The details
Although Bacon sources some flowers from abroad including roses from Ecuador and tulips from Holland, she prefers shopping locally.
“My first go-to [source] are small flower farms in the area, probably within a 50-mile radius,” Bacon said.
The top three selling flowers at Prosper Blooms are peonies, roses and hydrangeas.
Bacon said her current favorite flowers are roses and sunflowers.
“You can’t beat the rose because it has yummy layers and it always smells good,” Bacon said. “I’m also loving the sunflowers that are coming out, because they’re two-toned—it’s not just a regular color.”
Customers can order pre-designed flower arrangements online and in person and Prosper Blooms offers custom arrangements and florist-led designs.
“We have a florist choice option where we can get creative with our talents,” Bacon said. “That’s always a big hit as well.”
Floral arrangements range from traditional to contemporary designs.
“I love that we’re a mix of all of the design elements,” Bacon said. “We definitely have a base for traditional but with the demographics and the times, we need to go beyond that—that’s where symmetry comes into the design giving more of a modern look.”
What else?
On the non-botanical side, Bacon also sells gifts including home decor, body care, candles and collegiate items.
“I am a one-stop-shop for your flowers and if you want to find a gift for under $20,” Bacon said. “I created the gift line so local people could come here and not have to drive to Frisco or McKinney to buy a gift.”
How it happened
Bacon said after moving to Prosper in 2006, she determined there was a florist void. In 2010, she filled the void when she opened Prosper Blooms.
“When we moved here … Preston [Road] was one lane, no grocery store … and no place to get flowers,” Bacon said. “I did a 12-mile radius [search] and there just wasn’t anything. My husband said, ‘Start your own.’”
Bacon said she had a longstanding passion for floristry and over the years created arrangements for friends and family. However, before opening the store she took business and flower design classes to prepare to go from hobbyist to professional.
She designed some of the arrangements available on the company website and others were designed by four full-time florists.
The impact
Prosper Blooms’ busiest seasons are Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and a mix of homecoming and prom season. Ongoing floral requests include life milestones such as birthdays, weddings and funerals.
In her line of business, Bacon said she has many touching customer stories; although one that stands out is when she was able to help a widow during a time of distress when planning her husband’s funeral.
“She came here because her husband, who was deceased, had sent her flowers from here,” Bacon said. “It was touching, although it wasn’t a warm, fuzzy feeling—like a balloon and a birthday and yay, you’re 50— it was somebody that needed help in a time of need, and we were able to accommodate her. That is helping others and that’s a big part of what we do.”
