An avant-garde florist creates masterpieces on colorful and sometimes seedy Broadway. This Broadway Market florist specializes in sophisticated arrangements crafted from ample shipments of Hawaiian flora. From bristling rattlesnake calathea to antennae-like uluhe fern curls, more than a few flowers here could pass for prehistoric reptiles.
Blooms does weddings, funerals and events, but the bulk of sales are arrangements and bouquets.
Bouquets come custom-wrapped in tasteful tissue and ribbon ready for presenting. For more permanent vegetation, pick up a tropical houseplant outside Blooms' door in the Broadway Market. Originally published February 2001 Marika McElroy Watch for thorns Call in advance for arrangements. Although designers might make one on the spot during a lull, you'll both be happier if they're not rushed. The apology package For a something sweet to go with that bouquet, step across the street to Seattle's own Dilettante Chocolates.