This past Sunday, Oct. 27, patrons were treated to Cuban pastries and live music by Hedgehog Swing for the re-opening of Petals and Pop, a flower shop and wedding flower studio owned by Theresa Anderson. Visitors enjoyed samples of Almond Sea Salt Chocolate, cheese and crackers and chocolate butter.
This is the first time in four weeks that the doors to Petals and Pop have been open. On Oct. 2, a woman lost control of her Toyota Prius, crashing through Anderson’s business.
There were no serious injuries, and the damage to the business included a wooden cart and Anderson’s workbench. After the accident, she began rebuilding the shop with the help of her husband John, co-owner of Tankfarm & Co.
Anderson said the outpouring of love and support from the community was a part of the healing process for her, saying, “Everyone in the community was so loving and caring after the accident, it was overwhelming.”
Her prized cart was sent out for repairs, and her bench was installed last week.”
Anderson also had a wedding dress from 1943 in her window.
“So many people have asked where the dress is, and if it’s okay,” she said “We took it out the night before, and it is fine.”
With the re-opening of the shop this past Sunday, she said that “Coming back gave us perspective. This place is much more than a shop; it’s a gathering place for family, friends and the community.”
For Halloween, Petals and Pop will be participating in Main Street’s Trick or Treating festivities, and will be passing out French candies for the kids.
Adults will be able to sample pumpkin soda pop, and the shop will also project the kid-friendly film “Frankenweenie” on to the brick wall of the store.
Jenna Norman, store employee and photographer, will also hold mini photo-sessions on the famed flower cart on Halloween as well.
“It was very touching to see everyone come back,” Anderson said. Anderson has holiday plans as well. Petals and Pop will begin holding floral arrangement classes and will also begin producing Thanksgiving arrangements.
A Harvest table will be set up soon to display flowers for the holidays through the accordion doors.
“It’s a blessing to have this space, and that we are able to still be in it,” she said. “We almost didn’t skip a beat.”
