Flickr Finds: Jen's Gerbera...and flower shops in Chicago

Jen tagged her photo of a science-lab-cool bud vase. The photo notes say that it is from I.D. and it looks like it it is secured to the wall, a nice solution for a little pick me up of color in an unexpected spot. The pink gerbera is in good company this week - everywhere we turn these days, we are confronted with pink and red blooms, and we're not complaining. AT:NY did a post on where to pick up long-lasting flowers online and we are wondering about your favorite spots for cut flowers in Chicago...

Here's our usual spots -

Our Weekly Bunch: We generally end up picking up whatever catches our eye at Whole Foods, with good results. Not always super long lasting, but convienient and good enough overall, with some outstanding finds.

When Guests are Coming: When we want something special, we head over to the Crate and Barrel on North Ave. to the floral shop on the ground floor. We have gotten fantastic, unusual blooms here. They seem to have a nice selection whenever we pop in and the quality is good.

Let us know where you shop for flowers - we can all use a bloom or two on these cold, grey days of late...

(Thanks Jen for tagging your photo with "apartmenttherapychicago"!)

Comments (5)

Cattails on Division and Winchester! They're the best-- tons of unusual, fun, funky blooms and the friendliest people in the world.

posted by Margaret on 2007-02-12 08:37:58

I head up the block to Flora at 2835 N. Southport.

posted by Lisa on 2007-02-12 08:38:59

Larkspur at 2123 N. Damen.
Beth Barnett has a great shop, great eye and great suggestions when you're like me indecisive in the face of so many lovely and interesting flower choices. Everyone I've ever sent cut flowers to via Larkspur have remarked on how unusual they are and how long they last.
http://www.larkspurchicago.com/

Also, another fave, Fleur. Great choices and good people.
3149 W. Logan
http://www.fleurchicago.com/contact.html

posted by cloverstar on 2007-02-12 12:07:26

Mudd Fleur on Walton. I think they are moving to a new location but they are excellent - albeit a little pricey. They have the best window displays. (Where else do you have rose petals sprinkled on the side walk on a daily basis??)

Cheapest alternative, the flower auction market on randolph street, where florists go to buy their flowers.

posted by CREWTAG.COM on 2007-02-12 22:44:58

Glad you guys liked the picture! I live right around the corner from the Treasure Island on Broadway, so I usually just get flowers from there on my weekly grocery run.

When it comes to decorating my apartment, I hate dropping a lot of dough on any one thing so at $25 this vase was right up my alley!

posted by Jen on 2007-02-13 11:19:08