A Scholarship is available for The Flower Biz Education Session March 14 and 15!

A Scholarship is available for The Flower Biz Education Session March 14 and 15!

One of our scholarships is still available for The Sustainable Flower School's "THE FLOWER BIZ" session on March 14th and 15th in our Oakland CA studio! We are taking quick applications from anyone interested in the scholarship.
February 07, 2024
Sustainable Spring wedding using oshun pouches and agrawool

Sustainable Spring wedding using oshun pouches and agrawool

A Spring wedding at the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club. Featuring local and seasonal flowers, fruit and sustainable mechanics!
February 07, 2024
20% Off The Sustainable Flower School!!

20% Off The Sustainable Flower School!!

All Workshops, Parties and Educational Sessions are 20% off with code: EcoFlowerSchool20 From one-on-one workshop sessions to two-day Sustainable Floristry education covering Installs, Vase arrangements, Personals or the Sustainable Business,...
November 28, 2023
Sustainable Floral Design

Sustainable Floral Design

I'm a Sustainable Floristry Network Ambassador! Well, I feel like I have been for some time (maybe since I started Gorgeous and Green and was looking to see how other...
July 27, 2021
Hand tied bouquet made at home during COVID-19 using the spiral method,

Bouquet Making during Covid-19

While Sheltering In Place, I have done some live Instagram Stories to share my love of creating with flowers and to spread a little beauty while we are at home and distant from some of the beauty and people we love.

Here is a shortened video I've completed that can be used as a floral design tutorial or just a glimpse of how to make a hand tied bouquet. 

April 07, 2020
Tropical mixed with soft and lush blooms for an super colorful and spectacular wedding at the Marin Headlands by Gorgeous and Green

Tropical mixed with soft and lush blooms for an super colorful and spectacular wedding at the Marin Headlands by Gorgeous and Green

My favorite wedding to design for: 

1. Lush and full of greens

2. Colorful

3. A bit of tropical weirdness mixed with lots of local grown and seasonal blooms, all designed without floral foam.

March 11, 2020
local grown bouquet and girly things gift basket La Femme by Gorgeous and Green

Valentines is just around the corner...

A nice sampling of some new gift basket offerings in the online store as well as a few examples of the Valentines Day offerings for delivery February 14th to Berkeley Oakland and Emeryville.
February 09, 2018
Owner and Lead Designer of Gorgeous and Green, Pilar Zuniga

Collaborations and Community

I was recently asked to collaborate with a marketing and branding guru, Anastasia from The Identite Collective.  She was in need of beautiful florals for a two day workshop at...
March 05, 2017
Pilar Zuniga Foraging for floral design materials, England St. Giles

Dreams in the English Countryside at the Ponderosa Workshop, Part 2

More details and inspiration from the Spring 2016 Ponderosa workshop in the English Countryside at St Giles.
September 28, 2016
Large foliage and floral arch for a wedding in a barn by Gorgeous and Green

A little bit Country, a little bit Vintage Wedding

A couple of weeks ago we created beautiful wedding flowers for a favorite customer of ours. The vibe was natural, vintage inspired, classy and a bit country. The reception and ceremony...
June 10, 2015
Bridal Party in the parlour at the Berkeley City Club with Gorgeous and Green florals

Local Grown at a Local Berkeley Venue

A local Berkeley Wedding with local grown spring blooms.
June 01, 2015
Gorgeous and Green colorful wedding centerpieces at the Brazil Room Berkeley with animals

Wild Animals at your Wedding

Just a little wild and colorful wedding at the UC Botanical Garden and Brazil Room.
May 28, 2015