Our Team at Hana & Posy:

Kayo Higashimura, D.V.M., Owner/Floral Designer

Kayo, the owner of Hana & Posy, is a veterinarian by training. In addition to having run a veterinary hospital in the South Jersey area, Kayo has worked at the National Zoo in Washington D.C., cared for many rescue animals, and treated pet exotics such as birds and reptiles. A native of Japan, Kayo has lived in Tanzania and Europe and brings these stylistic influences to her store, where the floral designers draw on European and Asian influences to create gorgeous, truly special designs. The idea for Hana & Posy originated from Kayo’s desire to be more eco-friendly in her own life.  Kayo wanted to establish a company in which searching for and making eco-friendly choices was an integral part of the company’s philosophy.  Kayo has a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University, a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University, and has received training in several schools of floral design.

Solo is Hana & Posy’s store dog. She was rescued from an abandoned building in the City of Camden where she was found tied up with a metal chain with significant injuries. After Solo was brought to the veterinary hospital Kayo was running, she received extensive treatment and was nursed back to health over 3 months. Solo was eventually adopted by Kayo and has been living a suburban dog’s dream.  She loves being in pet-friendly Old City and has her own blog.  Leashed pets are welcome at Hana & Posy where they can help their owners chose from a variety of eco-friendly pet products.