Flowers for Life’s Other Big Moments

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My Little Flower Shop loves to do Palm Springs wedding flowers, but some of our very favorite arrangements are for life’s other big moments.

It could be a birthday that deserves something more thoughtful than a card. An anniversary that’s quietly celebrated over a candlelight dinner at home. A dear friend arriving for the weekend, and you wanting their room to feel like a warm welcome. A dinner party where the table itself becomes part of the sensory experience. These moments matter just as much, and we love designing for them.

Milestone birthdays

There’s something wonderful about marking a birthday—a thirtieth, a fiftieth, even an un-birthday—with flowers that are created especially for as the person being celebrated. We love building arrangements around a favorite color, a beloved flower from childhood, or simply whatever is looking most alive and unexpected that week. A gathering of protea, anthurium, and trailing greenery says “celebration” in a way that feels far more memorable and lasts longer than a standard bouquet.

Anniversaries, big and small

Not every anniversary needs a grand gesture. Sometimes the loveliest ones are the quiet kind. A small arrangement on the kitchen table, a bouquet waiting on the nightstand, something that says I still choose you without needing to say a word. We’re always happy to help design something that reflects your story, whether it’s your first year together or your fortieth.

And it doesn’t have to be a wedding anniversary. You could celebrate a first date, a pet adoption, or a friendversary.

Welcoming guests

If you’re hosting family for the season, welcoming a special guest to your Palm Springs home, or running a boutique hotel or vacation rental, a fresh arrangement in the entryway or guest room does more than decorate a space — it tells someone they were expected, and that their visit matters. We work with several local hosts and short-term rental owners on exactly this, and it’s one of our quiet favorite parts of the business.

Dinner parties and gatherings

A beautifully set table starts long before the food arrives. Low, lush centerpieces that don’t block conversation, a scattering of small bud vases down the table, or one dramatic statement piece at the entry — the right florals set the tone for an evening before a single guest sits down. As the weather begins to cool later this fall and outdoor entertaining season returns to the desert, this is exactly the kind of detail worth planning for early.

Jus because flowers

Some of the most meaningful flowers we send have no occasion attached to them at all. Someone thinking of a friend, congratulating themselves quietly on a hard week well survived, or simply wanting something beautiful in the house is reason enough. You never need an excuse to bring flowers into your life..

Gender reveals & baby showers — soft, joyful palettes to match the celebration

New job or promotion — because milestones at work deserve marking too

Get well soon — a little brightness for those under the weather

House for sale — making a house more elegant with fresh flowers

Housewarming — welcoming someone into a new chapter

Graduation — for the achievement, and everything still ahead

Self-care — sometimes the occasion is simply you

Holidays — from Valentine’s Day, to Mother’s Day, to the winter season, we love helping you celebrate all year long

Let’s design something for your moment

Whatever you’re celebrating or simply wanting to make a little more beautiful, we’d love to help. Our approach is the same no matter the occasion—rare, unusual blooms, thoughtfully gathered, designed to feel like they were made just for you or whomever you send them to.

Have a moment coming up that you’d like to elevate?

We’d love to help you celebrate it.

Reach out to us — 760-778-7111

Palm Springs Wedding Flowers That Are Made for the Desert

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Every desert bride carries a quiet worry somewhere underneath all the excitement—will my flowers last the day? Will they still look as beautiful at the reception as they did in that morning photo?

At My Little Flower Shop of Palm Springs, we think about this with every bouquet we design, and no one has to trade beauty for resilience. Some of the most breathtaking flowers in the world were made for exactly the warmth and sunshine of Palm Springs weddings. It’s simply a matter of knowing which blooms, and building your inspiration from them.

A different kind of beauty, suited to this landscape

Many of the flowers people picture first for weddings—like soft peonies, garden roses, and ranunculus—come from cooler, gentler climates. In the desert sun, they can wilt sooner than we’d like.

So for Palm Springs weddings during the hot months, it’s wise to incorporate blooms that are born for this climate.

Protea and pincushion protea. These come to us from the sun-drenched hills of South Africa, and they carry that resilience with them — thick, sculptural petals that hold their beauty for days rather than hours. They also bring a wonderfully architectural, one-of-a-kind quality to a bouquet, unlike anything you’ll have seen at another wedding.

Anthurium. Glossy, graceful, and remarkably long-lasting in warmth. It keeps its color and shine through an entire evening outdoors.

Banksia. A lovely textural note, native to Australia’s warmest regions — it adds shape and interest without asking for anything extra in return.

Tropical blooms — heliconia, orchids, bird of paradise. These flowers thrive in heat and humidity by nature, and they reward us with some of the longest-lasting color in any arrangement.

And touches of roses, tulip, or hydrangea still add their elegance to our designs. You are the designer of everything that goes into your wedding vision.

Where our style comes in

At My Little Flower Shop, we’ve always been drawn to the unusual and the beautifully unexpected — and it turns out many of the flowers we love most for their rarity are also the ones best suited to this climate. A bouquet of blush protea, coral roses, and trailing eucalyptus isn’t only a striking look, it’s one that will still be glowing by the time you’re dancing under the stars.

Planning a fall or winter celebration?

If your wedding is on the horizon, we’d love to have this conversation with you early and help you design a bouquet and centerpieces that will make your celebration one to remember.

Dreaming up your desert wedding florals? Reach out to us — we’d love to get to know you and your vision.

Give us a call

760-778-7111

My Little Flower Shop Has Reopened!

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My Little Flower Shop’s renovations are complete. Stop by and see us!

Remember Us?

My Little Flower Shop is your little flower shop. We are the premiere full service floral, wedding and event design studio in Palm Springs, CA.

Floral Arrangements

At My Little Flower shop, we strive to make one-of-a-kind creations that dazzle the eyes and senses. That is why we use the rarest, most unusual flowers and greenery available. We go beyond the usual carnations, baby’s breath, daisies, and mums!

You’re guaranteed a unique, bespoke arrangement every time you order from My Little Flower Shop, the premier florist of Palm Springs.

Weddings

Weddings are our pride and joy! We work with couples from around the world, and around the corner to create their dream wedding in Palm Springs.

Combined, our staff has over 50 years experience designing, planning and executing one-of-a-kind, high profile weddings, social, corporate and charity benefit special events, including the Academy Awards and Presidential Inaugurations.

We have created hundreds of unique, personal weddings, birthday celebrations, showers, anniversary parties, and all occasion/holiday bouquets, using only the finest flowers. We have a passion for perfect parties and wonderful weddings.

Let us get to know you, and help you celebrate in style!

Our History

Established in 2010, our past projects include prestigious events such as the Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, Five Presidential Inaugurations and Inaugural Balls. We are trusted to create celebrations and tribute arrangements for celebrity clients across Southern California. Most importantly we have created hundreds of unique, personal weddings, birthday celebrations, showers, anniversary parties, and all occasion/holiday bouquets for happy clients across Southern California and beyond..

Our Staff

Combined, our staff of Special Event Artists, Designers and Wedding Experts has over 50 years experience designing, planning and executing one-of-a-kind, high profile weddings social, corporate and charity benefit special events.

Growing up in a prestigious Ohio floral empire, Gregory Goodman, Special Event Artist, has had event artistry in his blood from the get-go.

Alan Kelly, CEO, learned floral design after leaving the military, meeting Greg and discovering his true passion and an untapped wellspring of talent and creativity.

Falling in love with Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, they decided to make their second home a permanent location and My Little Flower Shop quickly rose to prominence as the premiere full service floral, wedding and event design studio in Palm Springs, CA.

Our Commitment to You, our Clients: At My Little Flower Shop, we focus on customer service. You are a unique individual, and your celebration or floral gift needs to reflect who you are, and the message you want to send. We’re here to listen and to work with you.  Let us make your vision a reality.

Looking for help planning for your next corporate for private event? My Little Flower Shop has done the Gladd awards and all President Barack Obama fundraising events in Los Angeles. We have also done many Charity Events, including one of our favorites, The American Cancer Society.

We have a passion for perfect parties, cute couples, and wonderful weddings. Let us get to know you, and help you celebrate in style!

Come on by and say hello.

861 North Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262