All Purpose Flowers

08/17/2023

I know closing the shop seemed a bit out of no where, and a lot of people have asked me “what happened, we thought you were doing so good?”

It really wasn’t just one thing, it was honestly everything. I could go on and on about the reasons it didn’t work. My top answers are:

Covid: we were so new when Covid hit us, we opened in Oct 2018, and April 2020 took it’s toll just 1 1/2 years into business. While many businesses qualified for unemployment, loan forgiveness, grants, I was rejected. We hadn’t turned a profit yet, and I had not paid myself yet, and so whenever I put that on the applications, I was denied. The loss of that year trickled into the next, and then the next. I didn’t want to give up, and I thought things would get better.

But then,
Inflation: everyone thinks small businesses and restaurants are greedy raising their prices, but the truth is that they are not raising them enough because they are afraid people will stop buying and already feeling the effects of those who have left when prices raised a little.

A saturated market: we have so many florists around us, not just shops, but out of home florists, growers, and of course the grocery stores.

A predicted recession: people are struggling to pay for groceries and gas and would feel bad explaining that to me when telling me why they weren’t purchasing from me. I couldn’t blame them. I know buying flowers seems frivolous in these times (even though I assure you that you should, it’s so good for your mental health and self care.)

When you ask a business owner how they are doing, they are most likely going to say good, even when they are not. It’s not a good look for a business to be struggling, it makes them look like they aren’t good enough, and then there’s whispers around town about that business.

The truth is, we all need to do a better job at supporting local businesses. Accepting the beauty they offer, and trust that the price is accurate and fair. These other cheaper big businesses have terrible practices. Your small businesses deserve to make a livable wage, but many are not.

Support local, support small, and support your neighbors.

08/14/2023

Shop open hours for you to come by and take advantage of our liquidation sales this week:
Today 9:30-1:30
Tuesday 9:30-1:30 then 6-8pm
Wednesday 2:30-6:30
Thursday 9:30-1:30
Friday 9-5
We have so many goodies, less than wholesale price for you to grab and enjoy or save for gifts for friends and family.

07/31/2023

It is with a heavy heart that I’m sharing with you all today that All Purpose Flowers is taking steps to begin closing our business. It has been an exciting and sometimes bumpy ride and it’s now time for me to focus on my family. We will start offering sales on merchandise in the shop until everything is sold out. We also have many beautiful supplies and goods for florists that are available to purchase including tools, vases, pots, ribbons, and more. We will enjoy our last workshops at the shop through August, and I have one last final wedding in September. After that, the shop will be available for anyone new that would be looking for a beautiful artistic space to rent.

Having a shop and the privilege to bring my babies with me to work has been a beautiful experience. We are excited to see what the next steps of life will bring us. I’ll be available to assist other florists in freelance work, and will forever be developing my skills as a floral designer.

I put so much heart and dedication to our little shop over the years. With Covid hitting us just a year into business, and then facing inflation, and now a predicted recession, I truly believe it just hasn’t been the best timing for my little business, but it was also the only time I was able to do something like this. Thank you to all the wonderful, beautiful customers and friends I have met along the way. Your love and support kept me going through some of the hardest times. I am forever grateful for this experience and everything that it has taught me.

07/25/2023

Join us Wednesday evenings at the shop for some fun floral arrangement workshops! Teaming up with my beautiful friend CJ at , we will be using all local flowers from her gardens! Starting Wednesday next week, our first August class will begin 8/2 from 6-8pm. You can purchase tickets online at https://allpurposeflowers.net/order-online/ols/categories/class. There are 5 classes available. Join us for one or for all!

07/24/2023

Hours this week are Monday-Friday 9-2. Let us know if you need a delivery, and pick up is also available. Ordering ahead so we can prepare something for you is always best. Ordering available at www.allpurposeflowers.net!

07/20/2023

07/19/2023

Hello Lovies, we have some gorgeous blooms this week!! Everything is super fresh and yummy 🐝💕.

07/16/2023

Ethereal blooms 🤍

07/14/2023

Week 2 of designing with mostly, if not all local flowers. This lovely design has all local flowers except for the roses-those were extras from a special request we received. While we can’t have local flowers all year round, we do see the importance of buying and supplying local when we can. We ask that our customers have faith in us and our talents as florists to create something beautiful even when designing with new ingredients. You may not be able to come in and pick out the usual suspects of flowers you are used to, but when it comes to design, we will create something you will delight in. If there is anything in particular we can source for you, we still have the ability to do so, we just need time to order it for you.

All of the local flowers we are receiving from our local growers are so breathtakingly gorgeous, and fresh!

The best parts about local flowers is that they
-reduce waste with less boxes and packaging
-less travel, no flying on an airplane
-organic and pollinator friendly flowers
-supporting local farmers which creates more local jobs (that people actually love doing)
-local flower farms are soooo good for the environment
-and they’re just so fresh

The main thing we do as florists is design, and design gorgeous arrangements is what we will do for you!

If you want to show your support for our local farmers, use discount code “farm fresh” when placing your orders online, and save 10%!

07/13/2023

An all white and all local piece…oh and a cute pup at the end 🐶
A beautiful mix of blooms grown locally by and

07/11/2023

Excited to make some beautiful designs for the week! We are open tomorrow through Sunday, and we have gorgeous blooms ordered from the wonderful local growers , , , and !! Order ahead online and we can make sure your blooms are ready for you! Let us know your color preferences and style and we can make something custom just for you. Flowers in for the week will be dahlias, snap dragons, cosmos, hydrangea, stock, calendula, rudbeckia, fever few, foxglove, sunflowers, phlox, orlaya, godetia, agrostemma, and more! www.allpurposeflowers.net

07/10/2023

It’s my day off today and tomorrow, but the desire to design everyday is so strong, it’s hard to stay away from the shop. I’ll be getting blooms from all the local farmer friends this week, so shop small and support us all! I’ll be back Wednesday - Sunday. Order online anytime to order delivery or store pick up. www.allpurposeflowers.net
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07/09/2023

We’re open today, Sunday, 9-2! If you need a delivery we are here for you. Order online before 11am for same day delivery. (link in bio)

07/07/2023

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07/05/2023

Light, fluffy, airy vintage styled beauty 🤍

07/04/2023

I’ve been in sweet pea heaven these days. These are home grown and the seedlings came from !

07/01/2023

What is the florist experience? Florists sell an emotion. We deliver flowers for birthdays, thank you, sympathy, love, thinking of you, sending happiness, sending comfort, and just because. Think of all the times you’ve been surprised with the floral delivery and how wonderful that made you feel (or how many times you would have liked to). Your local florist are here to help you do that for those you love the most. Your local florists are also trained professionals with many years under their belt for all your event needs as well, creating and delivering centerpieces for parties, showers, and events. A florist is like a caterer, there are times you cook for yourself and grab food (flowers) at the grocery store or local farm stand, and there are times you need a professional. We are your professionals for surprising someone with a gift, or decorating your party space with gorgeous blooms. Flowers 100% brighten any space they are in, with sweet smells and candy for the eyes. Florist designs are always done with trained skills, many learned in school, and then after years working in floral shops under other seasoned professionals. We know all the proper care and handling details and tips for each kind of flower to make sure they are their longest lasting. We have studied design, color theory, care and handling, and so much more. Our world is dedicated to expertise in flowers. We also see floral design as an art and practice, one in which we just grow and get better with in time.

06/30/2023

Our neighbor business. Getting sick like this can be detrimental to small businesses like ours. We are hoping for a speedy recovery for Aaron. We absolutely love the Happy Humpback ❤️

Hi, my name is Dan and my amazing older brother has been recently hospitalize… Daniel Budak needs your support for Help Keep the Happy Humpback Family Afloat

06/28/2023

06/27/2023

My heart is so full. I received the best voicemail from a customer regarding this order for a 3 year old’s birthday. It truly means the world to me every time a customer reaches out with kind words.

“Hi this is _⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_ I ordered a little bouquet for my great granddaughter who is three years old which was delivered to her today. I'm down on Nantucket so I did not see it in person but I got a picture of it and she is thrilled to pieces and so am I because there was a little animal with the flowers and she just loved it, and her mother loved it, and I love you guys for doing such a wonderful job. I just wanted to call and give my appreciation to any and all who did that lovely arrangement. A little deer and flowers and it was just perfect, and perfectly wonderful for her birthday. Thank you all very much I will tell anybody and everyone I know about your business and how good you are. Thank you very much have a good day bye-bye…”

06/23/2023

Summer brightness 🍊☀️💕

06/22/2023

A happy piece ☀️

06/09/2023

Peony season at its best this year!!

06/08/2023

Our new shop hours for the summer have begun! We are open now Wednesday through Sundays 9-2. You can now have flowers delivered all weekend long!
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06/04/2023

We are now open on Sundays! Place your order before 11 if you would like a flower delivery today to someone you love! Ordering link is in our bio 😄

06/03/2023

Something pretty for your eyes! 💕

06/01/2023

A bouquet someone picked out when they walked in today while I hand arranged for them. Sweet peas and anemones = the sweetest mix. 🤍🤍🤍

05/27/2023

June starts next week, and with that so does the Sunday Magnolia Community Farmers Market! Our shop is right in the middle of the street that the market is on, and so we want to be there with the community, providing beautiful weekly bouquets for our customers to grab! Our new days off will be Mondays and Tuesday, and we will still be open 5 days a week, Wednesday - Sunday! Deliveries will be offered still every day that we are open. As always, same day delivery is offered when you place your order before 11am. Our deliveries usually head out on the road late morning/early afternoon. Ordering online is always best for our flow, and as soon as you place your order, we get notified. You can order anytime at www.allpurposeflowers.net

05/25/2023

Antique colored blooms 🤍🤍🤍