Schentell Nunn

Schentell Nunn is the floral designer of our dreams. Working with brands like Chanel, Gucci, and Hermes made us ask where she started, and more importantly where she's going.

Starting florals at 17 in Vermont, then coming back to LA to start her business Offerings Co—her story can be summarized by the idea that "What is meant for you will always come back to you."

Read more about her journey and join us in Floral Arranging 101 with her on Sunday, November 3rd in Glassell Park.

Photography by Taylor Kealy

Where are you from? Where did you live and then when did you move to LA? 

I was born in the Bay and grew up all over California—Northern, Central Valley—you name it. I moved around a lot as a child, lived in Vermont for a while, and then I made my way to San Francisco, followed by New York. I've been in LA for six years now, and it's flown by.

Why and how florals and floral design?

Creating with nature has always come naturally to me. Growing up, we didn't have much, but I’d make things—flower chains, dream catchers from grapevines. That love for nature stayed with me. At 17 I got a job working at the floral department at the grocery store in Vermont. I sort of accidentally found this passion for floristry that really stuck with me throughout my life.

What were you doing before Offerings? 

Before Offerings I studied Interior Architecture and design at AAU in San Francisco. From there I moved to NY and was a waitress and eventually began a jewelry line. Whether it was with metal or flowers, it was always about working with my hands and bringing something beautiful into the world.

When you moved to LA, what made the switch for you? Or why did you feel like it was over? Did you know?

When I moved to LA, I was ready for a change. I had been hustling for years and felt burned out. The turning point came when I finally committed to florals full-time. I moved into an apartment near the flower market, that wasn't nice or safe even, and focused completely on my craft. That leap of faith, combined with being in the right city, surrounded by creative energy, is what really pushed me to go all in.

And then when did you launch Offerings?

Before moving to LA, I spent a couple months solo backpacking through Southeast Asia, ending the trip in Bali. There were these beautiful flower offerings that were left daily outside temples—small, beautiful boxes made with leaves, flowers, and even candy, meant as gifts to the gods. That experience stuck with me. So when I moved to LA, I did it with clear intention—to create Offerings, and to draw inspiration from the ritualistic beauty of flowers and their deeper connection to humanity.

Can I ask how you garnered some of the most amazing clients ever? 

It really came down to a mix of word of mouth and the visibility I gained through social media. The Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 brought a lot of attention to the business, with mega influencers supporting the brand and sharing it organically. That exposure reached major brands like Chanel. We began working with them in August 2020, during the shift to digital fashion shows. Chanel sent floral arrangements as part of their gift rollouts, which helped solidify the relationship, and from there, everything grew rapidly.

What was the piece of advice you received or learned that felt the most valuable for someone looking to try something new?

Give it time. For three years, live and breathe your business. After that, you’ll start seeing everything come together—alignment, income, satisfaction. But be patient; it’s a journey.

Do you think that it's okay to try? What has made it okay for you to try and continue to try?

I believe in going after what you truly want, without hesitation. You only get this one life, and there’s no reason to hold back. When I was 21, living in San Francisco, I worked at Villain’s Vault, and I remember an older woman from Paris asking me what my dream was. I told her I wanted to move to New York, and she said, “Then you have to do it. You don’t want to wake up one day and regret not chasing that dream.” That advice stuck with me, and I’ve applied it to everything since.

What is the alchemy that makes trying, okay?

I've had a lot of support with people applauding my risk taking skills. I've always been really grounded in my risk taking. I think that taking risks also requires a decent amount of faith that things will happen as they should. No matter what, whether you're moving across the country or starting a new business or exploring something new I look at it all as an opportunity to grow towards what you are meant for.

I like that you went back to trying your business again, back to florals, back to where you started.

Going back to florals felt like reconnecting with my true self. Despite all the changes and challenges along the way, my love for flowers has been a constant thread in my life. Returning to this passion with new experiences and insights has been both inspiring and fulfilling, reminding me that sometimes, the most meaningful journeys are the ones that bring us back to where we truly belong.

“I've always been really grounded in my risk taking. I think that taking risks also requires a decent amount of faith.”

— Schentell Nunn