Anastasia is an award-winning destination wedding planner, floral designer, and commercial interior designer who has successfully grown her brand into an experienced lifestyle expert. She has extensive experience in floral design, fabrics, fashion design, interior design, DIY projects, catering, Short term rental management and technical event production.
Anastasia began her career in Los Angeles, where she studied under renowned fashion and interior designers before launching her own design studio. A highlight of her career came when she was commissioned to create the first private label for Fred Segal in the loungewear category. Passionate about creativity, Anastasia relished trips to the L.A. Flower Mart and fabric district and hosting open-invitation dinner parties. Her transition to event planning and floral design was a natural progression, leading to successful events from Malibu to Mexico, NYC, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas. She also created the "Original Bouquet Breakdown" and collaborated with Pinterest developers during their beta testing phase. As an inclusivity pioneer, Anastasia developed the first DIY wedding apps, covering Jewish, Military, DIY, Green, Gay, and Destination weddings.
After falling in love with New England, Anastasia moved to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, where she purchased and renovated a historic harborside property, transforming it into the full-service inn and vacation rentals known as "Bayside Cottages."
Today, Anastasia and her team are celebrated for their innovative designs and trendsetting destination weddings and corporate events, known for their meticulous attention to detail. A Superhost on Airbnb, Anastasia is excited to share her expertise in interior design, vacation rental, and hospitality management across New England and the West Coast.
In her spare time, Anastasia enjoys shopping at farmers' markets, sailing, and experimenting in the kitchen.
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