Flowers may only be stems in a vase, but for person who gets the flowers it’s a whole lot more. It can brighten someone’s day or say “I love you.” Blossoms of Windham at 725 Roosevelt Trail can take a flower order and make it special.
Blossoms works with Teleflora and
website orders to send bouquets next door and all over the country.
In 2009 Dwayne Harris bought Blossoms
after having working at florists in the area for many years. He also did
banquet set ups for wedding and other special occasions, providing the right
atmosphere to learn about customers wants and desires when it comes to flowers.
“Then it all worked out. I like working
for myself,” he said.
“He’s eclectic,” said customer Nancy
Millett. “I love him.” Nancy has been following Harris for 14 years. “Once he
knows what people like I don’t have to tell him [what to create].”
Harris and his three part-time employees
are friendly and they try to help everyone who comes in regardless of budget.
He isn’t afraid to try new things, like his miniature gardens with little
ceramic creatures that live there.
“He has a knack for try to stay with the
trends,” Millett added. “You walk in here and it’s friendly and always fun and
funky.”
Blossoms is getting ready for Mother’s
Day (May 10), prom and graduations.
Harris has a corsage and boutonniere
station set up for customers to create their own flowers for prom. Starting
with higher end bracelets, flowers, sparkly gems and other additions can be
made to craft a unique piece.
Harris is involved in the community by
contributing to Sebago Lake Chamber of Commerce events, as a graduate of Saint
Joseph’s College he does flowers for many of their events, including graduation
and every Christmas he decorates a room at the Victoria Mansion. Having a
degree in history has helped him when designing his room. “It’s the one thing
that connects history and flowers,” Harris said. Blossoms does the flowers for
area churches and works with the athletic department at Windham High School to
give a rose for every senior to give to a parent on senior night.
Harris attends design shows to keep up
with trends and design techniques. “Designs are all about learning new things
and trying new things,” he said. “I’m still learning every day.”
Blossoms also does arrangements for
wedding and funerals. When he gets orders from online or through Teleflora, he
will call customers if he doesn’t have the flowers on hand to ask about
substituting a different color or a different flower. “They want to know what
they are sending. It’s about trust,” Harris said. He also can get flowers for
the do-it-herself bride.
Blossoms offers delivery, even same day
delivery if an order is called in the morning.
At Christmas, Harris goes all out
creating wreaths, greenery and decorations from scratch. He also offers silk
flowers.
Blossoms isn’t only about flowers, but
has some gift items for camps, cabins and lake related decorations. It also
carries furniture handmade by Harris’ father Wayne Harris. Blossoms carries
Havens Candies, Primitive Keeper Made in Maine candles and potpourri and wax
tartlets, soap from The Casco Bay Soap Company, stuffed animals and balloon
bouquets. He also puts together care packages for students at finals time or
for kids at summer camp and away from home on their birthdays.
Blossoms is open Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harris can be
available at other times as arranged.
“Call direct, talk to a local florist
who is local,” said Harris. “We like to please the customers.”
So when it's time for flowers, think of Blossoms of Windham first. Many times
customers can get better deals without the service fees by contacting Blossoms
directly at 892-2097 or email Dwayne@BlossomsofWindham.com.
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