Whether it’s a display of romance, a kind gesture, or a way to show sympathy, gifting flowers symbolizes love. For Stefanie Harrington, these arrangements mean so much more.
As a busy mom of two, Harrington started Wildflower Floral Boutique in March of 2023 to fulfill a lifelong passion of creatively working with beautiful blooms. Through her learned experiences and ability to think outside of the box, Harrington makes custom arrangements with the hope of brightening someone’s day.
“That’s my favorite part - seeing my clients so happy when I deliver their flowers,” Harrington said. “I like to make things extra special for my clients, and it really touches my heart to see their joy.”
Harrington has had a love of flowers since she can remember. She grew up surrounded by pink roses in her grandmother’s garden and watched as her parents cultivated vegetables in her own yard. Throughout high school and college, Harrington worked at a flower shop in her native city of New York cleaning buckets, curling ribbon, sweeping the floors and stapling delivery boxes. Soon, she was having fun making boutonnieres and other designs while learning the ins and outs of the floral business.
“I’m a romantic at heart, and I love the symbolism of flowers and how they represent love,” Harrington said. “Especially if it’s something needed to brighten someone’s day, whether it’s sympathy or just the happy moments.”
Floral design took a backseat after Harrington graduated college with a teaching degree, met her husband and started a family. Moving from New York to Texas in 2021 put Harrington at a crossroads, and she decided to leave teaching after 12 years to return to her love of flowers.
Shortly after starting Wildflower Floral Boutique, Harrington hosted a workshop after a friend from her Pilates club asked if she could teach a class. Through Harrington’s workshops, clients put their own spin on arrangements. More requests poured in for curated classes, allowing Harrington to tap into her education background.
“I get to do teaching, but in a fun, different way,” Harrington said. “I love using hydrangeas and delphinium and roses - unique blooms you don’t often see. I feel like my specialty is the freshness of my flowers and (creating) unique designs that are one-of-a-kind arrangements you’ll remember.”
To order an arrangement or sign up for a workshop, visit www.wildflowertx.com or follow @WildflowerFloralBoutique on Instagram and Facebook for seasonal designs and updates.
“That’s my favorite part - seeing my clients so happy when I deliver their flowers. I like to make things extra special for my clients, and it really touches my heart to see their joy.”
