Ovando - by Sandra Ovando (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Ovando: Wild and Refined, Organic and Crafted chronicles Sandra de Ovando's journey from Mexico City to New York City, revealing her dynamic floral artistry and the philosophy behind her celebrated luxury brand, Ovando.

Ovando: Wild and Refined, Organic and Crafted is a portrait of Sandra de Ovando and her vibrant floral design studio, Ovando. More than a portfolio, the book tells the story of her journey--from her upbringing in Mexico, where bold colors, rich traditions, and early experiences in nature shaped her artistic sensibility, to the opening of her first flower shops in New York City. Ovando, now a celebrated brand with locations in New York City, Southampton, West Palm Beach and Miami, Florida, blossoms on every page.

At the heart of the book is her design philosophy: a balance of contrasts--wild and refined, organic and crafted, hard and soft. Through striking photography, readers experience her immersive arrangements, each a world of its own. Featuring signature cacti, succulents, and orchids, seasonal collections, and grand-scale events, the book expresses Ovando as both an artistic vision and a luxury brand.

About the Author

Sandra de Ovando was fated to become an influential force in New York's design milieu. Born in Mexico City to Spanish and Russian parents, Sandra fell in love with nature, flowers and bold colors at a very young age when she spent countless weekends gardening with her mother. "I was fascinated with the intrinsic beauty of flowers and loved to spend hours mismatching different colors, shapes and blossoms," she remembers. Later, in her travels throughout Europe and Asia, Sandra discovered exquisite flowers and plants, and from there, her love for design was born.

Lives in New York City. From Mexico City, MX