About
Hey! My name is Mikala—the owner of Sunbaked Stems.
My journey began about 4 years ago when I found my love for gardening. My interest was originally focused on growing my own food and I only grew flowers as pollinators. However, my heart would light up whenever I went into my garden and saw a new flower bud had bloomed. I was hooked.
I started experimenting with different flowers and couldn't believe that a tiny little seed could grow into something so beautiful. The only issue I had was eventually watching them rot away. All of the hard work I put into growing it, taking care of it, and watching it bloom. The thought of tossing it in the trash was unbearable. This is when I began trying different methods to dry my flowers and make their beauty last forever.
Dried flowers are special for so many reasons. They live quite a few lives. Starting from a small seed, being cared for and grown with love through sunshine and storms, dried to perfection, and adopted by a lucky individual who gets to cherish it for years to come. They are gifts from a loved one, bouquets held on a wedding day- days being remembered by flowers.
It took a few lovely humans to place their trust in me to create some of my first arrangements. For homes and for wedding days. And now I get to create arrangements every day. Developing my style, experimenting with different materials, putting myself to the test in my garden. It is fullfilling & I love every second. Everything that I create is made with that feeling.
When you inquire about flowers, you aren't just another customer. I feel so grateful that you chose me and I promise to make sure I nail your style, colors, and make an arrangement that you can be proud of every single day.
My goal in this business is to let my creative side run wild. To create unusual and never-before-seen items. To make sure every flower that comes into my life is cared for, preserved, and will last for many years to come.
I am always up for creative challenges. If you are interested in working with me, please do not hesitate to reach out. I vow to offer all of my time and focus to each individual customer. I vow to make sure you love what I create for you. So let's get to it!