Kaelin Kirby

Now entering its 31st year on historic Federal Hill, Kaelin’s Florals, aka Floral Designs by LiRog has spent decades shaping life’s meaningful moments in Providence. Today, the long-standing flower shop is led by Kaelin Kirby, a former elementary school teacher who traded lesson plans for lilies and never looked back.

After 11 years in the classroom, Kirby followed a long-held passion, apprenticing with LiRog’s former owner before stepping into the role of owner herself. Now in her third year at the helm, she’s built a shop known for “out of the box” designs featuring pampas grass, pearls, birds, and bold pops of floral dye. Her work spans weddings, memorials, holidays, and everyday milestones, bringing heart, humor, and style to every arrangement that leaves the shop. “At 349 Broadway, we sell emotions,” Kirby says. “We sell ‘I’m sorry,’ ‘thinking of you,’ ‘just because.’ We take part in each story shared with us.”

Staffed by teachers and students, LiRog reflects Kirby’s belief in growth, creativity, and community. “Change is good,” she says. “Use it as fuel to find your purpose.”

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