News Michelle Obama's Flower Power By Bronwyn Barnes Bronwyn Barnes Instagram Twitter Bronwyn is the VP of Commerce for Health and Beauty at Dotdash Meredith and joined the team in 2021. She is a professional storyteller and digital pioneer with 20 years of experience in print, digital and social media. Before joining Dotdash Meredith, Bronwyn was co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of a boutique content agency, combining editorial style and brand marketing principles to create custom digital and social media content for brands like Hilton Hotels, Waldorf Astoria, and Bulgari. She was the founding social media editor of InStyle's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts and architect of early social media brand partnerships with brands like Target, Lionsgate Films, and Essie. Bronwyn has also worked as an editor and writer, at InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, People, Travel + Leisure, and more. Bronwyn earned a B.A. in literature and sociology from Queen's University at Kingston. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on June 26, 2009 @ 10:00AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Brian Snyder/Landov While the White House searches for a new chief florist— head floral designer Nancy Clarke retired in May after more than 30 years of service—Michelle Obama continues to show us her love of all things floral. "Mrs. Obama's taste in flowers shows the same eclecticism that we see in what she wears," says event planner David Stark. "She has the confidence to keep things simple and sophisticated." Want to copy the First Lady's favorite arrangements in your home? "Using just one type of flower and skipping filler like baby's breath is the easiest way to create a beautiful bouquet," advises Stark. The event planner adds that fresh blooms from your local grocery store or farmer's market can be just as attractive as more expensive buds from high-end florists. "Or join a http://http://www.smithandhawken.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod3... " target="NEW">flowering plant of the month club and you'll always have something gorgeous in your home." Peony tulips, Chestnuts in the Tuileries, $150; call 212-367-8151 or visit www.chestnutsnyc.com Add to Facebook Add to Twitter