ALANA
Describe what you do here:
Owner/Bill Payer/Boss Babe/ Mess Maker and Dream Inspirer
Previous Job: 25+ years in retail & retail management, a wardrobe stylist and personal shopper, house painter and a teacher.
Favourite Flower: Peony & Protea
Ideal Saturday Night: My dog, cat, hubby and I snuggled up on the couch with popcorn and a glass of
wine.
I Can't Live Without:
A hot bath and a glass of wine at the end of a long day.
Dreams and Goals: To inspire other boss babes. To travel. To one day create enough art work to have my
own show.
“Love Hard, Live Fearless”
BEV
Describe what you do here: I do
the Shoppe’s deliveries and errands
Previous Job: Teaching Alana everything she knows about being an entrepreneur. Our family owned and
operated a marina at Mabel Lake
Favourite Flower: Roses
On days off you will find me: Out for breakfast or lunch with friends. I also love spending time at
mabel lake with family and friends.
Favourite Food:
Carrot cake with cream cheese icing
Skills or talents that people don’t know about: I am extremely organized and love my daily routine. I am
also quite ambidextrous.
“I don’t care to live a long life, just a healthy life”
KELLI
Describe what you do here: Jill
of all trades. I keep things running behind the scenes – I choose and purchase our blooms each week and even do
our book keeping BUT that doesn’t mean you won’t also see me designing your arrangements!
Previous Job: I owned the shoppe from 2009 – 2016
Favourite Flower: Orange Lily
On days off you will find me: Camping, walking, knitting and spending time with my family
I can’t live without:
My family
Dream: That the world becomes a safer, more peaceful place for my children and grandchildren to thrive in.
“What you are not changing you are choosing”
SARAH
Describe what you do here: Flower
slinger and customer greeter
Previous Job: I've been seen making swans in your cappuccinos, also a certified hair stylist.
Favourite Flower: Billy balls, Protea, Fever Few, Peonies, Garden roses
Ideal Saturday Night: Going to a local theater or music show, playing Dungeons and Dragons, rescuing a
dog or two, maybe swiping up your dad's old sweaters for $2.99 at the local thrift store
Fav Podcasts / Books:
My Brother My Brother and Me, Welcome to Nightvale - Podcasts
I also am currently reading The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde and enjoying it very much
Hidden skills or talents: -Basic hula hoop tricks (it's cooler than it sounds...I think),
-Never spending more than $15 on one article of clothing
"Death is only the end if you assume the story is about yourself"
SUSAN
Describe what you do here: Senior
Floral Designer
Previous Job: I began my career at Riddell Flowers for 5 years, then moved to Woodwards flower shop for
10 years. Following that I spent 10 years home with my babies and then joined the team at Armstrong Flowers 22
years ago.
Favourite Flower: Gerbera Daisies and Green Hydrangea
Ideal Saturday Night: A movie and a big bowl of popcorn
On days off you will find me:
crafting, enjoying lunch with a friend, doing housework and gardening.
Dreams and Goals: I have enjoyed all my years as a designer but I am looking forward to retiring soon,
spending more time with my family and camping with my hubby.
“Life is a gift, enjoy it to its fullest”