By: Serena Napolitano By: Serena Napolitano | March 29, 2022 | Lifestyle
Treat yourself to your favorite bouquet, and on the way, stop and smell the roses.
To fill your home with your favorite flowers or make sure your special event is blooming, you'll need to find a florist that blends fresh flowers with creativity to craft arrangements that will make anyone want to stop and stare.
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Whether you’re celebrating a momentous occasion, showing someone how much you care for them, or just sprucing up your space for the season, these eight Chicago florists are true floral artists in every sense of the word.
2232 W. Belmont Ave. / Website
Elevate your mood and fill your home with these “in-the-moment” arrangements from the intuitively creative mind of owner Megan Muschhot. Using in-season florals and botanicals, she creates arrangements with a fresh and one-of-a-kind feel. Pistil & Vine also offers a monthly flower subscription, so you have something bloomingly beautiful to look forward to each month.
1908 W Division St. / Website
A farm with sustainable practices and a committed connection to florals, Field & Florist produces blooms of the highest quality. Your flowers are bloomed with care, and ready to travel from farm to bouquet. Along with florals, this shop also sells a selection of gifts including body and skincare products, plants and garden tools.
2057 W. Irving Park Road / Website
Stella Grey Blooms is an independent, women-owned business that creates an array of floral designs to suit your every mood. From boho-chic to vintage romance, traditional or trendsetting arrangements, this floral shop supports you in creating your floral story.
1935 W North Ave. / Website
Founded in 1999 in Wicker Park, Asrai Garden continues to deliver creative and fresh floral arrangements. Pulling from local growers, these florals for weddings, special events or just a feel-good bouquet come from a place of passion. Wander into the original storefront in Wicker Park, or head to the second location in the West Loop to take in the uplifting smells, and the relaxed and charming vibe.
1039 W. Grand Ave. / Website
Steve’s Flower Market is a family-owned business that sells in bulk for all the DIY bouquets and flower lovers who want the best all the time. Steve’s also sells arrangements and handles custom orders for events with an array of florals to choose from. Find your favorite florals, and create a bouquet that is perfect for you.
3118 N. Lincoln Ave. / Website
This florist has been in business for nearly 100 years, and the expertise is real. Bouquets are crafted with dedication to each customer’s unique needs. Ashland Addison counts four locations across the city, but the Lakeview location offers half-priced cut flowers each Saturday. Start your weekend right with beautiful flowers and enjoy the springtime breeze.
2034 W. 18th St. / Website
If you’re looking for carefully curated bouquets, go to Black Rabbit Florist in Pilsen. This independent two person team treats each order with careful consideration to ensure the best bouquet for your everyday or momentous occasions. All orders should be pre-ordered via their websites and you can await a personal delivery or use the curbside pickup option.
1951 W. 22nd Place / Website
Flor del Monte is a Latina-owned, mother-daughter business operating in Pilsen for more than 18 years. While the shop works as an event florist primarily, the team does offer monthly floral subscriptions and curated blooms.
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