Glorified Hobby is made up of two expert wedding vendors and a trusted circle of professional assistants. Karen and Mili have each fulfilled literally hundreds of weddings and events. With GH, we have a partnership that easily-clicks. We both give our all, care deeply, and genuinely love what we do.
About fifteen years ago, they met when Mili was referred to Karen for an event she was dessert-catering through Mili’s Sweets. That introduction sparked a sister-like friendship of support and gratitude.
They would collaborate regularly, referring clients to one another, and working side-by-side on countless weddings and events, cultivating trust and lasting relationships in the industry. With all of Mili’s phone consultations for wedding clients, she was recognizing a clear need and void in San Diego’s high demand wedding market: high-quality florals at reasonable prices, without a required minimum. Based on their set-up, it was a no-brainer to make an official partnership.
In January 2019, we took the leap to launch Glorified Hobby florist services.
Karen, a master florist, brings unmatched expertise in crafting stunning arrangements within realistic budgets.
Mili shares in the passion for expert vendor practices and client relations. With a trusted network of professionally experienced assistants, together we deliver extraordinary results for every client we serve.
Mili (“Mil-lee”) Takashima
Mili serves as Client Services for Glorified Hobby, and is owner and founder of Mili’s Sweets dessert catering — both highly sought-after, preferred-vendor businesses – recognized and recommended throughout San Diego County’s wedding and event industry.
To explore more about Mili’s dessert catering, please visit milissweets.com. For her recipe journal, visit glorifiedhobby.com.
the dream-fulfillment team
Together, we make beautiful florals happen without minimums and within budget. Mili is the main point of contact, while Karen works behind the scenes managing pricing and production. Supported by a trusted team of professional floral assistants, we bring passion, care, and creativity to every event—making Glorified Hobby a true vendor-treasure for both the clients and venues we work with.
Karen (aka Karina) Crawford
As the Master Florist of Glorified Hobby, Karen brings more than two decades of florist expertise as a trusted name in the wedding and event community – known for transforming visions into breathtaking floral experiences. Karen is beloved by the wedding and event work and travels nationwide.
