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”
DAWN
Describe what you do here:
Manager
Previous Job: Spent 5 years with my “boss babies” earning my Masters and PhD in patience, snack making,
boo-boo kissing and empathy teaching while simultaneously growing a social marketing business that grew skills,
desires and passions in me that led me right to Armstrong Flower and Gift Shoppe.
Favourite Flower: Blush roses and Seeded Eucalyptus
Ideal Saturday Night: A glass of red wine, a hot tub, reruns of the office and the luxury of my children
sleeping through the night.
I can’t live without:
To do lists
Life Goal: To help women discover how to find success on their own terms, live according to what lights
their soul on fire and grow into who they were created to be.
“At the end of my life I want to roll into heaven a hot mess, mascara running down my face, hair askew and be
able to say “that’s it, I have nothing left. I used everything you gave me””
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”