Tucked in the quiet, rustic landscape of New Hampshire just east of Lake Sunapee is the unique floral design studio and store of Mauli McDonald’s -  art of nature.

Greeted at the door with the above words of Shel Silverstein, one can, as they suggest, “be a dreamer.” An invitation to the outcome of one woman’s intersection with nature.

Mauli’s art is bold. It speaks clearly of her connection to the wild lands left on this earth.
An environmentalist, a naturalist, a “tree- hugger”, call her what you will. Mauli’s reverence and respect for the natural world is obvious from every flower arrangement, every antler lamp, every vine archway or driftwood mirror. There is evidence every where you look that nature is the impetus for this journey. Even the words painted on the walls are just another reminder of the drum this woman beats.

Mauli’s dedication of over twenty five years in floral design has resulted in her well recognized, award winning designs. Skilled in the ability to combine flowers of various textures with mosses
and foliage along with other natural elements such as antlers, turtle shells and feathers, Mauli’s arrangements offer a refreshing tone to the world of floral design.  Each one-of-a-kind arrangement is a landscape of it’s own.

Aside from the drama of her permanent flower  line, Mauli also creates antler lamps & chandeliers with handmade buckskin shades.  Each lamp is handcrafted with impeccable detail in balance and  symmetry.  Her pride in the construction of these lamps is obvious when one attempts to find the wiring.  The art of... attention to detail, she laughs.

You will also find an ever changing selection of fresh cut flowers and arrangements.  Although art of nature does not do daily deliveries (other than all major holidays) you may custom order for pick up or sometimes even convince her to deliver.  Mauli’s fresh flower designs are as intriguing and imaginative as is her preserved flower line. Mauli specializes in exquisite wedding design, your far from typical funeral arrangements and has quite an array of ideas for parties.  Mauli has been hired for store merchandising, window displays and entrances designs. She has participated in many “design studios” where she delivers her well noted “ flair” into a show stopper.

Maulis’ shop is filled with curiosities.  You will find anything from natural, raw materials. 
such as feathers, ostrich and quail eggs, to turtle shells, rattlesnake skins and mounted butterflies from around the world. Birchbark mirrors and wild rustic furniture, herbal soaps and more.
The only thing missing in anything “typical”.
As Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, a collector of Mauli’s work, once said, “you zigged when everyone else zagged.”