How Abigail Decorte turns flowers into living, breathing memories
Abigail Decorte transforms flowers into stories through her business, Cottage Garden Florals. Her designs blend colour and texture to create arrangements that feel deeply personal. For six years, she has built a reputation for work that evokes nostalgia—like a memory of gardens long cherished.
Decorte’s connection to flowers began in childhood. Her mother, Claudine, founded Cottage Garden Florals and first took her to the San Francisco Flower Market as a young girl. Those early trips sparked a lifelong passion.
Today, Decorte’s designs reflect her past and the shifting rhythms of nature. She draws inspiration from changing seasons, weaving them into wedding and event arrangements. Each piece aims to feel alive, as if plucked from a garden someone once loved. Beyond designing, she teaches students across North America. Her workshops focus on locally grown flowers and the principles behind her signature style. Wherever possible, she sources blooms from nearby farms and gardens, keeping her work rooted in the community.
Cottage Garden Florals has grown alongside Decorte’s own journey. Her mother’s influence remains, but her designs now carry her own voice. Through flowers, she continues to craft moments that feel both timeless and deeply human.
