With a brand new location just a quarter mile north of the old spot, Jacque Kucyk of Keepsake Flowers is ready to expand the products and services she and her staff offer.
In addition to the cut flowers, plants, wire service and gifts available at the shop, Kucyk will now work in concert with neighboring Lowrie’s Landscaping to offer customers complementary services and more of a one-stop-shopping type experience.
Kucyk plans to offer seasonal merchandise such as flats of flowers, pumpkins, Christmas trees, wreaths and grave blankets.
Expanding, she said, just seems like the natural next step, noting that she took over the shop about a year ago when Keepsake’s previous owner was in the process of liquidating the business.
It’s been a year-long learning experience, but Kucyk believes the efforts have helped her provide customers with a quality product.
‘I triple process the flowers, which I think is very important because the vase life is longer that way,? she said, explaining that not all floral retailers use the longer and more costly method. ‘I’ve had people come in and tell me flowers will last up to two weeks if they change the water.?
Kucyk, who offers standard wedding and funeral arrangements as well as custom designs, said she and her staff do whatever they can to help customers achieve just the right piece.
Recently, she created a funeral arrangement for the family of an avid golfer, who requested the flowers be arranged in a real, full-sized golf bag.
‘It turned out really neat,? she said. ‘The family loved it.?
Another family requested an arrangement using a bowling ball and pin. Again, success.
It is customer satisfaction, she said, that drives the business.
‘I’ll back up what we sell,? she said. ‘If someone has a problem I’ve always fixed it.?
Kucyk was working in interior design and moved into floral design, so the decision to buy the flower shop seemed natural.
‘I have a real passion for flowers and plants,? she said. ‘I always wanted to have a greenhouse when I was a little girl.?
Keepsake Flowers is located at 9561 Dixie Highway in Springfield Township. Call 248-625-3302 or visit www.keepsakeflowers.net.