About Us | Flower Arrangements Artificial | Paper Flowers

A little about us - Based in Auckland, New Zealand, and serving the greater Auckland Region, close friends Bonnie and Gil discovered a unique opportunity in the artificial flower market (faux, silk). They recognised that their hand-crafted artificial paper flowers could fill a niche and provide a remarkable alternative to real flowers.

Originally just a small part of Bonnie's art practice, paper flower making soon took centre stage when Gil began showcasing her exquisite handcrafted paper flowers to colleagues. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many amazed that the flowers were not real. Inspired by this reaction, Atelier Blooms was born, and it is this distinctive quality that distinguishes us from other artificial floral providers.

Whether you desire to brighten up your home or office, adorn an intimate event, or create a stunning display for a wedding, we are here to assist you. Our paper flowers are meticulously created using artist crepe paper, pigment, glue, and wire, incorporating elements of Sculpture, Transformation, the Ready-made, Abstraction, Colour, Found Object* (not new), Materiality, and Naturalistic expression.

Each paper flower is individually hand-crafted in our studio, and when combined with artificial flowers and greenery (faux, silk), they truly become works of art.

We now do artificial wedding bouquets and flowers, artificial flower arrangements for Decor, a jewellery range of butterfly earrings, tiaras, boutonnieres, wedding headbands and have added a "Vase Service" where we custom make an artificial flower arrangement for your vase. 

We have come a long way from where we started and we hope to enjoy our journey with you.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Gil and Bon

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Gil Poore CoOwner Atelier Blooms Artificial Flowers NZ Wedding flowers Auckland

Gilana (Gil) Poore, the co-founder of Atelier, is responsible for overseeing the administration of the company, managing the website, and leading the social media efforts. With a background in administration services, Gil has honed her communication skills over the years, making her an invaluable asset to Atelier. Her extensive knowledge and expertise greatly contribute to the success of the business.

 

Bon Hughes CoOwner Atelier Blooms Artificial Flowers NZ Wedding flowers Auckland Co-founder Bonnie Hughes brings her unique blend of artistic talent and extensive experience in sales and marketing to Atelier Blooms. As a practicing artist, she serves as the creative force behind the company, infusing it with her passion and creativity. Although Bonnie's artistic journey commenced later in life, she has achieved remarkable milestones, including earning a Professional Diploma of Fine Art and a Master of Arts in Arts Administration. With her deep understanding of the art world and her expertise in sales and marketing, Bonnie plays a pivotal role in the success of Atelier Blooms.

 

 ~ Together we make up Atelier Blooms ~

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