Located in Cabbagetown, Blooming Flower Bar is a destination for all things fresh and green. Anji Shuklas, the store's owner, has years of experience under her belt. Throughout her time, she has created art, run retail stores, designed clothing, jewellery, and taught classes — so it's safe to say, design and creativity have played a big part in her life.
Growing up, Shuklas worked with her mother is community gardens, which led her to start her own landscaping business Blooming Planter. Blooming Flower Bar is an extension of that business, that she teamed up with her daughter to bring to life.
You can visit Blooming Flower Bar at 559 Parliament St.
The neighbourhood flower shop carries a wide assortment of fresh cut flowers, which you can pick and DIY from the shop's flower bar, or lean on Blooming's friendly staff to put together for you.
In addition, you'll find plant accessories such as pots, plants, flower-themed gifts, and more. It's a one-stop-shop for all things beautiful and magical. It's often dubbed "the happy place" by shoppers in the community and even acts as a hub for creative workshops.
Most notable is the shop's Happy Hour, which allows shoppers to get a bundle of fresh flowers for accessible prices.
The 50% off deal happens daily and features a rotating selection of fresh bouquets that are announced on Instagram. Orders can be made online and the store even offers free same-day delivery within the Cabbagetown neighbourhood. Outside of the neighbourhood, you can get your flowers delivered for an additional cost.
If you can't make it to the shop, be sure to check out the online store.