Haus of Stems: A Botanical Dance To Your Own Arthurium

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Perhaps when most of us think of flowers words like soft, sweet-smelling, and delicate might come to mind. All true, of course, but these seemingly dainty beauties are also strong, fearless, and endlessly inspiring. For LA-based floral artist Kristen Alpaugh this natural medium also proves to be the perfect canvas for her original iridescent Anthuriums. Often mad-scientist like in her approach to each painted flora, Kristen knows exactly how to up the ante with each head-turning creation.

We have to assume the question most asked to our flower child, Kristen Alpaugh is, “Are they real?” Answer: BIG Yes. They are real and stunning. Each iridescent and highly pigmented anthurium is hand-selected at peak freshness and then carefully hand-painted with super-secret iridescent formulas that are completely non-toxic. Shift your eyes through the cascade of colors in Haus of Stems vibrant library collection to find your favorite. Are you a bold riverbed or a soft requiem? Either way, these beauties boast a unique twist on nature that appeals to be better than the original. (Apologies to the big guy upstairs.)