florist stories

PART TWO: Florist Amber Schoepp shares highlights of her career path. Opening Flower Bar, a full-service Atlanta floral boutique, in October 2006 brought Amber Schoepp’s love of flowers full circle. [More]
PART ONE: Flower Bar founder capitalizes on cocktail trends. After a few cocktails, who doesn’t feel creative? But so often, following up on those great ideas scribbled on a napkin is another matter. Unless you’re Atlanta florist Amber Schoepp, that is. [More]
In the lush, semi-tropical climate of New Orleans, flowers are hard to ignore. And who’d want to? “Flowers have always been special,” says Roger Villere Jr. of Villere’s Florist. [More]
By the time you hit your 50s, most people are ready for some R&R, meaning rest and relaxation. In Lyn Shipman’s case, R&R would be raising and rearing kids. Lyn, a wife, mother and florist in Woodstock, GA., has a poignant story of opening her heart and sharing maternal love... [More]
Everyone knows that an unexpected bouquet of flowers can make your day. Nearly 30 years ago, Heidi Richards had a floral surprise that made her career. And we’re not talking a dozen red roses. Instead, one day she arrived home to hear her husband announce: “Guess what? I bought you... [More]