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Art In Bloom at Karin’s Florist

Written by Bryan Swann Art In Bloom has been a growing trend over the past few years, with museums opening their collections to floral designers who interpret the artwork through flowers. The DeYoung Museum in San Francisco, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, and The Larz...

Discover Unique Flowers at Karin’s Florist

You may have noticed some new types of flowers in our floral designs. At Karin’s Florist, we believe that flowers should be as unique and vibrant as the emotions they express, and we pride ourselves on offering a selection of rare and extraordinary flowers that you won’t find at your typical florist. In our quest...

A Day of Joyful Giving & Fun

Join Us for Loukoumi Day in Virginia: A Day of Joyful Giving with Your Kids Are you looking for a day of fun and philanthropy to share with your children? Look no further! Join us on October 21 for an unforgettable experience at Loukoumi Day in Virginia. It’s a day designed to show kids the...

Clocking Out

Alex Ayers – Life of an Intern at Karin’s Florist – Blog #8 – Final Thoughts Sadness washed over me. It was a sunny day, but I was swept up with the feeling of rainy and overcast weather. It was the last time I would be clocking out of Karin’s. I thought people were supposed...

Blossoming Talent at Little Otter Flower Farm

This is part 2 of an article we are reposting from Virginia Bride Magazine. By: Elisa Yu-Shan Lion (Exceptional Events by Elisa) Max’s Unique Gifts and Talents On Friday, May 26, 2023 (Max reminds me every time we see each other of my visit on this day), Aunt Pat and I stopped for an introductory...

Kids Flower Design Day

Alex Ayers – Life of an Intern at Karin’s Florist – Blog #7 This average day was just made a whole lot more interesting. Maris asked me if I wanted to participate in a short flower design class where everyone would make their own small arrangement. I jumped out of my seat and said yes!...

Little Otter Flower Farm

Karin’s Florist is reposting this article from Virginia Bride Magazine because we think you will find it as heartwarming as we did. By: Elisa Yu-Shan Lion (Exceptional Events by Elisa) Florals by Max Legasse from Little Otter Flower Farm. Photo Courtesy of: Lindsey Everage Photography Blossoming Talent at Little Otter Flower Farm It’s been a...

Husband Training for the Open House

Alex Ayers – Life of an Intern at Karin’s Florist – Blog #6 Sweat was forming on my face, and my shoulders were getting tired. I was in my pants and polo intensely scrubbing the floors in the back of the store. I would take a break every once in a while to do some...