Originally from Lima, Peru, Cristina's creative journey was sparked by watching her mother explore native crafts during her childhood.
An entrepreneur with an artistic soul and a deep-rooted passion for floral preservation, Cristina started Flowers Forever in 1994.
Joe Matthews
Meet Joe, a dedicated member of the Flowers Forever family. A long-time Columbia resident for over 50 years, Joe shares his life with his spouse and two wonderful pets, Cocoa and Oscar. A keen traveler and Soda City enthusiast, he often spends his Saturday mornings exploring downtown Columbia. With an impressive history of 18 years in customer service, Joe has enriched Flowers Forever with his invaluable experience and talents for nearly 2 years. We feel truly fortunate to have him as part of our team.
Joanne Shaw
Meet Joanne, an integral part of our team. Originally from Los Angeles, Joanne has been a proud resident of South Carolina for several decades. She shares her life with her husband, Vincent, and their four talented children. A dedicated Scout troop leader and mentor for over 13 years, Joanne's nurturing spirit extends to all aspects of her life. With a background in floral design and visual arts, she infuses her creative touch into our pressed flower designs. Recently, her artistic talents have found a new outlet in costume making for a local theater, where she has volunteered for the past 6 years. We're thrilled to have her unique skills and warm heart on our team.
Eimear
Meet Eimear, the creative force behind our jewelry designs at Flowers Forever. Passionate about crafting personal and unique pieces, she ensures each day brings something new. Eimear moved to Columbia from Ireland in 2019, and she has since been weaving her artistic magic into our offerings. When she's not creating stunning pieces of jewelry, she enjoys unwinding with her love of crochet. We're thrilled to have her unique perspective and talents on our team.
Emily
Meet Emily, a versatile member of the Flowers Forever team. Having experienced life in various places as a military kid, Emily has found a place she proudly calls home in South Carolina for the past 4 years. Though new to our family, she's seamlessly integrated, showing immense love for her work and the people around her. Emily wears many hats at Flowers Forever - she handles shipping, floral preservation, and steps in wherever else help is needed. We are delighted to have her adaptability and positive spirit on our team.
Megan
Meet Megan, the resin designer at Flowers Forever. She has been with our creative family for over a year, meticulously crafting each memory-infused piece with patience and a meticulous hand. Resin design is a tedious but fulfilling process. One of her work's most time-consuming but essential aspects is dealing with bubbles. Ensuring each piece is bubble-free guarantees that the final result is clear, allowing your cherished mementos encapsulated in the resin to shine through.
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4482 Ft. Jackson Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29209
