Bill & Evelyn

Hi, I'm Sussanna Davidson.My creative journey started with a love of flowers and storytelling through objects. I earned my BFA in Painting, which gave me a foundation in color, texture, and composition that still shapes everything I create.In 2001 I opened my flower shop, French Buckets in Newport Beach CA. For more than two decades I crafted garden-inspired arrangements for weddings, events, and editorials, with work featured in Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Weddings, and on four covers of Ceremony Magazine. I've also had the joy of designing for brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Anthropologie.In 2024 I sold French Buckets so I could focus on what I love most: teaching. After all those years behind the scenes, I wanted to open the door and share what I know.That's why I founded Bill & Evelyn, named after my grandparents. It's a brand devoted to classic, artful living rooted in timeless traditions. My work celebrates the beauty of imperfection, the history behind objects, and the way everyday details can make life feel more meaningful. A table setting. A found bottle. A foraged branch.Teaching lets me share not just techniques, but a way of seeing the world. I believe creativity isn't about perfection. It's about discovery, play, and confidence. In my classes, I help you mix textures, embrace the unexpected, and tell your own story through flowers, vintage pieces, and design.My goal is simple: to help you slow down, see the beauty already around you, and feel empowered to create.