Kat never expected to become a florist. Growing up in the Philippines, she spent her days in sneakers, playing sports, and working hands-on jobs from an early age. Flowers always seemed too delicate, something distant from her world. Even when they were gifted to her, she often passed them to her grandmother, who cherished them more than she did.

Everything changed with the arrival of her daughter, Valkyrie.

From the moment she was born, Valkyrie brought light and laughter into Kat’s life. For the first time, flowers became part of that joy. Tulips brushed tiny cheeks and petals caught in small, curious hands. Kat started photographing those moments, not for the flowers, but to capture her daughter’s happiness.

Tragically, Valkyrie’s life was far too short.

In the stillness after her loss, while still serving in the Air Force, Kat found herself drawn to the only thing that still connected them: tulips. They had bloomed when Valkyrie entered the world and faded when she left. That seasonal rhythm became a tender tradition, with flowers as a language of memory and love.

Over time, with the support of her family, Kat turned her grief into something lasting. Suncrest Flowers was born from that journey, built on a commitment to making floral design more personal, more meaningful, and more human.

For Kat, each arrangement is a way to honor love, both present and past. She sees beauty not just in flowers, but in the emotions they carry and the way they celebrate, comfort, and connect us.

At Suncrest Flowers, every bouquet tells a story. This is hers.