INFOCUS
SHARING LOVE AND CREATING CONNECTION THROUGH FLOWERS
WRITTEN BY PAMELA SPRADLIN MAHAJAN PHOTOS BY JAMI BOWMAN
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s COVID continues putting a damper on many in-person gatherings, finding ways to connect can be tricky. One way to show your love from a distance and give someone a boost is with a flower delivery. In fact, there seem to be few ways as effective at creating that warm, fuzzy feeling in the recipient. One shop offering this long-distance connection is Flowers by Emily. Located in Leawood, the shop is owned by Emily Fyten. Initially, Fyten had no plans of becoming a florist. “I knew I wanted to do something creative, but I couldn’t really decide what,” she says. In college, Fyten explored several art-related subjects, including drawing, painting, and art history. Yet she couldn’t figure out exactly how to make a career out of any of them. When Fyten began working at a flower shop part-time, something clicked. She realized she had found her calling. Fyten started her business creating flower arrangements for weddings out of her home. The business grew and she opened her first storefront in 2007 at 151st and Nall in Overland Park. In 2010, she relocated to Park Place in Leawood. Since then, Fyten has expanded to a larger location in Park Place.
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Emily Fyten, owner of Flowers by Emily
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