Hauste x Bluum Maison: Meet Stephanie
We teamed up with a professional florist to create a floral forward dinner party
The wedding designer behind Bluum BLVD & now the pioneer behind Bluum Maison, Stephanie has turned her prowess for creating memorable moments into an online store that elevates the home living experience with modern, sophisticated tableware & décor.
01 Describe your two businesses and how they relate.
My first business, Bluum Blvd, is a wedding floral and event design company. I’ve designed countless weddings over the years and working with my wedding couples on their most important day of their lives impressed on me how important it is to make family and friends feel special!
As couples transition into that new phase of life, I wanted to support them in creating their own memories and traditions in their homes – so Bluum Maison was born. With our personally curated table decor kits, we take the stress and hassle out of entertaining and enable people to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for their loved ones.
02 What made you want to get into floral design?
It started from my mother, at a young age every spring my mother and I would tinker in her garden and plant flowers for the season. I’ve had the best memories around flowers and it only made sense to do it professionally. I just love how flowers beautify any space and it has such a healing power – there’s nothing like the color, smell, and feeling a bouquet of flowers can give you!
03 What is your favorite flower?
I always dread this question! Can a florist really choose a favorite? It’s like picking your favorite child! It may sound boring but a spray rose is my favorite, specifically the Majolica variety. It’s small and ruffled and has a sweet golden center, it just adds whimsy and romance to any arrangement.
04 What is your #1 tip for hosts wanting to create a floral arrangement for a dinner party?
I would say create your flower arrangement the night before. When you’re new to arranging flowers, it takes a while to feel comfortable and get it right. So give yourself the time to play around with placement of flowers without having to watch the clock. My favorite way to create a centerpiece is with chill music in the background and a glass of wine!
05 What is the best beginner set from Bluum Maison?
The Candle and Linen Set in our Maison Collection is the best set for beginners. It’s sleek and modern candle holders, napkins, and table runner are everything you need to set your table. It’s simple design allows you to play with it and adapt it to your own personal style.
06 What do you predict the floral trends for Summer 2022 will be?
Pastel color palettes are on trend this year for flowers. The Patone colour of the year is Very Peri, which is a lilac, so naturally color palettes with buttery yellow and pinks and peach are on the mark for this summer. You go soft with your color choices or intensify them with hot pink or orangey yellow blooms.
