Michelle N.
Yelp
Honestly I didn't know this place existed, there are so many little shops around the plaza that I should really check out some time! This is located behind Rite Aid, on the side where Chase Bank is. Not at all hard to miss if you're looking for it.
My sister's School of Optometry graduation was today in Fullerton and since it's not graduation season yet in Riverside, I was panicking to find leis and bouquets for my sister very last minute since I forgot to order them. After looking up and calling, unfortunately none of the florists near UCR or in downtown had any leis. I decided to come in to get a bouquet custom as well made though since the pictures I saw looked great.
Walking in, all you see are random arrangements sitting around, making the shop look a bit old since some of the arrangements are of fake flowers, very pretty nevertheless. There were orchids and gift arrangements to purchase there with prices on them as well. It was only being run by an old Asian lady and she immediately greeted me and asked if I needed help. When I asked her about custom bouquets, she asked the occasion and gender of the person. Now I am in no way a flower person, I actually hate and can't stand the smell of flowers, so she was glad to help when I asked for something "Spring-y" for a graduation but with traditional touches.
She showed me the individual flowers and I chose a couple flowers before letting her choose for me. Before picking the flowers, she asked what price range I was looking for and how elaborate I wanted it. Prices will vary based on the flowers and number you have. She took those flowers and preceded to arrange them in a little back area while suggesting I write a card (complementary) to add to it. I got to add purple ribbon, though I wish I asked to add a gold ribbon to it as well as those are the university colors.
Overall I was impressed by the bouquet and it turned out beautiful. Service was great and there was no wait at all. The arrangement was skillfully done and I will come back again definitely for UCR grad season.
The arrangement is now in a vase at home!