A Chat with Karen at Lake Zurich Florist
As I was driving through Lake Zurich today, I spotted Lake Zurich Florist and stopped by for a visit. There I met Karen Branding who, with her husband Howard, had owned the florist shop for 35 years! Two years ago they sold the business to Robert Boyce who also owns Natural Environment Landscaping Design. Karen still works there designing arrangements.
Karen was a treasure trove of information. Having been there for over 35 years, she’s seen all kinds of changes in the Lake Zurich area. We shared stories of local real estate and how the area has built up so much over the years. I asked her if the Route 22 bypass of the downtown area affected their business. She explained that most of their business is by referral (just like mine!) so they were not as affected as they could have been.
Lake Zurich Florist designs flower arrangements for all occasions including weddings, funerals, showers and party centerpieces. Karen wants people to know that what makes Lake Zurich Florist special is, “We design as if we’re designing for ourselves”. Most of their business is done by phone but I recommend that you stop by to meet Karen. She is friendly, has a great smile, and can fill you in on some of the town history.
The next time you have occasion to order flowers, try Lake Zurich Florist. They are located at 34 E. Main St., right next to the Koffee Kup restaurant. Their phone number is 847-438-6755. You can also visit their website, www.lakezurichflorist.com. Thanks, Karen, for taking time out of your busy day to visit with me!
I love finding cool new shops!
Me, too! It’s even more fun when you get to meet someone like Karen who’s been in town for so long.
I’ve had the pleasure of shopping there and was very pleased with the friendliness of the staff and the quality and beauty of the arrangements.