I have been a customer of Avalon for decades and have always loved their shop. Recently, I ordered…read morea bouquet of flowers for my Mother-in-law's 89th Bday. Her Bday is on St. Patrick's Day, and I mentioned a nod to that, might be ok (maybe a shamrock or something somewhere but not over the top). I told them it was for her dining table in her house, and I would like it to be flowers, not too stuffy or traditional, with some wild flowers, and that her favorite color is blue. They were so nice and helpful on the phone. They delivered it on time, even in a snow storm (A+ really). So when my Mother-in-Law sent a picture of the bouquet they sent, I was shocked. It was mostly green filler with a white flower buried in the middle. It looked like it might hurt someone. She put it on her fireplace (most likely because it would not really go on her table). My first thought was that the arrangement looked exactly like the things you can find in Trader Joe's floral section. I mean, EXACTLY. So, I decided to call them and let them know that it wasn't at all what I expected. I expected a happy floral arrangement with roses, sunflowers, daisies, tulips etc. I also mentioned that it looked like they went to TJ's and bought some filler and stuffed it in a vase. It didn't even really come nicely in the vase, no leaf wrapping raw ends etc. They were quiet when I said it looked to be from Trader Joe's, but to their credit, they were extremely understanding and professional. They quickly made a new bouquet with more flowers as a replacement and sent it out immediately. Avalon sent me a photo to preview the second bouquet and it had yellow tulips and more flowers and pussy willows, so I told them it was beautiful. It was beautiful, compared to the first one. AfterI thinking about it, I realized that these were also flowers ubiquitous to Trader Joe's. One of the pussy willows in the bunch was cut sharp and had no blooms, kind of like a spear . I asked them to fix it, not sure if they did. I like buying cheap flowers for myself at Trader Joe's for a quick bouquet in my kitchen but not for a special birthday presentation. TJ's get seconds from the suppliers, flowers that are smaller or just off grade A. The bouquet was $100 delivered. I would have gladly paid more for a better quality bouquet . I know it is very difficult in this economy for businesses to stay afloat, and my heart breaks for them. I support small businesses all the way, but I think Avalon and other florists should give their customers a choice, let them know what they are getting (maybe offer different levels for different prices). I could have made the bouquet for $20 from Trader Joe's myself. I know there was work, expertise, and service involved, but it just seems wrong. I am writing this so people know what they are purchasing and what choices florists and other small businesses are being forced to make in this economy . Sad. https://floristsara.substack.com/p/the-florists-shopping-at-trader-joes?triedRedirect=true

One of a kind, custom designs! Always unique and special. All occasions! Great gifts and decor, too!read more

We had the BEST experience with owner Kadie and Chippewa Valley Florals…read more We planned our daughter's 250 person wedding and reception from California and Kadie helped us every step of the way. From church to reception, she and her staff were professional, creative, and timely. Kadie was definitely the person I needed to take my mind off worrying. She did everything we asked and designed beautiful bouquets, floral arrangements for church and reception, a gorgeous floral arch, and beautiful table centerpieces with greens and flameless candles. We also hired them to clean up and haul away at the end of the evening so family and friends would not have to do it. Perfect from beginning to end!

Great people to deal with. They are professional and kind! Absolutely beautiful flowers,…read morearrangements and shop. I won't go anywhere else.

the person working was very standoff-ish, not great vibes. i got the ready made bouquet and then…read moreleft pretty fast cuz the space didn't feel inviting. next time i need flowers i wouldn't choose to come back here.

I ordered a special cake for my daughter's 50th and what I received is nothing like the cake I…read moreordered. The cake I thought she was getting was a white layer cake with roses, very simple and elegant and what I got was a sheet cake with loud color frosting and flowers of different loud colors. It looks like it was thrown together at the last minute and just yuck. I am soooo disappointed.

I have never been to the store, as I live in Ohio. I have however very recently purchased flowers…read morefrom here and had them delivered to a local funeral home. My boss's father recently passed away. I had know his father for several years. He was a kind and good man, and i was saddened by his passing. As i knew him and as I felt for my boss going through this terrible ordeal, i looked online for flower shops near the funeral home. I went through all the websites of the local flower shops, and decided to place an order at May's. The flower arrangements looked to be the nicest and I decided to place the order. I had delivered the Premium Wondrous Life Bouquet to be delivered on the day of the viewing. As I was not able to attend as I live in another state, I hoped the flowers would be beautiful. The day after the funeral, my boss thanked me for the flowers. He said they were very beautiful. That they were so nice, it was at the front near his dad. I was happy to hear that. Although I never saw the flowers myself, from what i was told May's did a fantastic job. I would, therefore, recommend their services if you need an arrangement of flowers in the area.

Living in Missouri, I have ordered from May's several times for fresh flower delivery to my family…read morein Eau Claire. I have never been disappointed with the gorgeous flower, delivery, and friendly customer service. They are my go-to florist in Eau Claire!

What an awesome floral and gift shop!!!…read more I took this exit into town to gas up and couldn't resist stopping to stroll around for a few minutes in this quaint little downtown. Little did I know that I'd be getting most of my Christmas shopping done for small gifts for friends. This place is boutique like without the heavy price tag. Definitely worth stopping at- don't miss out!

I chose Eevy Ivy Over for funeral flowers for a dear friend based on their great reviews. I wish…read moremy experience lived up to that. Living out of state, I called to place the order, saying I liked the look of the "Eevy Ivy Special"and "Colorful Blooms" style arrangements on the website, and I'd like something along those lines that I left up to them, for $100 plus delivery. The website arrangements were $55 and $75, so I expected my arrangement to be similar but a little bigger and better. I said colorful was fine, as my friend was such a joyous person. I expected a professional-looking arrangement. What was delivered was a shadow of the website arrangements, with some color in the center and a ton of spindly greens and queen anne's lace surrounding it that gave vibes of something picked off the side of the road. The photo I have was sent by the delivery driver at my request. I posted it here. A friend who attended the funeral and saw the arrangement in life was also unimpressed, saying it definitely didn't look like $100. I actually wondered if maybe my order was confused somehow since I never received a receipt, bill, or anything, but my credit card statement told the story: They did bill me for a $100 arrangement plus delivery. I called the store owner Becky to discuss it. She was very nice, as were all the employees I spoke with from there. She expressed that the arrangement was large and beautiful, and said two customers in shop commented as much. Perhaps it was large, but with what? The expansive "weedy" look was nothing like the website arrangements I asked for. Becky said it was nowhere in the notes that I referenced them, and that the only notes were, "colorful" and, oddly enough, "sticks," which was definitely a surprise. I actually spend considerable time giving the order, expressing how important it was to me that the flowers were beautiful. Becky said the driver took a bad photo of the arrangement, that didn't showcase its true beauty. In all fairness that may be a factor, but not enough to justify what I got. Just no. She did then say they might have missed the mark on this one, and to be fair, asked how to make it right, offering to send a bouquet to someone else as compensation. I appreciate the offer, but this was for a funeral... a special event that I was unable to attend, and that can't be done over. I regret choosing them for the order.

Prices are a bit high. Beautiful plants though! They have a…read moregreat collection of indoor plants!

Greta was awesome! She took the time to understand my project, walked with me to show me the…read moredifferent plants, and offered great suggestions. Thank you Greta!

Set up a delivery at our Airbnb prior to us arriving to surprise my fiancée and it was perfect!…read moreLarge roses and a fall arrangement was what I ordered, and they absolutely delivered, these people know what they are doing! The answered when I called and took payment easily, with a texted receipt, nothing could have been easier.

From the owner: We are Hive + Hollow, a Menomonie and Eau Claire based gift and flower shop, with a focus on…read morenourishing our community, our farmers, and our planet. Our arrangements are uniquely seasonal, reflecting the quirky beauty that is Western Wisconsin. We grow and forage many of our own flowers, source from local growers, and choose American grown and Fair Trade during winter months when little but evergreens and drieds are available. If you want to learn about some of the ways we are working to make a difference, head over to our website! In addition we carry a curated selection of goods from independent makers, to make thoughtful gifting simple.

Carmen is a wonderful artist that makes amazing jewelry. Stop into her store for all your bead…read moreneeds! If you're new to the craft or looking to learn something try a class. She is an excellent teacher and very inspirational. Highly recommended! See my blog post for more info: http://tryintothrowyourarms.weebly.com/out-and-about.html#

Carmen is the best. She is a great teacher, and as she lets it be known, with three young…read morechildren, she is very patient with those who are not experts yet. She's moving next door into a bigger location for January, 2010, and she'll have a lot more space. A Cute Bead is better than the Bead Monkey in Minneapolis, IMO.