Olla Urban Flower Project

Super disappointed. Called and ordered a Holiday bouquet 4 days in advance. Showed up today to pick it up and they couldn’t find my order. Had no record of it. Woman staffing the pop up location said she had finished the orders for the day and «didn’t have time to make me anything».

Love this place. Local, friendly, artistic, community-​minded, and ecological. They do amazing things using slightly unusual compositions.

OMG such nice smell inside. I came here to get a few single stems for a project. Nice store, well organized and inviting. Prices were decent.

Absolutely beautiful flowers, totally mediocre service.
My coworkers and I ordered flowers for a colleague’s birthday and asked for the arrangement to be delivered by no later than 12 noon. Ordering on the phone went off without a hitch. I had browsed Olla’s website before ordering and loved their aesthetic. Lots of beautiful, tasteful arrangements and I was very excited to see what Olla was going to put together for my colleague.
On the day of scheduled delivery, I came back from lunch at 1:15 and noticed that the flowers had not arrived. I placed a call to the shop and had to leave a message to inquire about the ETA of our delivery. Over 90 minutes past the delivery deadline, the flowers finally arrived. About 45 minutes after that, I finally got a call back from someone named Sara confirming that the arrangement had been delivered to our office. She didn’t seem concerned or at all that the flowers had arrived at our office so late. What put me off even more was that Sara didn’t even offer an apology for the late delivery. Seriously, though, even an empty apology would have been alright in my books.
The flowers are completely gorgeous, though, and they didn’t disappoint. I would definitely recommend visiting their shop to see their offerings in-​person. I just wouldn’t depend on Olla for a prompt, on-​time delivery.

This place is unbelievable and Megan is a visionary. We’ve gotten an arrangement and a cute little succulent in a cup from them and they’re both perfect. I absolutely love that they use local and sustainable plants, and they both look amazing (you can tell that a lot of care goes into the arranging). The best part is how long the arrangement lasts… we got the arrangement in November and despite drying out long ago, it held up and still looks great! I’ve yet to see a bunch of cut flowers match that.
Go Olla Go!

Fantastic!
Olla flowers did my wedding flowers (bouquets and arrangements) and did a fantastic job. They were patient and helped me fuse exactly what I needed with what I wanted, and all within my budget. Not to mention the gorgeous and unique arrangements they pull together.
If you’re able to release some creative control and compromise on flower types (because they work within the logistical confines of their mission) you’re sure to get a beautiful product! I’d definitely recommend Olla for any of your floral needs.

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Such a great florist. They don’t have too much selection, but that’s what I like about them. They have an awesome rotation of inventory that flows through about every week or so. All of their flowers are clearly marked with prices and all. I absolutely love how cute this place is. They have done a really good job keeping this place up.
Customer Service: It’s great! Sarah (I think?) is the owner. She has helped me each time I have shopped there. I simply tell her which flowers/​colour/​size combination and my budget (which usually isn’t much, since I love to surprise my boyfriend with flowers a lot) and she creates these BEAUTIFUL bouquet. She is definitely a skilled gal!
Selection: As I said before, the selection isn’t huge. But this is because all of their inventory is fresh and local. They always have a rotating stock, so every time you go in, you are in for a nice surprise. They also have really exotic plants and arrangements for sale. A great touch.
This place is definitely my favourite florist at the moment! BRING YOUR BUSINESS! :)

Very nice and friendly and willing to work within your budget!

*vancouver’s most cherished flower store*
i have been receiving regular flower service and plant maintenance for my business for over a year, and Olla’s finishing touch of living art is what makes my store design breathe with life. they have been outstandingly professional, consistent and courteous in their service and i cannot speak more highly of their design sense and arrangement quality! Olla is pure beauty*

Outstanding designs, outstanding space, outstanding service. A trip to this shop is a unique and beautiful experience. You have to check this place out!

Unfortunately, I didn’t have a good experience with Olla. I wanted to support a new business in Gastown so I gave them a try. I was disappointed with the flower arrangements they put together for my wedding. One set of vines were so miniscule they only covered a quarter length of the wall. I couldn’t believe it. If I had to do it over again, I should have gone to Flower Factory or some other well established flower shop. They didn’t deliver what they promised and I would not recommend them to any bride.

Love, love, love this place! Super friendly, and absolutely beautiful! It’s a very relaxing and calming environment. When I bought my first two terrariums, the florist helping me was incredibly kind and efficient. She knew I had no idea what I was looking for, but the terrariums she came up with are gorgeous! I sill receive complements when friends come over (it’s been well over a year since I bought my first ones.) You can tell the shop cares very much about their plants and their craft. Definitely a must go if you’re looking for something super beautiful and unique.

When you walk in this place, a feeling sets over you. «Ahhhh. yes. This is the type of flower shop I have been looking for.»
I love this shop. Amazing selection, freaking beautiful arrangements, and super neat things I rarely see. The staff and owner are so lovely and have exceeded my expectations with every new order. I wouldn’t dare go anywhere else. I couldn’t.

This place is fantastic. This is not your average «flower shop». This place is working from a design based aesthetic. They also work from a community based point of view. Everything they do is innovative and inspiring. They make me want to look at the earth around me with much wider eyes. The ability to use our surroundings in such creative ways just astounds me. I highly recommend them for any kinda of need or function.
Also, the shop is crazy awesome beautiful to check out.

Me: I need wheat.
Friend: Wheat? What the hell for?
Me: For a shoot. Any idea where I can get some?
Friend: Uh. Saskatchewan?
Me: Yeah, thanks. Real helpful.
Friend: A bakery?
Me: Uh… I was thinking maybe a florist.
Friend: P’shaw* Yeah right. Good luck with all that. You’ll never find it.
Me: If I find it you owe me a beer. A Wheat Beer.
Me: I know this is probably a long shot but, do you carry wheat?
Florist on Granville Isle: Sometimes.
Me: So it wasn’t a stupid request?
Florist: M-​eh. I don’t have any but if you give me your phone number I can see if we can order some for you. We’ll let you know either way.
Me: Really? I’d really appreciate that. Thanks a lot.
(They never called.)
Repeat conversation more or less at four other florists.
Me: Hi. I’ve been to five other flower shops and I’ve had no luck at all. Do you have happen to have any wheat?
Nice lady from Olla: Yep. Right over here.
Me: No. Waaaaayy…
NLFO: Here you go. I only have a small bunch but I can get more if you need it.
Me: No thanks. This is perfect. Hmm –it’s kinda green!
NLFO: Yeah. Most people assume it’s gold or yellow. I have other plants that look a little like wheat that are more yellowish.
Me: No. No problem. It needs to be actual wheat.
NLFO: Mmm. How’s seven bucks sound?
Me: (thinking: I’d pay $ 70 at this point.) Deal! You’re a life saver.
NLFO: Oh good. We specialize in local and sustainable plants. We have a background in design as opposed to botony or floral arranging.
Me: I can see that. Your arrangements are very original. All about form and rhythm.
NLFO: Yeeeaah.
Me: Thanks. Your shop is beautiful.
NLFO: Thank-​you.
Me: I got my wheat you doubting Thomas. You owe me a beer,
Friend: Wheat?
The store is very pretty. Quaint and charming. If you need wheat she’s sold out. But she has all kinds of other neat hard to find local plants.

i visit this shop sometimes just because it is so pretty. the way the flowers are displayed, it feels like your visiting a friends cabin out side if the city (your crazy Bohemian plant loving friend). i always get a little somethin somethin while i am in the store.
petals outside = so cute!

Olla Flowers is amazing. I didn’t used to feel good about giving flowers as I knew too much about the pollution and poor standards in the flower industry. Olla takes every effort to be local, seasonal, and sustainable and are creative geniuses to boot. I love supporting the work they do and now actively try to think of more people I can send flowers to. I order a bouquet a week and only want more!

I love this place. Both Megan and Dionne are passionate about innovative and sustainable plantings. Not your typical «roses in a vase» arrangements. They do creative, innovative, natural looking arrangements that are amazing.
I bring my vases in when I want an arrangement for a dinner party and they come up with something that wows me each time. Whether it is an air plant suspended in the air or a simple fern on a log, they can come up with something for you.
Check them out if you want something fresh and not run-​of-​the-​mill.

I just sent a friend some flowers from this place. They seem super passionate about flowers and plants. What I like best is that they have an amazing design aesthetic and they are trying to do something that goes beyond the run of the mill. Yeah, for passionate local people!

I wanted to give flowers to a gal at work who takes heaps of abuse for fixing people’s problems. I went to look for them at Olla’s, upstairs off Cambie @ Cordova.
The place is not immediately obvious. But walk upstairs and its magic. Tables full of plants and flowers, a wall of epiphytic bromeliads, artwork on the wall, an incredible carved pumpkin (its Halloween soon). The space is lush with green and beauty, and anticipates the plants and flower arrangements, whether a big, beautiful bouquet of roses or dried flowers.
I worked with Dionne and we came up with a small, lovely arrangement of dried flowers in a vase. I dropped them by Kaitlyn’s desk at lunch, but it was her day off. No worries: the arrangement will look as beautiful Monday as it did when I delivered it.
Olla’s gives you beauty you can bring home or offer as a gift.