About
House Flowers exists to bring beauty into the homes and lives of our customers. Guided by the belief that flowers truly can change the way you look at the world, we want you to slow down and appreciate the spectacular fleeting beauty of each bloom. We’re passionate about sourcing premium sustainably grown flowers, with an eye towards the unique.
Megan Homewood is the owner and lead designer at House Flowers. Megan’s diverse design experience and passion for sustainable floristry drive her seasonal, romantic design style.
Inspired by the transient beauty of seasonal flowers and the dynamic landscape of the Pacific Northwest, she loves growing and designing with unique elements to create events that embody a particular place and time.
Megan has spent years as a florist in Western Washington. Previous experience includes working as the lead florist at a show garden in Alaska and managing floral installation projects for large events at some of Chicago’s most iconic venues. Her time as a studio manager and lead designer have given her the experience needed to produce stunning events in any environment.
Why buy LOCAL flowers
More than just beautiful, local flowers make an impact
Top 3 Reasons We Love Local Flowers
Reduce Carbon Footprint
Currently, about 80% of the cut flowers in the US are imported. The most recent data (2022) shows that the US imported 2.48 billion dollars in cut flowers, all shipped under mechanical refrigeration via truck, airplane or train producing massive amounts of carbon emissions. Finding ways to reduce our carbon footprint without sacrificing the little joys in life isn’t always easy, but buying local flowers is clear way to reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying something beautiful.
Health and Safety of Farmers, Florists and Flower Lovers
Because imported flowers have to pass rigorous agricultural inspections at the border, growers can use high levels of pesticides and fungicides to avoid having their products held or damaged in transit. These practices create hazardous work environments for the farmers and florists involved in the trade, and they’re introduced to you and your living space when you bring them home. Locally grown flowers go directly from the farm to you, significantly reducing the need for extreme preservatives and chemical use. Small farms also have the opportunity to use environmentally neutral and low impact pest control and regenerative methods in their growing practices. Buying local flowers can reduce or eliminate this chemical exposure for all involved.
Support Your Local Farmer
Keep your money in the community! Small farmers and florists are members of the community where you live. It’s more important than ever to support our local farmers to keep jobs available and small businesses going. Keep your dollars close by shopping local and shopping small.