Grown from a dream and a few encouraging words.

Stalk & Stem Floral Design launched in January 2021 as a creative outlet that quickly grew into a boutique floral studio serving the Waco community and beyond.

SHORT STORY: For her 23rd birthday — in the midst of the pandemic — she gathered with her closest friends in Austin to celebrate. It had been at least eight months to a year since they all saw each other, to make it extra special she decorated each room with a small arrangement to make it seem like home. They loved it and thought it was a gift left by the owner of the Air BNB!

For Kennedy, florals always invited a sense of comfort and beauty into whatever space they are in, and she experienced firsthand how they can impact the feeling in a room. The name Stalk & Stem came from a small arrangement she made that weekend consisting of two eucalyptus stalks and a stem of baby’s breath.


Stalk & Stem specializes in creating bright, whimsical, and airy designs featuring blooms from local growers when available. When you support Stalk & Stem, you are also supporting our local Black-owned, POC-owned, and women-owned business partners in the community.

En Bloom in Waco, TX

Meet Kennedy

Floral Designer | Creator | Dog Mom | Lover of nature & all things Earth-Toned |

Favorite Flower: Hydrangea

I am so glad you’re here and thank you for supporting our small business! I’ll be back to share more about me…but in the meantime,  florals + we have a special collaboration with our friends at Symphony Candle Co. curated especially for you!