Get to Know Us

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I’m Deborah Whitebird, founder of Southern Stems a floral design studio born from a lifelong love of art, beauty, and the stories flowers can tell.  For more than fifteen years, I’ve been designing florals that feel alive — full of movement, color, and soul.

I’m a proud Native American from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma.  I'm rooted in Oklahoma where I come from a long line of artists, dancers, jewelers, painters, and singers all who have shaped my appreciation for beauty and expression. Today, I split my time between Oklahoma and Missouri, continuing that legacy through floral design

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I carry with me a deep sense of gratitude for this work — the chance to turn nature’s fleeting beauty into something meaningful for each client I serve.

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Floral design, to me, is living art. Each stem has its own rhythm, each bloom its own voice. My greatest joy is weaving those elements together to create something deeply personal — something that reflects you.

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Every arrangement is a collaboration, a celebration, and a quiet offering of gratitude. It’s a privilege to do what I love — to create beauty that moves people and moments that linger long after the flowers have faded.

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