Artisan Floral Designers & Decorators
specialized in Weddings & Events
Serving northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin
Creative Design & Styling
Thoughtfulness & Attention to Detail
Exceeding Expectations
Regular & Prompt Communication
Hands-on Attentiveness
Budget Consciousness
Transparency & Authenticity
Care & Concern For All People
Mutual Respect & Cooperation
Perfect Imperfection
Intentional & Emotional Design
Vision Enhancement
Garden of Eva
Floral Design Studio & Gift Shop
200 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Andrea Persman
Owner & Lead Designer
Having started Larkspur & Leo out of her garage in 2020, Andrea has grown the business with passion, care, and dedication, treating every celebration as if it were her very own, and creating floral pieces that are both artful and deeply personal.
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Andrea’s design style is best described as garden-inspired, a little bit bohemian, sometimes rustic, yet clean and focused. She gravitates toward unique flowers and foliage, and interesting color palettes, often letting the flowers themselves guide the design.
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Favorite Flower: Carnation
Meet the Team
Melissa Pergl
Lead Production & Resident Plant Expert
Owner of Pergl’s Plants in Antioch, Melissa brings her deep knowledge of flora and fauna to every event. She’s our backbone, resident chaos coordinator, and never settles for anything less than perfection! Whether it’s making sure every detail is flawless or packing a van with Tetris-level precision, Melissa keeps our team running smoothly.
A true florist at heart, she knows her plants inside and out.
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Favorite Flower: Orchid
Hannah Jewell
Floral Design Apprentice
Hannah discovered her hidden talent for floral design while balancing life as a stay-at-home mom, and her natural creativity quickly became undeniable. She first connected with our team during a wedding consultation, and her bright, engaging personality made her an instant fit!
Now apprenticing with Larkspur & Leo, Hannah brings fresh perspective and enthusiasm to every design she helps create.
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Favorite Flower: Poppy
Stacy Gomez
Floral Design Apprentice
Stacy not only has a true eye for floral design, but she is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet! Meticulous and detail-oriented, she naturally gravitates toward a more formal and elegant style, bringing balance and refinement to our team’s creative mix.
Stacy's talent for floral design shines through in the thoughtful touches she adds to every arrangement.
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Favorite Flower: Dahlia
Leah Stengel
Day-of Coordinator
With her sole focus on our wedding clients, Leah knows exactly what it takes to bring calm, order, and precision to even the busiest of wedding days. She has a warm and welcoming disposition, with impeccable attention to detail and organization.
Leah truly brings Type A to a higher level... Type A+!
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Favorite Flower: Hydrangea
