09/24/2026
THROWBACK THURSDAY STORY!
Sometimes the best things in life aren’t part of the plan! ✨
Four years ago this August, I had NO idea I was about to become a flower shop owner!
At the time, we were actually looking for a building to purchase in town or to put on the highway south of town on some land because we were thinking about starting a ranch store to sell our beef products. 🥩
Then, as I was driving by what is now our current location, I spotted a little “FOR RENT” sign. Apparently, I have a hard time driving past an opportunity… I called my husband and said, "I think I want to start a flower shop." You can imagine his reaction.
One “what if?” led to another, and before I knew it, the ranch store took a little detour, and the flower shop was born! 💐
Four years, countless flowers, celebrations, tears, smiles, and SO many wonderful customers later… here we are! ❤️
Funny how sometimes the plans you make aren’t nearly as good as the plans life makes for you. 🌷
Cheers to 4 years of Stratford Floral Mercantile—and to that little “FOR RENT” sign that changed everything!