Peter James
Peter Calafiore has over 30 years of experience as a floral designer, beginning as an apprentice with Arcadia working under the tutelage of Kathy Prout in a fecund environment that fostered creativity and ingenuity. After graduating from Monmouth College, leaving Arcadia and working for various shops in the jersey shore area Peter began creating elegant displays and arrangements for a clientele that included The Rittenhouse, Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue, The Pierre Hotel . . . In 2006, Peter opened The Towne Florist in Oakhurst, calling upon the wealth of knowledge he had attained from his many years in the floral and event industry. Peter quickly established himself as a visionary, and his name has become synonymous with a floral tradition replete with, and defined by, an unparalleled standard of elegance. His quest to create beauty using the best quality products and talents to design one-of-a-kind floral sculpture that range from simple to dramatic. His artistry is displayed in the staid homes of Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Allenhurst, Loch Arbor and Deal, as well as in venues that define a new generation of style and class such as The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Shadowbrook, The Channel Club, The Avenue, The Oyster Point Hotel....and many more. The unwavering tradition of floral couture continues as Peter deigned to open PeterJames in June 2009, as Peter has quickly asserted himself as the newest jewel in the crown of a burgeoning Asbury Park oceanfront business district,inside the restored Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel,a jewel in itself. In his showroom, Peter brings ideas to full and vibrant fruition when consulting with brides, commercial and private individuals and entities. Peter’s effervescent and ebullient personality resonates in every corner of his showroom. His creations have been showcased in Contemporary Bride, Beautiful Bride and The Knot bridal magazines as well as the East Coast Bridal and Style Me Pretty well known bridal blogs. Always striving to enhance an environment through the addition of beauty, Peter does not limit his work to large-scale private and corporate clientele; he seizes upon every opportunity to give back to his community. Inspired by Audrey Hepburn, who said, “Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.” Thus, Peter is an avid supporter and of non-profits that are community-focused and is a member of the Board of Directors of THE CENTER in Asbury Park. Travel available to all of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
3209 Sunset Ave
Asbury Park
NJ
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About PeterJames Floral Couture
The designers at PeterJames have 30 years combined experience to produce events ranging from grand weddings and parties for 500 to dinner for two. For home, corporate and life's events, each piece is meticulously arranged according to the clients wishes. Flowers are flown in fresh from California, Japan, South America and Europe. We specialize in orchids, hydrangeas, roses and flora and fauna that is rarely seen in your local flower shop.Where we deliver
PeterJames Floral Couture delivers to the following cities: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon By The Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Colts Neck, Deal, Eatontown, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Holmdel, Little Silver, Long Branch, Manasquan, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Neptune, Oakhurst, Ocean Grove, Oceanport, Red Bank, Rumson, Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Spring Lake, West Long Branch
