Mantel Clock
Fleurelity - Floral Design Studio
Michaela Gosar
2022 installation
2nd Floor - French Drawing Room
The Inspiration
Artist/Creator: Julien Le Roy, Paris
Date of Creation: 18th century
This 18th century Louis XV-style gilt bronze mantel clock displays a pastoral theme, with porcelain figures of two lovers below, and a maiden above the clock face. Vines and flowers surround the clock, which is part of a three-piece mantel garniture set, with two matching candelabra.
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: I was immediately drawn to the clock in the French Drawing Room. The dainty lovely blooms twirling and vining around the clock and framing the scene of the couple being in love, who have eyes only for each other. As if the time did not exist (or stopped). What a perfect theme for a clock! I was inspired by the peaceful mood the scene invokes and the tiny blooms popping here and there and created this centerpiece. I hope you enjoy both the beautiful clock and my floral creation.
THE DESIGNER
Michaela Gosar
Fleurelity - Floral Design Studio
Michaela Gosar’s lifelong passion for floral design turned into a home-based flower business in 2014, with the aim to specialize in custom made flower arrangements inspired by gardens and wildflower meadows.
Born and raised in Prague, with most of her professional career as a policy officer at the European Commission in Brussels, Michaela settled with her American husband in Alexandria, VA where she made her dream come true - to open her own floral design studio. While being a dedicated mom of two middle schoolers she has run her floral studio alone from her new location in Vienna/Oakton since 2023. Michaela is making a difference in people’s lives through her unique floral creations.
Michaela makes fresh flower arrangements for any occasion you celebrate or commemorate. She creates beautiful flowers for couples on their engagement and wedding days, helps decorate local homes or offices for holidays, and contributes to make your special life events extra memorable. She enjoys playing with color palettes and various floral textures, as well as working with seasonal and locally grown flowers.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Tori Del Photography
Tori Del is a fine art wedding film photographer who caters to the Washington D.C./Montgomery County/Arlington County area as well as destination locations. She cultivates the art of your love story through a fine art perspective and provides an experience not just for your wedding day but throughout your wedding journey. Tori was also a participating photographer in Beyond the Blackout, an industry event celebrating the contributions of Black artists, co-produced by Anderson House.
