Meet the Florist

Hi there!

I’m Eliane Botts, the owner and designer behind Botts Blooms. Born and raised in Columbia, Missouri, I have a passion for anything and everything local - especially flowers. So I incorporate locally grown flowers in my designs as often as possible! My work reflects values I’ve developed through years of experience: community, collaboration, and curiosity. As a client of Botts Blooms you can expect friendly service, playful florals, and results authentic to you.

Education

My love for floristry started with high school classes and continued to blossom in college, where I worked at my schools student-run flower shop. I took an interdisciplinary approach to my higher education and earned a BA in German, minor in Art, and a certificate in Floral Artistry and Management from the University of Missouri. After graduation, I have continued my education as a florist by freelancing, gardening, participating in workshops, and creating many arrangements at home!

After hours

When I’m not designing with and delivering flowers, you can find me scooping ice cream at Sparky’s, cooking, gardening, at the farmers market, or spending quality time with my friends and family. I live in Columbia with my highschool sweetheart, Joe, and our two cats, Bug and Alastor. Some of my favorite flowers include tulips, fritillaria, and lily of the valley!