Fleur » Inside the boutique

“If you are planning for a decade, plant trees” (part 1)

Fleur Inc — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:49:55 +0000

Ten years ago, a little flower shop opened in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. My heart tightens as I remember the first day. Indeed, I still remember that very first day. A lot has changed. A move, good decisions, bad decisions, a learning process or two. Years of growth, years of stagnancy, this little flower shop is packed full of so much. To be honest, I tend to feel empty for words when I think about the last ten years. A decade is a really, really long time.

~~~

One week ago we threw a party to celebrate. Jaclyn Simpson took the photos (thank you!!!). So many people attended. And those who couldn’t make it sent the most amazing messages our way. I just don’t even know how to thank everyone for the support, the strength, well everything, really. Thank you for your high standards of creativity and love and devotion. Thank you for allowing Fleur to become all it has. Thank you for respecting our creativity. I owe all of you a lot. And I think about all of you a lot. There are big plans ahead for Fleur that are only in their infancy. In the meantime, thank you for everything. Please enjoy these photos (part 1).

~~~

More photos soon of our friends who helped us throw this amazing party, and all the good people who attended.
xoxo

I say with a sigh…

Fleur Inc — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:08:39 +0000

This week is Fleur’s 10th birthday. I say this with a sigh. A decade is quite a long time. There are days I think it feels like only one year, and days it feels twice as long. I just spent the last hour looking through iphoto… what a journey, what a road. We thought it was time to celebrate.

Join us April 12th from 4-8pm.

We have savory nibbles from The Curry Cruiser, delicious sweets from Truffle Truffle and there will be beer from 3Floyds* to wash it all down. Can’t wait to see you. We’ve painted and remodeled in honor of this, so come on by to take a peek.

xoxox

Thank you so much for believing in us for 10 amazing years.

*with id, kids!

Turquoise

Fleur Inc — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:09:19 +0000

Laurie Peacock just sent us this great image of a bouquet that Caleb designed. Creating bridal bouquets is our favorite thing, ever.

~~~

We’ve painted the boutique. Added some molding, a handmade shelving unit designed by Put Down the Bourbon, and we still have a couple more things to do.

~~~

It’s feeling good around here.

Be Mine

Fleur Inc — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:56:13 +0000

Darling.

Love.

Sweetheart.

Honey.

We’re still taking orders. We’re open until 7:00pm on February 14th.

xoxoxoxox

~~~

phone photos

Fleur Inc — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:09:48 +0000

We keep forgetting to bring the camera to the boutique and take photos. So it has been a lot of phone photos. Instagrams and all that. And we’ve been making so many pretty things, lately. And we’re remodeling. Each week something different is happening. It’s been fun listening to people stop in and say, “Something’s different…”. Just wait. We’re preparing for the decade celebration. It’s going to look like awesome town.

Here is an arrangement Caleb just designed.

And we can’t get enough of this mamma & baby.

We’ve been meeting with so many couples, planning 2012 and two, 2013 weddings. Talking & typing and creating isn’t so bad now that it has snowed & this is our view.

And we’ve been nibbling on sandwiches made with cheese from here.

We’re slowly restocking on gift items. Porcelain amazingness, glass piggies & mice, two of our favorite paper lines (one made in Logan Square) and jewelry. Holy shit, the jewelry. And we just started ordering our Valentine’s Day flowers. Some of our favorites.

XO Pictures

Fleur Inc — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:04 +0000

In 2011 I met a truly lovely couple. I liked them immediately. They have spunk and a great sense of humor. They’re sincere people, kind and motivated. They’re honest and hard working, and I immediately felt comfortable around them. Simply put, Tom and Jenny from XO Pictures are some of the most talented people I’ve met. I’ve actually re-written this post about 6 or 7 times, not quite finding the proper words to describe them or their art. They create films, but not just any kind. Tom sees something deeper than an interaction or moment in time. He films life and all the pieces around it to make the viewer understand something bigger than just a license of the every day. Here is one of two films Tom created about myself and Fleur. Click on the link below, and enjoy his rhythmic and beautiful interpretation of Fleur. And Tom, thank you, thank you, thank you. I have no idea how I can ever repay you for such a gift.

A film about Kelly Marie of Fleur, by Tom of XO Pictures

P.S. Part two is coming shortly. The second was a surprise that I had no idea about, and today it brought me to tears.

Once again, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Ann Perry Designs Trunk Show!

Fleur Inc — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:26:37 +0000

This holiday season we’re so excited to be offering so many little extras around the shop! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 17th, for our next Pop Up Shoppe with Anne Perry Designs!

Here are some perfect gifts for the foodie you love, a sweet hostess, or something for yourself as you’re planning a holiday feast! Beautiful, handmade aprons from Anne Perry Designs.

They’re absolutely adorable, fashionable and just plain sweet!

This golden lace one is making us coo.

Saturday from 11am – 3pm, stop on in for a wonderful variety of aprons, & check off your holiday list!!

Surreal Santa Barbara Succulent Trunk show!

Fleur Inc — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:34:12 +0000

December 10th we’re hosting a trunk show with Surreal Santa Barbara Succulents!

Stop in at 10am to enjoy these beautiful colors in the dreamiest of palettes. Amazing gift or wintry centerpiece for your table. The wreaths are beautiful, filled with a candle center.

Absolutely exquisite, one of a kind, succulents designs. They’re so beautiful, we can’t wait to see you on Saturday!

Holidays on the Square!

Fleur Inc — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:39:42 +0000

December 3rd is the first of an annual holiday event in our lovely little neighborhood, Logan Square! Holidays on the Square is an afternoon when all the boutiques & restaurants in the neighborhood are offering fabulous incentives to stop on in and celebrate locally. Santa will be seen around town, cupcake trucks, a tree lighting, hot chocolate & peppermint sticks, seasonal beers, wine tasting, trunk shows, truffles, brownies, & more!

~~~

Stop in Fleur, beginning at 11am for some delicious treats from our lovely friends Truffle Truffle! Also, sip on a taste of wine from Vinejoy! Purchase some sweets & receive 15% off your entire Fleur purchase!!

~~~

Happy Holidays & thank you *SO* much for supporting your local business!!

(We’re super proud to be a part of Local First Chicago!)

Flavors of Fall Pop Up Shoppe!

Fleur Inc — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:06:32 +0000

Flavors of Fall Pop Up Shoppe with Truffle Truffle at Fleur!

Sunday, October 2 2011

10am-3pm

(Yep! We’re opening 2 hours early for this!!)

3149 W Logan Boulevard . Chicago . Illinois . 60647

773.395.2770

A little while back our amazing friends from Truffle Truffle came over to the boutique and celebrated National S’mores Day with a Pop Up Shoppe! It was a huge hit! In case you missed it, don’t worry. We are having our second one this coming Sunday!!!

Caramels and donuts, Pumpkin spice/chocolate crema and turtle pie cake jars… Autumn is really tasting good!

Now all these things that you see here are from last time, but we think you can get the picture. It’s delicious and super amazing. And we definitely hope to see you Sunday! And thank you so much to Lily Red Studio for taking these photos!!