Meet Shannon
Growing up surrounded by the mountains and lakes of the Berkshires, Shannon always loved picking wildflowers in the fields of her backyard. Her grandfather grew and sold gladiolas in her hometown, Pittsfield, MA, and her first time selling her own flowers was when she picked her (very forgiving!) neighbors tulips and set up her own flower stand in her driveway.
Throughout COVID, Shannon treated herself to a colorful mix of flowers from her local grocery story to make a seasonal arrangement to brighten her home. During a time that brought uncertainty, stress, and isolation, the flowers brought her peace and renewed sense of creativity.
How it all began
Starting a floral design business was never in Shannon's "plan" (isn't that how life seems to happen?!). After spending years as a management consultant, she had no idea what the next chapter of her life would be but knew the creative process of arranging flowers and the happiness they brought to others was something she loved. In March 2023, she officially began her business by announcing it via an Instagram post. What started in her kitchen, grew to both sides of her garage and is now tucked on a cozy Cincinnati corner in Mt. Lookout.
Flowers by Shannon is more than a full-service florist which offers florals for events and everyday. We are committed to building community and connection by spreading love and kindness through flowers. We source flowers from local flower farmers and growers from across the country and the world.
Shannon lives in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH with her college sweetheart (Matt), their three children (Charlie, Tierney, and Ginger), and their two dogs (Bailey and Mulligan). Her favorite flower is the dahlia.