Get to know the girl behind Whimsy Thistle
There are around 400 florists in San Diego, so if you’ve landed on my page, thank you for stopping by.
I’m Nataliia, originally from a small village in Western Ukraine, where I grew up surrounded by flowers, wheat fields, and open spaces. From a young age, I was making flower crowns for folk holidays, tending gardens, and helping my family care for crops and animals. Flowers have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
Over the years, I’ve turned that passion into experience—working in plant nurseries, arranging flowers for weddings, events, and everyday moments, and learning every aspect of floral design, care, and presentation. I’ve also handled everything from sourcing unique blooms to managing custom orders, giving me a hands-on understanding of what makes a bouquet truly special.
I’m an immigrant and a hard worker, and while I don’t have a storefront yet, every order I create is made with care and expertise. Choosing to work with me means supporting a florist who knows flowers inside and out—and who is dedicated to making your vision bloom.
