Flower shop for Ettalong

A new fresh flower shop has commenced trading in Ettalong.

Trading under the name of Beach Blossoms Flowers, the business opened on October 2 on Ocean View Rd.

Proprietor Gai Hyde is a qualified florist with 20 years' experience in Sydney flower shops.

She has lived in Umina for 17 years and has finally taken the plunge to commence her own business.

Gai buys flowers direct from the markets each morning and selected Ettalong as her base because the suburb currently does not have a florist and because of the future growth she perceives there.

The business also sells pots and plants, and arranges deliveries as well as catering for weddings.

"I got tired of commuting and I wanted to see if I could be successful with my own business, after all the years that I have worked for other people" Ms Hyde said.

Cec Bucello, November 10