23. Portrait of Mrs. Larz Anderson
Helen Olivia Flowers
Lindsay Warden
2025 installation - Dining Room
The Inspiration
This formal portrait of Mrs. Larz Anderson, Isabel Anderson, was finished in 1901. Painted by American artist Cecilia Beaux, the portrait depicts Isabel wearing an evening gown designed by Worth of Paris and an Indian emerald brooch.
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: Inspired by the painting’s romantic and sophisticated aesthetic, this floral creation is a delicate, airy display that echoes the soft tones and flowing silhouette of the dress, which are portrayed in contrast with darker hues in this opulent setting. Her poised stance, gentle expression, and the soft lighting create a sense of grace and sophistication. Deep emerald greens give a subtle nod to the exquisite jewelry, while delicate blush and moody mauve hues mimic the painting’s ethereal tone.
Recipe: Greenery, roses, garden roses, ranunculus
THE DESIGNER
Lindsay Warden
Helen Olivia Flowers
Lindsay Warden is a DMV native, through and through. Prior to becoming a floral designer, Lindsay built her career in events, starting with non-profits and later transitioning to full-service event catering, where she honed her skills in creating unforgettable experiences.
During the pandemic, she stepped into Helen Olivia Flowers for what she thought would be just one day of helping out—and she hasn’t looked back since. With a natural eye for design and a passion for creativity, the transition proved to be the perfect fit. Today, Lindsay has built a career in the floral industry and leads a talented team of designers at Helen Olivia Flowers, bringing artistry to life every day through her work.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Anna Schmidt Photography
An internationally-recognized wedding photographer known for capturing the vibrant spirit of extraordinary celebrations and multi-day fusion weddings, Anna Schmidt creates dynamic and enduring images of uncompromising quality and classic style. Each love story and event is unique, deeply rooted in culture, ritual, history, and identity.
With a genuine interest in people and an intimate approach, Anna provides artistic vision with a tailored, stress-free experience that allows her couples to feel at ease and fully enjoy every moment of their weekend festivities. She focuses on photographing expertly designed and coordinated luxury and ultra-luxury weddings for a diverse set of clientele and accepts only a select number of clients annually to provide exceptional service.
Anna proudly serves couples of all races and cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual orientation, and gender identities. And although her influence draws from fine art, fashion, cinema, and destinations across the globe, her most significant source of inspiration will always be the people she has the pleasure of photographing and the stories that become their legacies.
