KATELYN PINNER
FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Since childhood, Katelyn has found inspiration in colors and how they interact in nature. This has translated into a deep-seeded love for floral design that focuses on color play, dimension and seasonality.
After completing a degree in Art and Design, Katelyn had the opportunity to work overseas and travel extensively. These experiences broadened her artistic perspective, which helped shape her foundation for a floral design studio in 2013. Katelyn loves the outdoors and exploring with her two daughters. In her spare time you might find her laboring over a delicious meal, eFoiling and spending time on the lake, or digging into the next house project.
The studio has combined experience in the floral industry of over 40 years. This allows their team to execute events of any scale and has given each the passion to keep a fresh approach to the floral medium.
Katelyn is passionate about not just creating lovely centerpieces, but ensuring also that the entire setting and theme work together to make an outstanding statement. Florists have the great privilege and responsibility to support local and nationwide small farms. Whenever possible, seasonal elements are incorporated into the studio’s designs which add character and uniqueness to each project.
Katelyn and team work one-on-one with each of their clients to ensure that the florals truly reflect their style and the occasion. From daily florals to large-scale corporate events and weddings, the Katelyn Pinner Studio team designs and executes with precision and a high standard for quality.
Celia Jones
Production and Visual Manager, Floral Designer
Art and design were always interests of Celia’s from a young age. After completing a degree in Art History from Furman University, she knew perusing a career in arts and design was her goal and flowers felt like a natural home. Floral design is natural an extension of painting and 3D design, using the same core principles of color, line, depth, and texture, and it has provided the perfect place for her to explore her interests. This spring marks 5 years of working for Katelyn Pinner Studio and she couldn’t imagine a better place to grow.
Lizz Lindblad
Studio and Retail Manager, Floral Designer
Lizz has been a floral designer since 2015, learning how to weave together florals of many colors and styles as a freelancer for florists across the upstate. For a few years, she developed her own style and avidly honed her skills as she ran her own floral business before officially joining Katelyn’s team in 2022. Now the studio and retail manager, you can find her making bouquets in the shop or atop a ladder building installations for weddings and events.
Jillian Pruitt
Flower Farm Liaison and Procurement, Floral Designer
Jill was originally introduced to floral design while studying Art & Design in college. This new medium expanded her interest in 3 dimensional design. After college she spent several years with a local florist developing design and management skills while working as the flower department manager. Jill was an original member of the Katelyn Pinner Studio team while also growing her experience in the Architectural and Interior Design industry. She took a few years off from floral design to focus on commercial and residential design projects but loved freelancing for large scale events and floral installations. She officially rejoined the team in the Spring of 2023 to serve as Flower Farm Liaison & Procurement Manager. When she isn’t in the studio you can find Jill working on one of her ongoing home projects with her husband or hanging out with their three boys.
Destin King
Client Communications, Floral Designer
Destin recently moved from Charleston to Greenville with her husband and four dogs to join the Katelyn Pinner Studio team. She has dabbled in all things events - from planning and executing events with Gregory Blake Sams to helping run back of house catering with The Drifter to decorating cakes at a big box grocery store during COVID. She has a passion for all things hospitality and design which helps her execute your event with the utmost care. In her down time you can catch her reading, listening to true crime while walking the dogs, or trying a new recipe.
Aimee Tewes
Social Media and Retail Manager, Floral Designer
Aimee has always had a love for flowers and events - her first memory of flowers is cutting hydrangea for her mom to decorate a friend’s baby shower. She joined Katelyn Pinner studio in March of 2022 and is always eager to learn and develop her skill as a floral designer. She recently graduated college with a Marketing degree, and combines her social media skills and passion for floral design working on our team. In her free time, you’ll find her spending time with her niece and nephew and working in her garden.
