When I am out in the city I will stop into most any shop that carries flowers or plants. Some satisfy the need for a good, cheap dozen roses. Others are a wealth of good gardening advice. Utowa is very much about appreciating the sheer beauty (and luxury) of flowers. Utowa is a blend of fashion, beauty and flowers all housed in a deep, relaxing white space.
Even if you are just around the corner shopping for home goods, you should stop in to beat the heat and let your eyes play.
Utowa is a great shop for inspiration. There is a constant flow of new items and the floral design staff works to come up with a fresh concept for the window displays EACH MONTH (they were busy cutting ant silhouettes when I was there).
The vessels they have are unique and interesting. I am always on the lookout for beautiful and unique little gifts. Their bud and clipping vases, most under $20, would make the perfect gift for anyone especially those in small New York apartments.
Their choices for cut flowers are full of beautiful surprises, like the cut branches from blueberry bushes with under-ripe green berries on them, or cut lengths of passion flower vine. And the flower arrangements in the store show a love of bold colors and interesting texture combinations.
- Matt N.
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i love this store. i walk by it everyday on my way to work and it always brightens my mood. everything in there looks and feels like a little treasure.
really, really beautiful. those strawberry planters are the first i've ever liked.
My design firm just used Utowa's fabulous landscape architect Tomo to design some potted plants for us, and they look absolutely beautiful! They work quickly and flawlessly, and i would suggest them to anyone.