CULTURE + ENTERTAINMENT
Across the way is a bright pink door, opening to a vibrant and playful floral business. After spending years working in various parts of the flower world, Stephanie Thi opened In Flower during a transitional time in her life. When the pandemic hit, Thi saw a demand for her arrangements, shipping her work nationwide. “We grew quickly as my work began to gain traction on social media,” said Thi. Her garage quickly transformed into a studio where Thi would fulfill orders of dried and fresh floral arrangements. Thi wasn’t actively looking for a commercial space until she laid eyes on 1010 East 8th Street. “I saw the building had just been renovated and it immediately caught my eye,” said Thi.
STEPHANIE THI
She scheduled a tour and saw the space’s potential, but it wasn’t an immediate “yes,” shared Thi.
“It took me some time to decide if this was going to be the right move, but what sealed the deal was learning a coffee shop was opening up next door— it got my wheels turning,” she added. “I don’t use a lot of greenery because I like to keep the focus on the colorful flowers.” STEPHANIE THI
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