Creative owner Christiane Zweifler was born and raised in Germany. After receiving two Master of Arts degrees and establishing a successful corporate career, she achieved her lifelong dream and opened the Flora Nova design studio in Seattle in 2003. In the 20 years since opening its doors, Flora Nova Design has grown from a small home-based business to a large operation in a downtown warehouse with many employees.
In her spare time Christiane enjoys hiking and backpacking the Pacific Northwest mountains. At home you often find her in her backyard where she grows a variety of cut flowers.
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Christiane
Operations Manager Becky Bivins is a PNW native with 20 years' experience in the event industry. Becky is the one that makes it all happen behind the scenes, and she loves a good spreadsheet! Organization and efficiency are Becky’s passion, and she oversees all event logistics: from purchasing and sourcing flowers and hardgoods, to creating timelines and production schedules, to staffing and making sure each event is running on time and on budget.
When not in the studio, Becky enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and pittbull Kira, and exploring new Seattle restaurants.
Becky
Jenny Gross is our uber-talented Floral Design Manager who leads our team of skilled designers. Jenny oversees every aspect of our design studio, ensuring that every arrangement leaving our shop is of the highest quality and meets her exacting standards. Her favorite things to create are bouquets and large designs. From dramatic installations, arches, and hanging elements to stunning stairway designs, Jenny is the gal on the ladder making it all happen. She gets especially excited about statement pieces that make an impact.
Originally from Texas, Jenny has been a floral designer since 2011, and her instinct for creating large-scale designs reflects her roots in the big state. You can trust her expertise to make your wedding or event unforgettable.
