Grand opening for new store

A new store in Woy Woy held its grand opening on Friday, June 22.

Flowers by Marianne combines floristry and giftware with dining to "create something a little unique on the Peninsula".

"I did a floristry course last year and really loved working with silk flowers and putting together arrangements to suit a person's style of home or office," said proprietor Ms Marianne Shirley.

"I decided to set up shop at the Clock Tower in the former Curves building, that way catching the passing commuter trade.

"Because the area is very large I invited Christine from Short Black to use some space for dinning as our doors meet and it makes for a very relaxing lunch amongst the flowers.

"Later this year I will be offering silk flower arranging classes through the Community College," said Ms Shirley.

Flowers by Marianne is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm.

Email, 2 Jul 2012

Marianne Shirley, Flowers by Marianne

Photo: Carmography