Little Acre Flowers

What Little Acre Flowers does

Little Acre Flowers is a privately held, design-studio-only florist operating in Washington, D.C., since 2014, with hand-delivery service across the DC/MD/VA region. The company sources 100% of its flowers from a network of 19+ local growers in the DMV area — including Butterbee Farm, Wollam Gardens, Winters Farm Florals, and members of the Mid-Atlantic Flower Growers Cooperative — and positions itself as DC's only fully locally sourcing florist. The studio is located at 2004 17th St NW in the Adams Morgan neighborhood and is not a walk-in retail location; pickup is by appointment only. All flowers are arranged fresh daily based on seasonal availability.

The product portfolio spans four tiers: core daily arrangements (Artisanal Vase $95-$225, Hand-Tied Bouquet $110-$215), seasonal and specialty SKUs (Lisianthus Dreams $130, Wildflower Whimsy $125, The Grateful $145), subscription programs (Local Flowers Subscription starting at $105 with three-delivery minimum; prepaid 1/3/6/12-month bundles from $270.75 to $1,254; Flower of the Month Club at $418), and event services (à la carte wedding items such as Bridal Bouquet $275; corporate table arrangements from $175; full-service events starting at $7K; party collections from $340 to $750; sympathy and celebrations-of-life arrangements). The underlying commerce stack is Shopify-based, with the website serving as the primary storefront for DTC purchases; corporate and event work is sourced via an inquiry form with sales-led consultation.

The business is women-owned and operates with 1-10 employees, with active hiring for couriers ($19/hour) and a studio assistant. Founder Tobie Ellen Whitman (formerly of USAID and various NGOs) established the company in 2014; current Owner & CEO Amber Flack leads day-to-day operations. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time purchases, recurring subscriptions, gift bundles, and high-ticket event commissions. No venture capital or institutional investor involvement is evidenced; the company appears self-funded. Distribution is wholly owned and geographically constrained to the DMV region by the perishability of local-cut flowers. The company has earned consistent earned-media coverage from The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, ABC News, Goop, Martha Stewart, Southern Living, Washingtonian, Refinery29, and CNN.

Name

Little Acre Flowers

Legal name

Little Acre Flowers

Website

https://littleacreflowers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Little Acre Flowers is a privately held, 100% locally sourcing florist operating since 2014 from a studio in Washington, D.C., delivering daily hand-arranged flowers, subscriptions, and event florals to individual, corporate, and wedding clients across the DMV region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local / Sustainable Floral Retail and Event Floristry

NAICS

Florists (45931), Florists (4593)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Indoor Plants, Faux Florals & Botanical Décor Retail (CRAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Bridal Floral (Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages) (HSACAOAJ), Seasonal Color, Planting & Horticultural Services (BPABADAL)

Keywords

• Local floral arrangements
• Flower subscriptions
• Wedding floral design
• Corporate event florals
• Sustainable floristry

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. One-time flower arrangements: Daily artisanal vases, hand-tied bouquets, seasonal specials, and bespoke arrangements sold as one-time purchases through the e-commerce storefront. Flowers are made fresh daily based on available local inventory.
2. Flower subscriptions: Recurring weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly flower deliveries via bouquet or vase subscription, auto-renewing. Also prepaid subscription bundles (1, 3, 6, and 12 months) for gifting. Three-time minimum commitment required.
3. Wedding and event florals: A la carte wedding flowers (bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, floral crowns, etc.), bespoke statement arrangements, party collections, and full-service event floral design for weddings, corporate events, showers, mitzvahs, and celebrations of life. Full-service events start at $7K.
4. Corporate subscriptions and gifting: Corporate subscription programs to upgrade workspaces with seasonal flowers, plus gift bundles including flowers with chocolates, candles, soaps, macarons, and plants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Little Acre Flowers designs and sells 100% locally sourced floral arrangements, bouquets, subscriptions, wedding and corporate event florals, party collections, sympathy florals, and floral design workshops. All flowers are sourced from approximately 19 farms in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, made fresh daily in the Adams Morgan studio, and hand-delivered throughout the DMV region via the company's own courier team.

Product overview

Little Acre Flowers is a 100% locally-sourcing florist serving the DC/MD/VA area since 2014. The business operates a design-studio-only model (no brick-and-mortar retail) and delivers flowers daily throughout the DMV region. The product portfolio centers on made-to-order floral arrangements that reflect seasonal local availability, with offerings spanning four tiers: (1) Core daily products — Daily Artisanal Vase (in Small/Medium/Large/XL sizes, $95–$225) and Daily Hand-Tied Bouquet (Medium/Large/XL, $110–$215); (2) Seasonal and specialty products including Lisianthus Dreams ($130), Wildflower Whimsy ($125), The Grateful ($145), and limited-edition designs such as Dahlia Daze and Be Mine Valentine's ($135); (3) Subscription and prepaid programs — Local Flowers Subscription (from $105, weekly/bi-weekly/monthly), Flower of the Month Club ($418), and prepaid 1/3/6/12-month gift subscription plans; (4) Event services — à la carte wedding florals (Bridal Bouquet $275, Bridesmaid Bouquet $150, Boutonniere $25, Floral Wrist Cuff $75, Flower Crown $115, Floral Hair Comb $55), corporate events (Table Arrangement from $175, Bespoke from $300), celebrations of life (Memorial Bouquet $195, Casket Spray from $400), and party collections (DIY Party $340, Cocktail Party, Dinner Party $490, House Party $750); (5) DIY and experience offerings — The DIY Party Pack ($340), DIY At Home Kit ($70), DIY Wreath Making Kit ($85), and Summer Floral Design Workshop. All flowers are sourced exclusively from local farms in the DC/MD/VA region.

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Products and services

• Daily Artisanal Local Flower Vase Fresh, locally sourced flowers arranged in a loose garden style and delivered in a quart-size mason jar or low glass cylinder vase. Sized Small (12–15 stems, $95), Medium (20–24 stems, $115), Large (30–35 stems, $175), XL (40–45 stems, $225). Designed for personal enjoyment, gifting, and same-day DC/MD/VA delivery.
• Daily Hand-Tied Local Flower Bouquet Fresh, locally sourced flowers hand-tied and wrapped in repurposed burlap from a local roaster. Sized Medium (20–24 stems, $110), Large (30–35 stems, $170), XL (40–45 stems, $215). Specific flowers vary daily based on seasonal availability. For personal use, gifting, and hand-delivery across the DMV region.
• Lisianthus Dreams Seasonal bundle of 15 locally grown specialty lisianthus stems in mixed varieties and colors, accented with assorted greenery. Optional White Ceramic Vase upgrade (+$15). Price: $130.
• Wildflower Whimsy Colorful summer seasonal vase arrangement packed with local wildflowers, arranged in a tall white ceramic vase. Price: $125.
• The Grateful Colorful variety of local seasonal florals arranged in a specialty 4.5" vase, designed for expressing appreciation and thanks. Spring varieties include poppies, ranunculus, tulips, snapdragons, and delphinium. Price: $145.
• Bespoke Arrangement Custom-crafted statement arrangements designed to customer specifications, featuring the designers' favorite varietals and vessels. Priced from $300 to $600 in $50 increments. Requires 48-hour advance notice. Full-service events start at $7K.
• Local Flowers Subscription Recurring weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly fresh local flower delivery in bouquet or vase format. Requires a three-time minimum commitment; auto-renews. Subscription management via customer account page. Starting at $105.
• Flower of the Month Club Monthly single-variety flower subscription celebrating seasonal peaks. First delivery includes a repurposable vase; subsequent months arrive as hand-tied bouquets of 10–20 stems, accompanied by a subscriber-only newsletter with grower's stories and care tips. Price: $418.
• Prepaid Subscription Bundles Prepaid flower subscription gift options in 1-month ($361–$418), 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month prepaid plans, with both bouquet and vase options. Includes "A Year of Flowers" and "Flowers for the Season (Solstice Bouquet Bundle)" options.
• Wedding & Bridal Florals (À La Carte) À la carte wedding florals including Bridal Bouquet ($275, 20–25 blooms), Bridesmaid Bouquet ($150), Boutonniere ($25), Floral Wrist Cuff ($75), Flower Crown ($115), and Floral Hair Comb ($55). All items are 100% locally sourced and reflect seasonal availability, for couples and event planners in the DMV region.
• Corporate Event Florals Full-service and à la carte corporate floral arrangements including Table Arrangement (from $175), Petite Vase Collection, The Table Garden ($350), and Bespoke corporate designs (from $300). Corporate subscription floral service is also offered for workspace flower programs; full-service events start at $7K.
• Celebrations of Life & Sympathy Florals Memorial and sympathy floral arrangements designed with compostable materials, including Memorial Bespoke Arrangement, Casket Spray (from $400), and Memorial Bouquet ($195). Designed for funeral homes, cemeteries, churches, synagogues, restaurants, and private homes.
• Memorial Bouquet Garden-style floral bouquet for honoring loved ones at memorial services and celebrations of life. Designed with fully compostable materials. Price: $195.
• Casket Spray Garden-style floral casket spray for memorial services. Customers can share color and flower preferences. Starting from $400.
• Party Collections (DIY, Cocktail, Dinner, House Party) Curated party floral bundles: The DIY Party ($340) includes XL bouquet, DIY kit, six bud vases, and a specialty vase; The Cocktail Party includes three petite vases and three styled bud vases; The Dinner Party ($490) serves up to 16 people with a large vase, two petite vases, five bud vases, and candles; The House Party ($750) fills the home with two large vases, six bud vases, and five candles.
• The Table Garden Long, low centerpiece designed for dining tables or buffets, creating a statement garden effect. Price: $350.
• Table Arrangement Low, lush garden-inspired arrangement featuring local seasonal florals and greenery in a cylindrical vase. Designed for event centerpieces. Starting from $175.
• Ground Garden Wild, lush garden arrangement designed in long, low containers for floors, ledges, furniture, or outdoor ground placement. Can be grouped together for a meadow effect. Most effective in groups of 2 or more. Price: $375.
• Styled Bud Vase Collection Clear glass bud vases featuring 3–4 stems of specialty seasonal blooms, greens, and textural elements. Available in sets of 3 ($75), 5 ($125), or 10 ($250). For extending the life of arrangements or DIY floral design.
• DIY At Home Kit Floral design toolkit including stainless steel floral snips, a half apron, and a 2" tapered pin cup flower frog handcrafted by Virginia-based Floral Genius. Price: $70.
• The DIY Party Pack DIY party floral kit including one XL Bouquet, a DIY at Home Kit (floral snips, apron, pin cup flower frog), six empty bud vases, and one specialty vase for arranging. Price: $340.
• Summer Floral Design Workshop Hands-on floral design workshop held at the Little Acre studio (2004 17th St NW, Washington, DC). Includes locally harvested flowers, use of snips and aprons, and a mason jar arrangement to take home. All sales are final and non-transferable. For DMV-based consumers interested in learning floral design.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Butterbee FarmcoreOthersWhitehall, MD flower farm. One of approximately 19 local flower farms in Little Acre Flowers' supply network, providing 100% locally sourced seasonal flowers to the studio.
• Winters Farm FloralscoreOthersSalisbury, MD flower farm. Part of the local grower network supplying fresh, seasonal flowers to Little Acre Flowers.
• Cool Hollow Flower FarmcoreOthersHagerstown, MD flower farm. Member of Little Acre's local flower farm network.
• Whispering Flower FarmcoreOthersPleasant Valley, MD flower farm. Supplies seasonal blooms to Little Acre Flowers.
• Hillen HomesteadcoreOthersBaltimore, MD flower farm. Local grower supplying flowers to Little Acre's studio.
• Two Boots FarmcoreOthersHampstead, MD flower farm. Contributes to Little Acre's 100% locally sourced floral offerings.
• Wollam GardenscoreOthersJeffersonton, VA flower farm. Local Virginia grower in the Little Acre Flowers supply network.
• flowers x florescoreOthersHyattsville, MD flower farm. Provides local seasonal flowers to Little Acre Flowers.
• M&M PlantscoreOthersDickerson, MD plant supplier. Contributes to Little Acre's local flower and plant offerings.
• Petal Patch Flower Farm - MVFCcoreOthersWalkersville, MD flower farm. Member of the Mid-Atlantic Flower Growers Cooperative (MVFC) supplying Little Acre.
• Tierra Blooms Farm - MVFCcoreOthersTaneytown, MD flower farm. Part of MVFC cooperative supplying local flowers to Little Acre.
• Hidden Ridge Farm - MVFCcoreOthersClarksburg, MD flower farm. MVFC member supplying local flowers.
• Cut Flowers by Clear Ridge - MVFCcoreOthersUnion Bridge, MD flower farm. MVFC cooperative member supplying local blooms to Little Acre.
• Belle Blooms Farm - MVFCcoreOthersFrederick, MD flower farm. MVFC member supplying seasonal flowers to Little Acre.
• Bee's Wing Farm - MVFCcoreOthersBluemont, VA flower farm. MVFC cooperative member growing flowers for Little Acre Flowers.
• Jenkins FarmcoreOthersPort Royal, VA flower farm. Virginia-based grower in Little Acre's local farm network.
• Old Dominion Flower Co.coreOthersLorton, VA flower company. Virginia-based supplier in Little Acre's local flower network.
• FoxtrotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoxtrot market/cafe served as a discovery channel and retail partner through which customers were introduced to and could purchase Little Acre Flowers products. Described by a customer as the channel through which they learned about Little Acre.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BloomsyBox: BloomsyBox is a subscription-focused online flower delivery service with farm-sourced bouquets shipped nationwide. Comparable to Little Acre's subscription offering and sustainability messaging, though delivered via shipped boxes rather than hand-delivery.
• The Bouqs Co. The Bouqs Co. is a farm-direct online florist that sources cut flowers directly from growers and delivers nationally. Closely comparable to Little Acre's "field-to-vase" positioning, sustainable sourcing narrative, and bouquet subscription model, but at national scale.
• BloomNation: BloomNation is an online marketplace connecting consumers with local independent florists, offering same-day local delivery and curated designs. Comparable to Little Acre in its championing of local florist talent, though BloomNation aggregates many florists rather than operating a single studio.
• Ode à la Rose: Ode à la Rose is a NYC-based DTC florist offering hand-arranged bouquets delivered in person across select metros. Comparable to Little Acre's curated-arrangement model, hand-delivery execution, and premium pricing for gifting occasions, though serving East Coast metros outside DC.
• Venus et Fleur: Venus et Fleur is a luxury DTC floral brand specializing in preserved roses and premium arrangements with a strong direct-to-consumer e-commerce presence. Comparable on premium pricing and gifting positioning, though focused on preserved rather than fresh seasonal flowers.
• UrbanStems: UrbanStems is a DTC online florist offering same-day and next-day delivery of curated bouquets and seasonal arrangements, with a subscription product. Directly comparable to Little Acre's core e-commerce florist model, though UrbanStems operates nationally rather than within a single region.
• Farmgirl Flowers: Farmgirl Flowers is a San Francisco-based DTC florist known for sustainable, burlap-wrapped bouquets and farm-direct sourcing. Highly comparable to Little Acre on values-driven branding, sustainable supply, and premium positioning, though serving a West Coast metro rather than DMV.

Broad incumbents

• 1-800-Flowers.com: 1-800-Flowers is the largest US online florist offering nationwide gifting, subscription programs, and broad occasion coverage. Operates at a fundamentally larger scale than Little Acre and competes on convenience and breadth rather than local/sustainable differentiation.
• Teleflora: Teleflora is a nationwide floral wire-service network of independent local florists handling delivery for major online orders. Relevant as the incumbent local-florist aggregator competing for the same customer occasions (gifts, sympathy, events) that Little Acre serves.
• FTD (Florists' Transworld Delivery): FTD is a long-standing national floral delivery network connecting consumers with local florists for occasions and events. Competes with Little Acre in the wedding, sympathy, and gifting occasions, but at vastly larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/littleacreflowers
• Instagraminstagram.com/littleacreflowers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/little-acre-flowers-llc

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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