Sugar Flowers and Leaves Floral Design

Gwen is the founder and head floral designer. She developed a love for flowers through family gardening and carried with her her whole life. With a history working for over 10 years as an event and meeting planner in the non-profit world Gwen learned how to work with Pittsburgh vendors and source locally. In this latest chapter of her life she’s spent countless hours attending workshops, attending lectures, reading floral books, and honing her design skills always looking to learn new things. Gwen supplements her designs year round with flowers and greens that she grows from her own garden like peony, dahlia, and hydrangea.

What sets Sugar Flowers and Leaves apart is our deeply personal and creative approach to floral design. As a Pittsburgh-native florist with roots in local gardening and community events, we bring a lifelong passion and regional sensibility to every arrangement. Drawing on years of experience working with Pittsburgh vendors and growing her own seasonal blooms like peonies, dahlias, and hydrangeas, Gwen blends locally sourced flowers with thoughtful design to create arrangements that feel alive, timeless, and uniquely tailored to each client’s vision.