Layla VanNorman's Portfolio
Designing full-time — recent work
A quick look at what I've been creating day to day — everyday orders, event pieces, and custom arrangements.
Nautical arrangement — hydrangea, roses, and mums
Blue hydrangea, white roses, and mums with a burlap wrap. Clean, coastal feel with a soft color palette.
Spring vase — gerbera, lilies, and daisies
A bright, full vase arrangement with hypericum berries and mixed pinks. One of my go-to styles for everyday orders.
Garden mix — carnations, sunflowers, tulips, mums, and daisies
Bold color work with a lot of variety. I like pushing contrast and making sure every angle has something interesting.
Wrist corsage — blush spray roses and baby's breath
Hand-wired corsage with sheer ribbon. Prom and event work is detail-heavy — every piece has to hold up and look clean all night.
Pedestal vase — sunflowers, mums, delphinium, and tulips
Curly willow accents give this one some movement. Built in a ceramic pedestal for a more polished, elevated look.
Seasonal mix — sunflowers, peach roses, and mixed blooms
Warm tones, full shape, and a lot of color variety packed into one vase.
Garden-style standing spray
Built this one around pink gerbera daisies and let everything else support them.
Small spring arrangement — sunflowers and mixed blooms
Bright and textured with wax flower accents. Compact but intentional — every stem placed with purpose.
Hand-tied rose dome, neutral palette
Clustered reflexed roses in soft blush tones, demonstrating precision in form, depth control, and stem placement.
Autumn palette study – texture and contrast exploration
Post-program study exploring seasonal tones, varied form, and color rhythm in a structured vase composition.
Classic rose dome – study in restraint and precision
Continuation of form practice emphasizing simplicity, clean lines, and execution quality.
Texture and form study – autumn palette Design
Detail view highlighting structure, surface contrast, and depth relationships among mums, carnations, and billy balls.
White rose and hydrangea composition – corporate event design
Created during internship at Elan Flowers, NYC. Designed for a corporate event emphasizing balance, scale, and refined texture.
Color harmony composition – FlowerSchool NYC
Exploration of color harmony, movement, and asymmetrical balance.
Linear composition – FlowerSchool NYC study in movement and space
Exercise focused on dynamic line movement, proportion, and intentional negative space.
Large-scale installation
In-class project exploring scale, natural movement, and layered composition using hydrangea and mixed foliage.
Classic pedestal arrangement – FlowerSchool NYC study in scale and balance
Formal composition focused on proportion, negative space, and transitional blending between blooms and greenery.
Bridal hand-tied – FlowerSchool NYC technique study
Practice bouquet emphasizing stem alignment, spiral binding, and clean hand-tied construction.
Wrapped presentation – FlowerSchool NYC study in packaging and finish
Exercise in floral presentation technique emphasizing structure, proportion, and clean wrapping for transport and visual impact.
Neutral tone bouquet – FlowerSchool NYC composition study
Compact, tone-on-tone design balancing form, density, and texture within a refined, neutral palette.
Hand-tied bouquet – post-FlowerSchool NYC finishing study
Focus on stem alignment, ribbon finishing, and clean spiral construction for presentation-quality work.
Muted blush bouquet – post-FlowerSchool NYC composition study
Soft neutral design emphasizing tonal transitions, flower placement, and controlled dome form.
Design in progress – post-FlowerSchool NYC refinement study
Capturing placement technique and spatial awareness during design, emphasizing precision, balance, and flow within a neutral palette.
Training & Experience
Designer at Petal Street Flower Co.
Creating custom arrangements, event florals, and storefront displays at a highly regarded Point Pleasant, NJ flower shop
Visit Petal Street →Certified by Flower School NY
Professionally trained in floral design techniques and industry standards
Visit Flower School NY →Interned at Elan Flowers
Gained hands-on experience with one of NYC's premier floral design studios
Visit Elan Flowers →