Flower to the People

06/17/2024

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We are closing our doors for good at the end of the day on Saturday, June 22nd.

Our EVERYTHING MUST GO SALE starts NOW and goes until then! 🛍️ Enjoy discounts up to 75% off, automatically applied to your cart if you’re shopping online. For those who can’t make it in or don’t want to venture out in the heat this week, we are offering pickup and delivery options. 🚚

Thank you for supporting us through the years. We hope you enjoy the savings on some amazing stuff! There are more products in the store than online, so if you can make it in, you won’t be disappointed!

06/11/2024

📣 Important Announcement! 📣

We are open regular hours from now until we close permanently on June 22nd. While we are no longer selling flowers, we still have plenty of beautiful plants, pots, and other giftware available. 🌿🪴✨

Join us for our BIG sale starting on June 20th, running through to our final day. Don’t miss out on amazing deals and the chance to say goodbye. We hope to see you between now and then! 💚

05/30/2024

🌸✨ Want to create floral magic with summer blooms from your backyard or wildflowers from your cottage? Join us at our “Where the Wild Things Grow” wildflowers workshop on June 14th! 🌿🌼 We’ll be designing beautiful arrangements using locally farm-grown florals.

📩 Also, stay tuned for our upcoming newsletter, packed with tips and tricks for making stunning arrangements from garden to table. If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time! Enjoy 10% off your first purchase.

🔗 Website link in bio!

05/25/2024

Happy Saturday, everyone! 🌞

Good luck to all the amazing participants in the Tamarack race today! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We’ve got exciting news – our flash sale has been extended until midnight tonight! 🎉 If you haven’t had a chance to visit the shop or check us out online, there’s still time to snag some great deals on plants, pots, and giftware. 🌿🪴🎁

Don’t miss out!

05/24/2024

Thanks everyone for nominating us💕🙏

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05/21/2024

Welcome back from the long weekend! 🌟 We’re excited to see you and wanted to let you know that we’re open from 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday to Saturday. Come visit us!

05/16/2024

🌼✨ Join us for an enchanting floral arranging workshop, “Where the Wild Things Grow,” in collaboration with the wonderful ! 🌿🌸 Explore the beauty of locally grown wildflowers straight from their farm in Wi******er. 🌱🌻 Let’s play with flowers and create magic together on June 14th at our shop. Secure your spot online today! 🌿🌼

05/09/2024

🌸 Last call for Mother’s Day orders! 🌷 Today’s the final day to place your custom orders before we close them down. After that, swing by our store Friday through Sunday for grab n’ go bouquets! 🛍️ Remember, we won’t be crafting custom arrangements over the weekend, so if you have something specific in mind, give us a call or order online today. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate Mom! 💐

05/07/2024

🌸📣 Still Accepting Mother’s Day Orders! 📣🌸 Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12th! Make sure to secure your spot for a custom floral arrangement to show your mom some love. 💐 Don’t wait until it’s too late!

05/03/2024

🌼🍴 Exciting Announcement! 🍴🌼 We’re thrilled to share that we’ve just started carrying oils, vinegar, and their heavenly bread dip! 🥖 Now available as add-ons to our fresh flowers online, and you can also snag them individually! 🎁 Treat the food-loving mom in your life to these gourmet delights.

04/29/2024

🌸🌼 Don’t procrastinate on pampering Mom! Pre-order her Mother’s Day flowers today and secure those smiles! 💐✨

04/24/2024

🌸 Don’t wait! Enjoy 15% off our Mother’s Day flower collection, online or in-store, until Saturday only! Show Mom some love with beautiful blooms. 💐

04/21/2024

Brighten Mom’s day with the perfect bouquet this Mother’s Day! 🌼 Pre-order now from our Mother’s Day Collection on our website and let us help you make her day unforgettable. Don’t miss out, reserve yours today! 💐 website link 🔗 in bio

04/14/2024

🌸 Mother’s Day is around the corner, and the countdown is ON! 🕰️ Get ready to shower your mom with love and flowers! Pre-orders will be opening soon, but remember, just like any floral holiday, we won’t be taking orders after pre-orders close. We won’t be making day-of arrangements, but we’ll have limited grab-and-go options for the last-minute planners. Stay tuned for updates and get ready to spoil mom! 💐

04/08/2024

🌸👑 Don’t miss out on the floral fun! Just one week left to sign up for our Flower Crown Frenzy workshop on April 26th. Secure your spot now and let’s get creative together! 🌼

04/05/2024

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Krista’s boy Milo. It is in these times of grief that one feels completely at a loss for how to help the family who has been left behind. In asking Krista what she needed if anything, her response was that she asked if everyone and anyone could please just send positive thoughts, prayers, good energy their way as they try to navigate the dark waters ahead.

We will be closed from today until Tuesday. We give sincerest thanks to all of our clients who were so willing to be flexible with their orders over these next few days.

Please take care of eachother.
We will see you all next week.

03/26/2024

Thank you Catherine Landry and Brenda Hollingsworth for this gorgeous review! We love our spot and we love to share it with the community! Our flowers are definitely something different, but if funky and different is your jam, then we are the floral team for YOU! ♥️

ICONS :Business Women LIGHTING UP THE ByWard Market.
Includes this iconic shop Flower to the People
And you can order up your flowers through Uber Eats!!!! ?

🌷🌺🌷🌺Located at 21 Murray Street in the core of the Byward Market, Flower to the People is redefining the florist experience, courtesy of the visionary duo, Krista Sharpe and Caity Greer. Far from ordinary, this enchanting store boasts sky-high ceilings, where rustic, brightly painted doors are perched 15 feet above the floor.

Am I in a flower shop in Ottawa? 🌷🌺🌷🌺
Or am I in a Mediterranean courtyard?

The air is thick with the heady scent of blooms, offering a lush, sublime journey for all your senses. Breathe.

The store is a green and blue paradise, boasting an eclectic array of plants catering to all preferences and price points. Lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth recently found herself charmed by an easy-care table plant, a unique specimen that set itself apart from the usual fare. For those looking to enhance their spaces, the store offers chic planters that seamlessly blend with all types of contemporary decor. 🌷🌺🌷🌺

Beyond greenery, Flower to the People shines with its floral offerings. While classic blooms are beautiful and available, the store's magic lies in its bespoke, hand-tied arrangements, tailored to individual whims. Wrapped in hip black paper, these are bouquets you are proud to present to the important people in your life. 🌷🌺🌷🌺
Want something with a longer vase-life? Consider a preserved bouquet. These tasteful and charming arrangements offer a low maintenance touch of natural beauty.

In a delightful twist, Brenda discovered the convenience of ordering custom bouquets via Uber Eats, a perfect complement to yummy delights from local eateries like the nearby King Eddy.

Catherine Landry's introduction to this botanical haven has unveiled a hidden gem in Bytown Market, captured by Stacey Stewart Photography captivating visuals. Flower to the People stands as a testament to the beauty and creativity flourishing within the historic Byward Market. If you haven’t been there, what are you waiting for? 🌷🌺🌷🌺

ICONS is a project designed to promote the spectacular woman owned business in the ByWard Market.

Stéphanie Plante - Rideau Vanier Mona Fortier Mark Sutcliffe
Invest Ottawa Star Brand Photography Auger Hollingsworth
Sheshopslocal.ca sheshopslocalottawa CTV Ottawa Morning Live
Stefan O. Keyes Rosey Edeh - TV Personality / Olympian Missy Lamb

03/26/2024

🌟 Last chance alert! 🌷 Enjoy 10% off your Easter pre-orders today and tomorrow ONLY with code EASTER24. Hurry, stocks are limited! We’re open from 10-4, even on Good Friday. Don’t miss out on this final opportunity!

03/20/2024

🌸 Hop into savings! Don’t miss your last chance to enjoy 10% off your Easter blooms using code EASTER24 at checkout. Pre-order now before time hops away—offer ends tomorrow at midnight! 🐰💐

03/20/2024

Oops, we may have missed the first day of spring, but don’t worry, we’re blooming with tulips all month long! 🌷 Swing by our shop today and let’s celebrate the second day of spring together! We’re open and ready to fill your day with floral delights.

03/19/2024

ICONIC! Flower to the People has been such a labour of love for both myself and my partner Krista Sharpe. We have put everything we have got into this spot. Just like so many small business owners, we need people to keep shopping local and remember that it means the world to us when we make a sale and know that we have given our love into everything we do! Big box stores don’t feel that same joy. Save Small Businesses! Shop local.

"ICONS" ~~ Business Women ByWard Market
Caity Greer + Krista Sharpe Flower to the People are leading the way for a gorgeous flower revolution right here in the 613.

1. How many years have you been in business?
We have been in Business since April 2018.

2. Why choose the Byward market ?

We chose the byward market because we felt it was an underserved part of Ottawa for flower shops. Ottawa is pretty saturated with amazing florists, which is awesome, but we wanted to serve a community that didn't have much in the way of options for flowers and plants. We also just LOVE this community. It's so full of art and creativity and it's got heart. We wanted to build on that.

3. As an icon of industry, who inspires and motivates you to continue on your path?

We inspire each other mostly. Working together day in and day out, you start to become an intrical part of each other's lives. You become family and knowing someone that well, you become inspired by the way the other person navigates tough times and good times, stress, joy, well, life really. Both of us are warriors and we hold each other up. No matter what. Good days and bad. That is hard to find, not only in a business partner, but in another human being. That's pretty inspiring.

4. What should people know about the Byward market ?

It's THE BOMB!! It's so cool. It really is full of love and community. It's a place where people know your name and they commit to their tribe. It's filled with art and creative minds, great food, unique little small businesses where the owners take the time for you. They know your name. they know your story. Byward is an experience.

5. What are your top three things that you love to sell in your local business?

Flowers, Plants and a GREAT WORKSHOP! We just love what we do and we are so passionate about the joy we get to provide to people. Being the person who gets to be a small part of every love story that crosses our threshold, is pretty extraordinary and humbling. We are blessed and we love it.

6. If you could tell the mayor of Ottawa, one way he could improve things for small business in the Byward market what would it be?

Grants to help us in these trying times. Marketing initiatives. Start putting a SPOTLIGHT on everything that is GREAT about the market, not only talking about it when something bad happens. It's unfortunate that it has been cast in such a negative light over the past 4 years that people are starting to forget what makes it the 'HUB' of our nation's capital. The narrative HAS to CHANGE!

7. Name three local businesses that you shop at /order services from or frequent:
Heart and Crown Irish Pub - Ottawa
Stunning Fashion Accessories - Byward Market, Ottawa, Ontario, The King Eddy

8.This summer what are two amazing things that your business will be showcasing?

We are very excited to be a big sponsor for Light For Veterans 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament. It is to help veterans and first responders when they transition out of service! This is a HUGE one for us and it is very close to home. We are doing full florals for this beautiful event and we cannot wait!!! The other thing we are excited about are our workshops! They are always a blast. We post them a month in advance on socials and in our newsletter!

9. What is the one thing that makes you super happy to own an incredible small local business?

Getting to know our people. We love them and they inspire us to keep on keeping on.

10. When someone tells you no you say…….

"Well then we are definitely going to do it!" or "Wanna make a bet?!"

11. This International Women’s Month, what is the one piece of advice you would share?

When you look in the mirror, YOU better like what you see. That's all that matters. Kindness and love always win.

12. Chocolate or Vanilla?
Did you say vodka or tequila?

ICONS is a project sponsored by Brenda Hollingsworth
A brilliant collaboration built to shine a light on local business women who are crushing it!!!
COLLAB X Star Brand Photography with Sheshopslocal.ca








Mark Sutcliffe Mona Fortier Rechie Valdez Joel Harden
Ariel Troster Lisa MacLeod City of Ottawa ByWard Market

03/18/2024

We love this initiative!! SHOP LOCAL! SHOP ByWard Market

ICONS ~ Celebrating business women in the ByWard Market.
Brenda Hollingsworth has taken an innovative approach to supporting local women owned business and created a social media collaboration which shines a bright light on these epic shopping destinations in the heart of the Nation's Capital.

Not only is Brenda championing this project but she is writing her experiences, meeting the owners and of course, shopping!


"Frou Frou by Pat has been a shopping destination for women’s clothes and accessories in the ByWard market . Located at 159 York Street, just east of Dalhousie, there is plenty of metered street parking just at her doorstep. The cheery, yellow-stuccoed store is just as pretty from the outside as it is on the inside.

Owner Pat is a true ByWard market fixture. Pat was the longtime owner of Sassy Beads, a do-it-yourself beading and jewelry making destination, which Pat admits she really misses. She keeps her beading skills honed by offering jewelry repair on site. When Sassy Beads closed, she worked for the previous owners at Froufrou until she took over . Since then, there has been no looking back.

Froufrou by Pat is a unique and eclectic mix of pieces that defies strict categorization. Looking for edgy up-cycled concert tees? You’ll find them at FrouFrou by Pat. Looking for practically elegant cruise wear? Yep, it’s there. What about sculptured faux leather dresses and tunics? Pat’s collection has something for everyone, including special pieces you never knew you needed. The store’s second level boats a carefully curated vintage collection.

Brenda and Stacey adored shopping with Pat’s encouragement. Pat’s advice for creating an outfit that looks and feels current: Champagne on the top; Beer on the bottom. Translation? Think a structured, oversized blazer with heavily distressed jeans and sneakers. A concert tee with a sequined skirt.

Both Brenda and Stacey left with hand-decorated shopping bags in tow. Brenda purchased a show-stopping long red boucle coat that she has worn non-stop and a very cool cotton and pleather top honouring her 80’s fave, Depeche Mode. Stacy scored a fabulous striped jumpsuit that creates a perfect pulled together look for a busy photographer who needs to be able to move while looking super chic. "

We think this is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!

ICONS will be featuring the following amazing businesses:
Frou Frou by Pat
Schad Boutique
Stunning Fashion Accessories - Byward Market, Ottawa, Ontario
Flower to the People
The King Eddy
Luxe Blooms Flower Cafe








PHOTOS: Star Brand Photography

03/18/2024

🐰🌷 Hop into Easter with style! 🌷🐣 Pre-order now and enjoy 10% off your purchase using discount code EASTER24. Don’t miss out on this egg-citing offer! 🥚🎁 🐥🐇

03/16/2024

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨 Due to a recent COVID case among our staff, we’re closed today to ensure everyone’s safety. Rest assured, precautions are in place, and we’ll reopen Tuesday. Thanks for understanding. Wishing all a safe weekend! Stay tuned for our St. Patty’s Day winner!

03/12/2024

♥️♥️♥️ so excited for this!!! We LOVE our community and we LOVE bringing joy!

A BRAND NEW VIBE!!!🔴🟠🔴🟠🔴
A Celebration of Business Women in the ByWard Market
who are holding it down and creating. bustling, locally sourced
neighbourhood filled with vibrant shopping, services & products!

"ICONS" ~ a business widely admired especially for having
great influence or significance in a particular sphere"

Local Ottawa business owner Brenda Hollingsworth wanted to create a project that was dedicated to shining a bright light on the ICONS of the Byward Market . She chose a group of business owners who radiate a love of local and who are passionate about their neighbourhood and their city. 🔴🟠🔴🟠🔴

MARCH is the month of celebration for women in business and women collaborating and working together to grow and to succeed here, in the Nation's Capital.

Brenda will be working alongside Star Brand Photography and Sheshopslocal.ca to showcase and introduce you to some phenomenal business leaders . Icons who are rooted in the heart of Ottawa, the beautiful Byward Market .

Brenda will be dropping and sharing sensational photos, product shots and an introduction to each owner . 🔴🟠🔴🟠🔴

"Have we mentioned the local shopping?"🎯🛒🎁
OH MY!!! The experience was incredible and the styles, products and services discovered were 5 star!! Loved exploring and discovering so many iconic, supersonic businesses!!

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Stand by!!! We are super stoked to launch this sensational project designed to introduce "YOU" to some local business ICONS who are crushing it!!

Flower to the People
Luxe Blooms Flower Cafe
Frou Frou by Pat
Schad Boutique
Fashion and Accessories
and many more!!!!!!




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CTV Ottawa Morning Live CBC Ottawa sheshopslocalottawa

03/09/2024

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We wanted to take a moment to appreciate and celebrate some of the incredible women-owned businesses and female leaders in Ottawa and the Valley. ⁠
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03/05/2024

🌸✨ Celebrate International Women’s Week with Us! ✨🌸

Hey, ladies! 💁‍♀️ It’s time to shine because International Women’s Week is here, and we’ve got something special just for you! Enjoy 15%off your purchases from today to Saturday at Flower to the People. Treat yourself to some gorgeous blooms or surprise a phenomenal woman in your life with a bouquet or a plant that’ll brighten her day! 💐✨

But wait, there’s more! 🎉 Join us for our terrarium workshop on Friday March 8th at 5pm and unleash your creativity while connecting with other amazing women in our community. It’s going to be an afternoon filled with fun, empowerment, and plenty of plant magic! 🌿💪

Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity to celebrate women’s strength, resilience, and achievements. Visit us in-store or shop online at flowertothepeople.store and Use DSICOUNT CODE: IWW24 to take advantage of this special offer. Let’s make this International Women’s Week one to remember! 💖