Daydreaming in Descanso Gardens
Editorial at Descanso Gardens, featured in Runway Magazine, April issue
Gardens are where I’ve always felt most at peace, at home.
My mother was an expert gardener. I grew up surrounded by roses, regal lilies, lilac, peonies, and more. I would gather bouquets of these fragrant beauties and arrange them in vases throughout the house, bringing the outside in and celebrating them for as long as possible.
Taylor Brueggenjohann in the Papillon Gown, created from English net, peace silk, coconut/silk.
I grew up on a farm, so nature was always present, but there was something special about curating it, about honoring its beauty in a more intimate, intentional way.
Later, I began pressing flower petals in the pages of a phone book, creating art and handmade cards from what remained. It’s something I still do today, now with archival, acid-free paper.
Daydreaming Editorial
The Daydreaming in Descanso Gardens editorial was photographed at Descanso Gardens, a truly magical place in Los Angeles with a history that stretches back over 10,000 years, beginning with the Tongva people.
As the gardens describe it:
“Descanso Gardens is a story of plants and the people who loved them for their life-giving utility and their great natural beauty.”
Taylor in the hand beaded silk velvet and ostrich feather Elowen Gown
Taylor in a semiprecious-beaded fishing net top, Amy parachute skirt, and an an Iris applique reincarnated cashmere cardigan.
The Interview
This editorial, set in the rose garden, is part of a larger body of work from that day. I’m honored to share that it is now featured in Runway Magazine, along with a full interview.
Credits
Many thanks to Julia Perry of Runway Magazine, to this incredible team, and to Keith Chandler of Descanso Gardens for making this shoot possible.
Photographer and Styling: Joline Towers @jolinetowers
Model: Taylor Brueggenjohann @taylor_bruegg
Makeup and Hair: Ricardo Ferrise @ricardoferrise2
Retoucher: Nadiia Penzenyk @pen.retouch
Photo Assistant: Natalie Smailey @smileyfacefotos
Shopping florals
You can find my floral botanical vintage cashmere scarves at the Descanso Gardens retail store.
The rose scarf. See the behind-the-scenes You Tube short: Reincarnated cashmere scarf creation here.
Gardens have always been a place of inspiration for me, where nature, memory, and design quietly come together.
I’m grateful to see this story come to life, and to finally share it. This editorial feature is just part of the full shoot, with more to come.