ALTERNA FLORA (formerly FLOWER SHOP!!! PHL) is a queer-owned floral studio based in Philadelphia offering original sculptured arrangements for delivery and events.
I select each stem based on what’s fresh, seasonal, and what others might find to be rare or interesting—sourcing as locally as possible from Philly-area farms and growers. Every design is custom, shaped by the occasion and your specified vibe or palette. It's all queer art to me, via sculpture, and a collaboration between myself and the orderer/ sender.
Each offering is built as a wrapped, hand-tied bouquet, with an option to add a vase in the customization process. Most vases have been sourced second hand or upcycled and curated to match the mood of the arrangement. Sustainability and doing my part to reduce floral waste is an important value of mine. I use green mechanics to build my arrangements, ditching the green foam of death and avoid the use of dyed blooms as much as possible.
Please email us for all event inquiries (event page coming soon).