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CRAVE BlogSoar into Spring with Bow Street Flowers
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Shelley White’s mantra is short, but sincere: “beautiful flowers.” From her Somerville-based business, Bow Street Flowers, that’s just what Shelley delivers to Boston area residents who CRAVE the finest flowers in town. Shelley is devoted to the unique needs of each of her customers and her craft, which is defined by her Old World artisan standards and style. She maintains rustic flair in her shop, where orchids, roses and the most elegant picks of the season are displayed amidst a collection of antique tables and shelves.
Check out the latest from Bow Street Flowers this weekend at the “Step into Spring” home show at the Mall at Chestnut Hill. As the skies continue to clear, and those stretches of splendid weather last longer and longer, be sure to head over to Somerville to discover what’s blossoming at Bow Street Flowers. If you’re lucky, you might catch Shelley hard at work on her latest creation. In the meantime, read on for a peek into the world of the bloom buff, and be sure to catch her in our CRAVE Boston Guide:
How would you describe your business in exactly three adjectives?
Old World, fanciful and unique
What are your most popular products or services?
Flower deliveries, sale of orchids, succulents, ferns, cards and candles
People may be surprised to know…
We have four rabbits who live in our shop.
What or who inspired you to start your business?
Maaderlake, a NYC shop now closed
Who is your role model or mentor?
I have flower crushes. Right now, it’s Kate Holt of Flowerwild in L.A. Recently, it was Lewis Miller of LMD Floral in NYC.
How do you spend your free time?
I do not have much spare time, but I go antiquing and to specialty nurseries when I can get away.
Where is your favorite place to go with your girlfriends?
Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunkport, Maine
What do you CRAVE? In business? In life?
Right now I wouldn’t want to live a day without being surrounded by beautiful flowers. At home, I CRAVE quiet.
Check out Bow Street Flowers at 108 Beacon St. in Somerville. For more information visit bowstreetflowers.com.