VIBRANT FLORALS FOR ARTFULLY SIMPLE EVENTS
The name Sol Flora, a shortened form of “solstice,” nods to the sun as the center of our seasonal shifts. This name also hints at the business' unique focus: solely designing for intimate events. Sol Flora is brought to life through my own times of reflection on each winter and summer solstice and each spring and autumn equinox.
I design for intimate events, elopements, and weddings with under 80 guests. Working at this scale allows me to balance the soul of why I create and the quality of a design that is both local flower-dominated and color forward.
MY VALUES
There is beauty in each person’s heritage, story, and values. I create for a wide variety of traditions and celebrations while sourcing a diverse range of local blooms. Ecosystems thrive when multiple plants, species, and perspectives live in harmony together.
I participate in the slow flower movement that honors nature's limited resources. This happens through sustainable choices I make when sourcing flowers, designing installations that limit use of plastics, and composting or recycling waste.
From planning to production day, I value thinking through the details so hosts, guests, and vendors can all experience ease and joy. Similarly, my designs seek to mimic the seeming ease of flowers’ artful growth towards the sun.
Each design is made with intention so that florals will make sense in your hands, on your table, or adorning your celebration. Through active listening, I hope to create designs that align with your personality and your purpose.
I cherish opportunities for reciprocity with nature and with our community. When there are extra flowers from an event, they are always given to someone who could use a beautiful pick-me-up, if not sent home for guests to further enjoy.
I found my way to florals through farming. Working on 3 different farms across Long Island over 6 growing seasons, I learned to value the care & labor required for growing & harvesting flowers. When it came time for a beautiful dinner in the field or summer farm festival, I always wanted to be a part of designing arrangements with our flowers.
Once I arrived in New York City, I began to work as a freelance floral designer for as many designers as I could - always seeking to collaborate with those who keep sustainability and local flowers as a core part of their business model. I attended workshops and learned from those who value our connection to the earth as much as to one another.
My NYC-based business has evolved with the needs of the people around me to include: micro weddings, intimate birthday parties, elopements in the park, wedding celebrations upstate, and more.
HI! I'm MOLLIE.
HI! I'm MOLLIE.
I found my way to flowers through work on organic farms in New York and Alaska.
Having worked as a floral freelancer for years, I made the choice to design my own wedding florals.
From early years, I wanted to be a florist when I grew up.
Now, I find so much joy and inspiration designing for others’ special events.
