Lula Mae Flowers — a newcomer to Little Italy — hosts a weekly “Flower Happy Hour” every Friday night from 5 to 6 p.m., where guests are invited to take advantage of gourmet cupcakes, refreshments and half-price freshly-cut blooms. “I wanted to create a weekly event that gives the residents a chance to get together. It also gives me a chance to chat with them and get to know what is going on in the neighborhood,” owner Kat Desko said. “Flowers and cupcakes are two of my favorite things, why not share them?” Each flower in the store is handpicked fresh daily by Desko for use in her unique arrangements for all occasions from tabletops to large weddings. “I would describe my style as ‘Bohemian Tussie Mussie.’ Tussie Mussie has more of a natural, Victorian look to it. I think that since the style stays away from a strong shape, it lets the eye focus on the natural beauty of the flowers,” she said. “I also enjoy doing prop-based arrangements and finding interesting elements to add to the piece.” Desko stays on top of the latest trends in flower arrangement, materials and design. Her customized creative arrangements often include accessories such as vintage cigar and tea boxes and succulents adorned with exotic patterned feathers on pieces of driftwood. Lula Mae Flowers offers flower arrangements for weddings, showers, business arrangements, sympathy arrangements, graduations, prom and other celebrations and events. For more information, visit www.lulamaeflowers.com, call (619) 487-1513 or visit Lula Mae Flowers, located at 1760 Kettner Blvd. Hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.