Blackbird Floral

My husband surprised me at work with an arrangement from Blackbird for our 9^th anniversary. The arrangement was unique and gorgeous! Not your typical mass produced arrangement in terms of beauty or freshness. The flowers filled my entire office with fragrance, and my coworkers loved them. Next time I need to order flowers, I know who I’m calling.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Lea of Blackbird Floral! I called Lea about two weeks before my January courthouse elopement and she was able to deliver the bouquet of my dreams to the makeup studio where I was on the morning of my wedding. When we first spoke, I sent her a few pictures of bouquets from Pinterest that I loved and explained what «look» I was going for. (winter, earthy, etc.) I absolutely could not have been HAPPIER with the results! Lea is tremendously talented and a joy to speak with. Everything was SO easy — we spoke on the phone once, I sent pictures, we texted the day before, and then BAM — the most beautiful bouquet ever was delivered! Blackbird Floral is forever my Austin go-​to for unique, artistic, gorgeous floral design!

Quick easy and beautiful arrangement delivered promptly! Does it get any better than that?

We chose Blackbird Floral to do the bouquets, boutonnière’s and corsages for my son’s wedding. The bride wanted Fall-​colored flowers with lots of texture, succulents, and non-​traditional additions. And if that wasn’t challenging enough, the bride also wanted lots of color. Lea did an amazing job. She is truly an artist and her creations were incredibly beautiful. It took my breath away when I saw them for the first time. On top of that, 6 days later the bouquet in my possession is still fresh and beautiful. I suspect there are numerous florists in the area that can do bouquets and other wedding flowers but I highly recommend Lea if you want your flowers to be special, unique, and strikingly impressive.

Third times the charm. I absolutely love this place! Lea did such a great job putting in unique pieces into the design as well as soft fresh roses. It did not look like a piece where someone cheaps out and added a bunch of baby’s breaths. All the greenery really compliments each other. This design overall was so pretty. I can’t even look at any other florist the same… It’s so hard for me to pick a florist back in Houston because none of them are good as Lea yet they charge the same price. It was a little sad that some of the filler broke probably from the bumps on the road during the delivery, but the design is so big that it covers up the broken filler on the side. Overall this is such a great piece!

Note this business has received only 5 star reviews (and yes, I know Unilocal is full of hyperbole and self important noise). I rarely do online reviews anymore but this one deserves it. Even if this wasn’t convenient, the end result would be worth it. But it’s SO easy. It’s all online and communication is via text or email.
But the bottom line is Lea delivers floral arrangements that make an impression and are worth every penny. To all the young men out there trying to girls remember you (or forgive you:): get hip to this service. Women and flowers go together like beer and baseball.

I participate in a flower-​sending circle with friends around the country, and was assigned someone in Austin. Seeing that I am in Seattle, I turned to Unilocal to find a florist that fit my budget and Blackbird seemed to fit my budget, the recipient, and my aesthetic. The flowers were BEAUTIFUL, and the process was soooo easy. I especially appreciated that Lea and her team sent a photo of the arrangement before it was delivered, as that’s usually difficult to get florists to do (pulling teeth level difficult) — I didn’t even have to ask for this service, and it was so helpful! I wish all florists were like this, because it makes sending flowers fun instead of a headache! If I ever need flowers in Austin, they’ll be from Blackbird.
Thank you again for being rad, Lea!

Blackbird Floral was my wedding florist. I found them through the Knot’s vendor search. What struck me about their pictures was that they almost looked like still life paintings — they weren’t just your regular arrangements; they had an artistic, almost sculptural aspect to them. Come to find out, Lea is a painter and used to work as a set designer! She’s one very talented lady!
When I met with Lea to go over our basic thoughts for the wedding, she had a lot of great ideas and suggestions on how to maximize drama within our budget. The end results, from the table decorations to my bouquet, were stunning and far exceeded any expectations. I love how our arrangements were so unique. Plus they photographed just beautifully.
From our first meeting to the day of the wedding, Lea was very easy to get in touch with. I even had her do a last minute bouquet for my bridal portraits and am so happy I did! On the day of our wedding, she and her crew were early, worked quickly, and were one thing I did not have to stress at all about. Anyone planning a wedding can appreciate how much that meant to me!
I have to say, if you are the type of bride who MUST HAVE WHITE PEONIES, Lea would be able to create lovely arrangements for you. BUT, if you’re a little more relaxed, put your faith in her and let her just create. She will wow your guests and keep you happy and sane. I am still getting compliments on the flowers six months later, and I’m sure that will continue for a long time.

Although I don’t live in the area I’ve used Blackbird twice to deliver to a local friend and cannot recommend them highly enough. It’s extremely easy to order online, they are in great contact about the status of your order and even send a photo of the actual florals which are delivered (a lovely touch). Their arrangements are beautiful and customer service is top notch. Please support this local business, which is vastly superior to any national floral delivery service!

I have never reviewed a business online or otherwise before, but thought it was very necessary to do so with Blackbird because I am just completely blown away at how great they are!
I ordered the mini soft bouquet for my sister who lives in Austin. I live in Santa Barbara and wanted to send her a little something do brighten her day. The bouquet was absolutely gorgeous and my sister was so surprised to receive it at her office. I even put in a last minute request to include tuberose since it is my sister’s favorite flower and they were able to do it! I also love that they send you a picture of the bouquet once it is delivered and that they create mixes based on what is available at the time. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about BlackBird. Lea was extremely sweet and helpful. If I ever need a floral arrangement in the Austin down area again, I will most definitely use them. I am just so thrilled with the service and quality of flowers.

Okay, so I live in Cali and I wanted to send my future sister in law some flowers for her and her boyfriends anniversary! I was browsing some online websites and I happened across Blackbird Floral. I was amazed at how beautiful their arrangements were! I just spoke to Lea and she is an absolute sweetheart! She answered all of my questions and was just so nice! I love how I told her a little bit about what I was thinking and she was able to tell me some options over the phone! I could feel her creativity! I can’t wait to see what she comes up with!

I don’t write many reviews, but I have to review Blackbird Floral for exceeding my expectations!
I needed to have a floral arrangement sent for a special birthday. I was not familiar with florists in the Austin area, so had to rely on pictures and reviews from other customers on line. Since Lea got wonderful reviews, I decided to order thru Blackbird. I wish I knew how to upload pictures so that you could see how beautiful the arrangement turned out! As unbelievable as it seems, I was texted a picture of the flowers from the recipient, and they matched the décor of the table décor beautifully. Lea made an arrangement of beautiful corals, pinks and deep purples that was just amazing. More amazing is that she shopped for the freshest flowers and deliverd herself on a Saturday, which was the day of the party. She is an artist with the utmost commitment to customer satisfaction and delivery.
Thank you Lea for making a special person feel extra special on her birthday after getting flowers designed by you!

I haven’t reviewed a business is a super long time, so take my word for it: my experience was really, really good.
The menu of flowers Blackbird offers is gorgeous — miles above and beyond most others. They’re fresh, modern, creative, and well… like I said. Gorgeous. Ordering online was a breeze, and the best thing: they delivered on their promise. I ordered at 10:30am, flowers were on my recipient’s doorstep by 12:40pm. They sent a confirmation email WITH A PICTURE of the flowers they’d delivered. No guesswork as to when they were delivered or what was actually delivered.
Next time I order flowers, it’ll definitely be from Blackbird. Thinking about adding a bookmark to my husband’s browser, too. Just for good measure.

Wow. I have found my new go-​to florist. I just thank the 8 pound, 6 ounce newborn infant Jesus that I am within their delivery area.
Ordering online could not be easier. I love the fresh and innovative arrangements — and it’s all the attention to detail that is most amazing:
1. Handwritten note (not typed)
2. My wife wasn’t home, so they took a picture of the arrangement that they tucked away on my front porch and emailed it to me (versus a generic email saying «delivered»)
3. The arrangement was simply beautiful. So much more beautiful than «hey, send over a dozen roses.» The mixture of roses, other fresh flowers and succulents is something that my wife will love for days and days.
I like to try and suggest just one thing that a business can do better so that they can continue to improve on the quality of their product or service. I can’t think of one.

I delayed looking for florists until just three weeks before my wedding, because I thought it would be simple; I’m not a high-​maintenance person. I was wrong! Some florists laughed in my face, telling me they were booked up 6 – 8 months in advance. Then I found Lea, and she was exactly what I needed. She was calm, resourceful, and thoughtful. We met for just ½ hour at a coffee shop, where I showed her pictures of what I had in mind. Three weeks later, she delivered gorgeous flowers that several guests said were exactly what they would have pictured me choosing. I loved them! Also, Lea was very professional about working within my budget and delivering things to two different places (ceremony and reception) on time. I’d recommend her without reservation.

— clear and simple online ordering (thank you for that)
— really lovely, creative designs
— personal touch from lea who sent me a pic of the arrangement before delivery and then updated me when it had been delivered. that’s amazing.

My second order was just as awesome (if not a little better) as the first! Lea is amazing at what she does. The arrangement was very creative, beautiful, and great for the price! My girlfriend has been so excited with these flowers! Can’t wait to use them again!
Lea, thank you!

I live in California, and was looking for a florist in Austin to send flowers to a friend who lives there. I found Blackbird Floral through Unilocal (thanks, Unilocalers!) and echo all the glowing reviews!
Lea, the owner, is great to work with. I called her and explained what I was hoping for (based on what I saw on her site), and she created the most stunning bouquet. And she send me a photo of it so I could see what I was giving – I think that’s such a nice touch, since when you send flowers to someone, you often have no idea what they actually looked like.
Something Lea explained, and that I love: She shops for flowers every day, based on what she needs for orders, so that she can always pick the best looking stems from what’s available at the flower market. This way, nothing goes to waste and you always have fresh blooms. So, the bouquets will be different everyday and you may not know exactly what’s going into them, but if you like her overall style, you’re sure to get something that’s much cooler than your run-​of-​the-​mill arrangements.
It was an overall great experience, and I was happy to be able to support someone who puts so much care into what she does. Thanks, Lea!

I found these folks on Unilocal and decided to use them for the first time today. Their arrangements online looked so different and unique which really compelled me to place a order with them. I was a little worried at first because you never know what you’ll get. They just emailed me a photo of the arrangement they delivered and the flowers were beautiful! I was so impressed by this simple considerate email that I will be using them again.

So thankful for Blackbird Floral. I found them on Unilocal as a L.A. customer hoping to make a delivery to Phlugerville. It didn’t seem likely to happen, but I got a call back just a minute later and I spoke to Lea. She couldn’t have been sweeter and more accommodating. She was able to make the delivery, understood perfectly what I wanted and even sent me a photo of the arrangement. It was beautiful! What’s more, the person who it was meant for loved it. I highly recommend them. As someone who knows people in the floral business here in L.A., it’s wonderful to be able to trust the artistry of someone in another state. With such great customer service, it was easy.