elegant ethereal floral design

✽ I am Patricia Johnson, a fashion designer by trade, world-traveled, and inspired by the beauty of flowers!

A Lehigh Valley native, I moved to NYC in the mid 70s to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology; while living in midtown Manhattan, I discovered an unbelievable paradise in the middle of the city: the flower district on 27 & 28th St – only  a block from my school.  The foliage, flowers and trees spilled onto the streets throughout the year, allowing floral designers to purchase materials from around the world.

 

The enticing aromas and hues of colors have inspired me throughout my 25-year career as a fashion designer.

 

My professional travels to Europe and Asia over the years have allowed me incredible opportunities to absorb cultures, history, languages (I speak excellent taxi Chinese!) and access to local floral and foliage. During my travels, I have taken  photos and kept journals, at first not understanding my desire to record those experiences.

 I call the Valley home and live locally with my husband and teenage son, but my work as a fashion designer takes me into New York on a weekly basis

and provides an advantage of having access to the flower markets of the city – unique floral not found in PA, which I use in my arrangements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The colors, the forms, the light that flowers exude have captured me and the interest in creating amazing and unique arrangements as an art form has brought me to this new venture.  I have contributed my work for many Lehigh Valley Art Council events and my arrangements can be found at local restaurants and businesses.

Inspired by the work I do in fashion, my arrangements are unusual, unexpected and ethereal! I collect vintage textiles and trims and often use them in my floral design. My work appeals to creative minds, yet with a sensibility that touches into a past time.  My biggest inspiration in the world of floral design is Christian Tortu.

I look forward to bringing my floral style to your home, business, event or as a wonderful gift!

Best,

Patricia Johnson

email: pjohnson429@msn.com  [or send a message using the contact box]

phone: 610.797.5637

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Lisa & Vince – A Fall Wedding

Lisa & Vince were married just a few months ago in a beautiful church in Easton.  Their reception, held miles away, following winding roads to the beautiful Bear Creek resort.  From the very first meeting, Lisa & Vince (and parents) knew that I would bring them something so unique and beautiful to this wedding.  From a trip to NYC’s floral market – so they could select the most seasonal flowers for the bridal bouquet, centerpieces and sweetheart table decorations – to the stunning final look, I loved creating for a very special day and for a very special couple.

credits: Armen Elliott, wedding photographer; eg events, wedding planner

Best,

Patricia

passion flower {passiflora incarnata}

details & new looks

A few months ago I contacted Laura (Fleischer) after seeing her ad work about town and in my mail box.. she’s an event planner and has this creative thing going on that she recently started tapping into.  She has a  way with word flow and, as she told me at our first meeting, a desire to pursue her tucked-away-dream of becoming a photographer..   During our very first coffee, she suggested to change my [business] name from Artemisia Botanicals to Patricia Johnson Floral Design  and added the wild elegance, love, ethereal into the name.  She began my blog, thought prom creations would be a great market to pursue, and began documenting my work. And, so much more!

So.. when I informed Laura that I had 3 more prom orders for today, ok – really my last orders for this season, she headed over to my place in the a.m. to beat the mother’s picking up their orders and documented the details and created these amazing ads. Visual impact through the natural beauty of flowers.

More looks from today’s floral shoot to follow {including scenes from my fashion zone!}.

Best, Patricia

Saturday

The last of prom designs for 2009!

Images of a white rose wristlet, accented with ostrich feathers, green and metallic wire, which complimented a date’s corsage.

Until next year..

Best,

Patricia

photos/design: laura fleischer

Cottage on 4th & Main

A very special thank-you to Emma Ville, owner of Cottage – a beautiful little shop located in the heart of downtown Emmaus.  Emma has been so gracious by allowing me to showcase my floral work on various occasions, most recently for her Mother’s Day gift baskets.   If you’re looking for unique & gently-priced gifts, handmade clothing for newborns and toddlers; fabulous pet accessories; GREAT, witty cards; baubles and delicious jewelry; artwork; furniture; homemade goodies and SO much more (like favors and setting up a bridal registry) stop by one of Emmaus’ gems: Cottage!

photos/design:laura fleischer

Mother’s Day @ Mas Cafe

A mix of Mother’s Day & new prom looks went on display this Saturday at a very cool coffee house called Mas Cafe.. (www.mascafe.net) in downtown Emmaus.   I had the opportunity to meet with a few parents and students, a bride-to-be (who came to Emmaus for the very first time with her mother and fiance), and a lovely young woman who will be celebrating her 21st birthday this summer.   A special thanks to Ray & Courtney – from Mas – for allowing me to set up “shop” for the afternoon.   Laura caught some great images.. so enjoy the looks!

photos/design: laura fleischer

prom & flowers..

a picture is worth a thousand words..

a few examples of my floral designs for corsages, boutonnières & accessories.  My work incorporates a mix of elegance, hues that I’ll match with the colors of  your dress or suit, and then adding a touch of whimsy!  If you’re unable to attend next Saturday’s Mas Cafe event in Emmaus, or if your prom is before the 9^th, send me an email or give me a call and we’ll arrange a one-on-one prom consultation.  Pricing begins at $15!

A special thanks to Laura (egeventdesign.com) for her photographs, behind the scene pr work & ad concepts.. and to Marla Duran (marladuran.com) for hosting our first event at her Bethlehem studio & for the amazing dresses from her formal design looks, which were used in this post.

Best,

Patricia 610/797.5637

photos: laura fleischer

Prom: 2009

With prom season almost in full flow, I’ll be holding a second showcasing in Emmaus at Mas Cafe on Saturday, May 9 from 1-3 pm!  Pricing ranges from $15-$40.. making it affordable for high schoolers and their parents to add a stunning floral look into the mix.

If you can’t make it to the Mas showing, feel free to give me a call and we can coordinate a free consultation!

See my previous post for pictures from the Flowers & Fabric show.

Best,

Patricia

Photo Shoot: Flowers & Fabric

This past Sunday was spent at Marla’s South Side studio.. brainstorming, making a few looks to use in her storefront display.. & sampling cookies and doughnuts!  I’ll let the pictures, taken by Laura (who plans on pursuing photography on a professional level once her children are both off to college), speak for themselves…   Enjoy,  and I  look forward to having you stop by our first Flowers & Fabric event this Friday – at Marla Duran’s Design Studio – 109 E 3rd Street – South Side Bethlehem from 6-10 p.m.

Best,

Patricia

Flowers & Fabric: the Pre-Prom Style Event!