Little Bleu didn’t begin as a lifelong dream or a carefully mapped business plan. Instead, it started the way some of the best ideas do: casually, and a little unexpectedly.
After relocating from California to North Carolina three and a half years ago, Cam and Zach Garman found themselves captivated by something small: imported Japanese mini trucks. “We thought they were so cute!” Cam recalls with a laugh. “We joked about buying one as a commuter car.” Then, last August, Cam spotted a pink one on Facebook Marketplace.
“I thought, ‘That’s a cute floral truck,’” she recalls. “I’m going to pitch this to Zach.”
He agreed. Eventually they bought a mini truck, painted it powder blue, and soon their idea started to take shape—less as a grand business ambition and more as a creative outlet rooted in joy.
Once they secured the truck, Cam knew one thing for certain: She wouldn’t launch until she loved the name. She filled pages with ideas, drawing inspiration from her upbringing in a small ranch town and her lifelong fondness for all things tiny and thoughtfully designed. “Little Bleu felt perfect,” she says. “The French spelling felt dainty, and Zach just said, ‘That’s adorable.’”
Before flowers entered the picture, Cam’s background was in specialty coffee. She and Zach owned a successful coffee shop in California for seven years, a venture she loved deeply but found increasingly difficult to balance alongside raising young children.
Zach had been quietly campaigning for a move—complete with a now-famous 10-page PDF outlining the benefits of Greensboro. Cam finally agreed to one exploratory trip. They brought their kids, stayed in an Airbnb, and instantly felt something different. “Everyone was so kind,” she says. “We thought, ‘Wow, this place is really cool.’ There were so many up-and-coming spots.” Greensboro provided the Garmans with more healthy rhythms and balance in life.
Today, they live near Revolution Mill with their two children. Cam works at an elementary school, Zach has a corporate job, and Little Bleu fits neatly—and intentionally—around their family schedule. “This is the most fun thing I’ve ever done,” Cam says. “I only want to do this if it brings us joy.”
Cam admits that mobile flower trucks aren’t a new concept, but she wanted to create something fresh and appealing. “I didn’t want it to feel like a Pinterest thing,” she explains. “I wanted it to feel elegant, elevated, and different.” To help bring her vision to life, Cam connected with Greensboro creatives who immediately understood her goal and helped craft her brand. The look is soft and French-inspired, with specialty blooms, seasonal stems, and a curated aesthetic that invites people to see florals not just as décor, but as an experience.
Notably, Cam had never worked with flowers before launching Little Bleu, but she was met with encouragement at every turn. “I thought buying wholesale flowers would be scary,” she laughs. “But everyone has been so supportive. And honestly, it’s so cute you can’t take it too seriously.”
Little Bleu offers a range of services, from bridal and baby showers to corporate gatherings, gender reveals, artisan markets, and pop-ups. One of its defining features is flexibility: Clients can rent the truck alone and work with their own florist, or collaborate with Little Bleu on custom floral sourcing. When Cam does provide florals, quality is key. “We focus on premium, specialty stems,” she says. “We want it to feel custom and intentional—picked specifically for that event.”
Sustainability also plays a role. The couple partners with North Carolina wholesalers and plans to source from small Triad flower farms once the growing season returns. They prioritize minimizing waste and being as sustainable as possible. “We’re a pretty green couple,” Cam notes. “And working with local people really matters to us.”
While many small businesses chase growth, Cam’s vision for Little Bleu is refreshingly simple: “I don’t need to make money off her,” she says. “I just want her to become part of the community wherever she’s parked—something fun that brings people together.”
Why book Little Bleu for your next event?
Little Bleu is more than just an adorable mini truck. It's an interactive floral experience that is truly unique and is the perfect complement to your next baby shower, bridal shower, wedding, workplace or community event. It invites guests to pause, connect, and create something beautiful and memorable.
You can rent the truck and partner with your own personal florist, or Little Bleu can provide the florals—selecting high-quality, premium stems customized for your vision.
Learn more at www.thelittlebleu.com and follow along on Instagram at @thelittlebleu.