How I Work

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Howard and Brittney Wortman create floral designs with heart, creativity, and family at the center

Howard and Brittney Wortman of Our Greenhouse Florals spend their days designing, installing, and caring for flowers across the Emerald Coast. Their family-run business blends creativity, faith, and a love for meaningful celebrations.

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Howard and Brittney Wortman are the husband-and-wife team behind Our Greenhouse Florals, where flowers, family, and faith all play a role in their daily rhythm.

With roots in Philadelphia, Kentucky, and Fort Walton Beach, their journey to the Emerald Coast blended life transitions with a shared passion for creative work.

Their days revolve around processing fresh flowers, designing arrangements, and installing pieces that mark life’s biggest moments. No two days look the same, but one thing stays constant: they build their business around what they love, with their children and home life woven into the process.

Are you a life-long local, if not, where are you from originally and how did you end up in the area?

Howard is from Philadelphia and relocated here with Brittney, who spent most her childhood in Lexington, KY., but moved to Fort Walton Beach her senior year in high school.

What’s your current job title and where do you work?

Our Greenhouse Florals

What’s your morning routine?

We start every morning with Brittney making a matcha and Howard a coffee.

Describe what a typical workday looks like for you.

No days are the same. We have flowers to process on Tuesdays and the rest of the week is getting creative with designs and installs.

What’s the first thing you do when you get to work (or start your workday)?

Check all of our flowers for quality.

What tools, apps, or gadgets can’t you live without?

Scissors and tape

Apple or Android?

Apple

What’s your go-to coffee (or tea) order?

Matcha latte

What’s your go-to lunch spot or work snack?

Homemade leftovers from the night before.

What’s one local business you love supporting?

Kiki Risa

What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve ever received?

Do what you love and love what you are doing.

If you could give your 20-year-old self a piece of advice, what would it be?

Have babies sooner.

Howard Wortman of Our Greenhouse Florals.
Source: Our Greenhouse Florals Facebook

How do you unwind after a long day?

Wrestle with the children.

What’s your favorite local event or tradition?

Breakfast with Santa at the Emerald Grande.

What’s inspiring you right now (book, podcast, person, hobby)?

Mother of Divine Grace home school for our 6-year-old

Early bird or night owl?

Early bird

Most used emoji?

The laughing guy

Music while working — yes or no? (and if yes, what’s on your playlist?)

Lauren Daigle, Ella Langley, 90s hip hop

Favorite motivational quote?

Struggle builds character.

Standing desk or sitting? Mix?

Standing

If you could give any advice for someone getting into the same field as you, what advice would you give?

Be ready to work!

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