FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN
2019
F re d e r i c k
Blossom and Basket Boutique Ellie Bonde & Rene Bonde Shiffler, owners The mother/daughter team of Ellie Bonde and Rene Bonde Shiffler have owned and operated Blossom & Basket Boutique in beautiful downtown Mount Airy for the better part of two decades, working together to help the region become a little more beautiful, one floral arrangement or special gift at a time. Rene and the blossom team are the artists responsible for floral design work, creating stunning bouquets and arrangements for occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, and, of course, weddings. Rene and her talented staff work with customers to customize designs to fit their preferences. The shop also offers a wide variety of rental items to enhance celebrations, including fabric draping, lighting and lanterns, accent décor and bling. Rene was inspired to become a florist after taking her first floral design class as a student at South Carroll High School.
She studied both floriculture and business administration in college, and while still a student, she and her mother jumped at the opportunity to purchase an existing floral business in Mount Airy, opening Blossom & Basket Boutique in 2001. The shop has two sides, with Rene leading the floral team on the left, and Ellie heading up the boutique on the right. At the boutique, Ellie has curated a wide variety of products available for gift giving or gifting yourself. The boutique features items from Spartina handbags and jewelry, Nora Fleming serveware, Simply Noelle Clothing and Accessories, Michel soaps and lotions, Unwined candles, Providence Center pottery and woodcraft, Mudpie Gifts and Decor, Jessie Smith wall art and a full line of gourmet goodies, all ready to be made into fabulous gift baskets.
3 N. Main St., Mount Airy • 301-829-8300 • blossomandbasketboutique.com
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