Lean in as we spotlight Samarah Banks — aka the “Flower Finesser." The face and one of the forces behind Lee’s Flower and Card Shop Union Station — a Black-owned, family-owned staple that opened its doors in October 1945 and is celebrating 80 years of love, legacy, and luxury this year. Five generations of the Lee family. Read that again. Five.
LISTEN NOW: Midday Shenanigans With Poe: Flower Finesser, Samarah Banks
From their original home at 1026 U Street NW to their second location in the main hall of Union Station — which opened April 8, 2022 — they’ve been serving the District & beyond with flower bouquets, plants, cards, bears, balloons and those signature LUX bouquets — glittered, custom-colored, dozen roses, vase arrangements… all the soft life energy you and those you love deserve. And don’t play — they just won their first award for Best Flower Shop in NoMa. So whether you’re outside, in love, healing, or just love a good arrangement — this is one you need to hear. Let’s get into it —with the Flower Finesser herself, Samarah Banks.