designer.

Hi! I’m America, the founder and lead flower gal of PALOMA.

My affinity with flowers began many, many years ago but I didn’t come to realize my true love and passion for design until recently. Growing up, my mom owned a bridal shop so I was always around the glitz and glamour of weddings and events. I absolutely loved every bit of it…until I went to college. You see, I’m first generation immigrant and felt like I had to make my parents “proud”. I became a lawyer and practiced law for a decade, but there was always something missing.

Like so many of us, the pandemic forced me to look at my life and question my purpose. After attending a floral workshop, I knew I could no longer ignore my calling and decided to pursue my dream.

“PALOMA” is named after my childhood nickname, which means “dove” in Spanish. Fun fact, Paloma Blanca was also my favorite bridal gown designer as a child. I can still remember flipping through the bridal catalogues and staring at her gowns for days! Life is so strange, but so beautiful!

I can’t wait to design for you…it is literally my dream come true!