About Us
Our Story
Hello,
My name is Leyna Van Buskirk, the heart behind this vintage flower cart and english tea experience. My journey into this business is rooted in love-for flowers, for tea, for family, and for creating beautiful, meaningful moments.
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After spending 12 years in the hospitality field, I left the corporate world in 2014 to become a stay-at-home mom when my first child was born. Not long after, I found joy in floral design and began creating wedding florals. When the world slowed down during Covid, I paused my business to focus on my growing family and began cultivating my English rose garden, which now flourishes with over 60 varieties - mostly cottage-style English roses.
Tending to our flowers has been a cherished part of our daily lives - a source of joy and endless inspiration. Along the way, I found myself wanting to bring together three of my greatest loves: roses, antiques, and tea. There's something so comforting and beautiful about the way they each carry a sense of nostalgia and warmth. I dreamed of merging them into something tangible - something that others could experience and enjoy as much as I do. And so, the idea began to take root, inspired by the garden and nurtured by the things I love most.
My love for tea runs deep. It started with my dad, who always enjoyed a good cup, and grew even stronger after I married into a tea-loving family. My moter-in-law, with her beautiful vintage tea sets and warm hospitality, inspired me to host my first English tea party for my daughter's first birthday-fulfilling a lifelong dream to have tea parties with a daughter of my own. ​
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This business is lovingly dedicated to my father, who instilled in me a deep love for both the garden, tea and the love and kindness for others. He had a quiet way of appreciating the beauty in simple things. I know he would be so proud to see how this dream has blossomed. Though he is no longer with us, I feel his presence in every rose that blooms and every cup that's poured. I miss him every day, but in the stillness of the garden, I know he's there - smiling, watching, and guiding me with love.
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With Love and Tea,
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Leyna Van Buskirk