As my profile says, I'm a plantita, a plant shop connoisseur... this one has been on my list since…read moreI learned about it a few months ago and when I drove by last weekend and realized how close it is (about three miles), I made a mental note to visit soon. The parking situation is questionable. There's street parking in some areas along Western and probably on Grace as well. The large parking lot is for the pizza place next door which maybe won't get mad at you when they're not open? Not sure, but you can live on the wild side! There is a step up to get into the shop so bear that in mind if it's helpful. The shop is small, not overcrowded at all, but doesn't feel empty either. I'm not sure if I'd call it a plant shop or a florist... there's a bit of a difference there. I would say this shop is equal parts both. There are a good selection of plants, not an overwhelming number, and some varying plant accessories (books, pruners, watering cans, etc.). They have some dried flowers, dried bouquets, and various floral accompaniments; they also have an overflowing flower bar where you can create your own bouquet. They'll arrange one for you for an additional price, too. I asked if they have classes or workshops and the woman said they do, which I'll be notified of because I'd signed up for their mailing list. The flowers they had were beautiful and they had some unique ones that will make some beautiful arrangements. I bought a pre-arranged mini bouquet that has brightened my weekend! Oh, and possibly my favorite part of the shop: Percy the pup! (Now I'm wondering, was it Percy or Perry? I think the former.) As I was browsing near the entrance, a small little friend trotted out to greet me and was so friendly. He let me pet him immediately, tail wagging and ready to show me some love. I'm a cat person and don't have any pets at the moment but now I'm thinking, should I get a little puppy AND a cat??

Stopped by their studio sale and was pleasantly surprised with the variety of plants and…read moreaccessories one might need to fill their home with some greenery! After explaining our limited knowledge of plant care to Mike, he sent us home with a ficus tree who has persevered through some tough times. Happy to know our new tree has a lot to live for! We picked a beautiful textured pot that Mike helped set up for us for the journey home. Overall, would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for plant expertise! They truly handle with care!

Cute shop with lots of Instagram worthy plants and stationary…read more They do update their Instagram as well with new arrivals and have been very responsive to any first aid question I had on my new babies.

This is place is a gem in Andersonville. I did most of my…read moreChristmas shopping here the last two years. Every gift from this shop is very special and well received! Wonderful selection of plants (and flowers when in season) and so many beautiful items. The staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable about your new plant baby. Also, I strongly advise you to follow their Instagram! It's hilarious and breath of fresh air!

I stopped by just once and now I can't go anywhere else. Other flower shops just don't feel the…read moresame. There's something warm and real about this place. Totally won me over.

very disappointing arrangement, not creative at all. for what I spent, NOT a good value. major…read moreflower was one lily stem, looked funereal instead of fun. I am sorry to say I do not recommend.

great selection of rugs and excellent cus service. Owner was patient and very helpful in helping me…read moremake a decisio.

our experience working with shams, the owner of rugistan, was fantastic. he was so helpful,…read moreeducational, and attentive, offering us thoughtful guidance on rug selection and interesting history and details about the artisanship and his extensive experience sourcing rugs. we went home with two beautiful handmade rugs for our home, very confident in our selections after much consideration assisted by shams. his pricing is very competitive and we were very happy to learn that compared to the way things work in traditional retail shops, the artisans who make the rugs sold in his shop get a larger cut of the final sale price! we will definitely be back.

Good variety of flowers by a small shopkeeper!! Very…read moreaccommodating and have great hours; support your local business!!

I attended the graduation of my niece at Loyola Friday afternoon and wanted a bouquet. I use smart…read moredevices in my home and asked Google to provide options between my current location and the campus. I'd forgotten about this little florist shop. The app noted that I had visited some years back when they had a sidewalk sale on potted plants. I took a quick look online and called to place an order. I was on a schedule and wanted to watch her walk. Had I planned the bouquet in advance, surely I could have either saved more on purchasing elsewhere (grocery) or benefited from the use of a more well known florist. I say this as I'm reading some of their lesser starred reviews. Since inflation hit over the past many years, florists too have had to increase pricing. Some shops charge much more than this and it's always a roll of the dice depending on the title of the person creating your order. Ie arrangement stylist (lol) So, rather than placing an order online and hoping for the best, it's wise to call and talk. I chose an option from their website's selections for graduates. I forget the name of the actual but it contained flowers in blues and whites. Wrapped in a blue ribbon similar to colors used at graduations. I thought she would enjoy the usage of large lilies. For the price I thought it looked smaller (I think more baby's breath or tiny flower sprays could have been used) but that's how it goes when shopping online versus real life of what florists have in stock. While we discussed options the florist noted which are or can become bouquets VS what are simply table displays or would be too small. One tip I have for you, use the website to give you an idea of color schemes and presentation types. Then think what's your budget for the bouquet and how much extra it could cost for the display to meet your standards. Some mass floral sites like FTD or Proflowers offer options for the bouquet. Such as, the base is ie $60. To make a bolder statement, add $10. To make it huge, add $20. These were some of the details I discussed with the florist. All in all, I received compliments from Moms and ladies on my walk to the campus. But the icing was watching her walk, congratulating her and offering this bouquet. If there was anything, I wish they could have wrapped the bouquet in white tissue then the standard plastic on the outside. I think that usage of tissue would have made the bouquet appear larger and more pleasing. If I'd been there as they were wrapping up, I would have asked for that addition. (Some of the extra details above are simply for your consideration and not necessarily a judgement against their abilities. In my life I have given and created many bouquets, so, I have an idea of what I want and how to attain the look) Thanks Lou's.

They sold my fiance 5 rotted and dried up peonies for $55!!! Absurd and ridiculous on their behalf…read moreto provide such poor quality florals for that price

I had Donna's Flowers do my engagement party arrangements and they are the most beautiful flowers…read moreI've ever seen. I could not be happier. The exceeded my expectations completely. Everyone loved them and made the evening extra special. Thank you so much!

10/10 experience! I live in Texas and was searching for a local family-owned flower shop to order a…read morebirthday bouquet for a friend who just moved to Chicago. I am a researcher, and found about 10 shops near where my friend lived to choose from. Celeste's Flower Shop was probably the 3rd or 4th one I looked at, and as soon as I read their About Us page on their website and saw their adorable storefront on Google Maps - I was sold! I shopped on their website and chose the "You're my Sunflower" bouquet with 5 sunflowers, added a vase, and a custom note. My friend shared the pic of the bouquet she received and I am so impressed! I think it looks even better than the photo shown on their website! (Which is often NEVER the case - especially with large retailers like 1-800-Flowers.com... Usually the flowers look worse in person vs the online photo.) Way to go, Celeste's! They also hand-wrote the message I provided on the note card! Such a nice touch. Other flower shops often print these notes, which comes across less personal. You can really tell they truly care about each individual experience and order. They were even super quick to respond when I emailed for an ETA on the flower delivery, and they were on time as well! Highly recommend this place!

Such an amazing family-owned, Latina/women owned flower shop! The customer service is always…read morewonderful, and their flower arrangements are absolutely beautiful. They also offer delivery, which is super convenient. If you're in the Hermosa/Belmont Cragin neighborhood, I definitely recommend stopping by and supporting this local business!

Placed an order today! Excellent service I highly recommend this flower shop they were professional…read moreand efficient

Wow, wow, wow! I cannot say enough about how amazing Anna, the owner, is! Going into my wedding,…read moreI decided I wanted to make my own bouquet-- I love arranging flowers. I reached out to Anna to get individual stems to ensure I had really beautiful pieces to make the arrangements pop and enter Anna. She walked me through different possible stems, pros and cons of the ones I chose, and ordered them and hydrated for me. Two days before, I called in a bit of a panic to see if she could make the corsages for my mom and MIL (I realized I was out of my league!)-- and while she happily said she could put them together for me in time (and for a VERY reasonable price, esp for such a rush order). But knowing how much I wanted to make the arrangements, she very kindly shared a new trend of MOB/MILs carrying small bouquets (similar, but different to bridesmaids bouquets). I Googled this idea and loved it! The day I went to pick up my flowers Anna greeted me with a huge hug and had even wired the ranunculus and sectioned out ivory ribbon for my to wrap my bouquets! Anna went above and beyond providing flowers (her flowers were lovely!)-- she was my coach, cheerleader, and allowed me to add a personal touch to my wedding.