Hi there! I’m Dawn, the heart and hands behind Luxe Paper Art!

I am the owner and designer of Luxe Paper Art, a boutique business based in New York City specializing in crafting exquisite paper flower boxes and other elegant handmade creations, all made with paper! With over 25 years of experience as a graphic designer, I’ve always loved bringing creative ideas to life. Throughout my career, I have tried my hand at a few small businesses, including 4 years as the owner of a marketing and design business, but they always left me wanting more. Fast forward to having my twin boys, and it became less about personal gratification and more about creating a legacy to leave for them. However, I knew I needed to love what I do while building my business, and that would certainly be a challenge.

It all started with me making a rose out of a restaurant napkin when I was a teenager, that's when I knew I needed design in my life in one way or another. So much has evolved since then. Being someone who loves the feeling of receiving flowers but hated when they eventually wilted, I was inspired by the idea of creating flowers that last a lifetime without the ongoing expense of buying fresh ones. To be able to give someone the heartfelt feeling, with something I created myself by hand, became a dream for me and quickly made it to the top of my bucket list! But one thing was for certain: I wanted these pieces to feel deeply meaningful, so they had to be customizable wherever possible. Whether it's a custom company logo, a Barbie, or even a paw print—my goal was to transform it into stunning paper flowers that leave a lasting impression on whoever received them. I needed them to be something unique with a wow factor—something you likely have never seen before and would never find walking into any store. I needed them to be amazing! There were others doing similar things, but on a more standard level—something was missing for me in what they offered, that punch of something different. I decided to dive in headfirst—it was sink or swim and I was ready, so I invested in a state-of-the-art cutting machine and materials and hit the ground running.

My first design that I sold was a designer inspired perfume bottle made entirely out of white roses and it took off like a rocket! My collection has grown since that first sale in a way I never imagined. To be able to share my work with others has been a dream come true. Custom orders are also something I truly enjoy, being able to take someone's idea and make it a work of art is without question a challenge and extremely rewarding as I'm my happiest when I creating something completely different. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love creating my bestsellers, like a heart of roses, but there's something even more exciting about adding new designs such as stiletto heels, a mermaid, or Air Jordans made out of flowers. That just hasn't been done, so I did it!

So, how is it made? Using only the highest-quality materials (you get what you pay for, and I never skimp on quality). I roll each flower and create every embellishment such as butterflies, leaves, etc by hand. Using top notch products ensures the color will never fade and remain vibrant for years to come. To complete the design, a vinyl overlay is applied to the glass of the shadowbox frame which is first carefully weeded by hand, a process that requires patience and precision to create flawless, high-quality results. Every piece is made to order, once complete your order is meticulously packed to ensure its safe arrival, and shipped with priority tracked shipping for your peace of mind.

At the end of the day, the happiness someone feels when they open one of my handcrafted designs brings me a level of joy that is truly unmatched. Knowing that my work has created a lasting memory and brought a smile to someone's face makes all the effort and care I put into each piece incredibly fulfilling. So that's my story, thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and Luxe Paper Art, I hope you’ll come back again soon and I hope I have the opportunity to make something special for you.

XOXO

Dawn