Hi, I’m Jackie.

Mixing traditional British floristry with contemporary sculptural drama and delivering it all with Chicago heart.

My name is Jackie James and a lifelong love of artistry led me from Chicago’s vibrant events scene to London’s most revered floral studios.

After raising my four beautiful children and working in event planning for many years, I was looking for a new challenge. I originally traveled to London with a view to getting certified in etiquette and protocol, but among all the classes on poise, manners and elocution, it was the artistry of flowers - the texture, drama, the quiet elegance - that claimed me completely. I returned again and again, training under masters of British floral tradition until every stem felt like poetry in my hands.

Having completed my etiquette certification, I now bring that same London-trained refinement to Chicago, crafting bespoke arrangements designed to highlight life’s most beautiful moments. I continue to study floral design under some of the best designers in America - honing my skills here in Chicago both keeps my business fresh and my arrangements always evolving.

Whether you’re celebrating a friend’s triumph, holding an intimate dinner party, or turning a spotlight on love, Bespoke Floral Designs aims to make the events that make us just that little bit more special. I create truly custom work for discerning clients who appreciate craftsmanship and nature in equal measure.