Since 2019, White House Flowers has flourished under the discerning eye and creative direction of Mel Anderson and Jess Hapl. What began in a quaint white house in the coastal suburb of Manly has since evolved into a refined floral atelier nestled in the industrial-chic heart of Brookvale.
With a Master’s in Architecture, Mel Anderson brings a structured elegance to her work - an innate sense of proportion, balance, and an architectural sensibility that transforms petals and stems into spatial poetry. A third-generation florist raised among blooms in her grandparents’ shop in Northern Ireland, Mel’s connection to flowers runs deep-rooted in nostalgia, shaped by design, and elevated by artistry. Her arrangements are less bouquets and more orchestrations- where colour, form, and texture exist in quiet, thoughtful dialogue with their surroundings.
At the helm of wedding design, Mel brings an intuitive understanding of each couple’s vision, translating love stories into floral installations that are emotionally resonant and visually unforgettable. Her work doesn’t just decorate a space- it transforms it, elevates it, and captures a fleeting moment with timeless beauty.
Where Mel shapes the creative vision, Jess Hapl is the pulse behind the scenes- equal parts artist and alchemist. With a background in textiles and floristry, Jess weaves sensory harmony into every creation, expertly blending colour, form, and texture into immersive floral experiences. Her eye for detail is matched only by her talent for execution- leading the studio’s event and retail operations with a calm confidence and an editorial instinct for what’s both current and enduring.
Long before dawn, while the city sleeps, Mel and Jess are already at the markets- hand-selecting blooms with the precision of stylists and the passion of purists. Their devotion to quality is unwavering, and it shows in every stem, every fold of a petal, every lush, emotive arrangement that leaves the studio.
Together, Mel and Jess form a rare creative partnership- merging architecture, textile design, and an uncompromising love for flowers. Whether styling a red-carpet premiere in New Zealand, hosting a corporate floral workshop, or curating deeply personal weddings across Sydney and beyond, their work transcends trend and taps into something more enduring: beauty that speaks, arrangements that breathe, and floral moments that linger long after the petals have fallen.