Our Team
“ It’s often the simplest bloom or design that transforms a space - reminding us that beauty doesn’t need to be grand to be felt.”
Tali Bouskila
Founder
Tali is the founder and creative force behind Flower Casita. While she leads the creative vision, she runs Flower Casita as a collaborative and artful space that celebrates the talent of her entire team.
Rooted in the belief that supporting local farms is essential to the health of our community and the ecology of the planet - Flower Casita’s designs reflect the natural beauty of the North Bay landscape. Tali’s close relationships with local farms up and down the 101 corridor and the multitude of different climates found in the region make farm to table and seasonal sourcing easy to achieve.
Tali believes that being an artist is not only about the creation of art, but a way of observing and living in this world.
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Kristen McNamara
Kristen joined Flower Casita without prior floral experience and has since found herself truly thriving in the space. With a background in jewelry making, painting, and farming, this medium has proven to be the perfect place for her knowledge and talents to blossom.
Since then, she has farmed flowers, sold floral at local farmers markets, and risen to the role of our shop manager. With an impeccable memory and a keen attention to detail, Kristen keeps our operations running smoothly and ensures our in-shop floral offerings are always fresh and exceptional.
Shop Manager- Steward and Curator
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Daniele J.A. Strawn
Events Manager
Daniele’s love affair with flowers didn’t just bloom overnight—it was planted early in her grandfathers' gardens (yes, they both were avid gardeners) and has bloomed into something much bigger.
With an eclectic background spanning Event & Project Management, Interior Design & Architecture, Business Administration, and even Outdoor & Elementary Education, Daniele brings both creative flair and serious organizational magic to everything she touches.
In 2013, she dove headfirst into farming specialty cut flowers—think dreamy dahlias, romantic roses, whimsical sweet peas, and delicate lisianthus—and never looked back. What started as a passion for growing flowers quickly blossomed into a love for designing with them. Eventually, she realized she could bring it all together in the most full-circle way: crafting unforgettable floral experiences from seed to wedding (yes, the whole journey)!
When she’s not dreaming up floral magic, you’ll find Daniele soaking up river days, adventuring at the beach with her hubby and dogs, cooking up something delicious, or happily getting her hands dirty in the garden.
She’s beyond excited to be part of the Flower Casita team—and can’t wait to hear all about your vision and help bring your extra-special day to life.
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Tasha Todt
.Plants have always played a pivotal role in Tasha’s life. Growing up in an old chicken barn in west Petaluma, nasturtium vines grew through the old wood walls, flowering right in her bedroom. Growing up on ten acres, the family always tended large gardens of fruit, veggies, and flowers.
Tasha later grew into a career in floristry as she pursued botany in school, farmed flowers on the side, and eventually started her own medicinal herb farm, Meadowland Herbs, in Petaluma, CA.
She considers Sonoma County a magical place. One of abundant ecosystems, organic local farms, and blooming beauty.
Visual Marketing
“My favorite bloom is whatever is in season, especially when it has been grown just down the street. ”
