The Flower Shoppe and Things

BEAUTIFUL arrangements for my assistants. They delivered same day. Very, very pleased. A standout.

There are those who rave about their favorite beautician and follow them like a guru through hill and dale; and considering the «do’s» of some of my pals (you know who you are you ragamuffin hags), I can’t blame them. Well I love plants and feel the same way about a florist. I especially like a florist that feels like a quasi — nursery; one that has plants, all kinds of plants, in addition to flowers. I work downtown so we get flowers delivered at the beginning and end of each week by various vendors (who sure could use a good two hours in a beauty salon.. . but I digress) and in short, they’re just OK — nice choices, not cheap, but they don’t drop dead in two days either. But the Flower Shoppe — I dunno, maybe it’s just me — but they seem to exude exotica — beautiful flowers, colorful roses, tulips, tiger lily’s and an abundance of cute tropical succulents (which I just adore, hence my desk being surrounded by more than its fair share of cacti and such).
Side note — I’m not the world’s best green thumb but I ain’t no slouch when it comes to plants — and at times I do talk to them (I got things to say!). So 1 day my (evil/​wicked/​_​_​_​fill in blank) boss (ask Gina) came and threw something (at me) on my desk and killed one of my li’l baby plants. Boo hoo. It was murder! The other succulents now shake and quiver when ever he passes by. I went back to The Flower Shoppe to return the pot and find another replacement — and by golly — they took the previous pot back (that was theirs) and gave me a discount on the replacement for returning the pot — what wonderful (unique) customer service. I try to shop there as often as the wallet affords (you don’t get heavenly for cheap) — I just love this place.

I bought my lovely Lena Bean’s birthday bonsai gift here!
This shop is quite lovely, just as she is, and I am always admiring their beautiful flowers and succulents when I pass by. Great customer service too.