Interview with Designer Danielle Becker of Lefty’s Right Mind

Danielle Becker

Danielle Becker is a mixed media artist and the founder of Lefty’s Right Mind, a design and marketing company that serves to bracket her many talents and services. Growing up in an artistic household, Danielle Becker was drawn from the very beginning to all types of crafts and traditional mediums. To this end, her wide array of talents across multiple platforms is rooted in hands-on art making and a commitment to unbound creativity.

From chalk and mirror art, to signage and logo design, to wedding invitations and decor, Danielle’s vast and varied skills allow her to approach events and branding from many angles while always contributing her unique artistic style to any project. We spoke with Danielle about her design process, working with brides & grooms, and the value of the handwritten word in our progressively digital world.
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Planning & Inspiration

The Power of Flowers to Relieve Stress and Increase Productivity

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With winter and the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to forget to take a moment to breathe and relieve stress trapped in the body. If you find yourself looking for a simple way to reduce anxiety, give flowers a chance to brighten your perspective. In 2005, Rutgers University conducted a study on the effects of flowers on our mental hygiene. Across all ages and genders, flowers were found to improve emotional health by triggering feelings of happiness, satisfaction, and social comfortability.

Peonies via Traditional Home

The easiest way to reap the benefits of flowers is to simply place them in your home. The results of a study conducted by Dr. Nancy Etcoff at Harvard suggest placing flowers by your bedside, so they’re the first thing you see when you wake up and start the day. Participants reported having a better outlook throughout the morning after placing flowers throughout the house as they went about their morning routines. Placing flowers in the foyer or dining room welcomes guests into your home with a burst of positivity and inclusivity.
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Tablescape / Alison & Sean / Old Field Club / Paul Francis Photography

Weddings

Alison + Sean : Vintage Elegance at The Old Field Club

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Nestled in the tall grass and lush trees off the coast of a small lagoon 60 miles east of Manhattan lies The Old Field Club. This elegant, old-fashioned venue was the perfect backdrop for the marriage of Alison and Sean last month, where the couple chose florals in classic, vintage-inspired colors arranged in bold and innovative style.

“I knew from scouting Pinterest and other websites that I wanted flowers that looked like they were freshly picked from the garden, particularly because the vibe of our wedding was more laid back,” writes Alison of what she envisioned for her floral décor.

Tablescape / Alison & Sean / Old Field Club / Paul Francis Photography

Planning & Inspiration

The Ancient Art of Paper Flowers

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Using paper flowers at your wedding opens up a whole new landscape of colors, sizes, and shapes with which to construct your vision. Even if you’re positive you want real flowers, one quick Pinterest search for “paper flower wedding” is enough to send your imagination reeling with new ideas.

Paper Flowers via Hey Wedding Lady / Flowers by Balushka Paper Artisttry / Photo by Elisheva Golani

Paper Flowers via Hey Wedding Lady / Flowers by Balushka Paper Artistty / Photo by Elisheva Golani

Our Wedding Coordinator, Jasmin Norwood, is also a skilled artist and paper craftsman who took a completely DIY approach to her own wedding, from her dress to her florals. “I come from a family of artists, weavers, potters, jewelers, and people who work in glass, ink, and wood,” says Jasmin, “Looking at natural things and attempting to render them in another medium is something we’ve just always done in our house. When my husband and I decided to DIY our wedding, I looked at every production area as a place to “make”, so making the dress and trying to hack the florals was an obvious place to start.”
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Samara & Keshar Wedding - Bride & Groom - Tribeca 360 - Photography by Alison Conklin

Weddings

Samara + Keshar: Magical Simplicity at Tribeca 360

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Growing up in Edgemont, NY, Samara was always close with her best friend’s older sister Amy. Hanging out after school or on weekends, she always admired Amy’s boyfriend’s best friend Keshar from a distance, but at the time seven years was much too wide an age gap for her to think of acting on her crush. Little did she know their paths would cross again years later, when Amy and her boyfriend got married. This time, the seven year age difference didn’t make things seem so out of the question.

A few months later, after completing a medical rotation in London and Florida, Keshar called Samara and asked her out on their first date. The following Saturday, he picked her up at 10 AM for a delicious brunch at Norma’s followed by an entire day in Central Park. It was the longest first date either of them had ever been on, and they’ve been together ever since…
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Bridal Bouquet / Jennifer & Paul / The Liberty Warehouse / Agaton Strom

Planning & Inspiration

Blooms For Keeps : Preserving Your Bridal Bouquet

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One year ago, we provided flowers for Paul and Jennifer’s beautiful ceremony at The Liberty Warehouse. As their first anniversary rolled around, we received an adorable request from Paul. Jennifer had loved her bridal bouquet and planned to preserve and keep it, but apparently over the course of the celebration, the bouquet was misplaced!

Bridal Bouquet / Jennifer & Paul / The Liberty Warehouse / Agaton Strom

Paul contacted us to request a replacement to surprise Jennifer the day of their anniversary. He was happy to report everything went without a hitch. She was shocked and delighted, and bought a shadow box right then and there to preserve her thoughtful keepsake.
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Planning & Inspiration