My journey with flowers began in college when I worked at a flower kiosk in the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall creating made-to-order bouquets. From there, I became a florist at a retail nursery and quickly fell in love with the art of floral design. This passion has never left me and I’ve been working with and designing flowers ever since.

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I earned my undergraduate degree in Botany – Urban Horticulture from Arizona State University and my master’s degree in Science Education and Scientific Literacy. For 26 years, I taught a wide range of science classes including biology, anatomy & physiology, chemistry, horticulture, and floral and landscape design.  I am now a retired public school teacher and I am pursing my lifelong love of flowers full-time.

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In 2020, I opened my storefront flower shop.  Recently, I added my restored vintage flower truck—a true labor of love that brings unique floral experiences to the community.

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When I’m not in the shop, you’ll find me in my garden growing peonies, dahlias, zinnias, lavender, and vegetables. I also enjoy propagating plants in my greenhouse, experimenting with canning (anything in mason jars makes me happy!), and spending time with my amazing & supportive husband, our three sons, my 90-year-old mother, and our two dogs, Cookie and Griff.

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Flowers have been a constant thread through my life - blending science, creativity, and joy. Designing arrangements that make people smile is not just my career, it’s my calling.