Boxes, boxes everywhere!

This is just a taste of the mayhem we're dealing with right now. All the glorious wonders you'll see on October 9th are waiting patiently in their boxes, ready to be proudly displayed. However, the road to the Open House "vision" is long and full of cardboard! Our basement is FULL of this same spectacle and we're looking forward to releasing their treasures and putting things where they belong. Just about daily we can expect a visit from our friendly neighborhood delivery truck bringing us another parcel of goodies. Can't wait for everyone to see what's inside! Until then, we'll be hearing bubble wrap in our sleep!

Photo By: Meredith Morris

Gus: The REAL owner!

Let us introduce the REAL owner of Franklin Flower. He's off white, sleeps in a basket, and can be very grumpy when first woken up! He's none other than our trusty shop cat, Gus. After a terrible storm 5 years ago, Gus showed up on our doorstep, seemingly adopting us as his new family. We gladly took him in and he has reigned ever since. The interesting thing about Gus is he is a Polydactyl cat or a Hemingway cat, meaning he has an extra toe on each of his paws. Gus has been featured in news articles and several other venues numerous times. People from all over who know about Gus stop by regularly to visit him and do a little browsing. He's definitely a crowd pleaser but just like any celebrity, he has his moments. So you tell us.... Who's the real owner here?
Photo By: Meredith Morris

Open House 2009

Here we go again! Tis the season to begin construction once more! Gearing up for the annual Holiday Open House is always a hurdle but never fails to usher in waves of wonders. For many people, it's a tradition they wouldn't miss for the world! October 9, 2009 is when you can view it all IN PERSON! Join us from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm for 40% of our holiday merchandise. We're so excited to spread the joy and magic!