Gifting in Style This Christmas with Helen Olivia Flowers

The holidays in Alexandria have a magic all their own—brick sidewalks glint with string lights, wreaths appear on centuries-old doorways, and every shop window feels like a glimpse into a snow-globe. At Helen Olivia Flowers, we believe gifting should feel just as enchanting. Whether you’re visiting loved ones, hosting a gathering, or sprinkling a little joy into someone’s season, we’ve curated our most luxurious and festive offerings to ensure your holiday giving is effortless and unforgettable.

Fresh Wreaths: The Welcome of the Season

Nothing sets a holiday tone quite like a beautifully designed wreath. This year, our studio is overflowing with fragrant fir, cedar, holly, and magnolia—each hand-embellished to create lush, full silhouettes perfect for Old Town’s iconic doorways. These fresh wreaths bring an instant warmth and elegance, greeting guests with that quintessential evergreen scent everyone loves.

Prefer a twist on tradition?

A Show-Stopping Faux Pink Ornament Wreath

One of this season’s most requested designs is our pink ornament wreath, brimming with shimmering blush, rose, and champagne ornaments and finished with a plush velvet pink bow. It’s glamorous, whimsical, and made to last year after year. Perfect for the maximalist, the modernist, or anyone who loves a touch of festive sparkle.

Potted Holiday Plants: Gifts That Grow

For the friend who has everything—or the host who doesn’t need yet another bottle of wine—consider gifting one of our signature potted holiday plants. Each one is thoughtfully designed, beautifully presented, and ready to flourish throughout the season and beyond.

Paperwhites

These graceful blooms bring elegance and fragrance to any space. Their tall, sculptural stems make them a minimalist’s dream.

Amaryllis

Bold, dramatic, and unmistakably festive, amaryllis plants are holiday icons. Presented in our favorite neutral vessels, they become instant décor.

Poinsettias

A classic, elevated. Our poinsettias are offered in sophisticated tones—creamy whites, soft blushes, vibrant reds—and styled in ceramics that feel right at home in any modern Alexandria interior.

Holiday Arrangements & Centerpieces for the Host

If you’re headed to a holiday dinner or planning one yourself, a Helen Olivia arrangement is the perfect finishing touch. Think lush winter whites, seasonal greenery, touches of gold, and unexpected textural elements that elevate every tablescape.

A Holiday Season Made Beautiful

Whether you’re gifting to a beloved friend, a gracious host, a loyal client, or yourself (we wholeheartedly encourage it), Helen Olivia Flowers has something magical to offer.  And, white glove delivery service doesn’t hurt either! 

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Owner | Helen Olivia Flowers

Rachel Gang is the owner of Helen Olivia Flowers, a boutique flower and home décor shop, located in Del Ray, Alexandria. She developed her love for flowers while working as an event planner in the busy Washington, D.C. events industry. Along with her husband and team of designers at Helen Olivia, Rachel works with brides and corporate clients to create unique and captivating designs. Her work has been featured in Traditional Home Magazine, HGTV, Borrowed and Blue, and Style Me Pretty.

Helen Olivia is a boutique floral design studio located in the Del Ray neighborhood. Known for a lush and timeless style, the shop is a favorite among locals. Outside of beautiful flowers, Helen Olivia is a destination for house plants, decorative pottery, and an endless selection of stylish front door wreaths. The shop is also well known for its weekly floral design workshops -- come visit us and try your hand at flower arranging! Helen Olivia is owned by Chuck and Rachel Gang who are veterans of the bustling Washington, D.C., events industry. Both are D.C. natives, and reside in the Ft Hunt neighborhood of Alexandria with their son Jack.

www.helenolivia.com

1519 Leslie Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22301

703.548.2848


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