7. Study of a Girl in a White Dress
Little Acre Flowers
Amber Flack
2025 installation - Great Staircase
The Inspiration
Artist José Villegas y Cordero painted this Girl in a White Dress, for figures in The Triumph of the Dogaressa about 1882.
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: Drawing inspiration from the graceful stoicism of the girl depicted in this painting, our floral design captures her ethereal nature and the movement of her gown as she comes forward.
Recipe: Locally grown fresh and dried materials including: Lunaria, Calla Lily, Allium, Hyacinth, Salix, Poppies, Butterfly Ranunculus, Tulips
THE DESIGNER
Amber Flack
Little Acre Flowers
Little Acre Flowers is DC’s only 100% locally sourcing florist, offering seasonal, artisanal arrangements for daily delivery around the greater Washington DC area. Founded in 2014 as an alternative to traditional floral arrangements, Little Acre offers designs that are more sustainable, seasonal, and fresh. Known for their garden-inspired aesthetic, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to supporting the local community, Little Acre sources only from local growers who provide fresh and distinctive varietals throughout the year, allowing for arrangements that always reflect the season and feature only the highest quality and longest-lasting blooms. Female-owned and led, Little Acre operates with a small staff out of their studio in the U Street Corridor.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Angelika Johns Photography
Angelika Johns is a wedding, portrait, and commercial photographer known for capturing natural and effortless photographs brimming with genuine emotion.
With an ability to sense the atmosphere and anticipate key moments, her work blends a photojournalistic approach with a refined editorial aesthetic.
