01/08/2025
✨Hiya! I should re-introduce myself because it’s been a really long time! I’m Brooke, Founder and Lead Designer of The Plum Dahlia.
I’m from California, born in Fresno and raised in Venice and Mar Vista. I started arranging flowers when I was 15, using books from the library during a long period of clinical depression. Venice sidewalks and alleys were dotted with well intentioned but unmaintained patches of Statice, Roses, Rosemary and Sage. I’d use the composition skills I had developed as a young photographer, the “rules” from the books and apply them to the vases and jars. It was natural.
Fast forward and 6 jobs later, I started The Plum Dahlia in 2009 as a way to make some money on the weekends when I had to transition home when my son was born. I didn’t have a firm plan but I knew I could make beautiful things and make money. It was natural.
The Plum Dahlia has become so much more than I could have ever imagined and the flowers have opened doors I didn’t even know existed.
I’ve learned so much about myself in the almost 16 years I’ve been designing and and I still surprise myself with my endurance, resilience and creativity. More than anything, I am so grateful for those first Brides who put their trust in a mom working out of her dining room and for the clients who have faith that I’ll make magic with just a few words direction.
Transitioning into the 16th year of business has me feeling proud and determined to keep growing. My daily work has shifted to more production work (my dream!), focusing on established clients and house accounts. I’ll always maintain a website for orders and I love making new flower friends. I’m just shifting the time wheel a little bit and that will affect my open availability but I’m still here!
If you see me at the flower market, please say hi! If you ever have an idea for an order or something special, please reach out. I plan to be around at least another 16 years. 🖤✨
