Katie Antonson was immersed in the world of paper flowers for years, but now, she's shifted her focus to the real thing with Bloomie's by Lille Syster, a floral destination in Easton. She's putting that same unique, creative touch on bouquets, centerpieces and beyond!
Katie Antonson
Owner
Tell us about the transition from Lille Syster, which had specialized in paper flowers since 2011, to Bloomie's, your new floral destination. How does Bloomie's differ from your previous endeavor? How is it similar?
Bloomie's is very different in the sense that everything is time sensitive. With paper, I had months to make flowers for arrangements and weddings. With Bloomie's, the flowers are perishable, so creating requires precise time management. The main similarities are the clientele and events.
Describe the variety of what's available!
We have all kinds of flowers available at all times. We stock a wide variety of blooms. From locally grown to imported tropicals, we carry it all.
How does one select the perfect floral arrangement for a specific occasion?
The first step is to consider the recipient or theme of the event. Think about where the flowers are going—as a centerpiece, on a large table, on a hospital bedside. Once you determine the theme or recipient, you can begin to think about color. I tend to like monochromatic color palettes, but I also appreciate bright colorful arrangements.
Does Bloomie's carry any of the gifty items that your previous shop had, or is it strictly flowers?
Yes! We carry many of the same lines—cards, candles, jewelry and more!
What might readers be surprised to know?
We can get almost any flower for next day delivery.
Bloomie's also specializes in wedding florals. What can you tell us about that process?
It all starts with a consultation where we discuss the details and scope of the wedding. The initial consultation takes about an hour, and we ask tons of questions and look at inspiration photos. Once we have a clear idea of the vision, we work behind the scenes to source product—flowers, vases, etc.
This can take weeks to months, depending on the complexity of the wedding design and the amount of time between the consultation and wedding. We work closely with the couple throughout the entire process, making revisions and changes right up until the month before the wedding. It's our goal to bring a couple's floral vision to life. We aim to exceed expectations at all times.
What's on the horizon for Bloomie's this summer and beyond?
This summer, we will be working on the rebranding of the business and planning for all the 2019–2020 weddings and events we have coming up. Be on the lookout for big things by Bloomie's.
21 N. 2nd St., Easton | 610.258.6331 | bloomiesfloralshop.com
