Get to know Mayflower Artistry!
Meet Emily Gaffney
I’m Emily, the creator behind your pressed floral art. Based in St. Augustine, Florida, I proudly serve clients both locally and nationwide through my flower preservation services. As a May baby—hence the name—flowers have always held a special place in my heart. Over time, that love naturally grew into a passion for preserving them so their beauty and the memories they represent can last for years to come.
When I’m not working on my full-time flower preservation business, you’ll usually find me exploring new places and traveling whenever I can. Along the way, I especially love meeting the local cats wherever I go. Otherwise, I enjoy trying new restaurants, watching movies with my husband, or simply relaxing with a good book while the windows are open and a fresh breeze fills the room.
How we came to be…
I’ve always had a passion for creating, though it took time to discover how to share that gift with others. Floral preservation became both a calling and a blessing—a beautiful way to keep memories alive. Through self-teaching, trial and error, and many lessons along the way, I eventually launched my small business through an Etsy shop. What I never expected was for it to grow beyond close family and friends.
Today, I’ve created hundreds of custom pieces for clients across the country, and I give all the glory to God for where this journey began and where it has led me.
Our mission
We don’t want to just press flowers and deliver a frame. We want to create art that is meaningful and holds sentimental value with memories attached! We are thankful for each opportunity and blessed to be able to create such meaningful pieces of art to cherish for years to come…
Client Testimonials
“Emily was amazing to work with! She was detailed and professional, making the whole process run smoothly. I would highly recommend her for all your flower art! What a special piece we’ll have for years to come to remember our wedding day!”
“I can’t recommend Emily from Mayflower Artistry enough! She took some incredibly special floral arrangements from my baby shower and created the most beautiful artwork for our baby’s nursery. She is kind, thoughtful, and cares very deeply about her work, which shines through in her professionalism and the quality of her pieces!”
“Emily is amazing! Her artistic eye is unparalleled. Her communication is flawless. The whole process was very easy and straightforward. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you for your priceless work and preserving wonderful memories.”
“Emily was so great to communicate with from start to finish. She walked me through shipping the flowers, and clearly puts her heart into her work. These are flowers from my mom’s funeral, and I’m grateful to have them memorialized in this way!”