Shopper's Diary: Canyon Culture—and Cacti—at Hollyflora in LA - Gardenista

Shopper's Diary: Canyon Culture—and Cacti—at Hollyflora in LA - Gardenista

Shopper's Diary: Canyon Culture—and Cacti—at Hollyflora in LA - Gardenista

Hollyflora Market & Courtyard in LA makes you feel as if you’ve walked into a perfectly curated artist’s loft; unique ceramics sit alongside art books you want to look through, and handmade chairs perfect for lounging are draped with the most beautiful textiles.
Hollyflora Market & Courtyard in LA makes you feel as if you’ve walked into a perfectly curated artist’s loft; unique ceramics sit alongside art books you want to look through, and handmade chairs perfect for lounging are draped with the most beautiful textiles.
Photography by Sophia Moreno-Bunge for Gardenista, except where noted.
Photography by Sophia Moreno-Bunge for Gardenista, except where noted.
If you’re lucky, you might catch glimpses of Holly and Becky creating designs for one of their events, since their floral workspace is just behind the shop.
If you’re lucky, you might catch glimpses of Holly and Becky creating designs for one of their events, since their floral workspace is just behind the shop.
The market is housed in an old hangar building; the high ceilings and big windows give it a very airy feel.
The market is housed in an old hangar building; the high ceilings and big windows give it a very airy feel.
When designing and curating for the shop, Holly and Becky take into consideration time and place–they are inspired by ’70s psychedelia and Canyon culture.
When designing and curating for the shop, Holly and Becky take into consideration time and place–they are inspired by ’70s psychedelia and Canyon culture.
Ceramics made specially for Hollyflora.
Ceramics made specially for Hollyflora.
These delicate beeswax candles are made by hand in the studio; other locally made scented candles and lotions are sold, as well.
These delicate beeswax candles are made by hand in the studio; other locally made scented candles and lotions are sold, as well.
Art books for inspiration.
Art books for inspiration.
Linens by Heather Taylor are among the many special finds.
Linens by Heather Taylor are among the many special finds.
Antique Indian hot pots, perfect for a dinner party.
Antique Indian hot pots, perfect for a dinner party.
A Dada-inspired vase made by Holly’s artist husband, Josh Beckman.
A Dada-inspired vase made by Holly’s artist husband, Josh Beckman.
Comfortable handmade chairs–and the coolest geometric side tables.
Comfortable handmade chairs–and the coolest geometric side tables.
Photograph by Jeana Sohn for LA in Bloom.
Photograph by Jeana Sohn for LA in Bloom.
An exotic arrangement made with nerine lilies, ligustrum berries, and proteas.
An exotic arrangement made with nerine lilies, ligustrum berries, and proteas.
Intricately handmade plant hangers.
Intricately handmade plant hangers.
Photograph by Jeana Sohn for LA in Bloom.
Photograph by Jeana Sohn for LA in Bloom.
The market and workspace give way to an open-air courtyard in the back where Holly and Becky have planted unusual plants they can cut from to make arrangements.
The market and workspace give way to an open-air courtyard in the back where Holly and Becky have planted unusual plants they can cut from to make arrangements.
Can’t go without the classic California citrus.
Can’t go without the classic California citrus.
A shady area reserved for the begonias, abutilons, and the most wild bleeding heart vine I’ve come across (look this up immediately.)
A shady area reserved for the begonias, abutilons, and the most wild bleeding heart vine I’ve come across (look this up immediately.)
Begonias (L) and abutilons.
Begonias (L) and abutilons.
A potting table covered in succulents.
A potting table covered in succulents.