The Story

Hey hey, I’m Katie Lila.

I’ve been sharing flowers with people for the last 20 years.  I’m committed to using locally grown blooms whenever possible and hope to be a bridge between the everyday flower lover and our local flower farmers here in Spokane Washington and where ever else the blooms take me.

During college I started taking classes, working in flower shops, and learning from a myriad of talented designers.  Eventually, I had my own successful floral event company while raising babies and helping support my husband through medical school because even a full plate looks better with some flowers.

Over the years I became curious about what else I could make with flowers. This led me to designing large scale flower art. The process was so compelling that I decided to capture it on film and share it in the series Follow The Blooms.

Flowers are a funny thing, right?  On one hand they grow right out of the dirt, even from cracks in the cement. On the other hand, they are a luxury item that many do not have access to or simply can't afford, especially curated large-scale flower design. I hope to change that and help more people experience the beauty and joy of flowers as art.

I love creating with flowers and am excited to see where the Flowers for People story goes next. I’d like to be a part of the ongoing flower conversation with those who craft and share it...one stem at a time.