Designs of Elegance

10/17/2026

Wild Ricky tried getting back into the shop last night!! He destroyed more of the back screen door and slid it open to get to the glass door.

10/17/2026

Halloween is just around the corner! 🎃 Whether you're hosting a autumn gathering or want to surprise someone with a cozy seasonal arrangement, our display window is fully stocked with fall inspiration (and maybe a curious cat or two!). Stop by the shop or call us to reserve your custom Halloween centerpiece today!

10/14/2026

Not my cat!! Lol...just another day in paradise here. 12 boxes ready to ship out. 10 boxes of flowers to process. Phones ringing... And I hear my cat hissing....guess Calla Lily the shop cat is living this dream with me this morning. I am glad that the shop is so welcoming that even strays want to hang out.
Apparently the front display window is cozy and comfy. Maybe you will see me in there later ....

10/10/2026

I made it just in time to watch him load up to load in. Happy Anniversary BP!! We were able to close at noon and even go fix someone else's mess at a wedding venue. ( Do yourself a favor, hire a professional. Your wedding day is not the day to hire an amateur.) Bring on the DIRT!!

10/10/2026

Happy Anniversary to these 2 amazing couples!!

10/08/2026

Supervisor on duty! 🐾 Calla Lily is making her rounds through the shop today, keeping a close eye on our fall centerpiece prep and greeting everyone at the door. Who has stopped in to say hi to our favorite shop cat this week?

10/08/2026

We will be closing early this Saturday 10/10 at 12:00. We tend to close only for major holidays and....it's DIRT Week. (And my anniversary with my "castle builder")

10/04/2026

Phew!! We made it through the last few weekends!! Now that I have a minute....I'd like to thank everyone for your kind words and messages when I posted about my "rough day" last week.
Sometimes as a small business owner it's easy to feel invisible. You put your all into your craft. Talent, passion and emotion. It's easy for someone to say..."It's just business, it's not personal". That is never the case in a small hometown shop.
Yesterday I had a Dad bring his two littles in to get flowers for their Mom. They have shopped with us before and the girls were looking to say hi to the shop cat Calla Lily. I really enjoyed waiting on them and (dont tell my insurance agent- which yes, I know your are reading this), they came into the back room with me to check things out and watch as I put the vase arrangement together. The Dad kept reminding them to "not touch", be respectful,etc. It is never my intent to contradict a parent but I said..."They are fine. I raised 3 kids in this place...etc." The girls were so adoreable I gave them each a small box of chocolates. (With Dad's permission. Its easy to get by spelling c-a-n-d-y.)
Upon leaving the Dad thanked me. He said it was nice to be able to bring the girls to a shop and not have to worry about their actions/etc. I told him,..."That is what hometown shops are all about."
Thank you for supporting me all these years. Thank you for making me the hometown florist. After 30 years this May, you all have travelled this journey with me. I appreciate that more than you know. Flowershops and trained florists are a dying breed. Everytime another one closes, I know the potential is there that that too could be me. (Sandy Creek just lost their shop. Phoenix just lost a long time shop.) There is so much competition in our industry and I know you all have so many other options/choices.
That all being said, when you all reached out, I felt visible and it meant more than you know. Thanks for keeping my doors open, the lights on and the 🐱 fed!

10/04/2026

Fall colors are officially taking over the shop! 🍂 From our own Daisy Belle's Flower Farm harvests to our latest cooler arrivals, rich autumn textures are ready for your home and seasonal gatherings. Stop in to see what we're designing today or order your custom centerpiece!

10/04/2026