Sebastian Li

05/03/2012

Props to David Lewis Taylor for always making my flowers look their best. I love this stop-motion video that he made for me last spring. Enjoy.

04/25/2012

A massive spray of peacock feathers topped my table for the annual dinner dance at the Horticultural Society of New York. This year's theme was "Couture en Fleur", so we laced up the chair covers like corsets.

04/25/2012

Another gala, another tablescape. This one for "Couture en Fleur" at the New York Horticultural Society on April 17. More photos to come. http://inhabitat.com/nyc/new-york-flower-show-30-greenery-topped-tablescapes-fill-a-manhattan-ballroom-with-blooms/

Fashion and flowers overtook 583 Park Avenue last week for The Horticultural Society of New York‘s magical showcase of greenery-topped tables and fantastical floral arrangements.

04/22/2012

New York Weddings requested some unorthodox arrangements for a spread titled "Left of Centerpiece".

04/19/2012

Another arrangement from the summer issue of New York Weddings: a stand-alone bundle of p***y willow branches bound at the base with grosgrain ribbon. http://nymag.com/weddings/slideshow/sw12/centerpieces/index11.html

Ranunculus, peonies, cosmos, tulips, mint, geraniums, garden roses, tuberose, citrus, berries, freshwater pearls, and feathers, price upon request.

04/19/2012

Pleased to report that two of my arrangements are featured in the pages of New York Weddings. This one is ranunculus and dianthus gathered in a nest of bullbrier vine. http://nymag.com/weddings/slideshow/sw12/centerpieces/index5.html

Ranunculus, peonies, cosmos, tulips, mint, geraniums, garden roses, tuberose, citrus, berries, freshwater pearls, and feathers, price upon request.

04/17/2012

Loving this coverage of the Murakami-inspired flower ball I created for Lindsey Coral Harper's table at the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House gala.
http://quintessenceblog.com/2012/04/more-tabletop-inspiration-from-the-lenox-hill-gala/

Quintessence - Living with style and substance

04/16/2012

Collaborated with the lovely and talented Lindsey Coral Harper on this table for the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House spring gala. My inspiration for the centerpiece was the Flower Ball paintings by Takashi Murakami.

03/29/2012

Spring sprang early this year. But we're ready with an array of seasonal blooms. Vivid color. Striking silhouettes. Great gifts for Easter, Mother's Day, or any other day.

02/21/2012

These canvases were painted by my great-grandfather, Hermann Dudley Murphy (1867-1945). Murphy was a Boston-based painter of portraits, landscapes (in the Tonalist style of Whistler), and dozens of these exquisite floral still lifes.

02/12/2012

Thanks to Marisa at Stylebeat for some great coverage of the 2012 Orchid Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, once again benefiting the New York Botanical Garden. The main ingredients for my table were glossy red lacquer and gilded circles. And the orchids are yellow oncidium. More photos soon.

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02/04/2012

Don't forget roses for Valentine's Day! Even our smallest arrangement makes a big impression with 24 fragrant flowers. Place an order by February 7 for the highest quality roses.

Rose Arrangement Size Comparison
Small (24 stems), Medium (48 stems), Large (60 stems)

01/31/2012

Loving this coverage in Paper & String! A great resource for local shopping in your New York neighborhood.

For gorgeous Vday flowers, check out Sebastian Li in the East Village!

01/30/2012

Valentine's Day is only two weeks away! Warm someone's heart and home with this unique wreath. Have a closer look at http://www.sebastianli.net/shop.php

Heart-shaped Red Silk Carnation Wreath
24x22"
Reversible and tied with a claret satin ribbon.

01/30/2012

Dear friends and fans,
Please sign up for seasonal announcements about my flowers and decor. I only send a handful every year, so I won't clog up your mailbox. And it's simple to unsubscribe if you change your mind. But I'd like to keep you updated beyond Facebook.

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01/27/2012

12/11/2011

Only two weeks until Christmas. But plenty of time to order and ship our holiday wreaths and centerpieces. Have a closer look at http://sebastianli.net/shop.php

12/09/2011

Many thanks to Ceci New York for the holiday decorating props! Check out my seasonal tips on their website.

When it comes to holiday decorating, more is usually better. This week's Featured Expert, Sebastian Li has tips on how to deck the halls in style: http://www.cecinewyork.com/cecistyle/2011/12/06/v71-expert-style-tips-holiday-floral-design-tips-by-sebastian-li/

12/06/2011

My fabulous friends at Ceci Style asked me for a list of holiday decorating tips. Follow the link for my advice on trimming a spectacular Christmas tree.

SEBASTIAN LI Hailing from Sea Cliff, NY, Sebastian Li was raised in a bohemian family of artists and dancers, and later refined his own creativity at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. He launched his company in 2001, and has since created distinctive floral and event designs for many...

12/04/2011

Looking for a great gift? Want to decorate with high impact and no hassle? This is our top-selling wreath for 2011. And there's more to see at http://sebastianli.net/shop.php

White Silk Carnation Wreath
28" diameter
Reversible and tied with a metallic silver ribbon.

11/28/2011

11/15/2011

This 2010 Christmas editorial in Veranda magazine preceded my time on Facebook. But the decorations I used for Keith Langham's showroom are timeless. Have a look and get inspired.
http://www.veranda.com/room-decorating/manhattan-langham-holiday-decorations-1208

10/07/2011

As this Indian Summer slips away, enjoy fall foliage and fresh flowers by Sebastian Li. Check out our new silk wreaths and seasonal centerpieces.

09/30/2011

Another unorthodox bridal bouquet featured in New York Magazine. This one combines baby's breath with "flowers" made from bits of beach glass. Perfect for a seaside ceremony.

Black radishes, chamomile, sweet peas, oregano, nasturtiums, laurel, and huckleberry, raspberry, and olive branches, $225.

06/27/2011

Very proud to live and love in the Empire State!

Much of the cheering was aimed at Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who led the fight for legalization of gay marriage.

05/25/2011

Calling all brides-to-be! Have a look at these sumptuous bouquets by Sebastian Li.

05/25/2011

New York Magazine asked for "embellished bouquets" for their summer wedding guide. Sebastian gave them an elegant clutch of antique buttons fringed with turkey feathers.

Black radishes, chamomile, sweet peas, oregano, nasturtiums, laurel, and huckleberry, raspberry, and olive branches, $225.

05/05/2011

How to make a stunning spring centerpiece in 34 seconds. Roses, ranunculus, and parrot tulips - and a great gift for Mother's Day. Thanks to David Lewis Taylor for the stop-motion magic.

04/30/2011

04/21/2011

Katie Mendelson at Garden Design liked our take on the "Fire & Ice" theme. And the new photos we just added capture the slick sizzle really well.

Horticultural Society of New York Dinner Dance and Flower Show 2011

04/21/2011

Sebastian and Yoko designed this centerpiece for the annual dinner dance that benefits the Horticultural Society of New York. This year's theme was "Fire & Ice", and inspired this flaming cauldron of heliconia, birds of paradise, and ginger.

04/17/2011

Thanks to the Martha Stewart Living gardening blog, here's another shot of our "Fire & Ice" centerpiece for the Horticultural Society benefit.

Last night a group of us from the magazine got all dolled up and headed uptown from our far West Side offices to attend The Horticultural Society of New