Swissbloom

I'm Ursula Haene-Kannofsky, the creator of the Swissbloom signature style.

Born and raised in Switzerland, where flower design is regarded as both an art as well as a skill learned at the University level, I hold a Swiss Master's degree in flower design and have been in the flower business since 1982.

I've worked in Vienna, and for exclusive stores all over Switzerland.

To add to my already extensive knowledge of plants, I've spent many spring planting seasons working at one of the top nurseries in Zurich.

My passion for flowers takes me around the world, visiting botanical gardens, flower stores, and nurseries.

I first arrived in the U.S. in 1992 and have worked for a famous Dutch florist in Pasadena, where I designed and worked on hundreds of events.

My work has been featured in many publications including the L.A. Times, 'Flowers&' magazine, 'Swiss Florist' magazine, Austrian Florist magazine, and in the book "Flower Design from East to West", a compilation of unique designers from around the world, published by Donau Verlag Germany.

I've taught flower design in Europe as well as in the US. My "Swissbloom Class Room" is a hands-on workshop where I teach flower design basics to small groups such as garden clubs, women's groups, and children's parties.