Rupali Shete

5 days 5 stories PLUS 2019

Bad Neuenahr, Germany It was ”Golden Time” with floral art! No words to express my gratitude Dear Gregor. Not only inspired by your creativity but the beautiful stories you shared which makes you rich in experience of life. Knowingly and unknowingly learned from you which will be with me forever.…

Wabi-Sabi

Opening reception of Awaken AIFD 2019, the crew of passionate international artist row the boat with Stacey Carlton. Bravo to the idea of Joyce Mannheim & giving the torch to these artists to express their creativity!!! Beautiful concept of awakening the floral art thro beautiful Japanese Aesthetic that focuses on…

FTD World cup 2019

Most amazing time spent with my passion “Floral Art” at FTD World Cup 2019. Still soaking in those precious moments. From start to the end of each task…prep time, announcements for start the task, reminders for remaining time and count down for the last 10 seconds which brings goosebumps!!! Congratulations…

Designing my home

We moved to our new home. Beautiful colonial Architecture remodeled & transformed. Almost 6 months my body alarm was set to wake up at 3.30am to work on it. To redesign this house before we move, I pull out my drawing table once again to draw and sketch my ideas.…

Barcelona Mercabarna International Cup 2018

I left my shore to see what treasure of experience was hidden for me at Barcelona Mercabarna International Cup 2018!. I had a great time with all the wonderful participants and with all my friends I met. We were all from different culture, countries and languages though we were trying…

Philadelphia Flower Show 2018

When people show me trust and give the opportunity I don't have words!!! My heartfelt gratitude to each one of you that I shared my passion with. Love for flowers is beyond boundaries. The seven countries AIFD team represented in Philadelphia flower show 2018 "Wonders of Water" Papa New Guinea, Mexico,…

Published designs and article in Nacre french magazine

Proud moment to enjoy at the same time my journey keeps me humble and down to earth. " Enlightening "  When mind, body & soul work together I would say enlightening work experience takes place. Three points of triangle indicates mind, body, soul & center is indicating enlightening experience of…

Holland Flowering the World: Philadelphia flower show 2017

Amazing team of designers to represent The American Institute of Floral Designers AIFD in Philadelphia Flower Show 2017, This year's theme was Holland – Flowering the World. The entire team of designers passionately worked hard to celebrate Dutch culture. We celebrated Art, Bicycle, Canals, Gin and People. Here are some…

Raising Stars!!!

Award and induction night is always special to me. Here we celebrate journey of each one of you to reach up to this stage to pursue your passion. It was honor & pleasure to be part of SAIFD committee, it gave me the opportunity to see & experience both sides…

Blue: Bouquet for Interior

Here is a beautiful composition of hand tied bouquet inspired by Gregor Lersch. All the stems have direct source of water with naked stems. How wonderful the composition worked out!! What I learned in this new approach towards hand tied bouquet, always think about all the new possibilities and stretch the…