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SERVICES OFFERED
Same –day floral deliveries
Weekly recurring floral installations for residential, corporate, hotel and restaurant clients
Terrace and garden design and installation
Full service event flowers and décor including lighting, linens and rentals
Seasonal window dressing and store design
Holiday décor
Daily News
August 2008
Fashion's 50 Most Powerful: No. 33
SANDRA DE OVANDO, florist. West Village-based flowermerchant Ovando treats her bouquets like designercollections. Each quarter, she decides on a seasonalcolor palette drawing from runway trends. Her savvyhas snagged clients like Max Mara, Louis Vuitton andHermès.
Published: 08/26/2008
Sandra de Ovando was educated at the French Lycee in Mexico and then completed a college degree in Hotel Management in Paris. Afterwards, she traveled through Europe and Asia where she discovered exotic flowers, plants and fruit. Her travels brought her to New York, where she opened her first shop, combining her passion for flowers with her refined management and customer service skills. Her phenomenal success led to the opening of Ovando in June, 2003.
To me, flowers are as essential as music, candles and great food. Sandra brings an amazing artistry andinstinctiveness to what she does.—Donna Karan | Donna Karan, Chief Designer
We selected Ovando Flowers as our floral partner just over a year ago. Since that time they have proven time andagain their commitment to service, quality and high standards. We receive numerous comments from employeesand customers alike about the creativity displayed in floral arrangements, the high caliber of arrangementsprovided to our guests and the can do attitude of the Ovando team. We have many last minute requests andmany demanding and high level clients; they go out of their way to be accommodating and always respond in atimely manner and with great professionalism. They have truly mastered the art of knowing their client and giving uswhat we need. It is a pleasure doing business with Sandra and Christine and the team at Ovando.—Yvette Thomas Henry | Four Seasons Hotel, Director of Rooms
Ovando’s signature style and unique botanical creations add warmth and whimsy to W’s sensory experience.—W Hotels | Ross Klein, President, Starwood Luxury Brands Group
Sandra De Ovando and her associates continue to amaze and delight with their exquisite designs, attention todetail and outstanding professionalism. Ovando sets the standard for others to achieve.—Urban Zen | Kevin Salyers, Vice-President Retail Development
Exquisite attention to detail, elegance in design and execution combined with innovative presentation result in anew masterpiece every week. What more can I say? I am just “blown away” week after week. Everyone, buteveryone, that visits our offices comments on our floral arrangements.—Greystone & Co. | Stephen Rosenberg, President & CEO
The Boathouse in Central Park has been working with Sandra de Ovando for over 8 years. Ovando not only lives upto the expectations that we instill at our facility, but they go above and beyond. The staff at Ovando is incrediblyattentive and always so pleasant to work with. The quality of their product is outstanding.—Central Park Boathouse | Peter Bischoff, Special Events Manager
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Everything we choose at The Modern must be sensitive to the design of our restaurant and the museum. Ovando’sflowers perfectly complement our space. The arrangements are creative and tell us what season we are in!—The Modern | Graceanne Jordan, General Manager
With striking designs and unparalleled customer service, Ovando is a leader in its field and always a pleasure towork with. Their touch makes events magical.—Goldman Sachs | Marc Gilly, Managing Director
Sandra and her team at Ovando can conceptualize and deliver the most creative arrangements – whethermodern or classic. Often working I have ordered from Ovando many times and I am always amazed at theincredible originality and creativity that Sandra brings to her designs. I have recommended Ovando, withouthesitation, to all my friends and colleagues — all of whom have been equally delighted with the service they havereceived.—Saatchi & Saatchi | Cliff Francis, Proctor and Gamble, Creative Strategy Director
Ovando continues to astonish me with their creative and stunning designs. Sandra is a true artist and her unique,inspiring creations always astound the senses.—Thom Filicia, Inc. | Thom Filicia, Founder & Chief Creative Officer
We have worked with Sandra de Ovando since the opening of the Hotel Gansevoort in 2003 and their outstandingservice, professionalism, and exceptional flowers continue to amaze us. They set the bar of excellence and artistictalent in the industry.—Gansevoort Hotel Group | Elon Kenchington, Chief Operating Officer
Ovando’s creations are artful and beautiful. All of the arrangements are unique masterpieces.—HUGH JACKMAN | Actor
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