Is it a false spring in Indiana? Maybe. But don’t let that stop you from enjoying the beauty of blooms, whether they’re popping up in your yard or an add-on to your cart at the grocery. However, if you’re looking to hire a professional for a sweet single arrangement, go all out for your wedding day, or simply want to explore the art of floral design, here are seven local florists you need to follow.
1. The Archivist, WWW.PAULASHOULTZ.COM
The Archivist is a creative studio and art gallery focused on flowers, photography, and community. Operated by multidisciplinary artist Paula Schoultz. Paula specializes in floral design as a form of expression and a function of delight, offering flowers for delivery city-wide, weddings, events, workshops, and special projects. With 16 years of experience, Shoultz says her approach to design is inquisitive, scientific, humanistic, artistic, sensitive, conceptual, and environmentally conscious. She is dedicated to making floristry more sustainable and accessible. Follow her on Instagram @The_archivist for information about upcoming art exhibits, collage, drawing, and flower workshops.
2. Duet Floral, WWW.DUETFLORAL.COM
Designed by identical twins Katherine and Kristin, Duet Floral offers florals for weddings and special events, as well as rental items from backdrops and candleholders and semi-custom to fully custom signage for your big day. Follow them on Instagram @duetfloral.
3. Fishers Flower Farm, FISHERSFLOWERFARM.COM
Fishers Flower Farm is a private cut flower farm located on eight acres near 106th and Allisonville, just north of Indianapolis. Owned by mother-daughter duo Kayti Robinson and Mackenzie Baker-Robinson, Fishers Flower Farm offers 100% locally and organically grown blooms and prioritizes ethical and sustainable practices, providing a local and natural alternative to imported stems grown via slave labor, harsh chemicals, and drastic transportation emissions. While preorders or reservations are required to visit, Fishers Flower Farm also offers flower subscriptions, workshops, u-picks, and Flower Friday farmstand bouquets.
Find them on Instagram @fishersflowerfarm.
4. Fridas Flowers Indy, WWW.FRIDASFLOWERSINDY.COM
Frida’s Flowers provides luxuriously bold florals for your dope events. Check out their pop-up this month at Dream Palace Books and Coffee. Follow on Instagram @_fridasflowers_ to stay in the know on more upcoming events.
5. Flowerboys Indy, www.flowerboysindy.com/
Walk in (pets welcome) to Flower Boys Indy and grab single stems from their stem wall or to the cooler and grab a few bunches to put together a bouquet. Flower Boys also conducts monthly workshops at Metazoa Brewing and 8th Day Distillery. The arrangement is posted on our socials and website the month prior, so see if you like the style before booking. Tickets include the flowers, the vase, the class, and one free drink at the location. Follow them on Instagram @flowerboysindy.
6. Lilly Lane, LILLYLANEFLOWERS.COM
Owned by Becky Ruby-Wojtowicz, this florist shop is a favorite in the midtown community.
In addition to local flower delivery available on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, Lilly Lane also offers classes to private groups, including in-home events for bridal or baby showers, girls’ nights, and more. Get the latest announcements on Instagram @homebylillylane.
7. McNamara Florist, www.mcnamaraflorist.com
Celebrating its 70th year in business, McNamara is the largest retail florist in Indiana, with eight locations, including a 2-acre greenhouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In addition to floral designs, McNamara Florist also offers an extensive line of gifts and home décor, along with event services for weddings, social ceremonies, and corporate events. Follow them on Instagram @mcnamaraflorist.
8. RK Florals, WWW.RKFLORALS.COM
If you’re looking for designs so pretty they could be a picture, look no further than RK Florals. Owned by principal designer Robyn K. Harder, RK Florals offers stunning, old-world-inspired designs focused on texture and movement. In addition, Harder leads private and small group classes and retreats, including one in Providence, Rhode Island, in April. Follow them on Instagram @rkflorals.
Leslie Bailey is the cofounder and CEO of Indy Maven. She once took a floral arranging class and poked her eye so severely with a stick that she decided it was best to pursue another hobby.
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