs — Clematis is also striking in white.

Pastel wedding bouquet by HMR Designs — A few of Rishi’s favorite things, including jasmine vine and clematis, all bound up in this stunning bouquet.

Italian pittosporum adds the perfect amount of texture and color.

Delicate and whimsical, jasmine vine gives arrangement a lovely garden feel. — Delicate and whimsical, jasmine vine gives arrangements a carefree garden feel.

Corporate Event Designer Brittanie Ahrens is getting her daily dose of greens with scented geranium and olive branch.

Olive branch and scented geranium add just the right amount of green.

Olive branch foliage centerpieces are alternated with floral arrangements at a rustic Ivy Room wedding. — Olive branch foliage centerpieces are alternated with floral arrangements at a rustic Ivy Room wedding (above) and in a stunning bouquet (below).

Thanks to Michael, Rishi and Brittanie for sharing these beautiful stems. Isn’t it refreshing to know that when it comes to flowers, familiarity breeds cheer.