COMMUNITY Thorn & Petal celebrate one-year anniversary with open house packed with snacks, discounts and DIY arrangement table!

By Rubyyy Jones

Paris has a reputation for its natural beauty, evolving population and buzzing downtown core, and a signature of Paris’ downtown landscape is the many ‘boutiques’and curated small businesses As someone who now owns a store downtown, I would be another level of wealthy if I had a dollar for everyone who says, “We love to come to Paris for all these little stores, they’re all so unique!” and it’s true; in a world of online sales and big box store bombasticness, we’re lucky to have such an amazing selection of passionate entrepreneurs, who care so much about their spaces, offerings and clientele

Thorn & Petal is celebrating the one-year anniversary of their shop - a milestone made possible “by you, our incredible community’’ said the owner Ran Sui, “What a journey this year has been There have been ups and downs, but the joy of serving this community has made every moment worthwhile ”

Thorn & Petal is a gorgeous spot - next to the Dog-Eared Cafe at the end of the riverside row of downtown businesses - with a focus on dynamic florals for all occasions and with an incredible stock of sumptuous self-care, flourishing gifts, thoughtful treats, plus pop-up events, and workshops If you’ve never been before, or for a while, head downtown this Sunday,

November 24th from 12 pm to 5 pm for a celebratory open house, an afternoon of celebrations and delectations to celebrate their one-year anniversary: DIY arrangement table with flowery expertise, 10% discount storewide, drinks, bites and more!

I asked the Thorn & Petal owner, Ran Sui, a busy and brilliant business woman, Mom and human being about the highlights of this first year, she shared that “along the way, we have had the privilege of sharing in people’s most personal moments their laughter, their tears, their heartfelt memories, everything from Christmas and Weddings, to funerals and graduations to every day celebrations; in doing so, they have become more than customers to us they have become family”

As I stood in her beautiful and airy space surrounded by gorgeous blossoms and lush goods, I asked Ran what her hopes and dreams for the next years are, to which she replied, “As we step into our second year, we are filled with gratitude and excitement We cannot wait to meet more incredible people in this community, to share your stories, and to become part of even more cherished moments Whether it is a small smile or a life-changing celebration, we hope to continue adding a little extra beauty and love to your days ”

Who doesn’t like a deal? What if you could get a great deal, some free snacks and sit down at a DIY table to make your own holiday arrangement? Check out Thorn & Petal, downtown Paris on Sunday, November 24th from 12 pm to 5 pm

Let’s keep our town flourishing and our downtown blossoming by supporting small and local whenever we can because shopping small or local doesn’t mean you need to compromise on your vision or your wants, in fact, small businesses like Thorn & Petal take so much pride in their products, thrive and grow with your custom, but also evolve and bloom with your engagement and patronage; come celebrate our town’s unique identity and Thorn & Petals’ one year anniversary this Sunday, November 24th, and treat yourself while toasting their beauteous boutique and biz-iversary!