Grayson Handy and his partner, Arturo Quintero, own Prudence Designs & Events in New York City, helping hundreds of clients create fashionable, unforgettable floral designs, everything from simple ‘Thank You’ arrangements to full-scale events. Prudence, named after their first dachshund, is a favorite of the fashion and entertainment industries for their artistic vision and gorgeous, one-of-a kind floral arrangements.
Grayson’s background includes a successful visual career at Takashimaya, ABC Carpet and Home, and Barney’s New York, considered New York’s most exclusive retail destinations. He is also author of the book, “Flowers for the Home-Inspirations from the World Over,” which was published in October 2009. The book has since been published in Germany and Italy as well as turned into an engagement calendar for 2011, selling out the 4,000 copies printed in just two weeks. The 2012 engagement calendar is currently being published for the Japanese market and is due out this October.
Grayson brings you his creativity, inspiration and design tips in Fashionable Flowers, Made Easy and Eventful Living By Design on MoxieQ. 
You may also recognize Grayson from his appearances on television and in radio and print. He has been a featured guest on Martha Stewart’s Living Sirius Radio Show, has appeared on NBC’s LXTV for their Open House show, and has also had features on Regis & Kelly, the Today Show’s “Throw A Wedding”, Good Day New York and created Joy Behar’s “Fantasy Wedding” on The View. Grayson has worked on the upcoming design show Dina’s Party with former Housewives of New Jersey star Dina Manzo for HGTV.
Grayson and the Prudence creations have graced the pages of numerous magazines, such as Vogue, InStyle, The Knot, Modern Bride, Martha Stewart Living, House & Garden, Lucky, Country Living Gardner and many, many more.
With clients ranging from companies to celebrities, Prudence clients include a veritable who’s who list of top designers, top celebrities and some of the most reputable companies in fashion. Some of their many clients include: O Magazine, GQ, Glamour, Gap, Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera, Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Diane von Furstenberg, Dina Manzo, Ralph Lauren, Madonna, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Barbara Walters, Brooke Shields, Kim Kardashian, Candy Spelling, Rachael Ray, Kelly Ripa, Katie Couric and many more.
It’s no wonder that in 2003 and 2008, Citisearch.com named Prudence Designs Best Florist in New York City and that Prudence Designs was also rated Top Ten Florists nationwide. The Knot has chosen Prudence Designs & Events for their Best of Weddings from 2007-2011.
In addition to providing a full floral service, Prudence opened their “lifestyle boutique” in 1995, which features exclusive pottery, original artwork, pillows & throws, home furnishings and accessories, and vintage/antique furniture. Prudence Events, a full-service event production company and the invention of creative director, Grayson Handy, launched in 2000.
