A new florist on St Barths! You should know about it.
History: The primary — even only, I believe — florist in recent years has been Bloomy — a stalwart in design, service, & quality. In the past, there was the (a) very high-end (& exquisitely beautifully-presented) offerings of “Varda” (by appointment only) & (b) prior to its sale (& unfortunate swift closure) a couple of years ago, La Vie en Roses.
Today: I’m happy to observe the opening of La Petite Fleur in St. Jean . . . in the row of shops next to Sayolita & my favorite hair cutting salon, MG Studio. The proprietress of La Petite Fleur, Alba Moscato, was with Bloomy for a number (several?) years &, in true entrepreneurship, is spreading her wings.
Fresh flowers are near & dear to my heart! Growing-up in a home where my mother loved & fostered flowers in the small yard of our house, it is a “natural!” In intervening years, my enjoyment of them grows. Competition on SBH, thus, makes me happy as I contemplate an orchid or small bouquet at CEC when there.
Alba, BTW, has a notable Dad — Vincent Roscato, famed rugby star . . . of course, an acclaimed sport on SBH.
Finally . . . a thought that brings me to post about the floral business on St. Barths is terribly heartfelt memories of the kindness of our Moderator, Kevin, & spouse Kate in years when my mother visited at CEC with Wendy & me after my Dad died. In those years, Wendy & I also were proprietors of “The Normandie” in Lorient. Longtime Forum participants will remember the time — youthful energy & appreciation of St. Barths shared with wine & hors d’oeuvre for friends at any occasion . . . falling of a leaf, dropping of a hat, opening a door! Deeply felt appreciation still is remembered for the sentiments of Kevin & Kate in always bringing a LARGE bouquet of fresh flowers to Mom on each of these festive occasions . . . making her welcome to the island especially grand! A toast (Veuve Clicquot, of course!) to you.
Flowers . . . a special language!
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History: The primary — even only, I believe — florist in recent years has been Bloomy — a stalwart in design, service, & quality. In the past, there was the (a) very high-end (& exquisitely beautifully-presented) offerings of “Varda” (by appointment only) & (b) prior to its sale (& unfortunate swift closure) a couple of years ago, La Vie en Roses.
Today: I’m happy to observe the opening of La Petite Fleur in St. Jean . . . in the row of shops next to Sayolita & my favorite hair cutting salon, MG Studio. The proprietress of La Petite Fleur, Alba Moscato, was with Bloomy for a number (several?) years &, in true entrepreneurship, is spreading her wings.
Fresh flowers are near & dear to my heart! Growing-up in a home where my mother loved & fostered flowers in the small yard of our house, it is a “natural!” In intervening years, my enjoyment of them grows. Competition on SBH, thus, makes me happy as I contemplate an orchid or small bouquet at CEC when there.
Alba, BTW, has a notable Dad — Vincent Roscato, famed rugby star . . . of course, an acclaimed sport on SBH.
Finally . . . a thought that brings me to post about the floral business on St. Barths is terribly heartfelt memories of the kindness of our Moderator, Kevin, & spouse Kate in years when my mother visited at CEC with Wendy & me after my Dad died. In those years, Wendy & I also were proprietors of “The Normandie” in Lorient. Longtime Forum participants will remember the time — youthful energy & appreciation of St. Barths shared with wine & hors d’oeuvre for friends at any occasion . . . falling of a leaf, dropping of a hat, opening a door! Deeply felt appreciation still is remembered for the sentiments of Kevin & Kate in always bringing a LARGE bouquet of fresh flowers to Mom on each of these festive occasions . . . making her welcome to the island especially grand! A toast (Veuve Clicquot, of course!) to you.
Flowers . . . a special language!
Sent from my iPad
