As Mother’s Day approaches, a gorgeous bouquet of flowers might be just what will brighten up this special day for the moms, aunties and nanas in your life. But you don’t need a special occasion to buy beautiful blooms. For many sisters, fresh flowers in the home or office are a wonderful form of self-care and self-expression. You know what else is a beautiful thing? Showing support for businesses in our communities. Check out these Black floral designers creating stunning arrangements and event installations around the country.
De La Fleur Designs, Miami
Owner: Floral designer Daphne Zizi
Specialties: Upscale, garden-inspired designs for large or small celebrations
Price Range: For events with a minimum floral budget of $2,500
DeLaFleurdesigns.com
The J Madison, Atlanta
Owner: Justin Payne, former contestant on HBO Max’s Full Bloom floral design competition show
Specialties: Elegant and sophisticated custom floral arrangements for occasions, as well as floral design and hanging flower installations for large, memorable events
Price Range: $124 and up
TheJMadison.com
Élan House, Raleigh, North Carolina
Owner: Shannon Hill, a floral artist and a PR and advertising expert
Specialties: A floral design studio delivering long-lasting, one-of-a-kind floral experiences and floral arrangements that are works of art for an occasion or event
Price Range: $165 and up
Elan-House.com
Say Sukii, Miami
Owner: Contemporary artist Sukii
Specialties: Unique and abstract floral designs and creations. On her website, Sukii says she likes to “think outside the flower shop” when creating her art.
Price Range: $110 to $195 for floral arrangements
SaySukii.com/flowers
Token Flowers, Dallas
Owner: Floral designer Cynthia
Specialties: Elegant and urban contemporary floral arrangements and floral designs
Price Range: $45 and up
TokenFlowers.com
Mona’s Accents, New Orleans
Owners: Romona Baudy and Natalie Keller Barnes
Specialties: Fresh, high-quality bouquets and custom floral designs; also unique gifts
Price Range: $45 and up
MonasAccents.com
Bloom & Plume, Echo Park, Los Angeles
Owner: Maurice Harris, a celebrity floral designer
Specialties: Well known for unique floral arrangements, floral installations and features for high-profile clients like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Nike and more
Price Range: $300 and up
Shop.BloomandPlume.com
Simply Beautiful Floral Design, Los Angeles
Owner: Thirty-year floral industry veteran Barbara Johnson
Specialties: Custom-designed arrangements for any occasion or event tailored to each request
Price Range: $85 and up
SimplyBeautifulLosAngeles.com
Bloom Luv Lee, Charlotte, North Carolina
Owner: Floral designer Brittani Lee
Specialties: Floral arrangements, floral design classes and experiences, floral subscriptions for home and office
Price Range: $180 and up
Facebook.com/bloomluvlee/
Full Bloom by Lauren, Atlanta
Owner: Lauren Hill, who left corporate America to make her passion and side business a full-time job
Specialties: Unique and custom floral designs and installations for events; “sip and create” workshops on flower design and floral crown design
Price Range: Contact the store with details about your event.
FullBloombyLauren.com
Lee’s Flower Shop, Washington, D.C.
Owners: Stacie and Kristie, whose grandparents opened the shop in 1945; it is the oldest Black-owned flower shop in Washington, D.C.
Specialties: Flowers for any special occasion, as well as plants, cards and gift baskets
Price Range: $55 and up
LeesFlowerandCard.com
Franz James Floral Boutique, Harlem, New York
Owner: Musician and businessman Franz, who founded the shop with James Gaeta (now deceased, a third-generation floral designer) on the philosophy that flower arrangement is an art form
Specialties: Sophisticated and elegant floral arrangements custom designed to match the style and elegance of the recipient
Price Range: $95 and up
FJFloral.com
Floral Heights, Brooklyn, New York
Owner: Charlotte D’Costa Taylor, a designer with 25-plus years in the floral design business
Specialties: Lush, sleek and modern floral bouquets for any occasion, created from high-quality flowers, or for any big event
Price Range: $75 and up
FloralHeights.com
* Prices are subject to change.
