Pilar Zuniga

Floral Designer & Owner, Gorgeous and Green

Pilar Zuniga is a Floral Designer and the Owner of Gorgeous and Green, a floral design studio and Certified Green Business based in Oakland, California. Pilar has over ten years of experience in floral design. With a focus on being earth-friendly and supporting local growers, Gorgeous and Green has been featured in Energy Upgrade California, Molly My, Apartment Therapy, 100 Layer Cake, Design Sponge, and Trendy Bride. Her studio provides floral arrangements and gift basket, event and wedding design, and she teaches workshops on flower design and sustainability in her industry. Pilar received a BA in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley in 2001.

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How to

Wrap Flowers

Flowers are a great way to cheer someone up. If you'd really like to make your flower bouquet appear more polished, wrap the flowers before presenting them. When it comes to wrapping your flowers, consider the wrapping a...

How to

Revive Roses

It can be a bummer to see your beautiful roses wilt and droop. They typically start to show signs of decay after 7 days, but there are a few things you can do to perk them up again. Soaking cut roses in a warm water bath...

How to

Cut Roses

Stop and smell the roses, then whip out a pair of pruning shears and bring the blooms home with you. To make your beautiful bouquet last longer, cut the stems at an angle so they can get enough water, trim the lower leav...

How to

Give Flowers

Fresh-cut flowers can serve as a meaningful gift for almost any occasion. When giving flowers, it’s important to choose a variety that sends a particular message or plays to the sensibilities of the person who’s rece...

How to

Dry Roses

Roses often represent a special occasion. You may want to keep them to as a reminder of that moment, but you know that they will perish in only weeks. Drying roses from a wedding, dance, or just from your garden is a w...

How to

Make Roses Last Longer

An elegant spray of roses always makes a statement, but once they’ve passed their prime, they can begin to lose some of their magic. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to lengthen their lifespan, whether they’r...

How to

Keep Roses Fresh

Roses are beautiful, fragrant flowers that come in a variety of colors and sizes. Given the right care, roses can stay fresh for a week and a half or more after being cut. To keep your roses from wilting, be sure to chan...

How to

Perk Up Wilting Flowers

Though a bouquet of flowers can make a lovely gift, you may notice your flowers starting to wilt after a few days in their vase. Don’t be so quick to throw them away--there are several steps you can take to help perk u...

How to

Preserve a Rose

Have you ever gotten a rose from someone special and wanted to preserve it? Whether you want to keep a huge bouquet for a display or a single rose for sentimental reasons, make sure to be careful when handling dry flower...