My name is Austin McGarrity and I'm the owner of Electric Daisy Florist. I have 5+ years in the floral industry. Back in 2020 at the height of the pandemic I felt myself feeling sad with no direction in my life. I was working as a receptionist but felt like it was definitely not my calling. My Grandmother always told me to use my gift of being a natural born artist. Sadly, I felt like I was letting her down. One day I had such a bad day at work. I decided to take a look online and see what my other options were. I saw there was an opening for a floral designer position at a shop in Bel Air. I thought how perfect that would be for me seeing as I enjoy anything artistic, and I love getting to use my creativity. Not only that but I have made floral arrangements as gifts for family members over the years, so I knew this would be a great fit for me. Next thing I knew I got an interview, and I got the job!

I worked in that flower shop for 3 years until my time was cut short from being laid off along with a few other employees.

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I was absolutely heartbroken and completely discouraged. I thought "what now"? I have fallen in love with becoming a Florist. I could not imagine doing anything else. So, I decided it was time for me to take a chance and bloom on my own. My dream was to always own a small business right in the heart of my hometown, Bel Air Maryland. So, I got to work! I started looking for stuff I would need at yard sales, thrift shops and online. Eventually when I was done getting everything that I needed I was able to open Electric Daisy! I couldn't have done it without my life & business partner, Mark Kuczak plus my amazing family. I am so incredibly lucky for the love and support they all give me.

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I decided I wanted my little flower shop to be different. I wanted to stand out. I wanted to try to make a difference in my hometown...who could I help out or make smile? I used to work at a nursing home when I got out of high school. I remembered how lonely some of the residents were and how so many of them longed for a visit from someone. I decided that instead of throwing away any flowers that were about to turn, that we would donate them! Sure, it was going to be extra work to create extra bouquets with left over flowers and drop them off around town after work, but I could make it work, and I did!

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Growing up, I’ve always had a true passion for art and being creative. Not only am I a florist but I am an artist as well. I enjoy drawing, painting, jewelry making, wreath making, preserving flowers, digital design, doing special fx / beauty make-up and sculpting. I am always learning new mediums in the “art world” and new trades in the floral industry.​

I also have always had a strong interest in flowers, plants, animals, bugs, crystals and nature. My love for everything that the earth has to offer has really inspired me and it shows in my arrangements. I really love using crystals, preserved bugs, preserved butterflies, antlers, seashells, feathers and even animal bones in some of my work. I absolutely love it when I get to make something completely unique and one of a kind for my clients.

 

My clients are the reason why I absolutely love what I do! I will always go above and beyond to make my clients as happy as possible. If I can make someone's day a little brighter then I know I have done my job right!

 

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