About Us

Bloom Brats Botanical is a woman owned business based out of Seattle, Washington.

Hi! I’m Erica, owner of Bloom Brats Botanical. As the plant lady, I get called on for all plant and flower needs: weddings, interior design, photoshoots; You name it- I’ve designed it.

My relationship with the environment began early on, in a very natural & curious way. Shocking to most people who know me, but I did not grow up in an “outdoorsy” family. We did things here and there when I was really young, but not too frequently. I spent a lot of my childhood in competitive sports, and spent my free time hanging out with family or friends at home. When I was a teenager, I started exploring the woods of the Midwest. Like many teens, I wanted to get away from everything, and everyone. Spending so much time in the woods, I became curious of all of the living creatures around me. I first started creating little art with things I found. Taking pictures of my creations, and then tossing the items right back into the woods. We would climb through the creek bed and dig out clay and make figures.

One day, the creativity paused. I started becoming curious about all of the little things I was finding everywhere. I quickly began to identify every fungus, plant, and animal I could find in the woods. It felt like my own world, something out of a storybook. To be familiar with everything in the woods is an incredible feeling. Somehow- it feels like seeing all of the creatures of the earth allows the earth to see you, too.

The more I became friends with the land and everything that dwells on it, the more I understood everything in life. This relationship with Mother Nature has brought me everything that I have today. I packed up my bags and headed to college to study Plant and Fungal Biology. I strengthened my relationship with nature through education in a way I did not know was possible.

After college, I held a lot of random jobs. Turns out- it is pretty difficult to make a living caring for the environment when a lot of the world doesn’t care. My choice was to live at the poverty line, or pivot. I will always continue to be a steward to the land- but I have to find other ways to do it. I turned back towards my creative side- and landed in the horticulture world.

I started designing with flowers years before Bloom Brats Botanical started up. I have worked in many areas of the plant & flower industry. Working for both small & large businesses- I have experience in: floral design, botanical design, gardening, planning, procurement, sales, and in greenhouses. I have worked in other industries, but those are much less exciting here and now.

Bloom Brats Botanical was established in the beginning 2022, finally I’d found the perfect medium for my skills and knowledge. Most of 2022-2025 was spent designing for events & weddings, living art installations, and providing flowers for elopements.

I couldn’t give up my love for plants, so I will always be just as open to plant/biophillic designs of all varieties. I have worked with and cared for hundreds of species of plants. Like most plant ladies, I live in my own personal jungle. I can’t help but shop for fun and interesting plants. I try to push them onto everyone I know- including strangers (want some?). My emails are always open for plant advice!

Along with catering to my clients, I spend extra time free-lancing for other florists. I love the opportunity to learn from and work with highly experienced designers. Not to mention- I get to hangout with people who are a lot like me.

I am grateful in your consideration and trust in my business & I would love to work with you!