Jennifer McGarigle

Jennifer McGarigle (born May 29, 1970) is an American designer specializing in floral arrangements, event décor, design classes and home furnishings. As the owner of Floral Art in Venice, CA she has been featured in The New York Times,Los Angeles Times,Singular Magazine, the "Best of Los Angeles" for LA Magazine, and In Style,among other publications. She has also appeared on various television programs including LXTV Open House, Good Day LA and the Tori and Dean Show. She has designed parties and tabletop décor for The Oprah Winfrey Show and has consulted on floral design for corporations including the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Quotes The Tokyo flower market is spectacular with floral varieties in every imaginable color. It was magic. My beginning question is always, what will complement the environment yet be unexpected? From here, creative ideas come easy. Inspiration is everywhere.” One of my first clients was the late, Jerry Perenchio. He had a special appreciation for flowers and through referrals, I was introduced to circles of other high-profile clients, helping me to become one of the best florists. Who have you designed for that impacted the trajectory of your work? My process begins with the imagination, then to sketches and renderings. After designs are complete, I’ll often test the idea, especially if it’s a new concept I’ve never tried before. The mechanics behind design can make or break an installation, especially given the tight timelines we’re often under. After testing is completed, each component of the project is broken down in order to know what we need to make it happen. And piece by piece, it comes together. Beginning a floral installation seems like a massive undertaking. How do these large-scale pieces begin? I’m casual in the way I like to entertain at home while I love creating an inviting atmosphere for friends to be in; flowers, candles, music and good food. It’s fun and when imperfections come up, I don’t stress – there’s so much else to focus on and enjoy. You’ve been referred to as ‘the casual perfectionist’ by the Los Angeles Times as a top florist. We are dying to know how you can be both. Design themes for workshops are based on inspirations that come from art, architecture, colors, interior design and places that are translate into floral design. For example, the class titled Renaissance in Bloom is inspired by still life and floral paintings during the Renaissance period. The Peony No 5 class is a Chanel perfume-inspired peony arrangement class and The Parker is Mid-Century Modern meets Palm Spring design that parlays into flowers. Whatever the genre, all designs have a fresh, modern take. Tell us about your design workshops and what takeaways guests can expect to leave with after spending time with one of the best florists? External link Category: living people Category:Businesswomen from the United States Category:Designers from the United States Category:1970 births Category:Women born in the 1970s Category:Company founders