We bring expertise, passion, care, and creativity to every event – making Glorified Hobby a true “vendor treasure” for both our clients and the venues we work with.
about GH florist services
Glorified Hobby is a San Diego floral design company servicing weddings, events, and memorable celebrations with care, creativity, and intention. We create floral experiences that feel beautiful and polished while remaining personal, very real, and approachable.
We specialize in florist services including delivery and installations for full-scale weddings and events, as well as smaller celebrations that still deserve thoughtful details and expert guidance. Our work is shaped by generous design, strong communication, and a commitment to creating florals that reflect each client’s style, priorities, and budget.
Back in the early 2010s, Mili was referred to Karen to create floral designs for an event she was catering through Mili’s Sweets. That introduction led to years of collaboration, trusted referrals, and a sister-like friendship built on shared values, creativity, and a genuine love for taking good care of the people who trust and choose us.
We recognized a gap in the San Diego market for floral services that combined quality, warmth, flexibility, and real expertise. Clients wanted flowers for weddings and events that felt on-trend, well designed, and professionally executed, without a rigid or intimidating process that included high minimums.
In January 2019, we officially launched GH to offer exactly that. Since then, we’ve continued to serve clients with a floral approach that is collaborative, and centered on an experience of pure joy in the final fulfillment.
Karen
Karen (aka Karina) Crawford
master florist
Karen brings unmatched expertise in crafting stunning arrangements and installations within realistic budgets.
With two decades of florist expertise, she is beloved and trusted in the wedding and event community – known for her generosity and transforming visions into breathtaking floral experiences. Karen’s work spans both local and destination events nationwide.
Together
dream-team fulfillment
Together we make beautiful florals happen without minimums and within budget. Mili is the main point of contact, while Karen works behind the scene managing pricing and production. Supported by a trusted team of professionally experienced floral assistants, we fulfill extraordinary results for every client we serve.
Mili
Mili (“Mil-lee”) Takashima
client relations
Mili is the main contact of GH.
She shares the love and passion of floral design, and is an expert in vendor practices and client relations.
Mili is also the owner and founder of Mili’s Sweets dessert catering — a highly sought-after, preferred-vendor businesses – recognized and recommended throughout San Diego County’s wedding and event industry for 16 years.
