the designer Carolyn Minutillo has been designing florals for more than 25 years. A Chicago native, Carolyn began her career as an apprentice, then designer in a well established shop in the suburbs and finally moved on to a career in freelance design. She has designed florals for very ethnically diverse weddings with religious influences from Christian to Orthodox, Jewish to Hindu. While in Chicago, some of the location sites included the prestigious “95th” atop the John Hancock Center, a private club located in the Amoco building and on the exquisite campus of Lake Forest College. Her experience ranges from simple intimate receptions to large parties with guest lists topping 750. Dedication to detail, creativity, and the infusion of the bride and groom’s personality sets each event apart. After a move brought Carolyn and family to Southern Indiana, her floral business was reborn with a new name—Lavender Hill. She expanded from freelance design to a retail shop location, which is now located in historic downtown Jeffersonville. Although in a historic setting, the shop’s flavor has the essence of a chic urban shop permeating the atmosphere. Trend setting designs are a favorite among brides and many faithful clients.  With the busy lives of many of today’s brides and grooms in mind, Carolyn specializes in working with couples at a distance. The Internet has proven itself an invaluable silent partner, forming a bond and communicating visuals and ideas for couples. It is not uncommon to only meet once and then again on the wedding day—with flawless results.
 
new in the shop
 
weddings corporate the shop contact | | | | order | news Lavender eye pillows available in pink, red and orange Shea butter and lavender Shea butter Archipelago candles 
Large poured candles, $22
Votives, $3.50 Chic plant
A must see in person plant. It is the size of a dinner plate Birdnest Fern
From our wonderful local greenhouse and about 3 feet in diameter Baby toes
The cutest succulent! "Fringe" line of candles This one is called Madison. The patterns are transferred onto the glass. After the candle is completely burned, the container could be reused as a small vase.