Paulina Nieliwocki

founder / lead designer / teacher

After many years as a high school language teacher and translator I recognized that I was looking for a new adventure that challenged me while still feeding my creative soul. Since flowers had a big impact on me as a little girl, picking wild flowers for my grandmother, embarking on a floral design journey naturally felt like the right fit.

It was in 2014 that I left teaching high school and opened Blue Jasmine, naming it after my grandmother’s favorite bloom, with the idea of providing and teaching an aesthetic that spoke to my idea of beauty – wild, whimsical, artful, and refined. 

I truly love dainty accents, color, texture, and each stems’ unique shape. While designing, the flowers and foliage are what guide and inspire me. I believe that highlighting the nuances of nature allows each design to tell a unique story, communicate a specific tone, and elicit a feeling. It is a privilege to work in the world of beauty and I feel so fortunate to be a part of clients’ celebrations, flower lovers’ floral journeys, and to have met many amazing and talented friends along the way!