GRAND OPENING: EXQUISITE BLUMEN
Saturday, August 2nd, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
221 – 2nd Street #3 (Langley Village)
During the Saturday, August 2nd afternoon Grand Opening celebration, the first 50 visitors will receive a gift bag with exquisite items. There will be a string trio playing live music, and delicious treats to enjoy.
Annemarie Schweiger, owner of Exquisite Blumen, is originally from Germany and moved to California as a child in the 1980’s. Eleven years ago, she found her way to Whidbey Island. She says, “I never imagined or intended on having a flower shop.” But, in the serendipitous way things happen on Whidbey, she purchased a house in Clinton and began planting bulbs and tending to her garden meticulously. She found herself falling in love with growing flowers and began gifting friends with her bouquets. A friend who was gifted one of these beautiful bouquets suggested that Annemarie begin a flower business and she says, “The idea of a small shop just came to me and grew!”
Annemarie found the space in Langley Village that is now Exquisite Blumen. She learned about this location for her business through "word-of-mouth”. Most importantly, she says, “The shop is about expressing myself and sharing my love of nature.”
Annemarie notes: “This shop is more than just a floral shop; it’s a ‘Floral Wellness Boutique.’” She adds, “At the heart of Exquisite Blumen is a concept called floral wellness, the idea that flowers and plants are more than decorative; they are emotionally and energetically restorative.”
Exquisite Blumen is a wonderful place to explore. There are several rooms featuring a variety of items for sale. The store has items that make wonderful gifts including:
A large selection of fresh flowers
Plant arrangements
A selection of unique and beautiful gifts
Crystals – large and small
Chocolates
Floral teas
Healthy drinks that are floral- and plant-based
Her employees are skilled at helping people find something special, and Annemarie says she is thankful for the people she has found who have the attitude and experience to contribute to the concept of Exquisite Blumen. She says she is looking for additional staff, including a full-time experienced florist & assistant manager who can help grow the floral program even more.
After the opening you can stop by the shop or find Exquisite Blumen on Instagram or Facebook, or give Annemarie (or any of her knowledgeable employees) a call at (360) 221-7588.
You can also shop on their website for nationwide shipping: www.exquisiteblumen.com.
