Sustainable Floral Design

Sustainable Floral Design

I'm a Sustainable Floristry Network Ambassador! Well, I feel like I have been for some time (maybe since I started Gorgeous and Green and was looking to see how other...
July 27, 2021
Hand tied bouquet made at home during COVID-19 using the spiral method,

Bouquet Making during Covid-19

While Sheltering In Place, I have done some live Instagram Stories to share my love of creating with flowers and to spread a little beauty while we are at home and distant from some of the beauty and people we love.

Here is a shortened video I've completed that can be used as a floral design tutorial or just a glimpse of how to make a hand tied bouquet. 

April 07, 2020
Tropical mixed with soft and lush blooms for an super colorful and spectacular wedding at the Marin Headlands by Gorgeous and Green

Tropical mixed with soft and lush blooms for an super colorful and spectacular wedding at the Marin Headlands by Gorgeous and Green

My favorite wedding to design for: 

1. Lush and full of greens

2. Colorful

3. A bit of tropical weirdness mixed with lots of local grown and seasonal blooms, all designed without floral foam.

March 11, 2020
local grown bouquet and girly things gift basket La Femme by Gorgeous and Green

Valentines is just around the corner...

A nice sampling of some new gift basket offerings in the online store as well as a few examples of the Valentines Day offerings for delivery February 14th to Berkeley Oakland and Emeryville.
February 09, 2018
Owner and Lead Designer of Gorgeous and Green, Pilar Zuniga

Collaborations and Community

I was recently asked to collaborate with a marketing and branding guru, Anastasia from The Identite Collective.  She was in need of beautiful florals for a two day workshop at...
March 05, 2017
Pilar Zuniga Foraging for floral design materials, England St. Giles

Dreams in the English Countryside at the Ponderosa Workshop, Part 2

More details and inspiration from the Spring 2016 Ponderosa workshop in the English Countryside at St Giles.
September 28, 2016
Large foliage and floral arch for a wedding in a barn by Gorgeous and Green

A little bit Country, a little bit Vintage Wedding

A couple of weeks ago we created beautiful wedding flowers for a favorite customer of ours. The vibe was natural, vintage inspired, classy and a bit country. The reception and ceremony...
June 10, 2015
Bridal Party in the parlour at the Berkeley City Club with Gorgeous and Green florals

Local Grown at a Local Berkeley Venue

A local Berkeley Wedding with local grown spring blooms.
June 01, 2015
Gorgeous and Green colorful wedding centerpieces at the Brazil Room Berkeley with animals

Wild Animals at your Wedding

Just a little wild and colorful wedding at the UC Botanical Garden and Brazil Room.
May 28, 2015
Gorgeous and Green signage and flowers

A new website and a Celebration for Gorgeous and Green!

Gorgeous and Green's new website launch and Celebration party on April 23rd 2015.
April 15, 2015
Sunflower wedding at the Hotel Shattuck and Berkeley Botanical Garden by Gorgeous and Green

Sunny wedding in Berkeley

A beautiful array of colorful photos from a wedding Gorgeous and Green created floral designs for last year. From a wedding at the UC Botanical Garden and Hotel Shattuck in Berkeley.
March 24, 2015
Pink and blue for a spring wedding by Gorgeous and Green

Blush Pink and blue wedding flowers

Pickup orders in the boutique
October 27, 2014