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WHERE FLOWERS BLOOM, SO DOES HOPE
—LADY BIRD JOHNSON WRITTEN BY SHANNON E. ROESGEN PHOTOS BY JAMI MARSHALL
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e could all use a little help to brighten our days this year. What better way to do that than by sending a vibrant and colorful flower arrangement to a loved one? And Flowers by Emily is a great option for doing just that. Flowers by Emily was opened in 2007 by Emily Fyten, and is now located in Park Place. “We are a family-owned business,” explains Fyten. “We have an experienced staff that has been with the business for several years.” Their flowers come from several different sources. “Some come from local growers that have farms nearby, and some are shipped directly—all the way from Holland, for example,” says Fyten. “We love using seasonal and unique flowers. There are classic flowers we get in year-round, but most of the time our arrangements change depending on the season. We offer seasonal mixed bouquets and arrangements, and we will make each one fresh and beautiful!”
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Emily Fyten, owner of Flowers by Emily
When you walk into the store, you will experience a welcoming and inviting space. They believe in having their work area out in the open—there is no back room. They also have a website that is easy to navigate. “Our website allows you to pick your price point and color palette for arrangements rather than having to choose a specif-
ic arrangement,” explains Fyten. “This allows us to bring in the prettiest flowers available from all of our suppliers to use for the week, rather than trying to stick with a specific menu of options.” They even offer ongoing flower subscriptions (monthly, weekly, and bi-weekly). “Delivery for subscrip-
