Chelsea Neff is a true artist in every form. She has a creative flare that oozes confidence and a vibrancy that captures everyone when she enters a room. We first met Chelsea exactly one year ago (it’s our anniversary) when we reached out to work together for her floral art, Pine New York, to fill our NYFW showroom. It is safe to say that we instantly formed a unique bond that will stand the test of time. Her loving nature completely wraps you and we adore Chelsea beyond words. Chelsea decorates our New York showrooms each season with incredible blooms that match the seasons’ palette and transform the space. Chelsea’s work creates a resounding energy, that could only be PINE NY.
We chat to Chelsea in the NYFW SS19 showroom whilst she was getting to work.
How would you describe yourself in five words?
Authentic, generous, loving, kind, confident.
Tell us a little more about you, where do you reside and how you came to be ‘doing you’ as you are right now?
My husband Tyler and I live in Hoboken, NJ. We’re currently two months out from meeting our first baby boy! Excited is an understatement.
Location right now?
Under my freshly washed linens in bed
Profession?
I’m a floral artist!
What are you grateful for?
My marriage! My husband is the most loving and hard working man I’ve ever met. He reminds me a lot of my dad!
Life Motto/ Words to Live by?
Love people.
Biggest Icon?
Right now I’m on a Joni Mitchell kick. 70s dream girl.
What inspires you each day?
Walking, conversations with friends and the internet.
First thing you thought of when you woke up this morning?
My son! Mostly because his kicks wake me up at about 5am.
Dream vacay?
Amangiri, Utah
What makes your heart skip a beat?
Tyler!!!
What is your spirit animal and why?
I am a butterfly with a side of a sloth (pregnant)
Beauty ritual and products that you swear by?
Currently obsessed with True Botanicals hydration skincare line. I love to take care of my skin religiously but I believe my true “beauty ritual” is what I eat/put inside my body. Plants are the best food for your skin!
What fulfills you?
Knowing that I’m loved.
Do you collect anything?
I have an obsession with grid lined notebooks. I always have a stack of random ones to choose from. McNally bookstore in Nolita sells really cool ones. I could drop lots of money on $9 pens and gridded notebooks in that shop. I think I get this obsession from my dad.
Last search on google history?
“pregnancy ball exercise”
I’m proud to be that person right now working out in my living room with youtube exercise tutorials ran by a woman named Tammy.
Where do you want to be…
Next year
Owning the wife/mom/working life like a boss.
Five years
Owning the wife/mom/working life like a boss.
*Tyler and I jokingly (but sort of seriously) want to own a “getaway” ranch in Montana. I’d have a garden and some horses and we’d go on mini vacations there with our kids.
Ten years
Owning the wife/mom/working life like a boss.
Family is most important to me! If I can continue Pine while being the greatest mother and wife, life will be so full and beautiful.
Words of wisdom for those reading?
Confidence in a woman is so beautiful. Know your worth! Know who you are so no one else can tell you otherwise. Do this and you’ll most likely find yourself a pretty dreamy man who treats you how you deserve! My biggest fan and encourager is my husband. He admires the confidence I have in myself and in my floral designs and continues to push me out of my own comfort zone to be better. Confidence is key!
What is your favourite colour of the rainbow?
RED!
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Bianca and Chelsea in the NYFW Showroom.
