Filling St. John’s florist void: Bou-Quet
St. John has been without a florist since Today’s Flowers closed earlier this year, but not for much longer. Sally Varlack, who has owned Tropical Couture, next to Lime Inn, since 2004, will open Bou-Quet across the courtyard and next to Pink Papaya.
“Flowers have always been a passion of mine, even before I got into clothing,” Sally tells us. “There is a real need on the island for a florist. Flowers are an easy gift for saying I love you, let’s be friends, or I’m sorry,” she says.
She also hopes to work with wedding planners, churches and caterers.
So where do fresh flowers come from? She’ll buy them from a wholesaler on St. Thomas two or three times a week.
“I’ll do the arrangements myself until I can find the right, artistic person. My goal is to be able to create out-of-the-ordinary arrangements.”
Bou-Quet hopes to open by November 15, which is also Tropical Couture’s 5 year anniversary.
November 11th, 2009 08:04
Best of Luck! I never thought about not having a florist on the island. You need those beautiful exotic flowers for a wedding in paradise on the beach!
All the best!
November 11th, 2009 08:05
great for Sally! good luck!
November 11th, 2009 08:26
That’s good news. Funny but I guess I never noticed that there was a space next to Pink Papaya. I’ll be sure to check it out in May when I get down there again!
November 11th, 2009 08:54
That’s welcome news!! Best of Luck!!
AND by the way when are we going to see the “new” Freebird?
November 11th, 2009 10:40
Best of luck to you, Sally! What will your hours be?
November 11th, 2009 15:22
It looks to me like Pink Papaya downsized their store
November 11th, 2009 18:23
This is exciting news. Now I can get take-out from The Lime Inn and buy myself flowers in one trip.
Very best wishes to Sally in this new endeavor.
November 27th, 2009 18:37
Great! Congrats, I have been visiting St. John for 8+ years and a florist since 15. My husband and I got married on Francis Beach two years ago. When we figure out a way to get down there and stay maybe you can hire me!
December 15th, 2009 02:03
Does anyone know if there is a website? I am getting married in April and would like to purchase some flowers please.
December 26th, 2009 12:11
The phone number for Bou-Quet is 340-774-7600
December 30th, 2009 09:41
Is there a website for bou-quet?
May 27th, 2010 17:13
We would love a few corsages and floral arrangments for our party in June.
Julie King said you were the best!
Liam H
NTC