“But for all its structure and order, nature is at the same time random and spontaneous: dandelion seeds scattered by the wind, or a forest fire ignited by lightning. In nature, tension exists between order and chaos, between growth and destruction, between life and death. Yet, there is always balance, yin and yang. The inspiration for my designs is often born of exploring this tension and balance.

   “As a floral designer, I am given such wonderful gifts with which to work, and perhaps the best way to honor these gifts is to present them honestly as the miraculous works of sculptural art which they are. This is what I strive to achieve. By juxtaposing the various forms and colors, textures and patterns of these natural materials, emphasizing their differences, reinforcing their similarities, and interpreting their energy, I hope to reveal the truth of their inherent beauty.”