Business
BY DACIA GARCIA
The Flower Box o ers oral arrangements, candy, home decor, plants and more.
In addition to oral arrangements, customers can nd plants in a range of sizes.
Co-owner Deniese O’Neill has over 30 years of experience in the oral industry.
PHOTOS BY DACIA GARCIA COMMUNITY IMPACT
The Flower Box supports people in all phases of life
Whether community members are looking for a way to express love, sympathy or gratitude, The Flower Box in downtown Georgetown provides a range of oral arrangements, plants and gifts to produce a physical manifestation of one’s feelings. Founded in 1972 by Patricia Taylor, the business continues to sculpt a one-stop shop for all occasions. The backstory Deniese O’Neill and her husband, Jim, pur- chased the business from Susie Ramos in 2011. It was founded in 1972 by Patricia Taylor. As the daughter of a orist, O’Neill knew her way around the business since she was young. She started working at The Flower Box in 2003 as a counter helper and delivery driver and worked her way into di erent roles from there. “I just love making people happy,” O’Neill said. “Flowers are ancient. They’ve been around forever, and they’ve always told a story.” The business’ longtime history in the town has allowed it to be part of the memories passed down through family generations. “I have lots of moms that come in and say, ‘Oh I bought my prom owers here when I was in high school. Now I need to buy owers for our son or daughter,’” O’Neill said. With the impactful role owers play in peo- ple’s lives, O’Neill said she’s grown meaningful connections with customers throughout her time
in the business. "We deal with every aspect of life from births to weddings to deaths, funerals, birthdays and celebrations," O'Neill said. "It's a well-rounded occupation. It's my thing and I was meant to do it. There's nothing like sending owers from a ower shop. We want to be part of your decisions and make sure you're happy when you leave." O'Neill said the strong bonds formed with customers overtime comes with its sorrowful moments including receiving phone calls that a regular customer has passed away and working on their last oral arrangements for them. “We put our heart into everything and each thing has a meaning,” O’Neill said.“We love the relationships we have with certain customers that return all the time. We know their stories, we know how they’re feeling and what they want to say and it’s very special.” What they o er The shop will be fully stocked with products including calla lilies and peonies t for the upcom- ing special days including Mother's Day, Teachers Appreciation Week and Nurses Day, O'Neill said. Plants, wine, decor and candy are also available. Community members can pick their own owers, order owers for pick up or local delivery and ship oral arrangements around the world. “My motto is ‘We love to create what your heart wants to say,’” O’Neill said.
The business has served the local community since 1972 when it was founded by Patricia Taylor.
Customers can shop at the business for a variety of occasions.
10TH ST.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST.
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910 Martin Luther King Jr St., Georgetown www. owerboxgeorgetown.com
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