FLOWER SHOP CHRONICLES

What I love the most about my flower shop is that it keeps me connected to my community in a meaningful way. My team of designers, my customers, my neighbors and my friends are the ones who have kept Bell and Trunk afloat all these years.  More often than not, our designers and our customers are also neighbors, and everyone in one way or another becomes a friend.

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Vanessa Marlin
FLOWER SHOP CHRONICLES

I am the new kid participating the in 40th Bouquets to Art exhibition at the de Young Museum this weekend. It's big honor for be invited to contribute a floral design alongside so many creative and talented floristry veterans.

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Vanessa Marlin
2024 Valentine's Day Buying Guide

Bell and Trunk is headed into its 15th Valentine's Day and I've learned a lot from being in this business. Usually I reserve this space in the newsletter to talk about  the importance of sourcing fresh flowers or selecting the right blooms for your Valentine.  But instead I want to focus on something else that matters: community.  

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Vanessa Marlin