Rosie’s Roots
I’m Toni Rose, but now that we’re flower friends, you can just call me Toni. I’m a proud Filipino-American who followed the immigrant’s expected & traditional road to success - work hard, get into a good university, get a stable job, etc. And while I very much enjoyed my day job, when the inspiration hit to have a mobile flower shop using a vintage truck, I just went for it. With the help of my little village, Little Rosie launched in July 2022. And in January 2024, I decided to leave my career in Higher Education and live life in full bloom!
Why flowers?
Mother Teresa said “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love”. Flowers can mean so much. They celebrate a milestone. Comfort someone in grief. Encourage someone who’s lost hope. Let someone know you care. Flowers give us an opportunity to love ourselves and those around us.
flower friends
I source local flowers as much as possible. I work wonderful growers in the area, some with micro farms in their very own backyard. While Little Rosie offers the usual favorites, I also want to bring you some blooms not found at the nearby store. When I say fresh flowers, I mean FRESH. I personally pick-up the blooms, harvested just days before an event.
I am a big believer in community, not competition. In addition to highlighting our neighborhood farmers, I love supporting and partnering with local businesses and organizations. If you’re passionate about something that will create a positive impact, I absolutely want to be a part of it. Reach out and let’s work together!