December 8, 2006

Twisted Sister

Suzanne Cummings Flowers

You never thought you’d sour on flowers. But one too many I’m-sorry-I’m-late bouquets from one too many Jerkface McLosers and the bloom was off the rose.

Bring the love back at Suzanne Cummings Flowers in Lincoln Park. The white walls, brushed cement floor, and sleek black bench will win you over, but it’s the flowers — delivered directly from Holland — that are the
real clincher.

Cummings is the only florist in Chicago who designs her buds with the hand-tie method, in which she spirals the stems to create a natural, layered look. The coolest part: The crisscross design allows the bouquet to stand up on its own. No vase necessary.

In just fifteen minutes, Cummings will create a work of floral art just for you.

Good thing. You do hate to wait.

Suzanne Cummings Flowers, 630 West Webster Avenue, between Lincoln Avenue and Orchard Street (773-880-9805 or suzannecummingsflowers.com).