There are always good reasons and a plethora of occasions to gift flowers to someone. At joyous occasions or times of sorrow, or just to make someone feel special, flowers have a way of lifting people’s spirits and brightening any room with their vibrant colors and aromas. At Sweet Karoline’s Floral Shop, you can find everything you need for those special people in your life, as well as for all occasions and special events.

Whether you are planning a dream wedding, an unforgettable birthday, or preparing for an upcoming holiday, Sweet Karoline’s is sure to have the perfect gift basket, beautiful bouquet, or flower arrangement to meet your needs. If you are needing casket flowers or standing sprays and wreaths for a friend or loved one’s funeral or memorial service, Leah Lineback and her staff can also help you select the right plant or floral arrangement to offer your condolences.

Sweet Karoline’s is a full-service flower shop serving Walker County, and is proud to be a debt-free small business. They offer a wide array of fresh flowers, green and blooming plants, as well as fruit, gourmet, and candy gift baskets. They also have a lovely selection of silk and artificial flowers, home décor, candles, stuffed animals, greeting cards, balloons and earrings, and so much more! As a small business owner, Leah runs the store herself, but is also thankful to have three other part-time employees: Grace Wakefield, who has been working at Sweet Karoline’s for the past 2 years; Maddie Knight for the past year; and Jadyn Brooks, an SHSU student recently hired. “My husband Matthew also helps out a lot, especially with deliveries,” said Leah. “They’ve all been Godsent, and we are fortunate they are working with us.”

Recently, Sweet Karoline’s began offering Monthly Floral Arrangement Classes, but because the space is limited, they can only accommodate 10-15 people per class. In the future, Leah hope to be able to expand and provide for a larger capacity. Currently, they offer floral arrangement and wreath-making classes ranging from $55 to $85. Included in the price are all the materials, “All we ask is that you bring yourself and a friend,” added Leah. Anyone interested in taking a class can register in person or online. “Our busiest months of the year are February, because of Valentine’s Day, and May for Mother’s Day, so during these months, classes are temporarily suspended.”

Sweet Karoline’s is also excited about their new Subscription Boxes. The subscription boxes can be purchased on a weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly basis. They come in small ($50), medium ($70) and large ($90) and include delivery. This is a great way for individuals or businesses to treat themselves or others to ‘fresh’ floral arrangements or plants on a regular basis.

“We love partnering up with other local businesses,” said Leah. As part of this endeavor, during the summer, we partnered with Cameron Seale, from GF & Wild, offering the Sweet and Wild Party Package for $300. This package consists of an hour and 30-minute instructional class that includes premium paper goods and balloon décor from GF & Wild. They specialize in balloon decorations for all occasions and offer premium party paper goods. Collaborating with other businesses is something Leah really enjoys. Be sure to visit their Facebook page to find out about future collaborative projects.  

Leah is originally from Salado, in Central Texas, but she came to Huntsville in 2004, and met her husband Matthew while they were both attending Sam Houston State University. She graduated from SHSU in 2008. As an animal science major, she had the option to take floral design, rather than a music or art class.  “During my last two years in college, I worked for a local flower shop here in town,” said Leah. “It turned out I had a knack for flower arranging and a great love for the craft.” After graduation, Leah went to grad school at New Mexico State. Leah is very proud to be the first person in her family to go to college and graduate from a university. After completing grad school, she and Matthew were married in 2010. They now have four beautiful children: Noah, Jensen, Zane and Karoline.

In Spring of 2019, Leah remembers she was teaching a floral design class at Shoemaker High School in Killeen when she received a phone call from Carra, her former boss from the flower shop here in Huntsville, where she had worked during her last two years as an undergrad. Carra told her she wanted to semi-retire and wanted her to take over her shop. At first, Leah wasn’t sure, but after careful consideration and praying about it, she and her family moved to Huntsville in June 2019, and by the following month, she had taken over the shop. This was the start of Sweet Karoline’s Floral Shop. Leah is very happy to be back in Huntsville, where she says she met a great group of friends while she was attending Sam Houston State University during her undergrad years. “They introduced me to the Lord,” said Leah, and attributes her relationship with God and becoming a Christian to those friends that guided her during her journey. Leah and her family are members of Elkins Lake Baptist Church. Leah truly believes in giving back to the community. She loves to collaborate with other businesses and participate in local events when possible.

Sweet Karoline’s Floral Shop is located at 1329 University Avenue Ste E, in Huntsville, TX. They are open Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturdays from 9:00 am – Noon, and closed on Sundays. Stop by or call: 936-291-6929 to set up an appointment for a consultation or to place an order. To find out more about the products and services they offer, visit: www.sweetkarolinesfloral.com. They can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Leah and her staff are happy to work with you on any size budget, whether it’s for a big or small event. They want to help you make it as memorable as it can be.