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Readers answer: Kansas Citians’ favorite local flower shop

Lily Floral Designs was listed on The Knot’s “Best of Weddings 2023.” | Photo by KCtoday

We asked you, our lovely readers, to tell us your favorite local florist ahead of Valentine’s Day. However, a good flower arrangement says more than just “be mine.” Whatever the reason (there’s never a bad one), here are some of your fellow readers’ favorite blooms.

Kansas City, MO

"Beco Flowers (Crossroads). The floral arrangements are always beautiful, and the vases are always unique.” — Mindy S.

“Bergamot & Ivy Design (Brookside) — 1/2 price Friday flowers of unique and high quality flowers. You can walk into the cooler and make whatever you want!” — Michelle H.

“Botanica (Waldo): she always has the most beautiful garden inspired arrangements and partners with local flower farmers!” — Audrey T.

“Crestwood Flowers (South Plaza) [...] The owner and staff are always very nice and helpful. I love that they sell locally grown flowers.” — Lucinda D.

“Daylight Flora (Westport) kills it on wedding floral!” — Rachel H.

“EverWild Florals (Downtown) gets all their flowers from local farms. Their arrangements are unique, earthy, and absolutely stunning!” — Seaka

“Floraloom tucked inside HITIDES Coffee (Crossroads) is my fave. Colleen is a transplant from Cali who, like me, was attracted to the slower-paced charm of KC.” — Lynelle H.

“Lily Floral Designs (Columbus Park) forever and always!! My wedding flowers stole the show (in the best way)! They’re incredible!” — Alex C.

“Shop Local KC (KCMO and Leawood): On top of beautiful flowers, they support local artists and makers!” — Maggie H.

“Sidelines Custom Floral in KCMO (Martin City). They always create unique, modern, colorful arrangements with unusual, beautiful flowers.” — Ryan, V.

Photo of bouquet from The Fiddly Fig — The Fiddly Fig came with several local recommendations.

“The Fiddly Fig (South KCMO): My fiancée always raves about what I get her from there.” — Chad C.

“Toblers (18th and Vine)! Flowers are always so beautiful and well done, delivery is always on time, and customer service is top notch.” — Katy W.

“Trapp’s! Walking into their store on Main Street (Westport), everything is SO beautiful and glamorous. " — Mary R.

“Verdant (Crossroads) because of their weekly bouquets!!” — Krit S.

Not a KCMO resident? We got you.

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Today, Feb. 10

Kansas City Comets vs. Florida Tropics | Friday, Feb. 10 | 7:05 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $20-$50 | Watch the Comets take on the Tropics on home turf.
Bacewicz “Overture,” Childs “Saxophone Concert,” + Sibelius Symphony | Friday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 12 | Times vary | Kauffman Center | $34-$106 | German guest conductor Ruth Reinhardt will lead three works, one of which is new and was co-commissioned by the KC Symphony.
Patio Goofs | Friday, Feb. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Mockingbird Lounge, 204 Orchard St., Kansas City, KS | Free | This monthly comedy showcase features five comedians with host Mick Rice Hall.

Saturday, Feb. 11

9th Anniversary Party & Bier Festival | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | $25 | Celebrate nine years with 20 new, exclusive brews (plus, a commemorative sampling glass).
Couple’s Floral Arranging Class | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Alexandar Majors House Museum, 8201 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO | $75 | Enjoy a bourbon and wine tasting followed by a craft session creating your own centerpiece to take home.
The Marriage of Music & Art: Concert 3 | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 7 p.m. | Habitat Contemporary Gallery, 2012 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, MO | $15 | This string duo concert series seeks to connect the audience with music and the art at the gallery.

Sunday, Feb. 12

Red Kingdom Block Party + Watch Party | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 10 a.m. | Kansas City Power & Light District | $10 | Watch the big game on the biggest outdoor screen in Kansas City.
A Very Sweet Chocolate Class | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | The Culinary Center of Kansas City, 7920 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS | $75 | Learn how to work with chocolate, pair it with wine, and make your own truffles to package up for your Valentine (or, let’s be honest, yourself).

Monday, Feb. 13

Black Love Day/Black History Event | Monday, Feb. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Hillcrest Community Center, 10401 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO | $10 | Experience dancing, drums, music, and dramatic performances at this Black History Month celebration.
HEELS | Monday, Feb. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Crossroads Hotel, 2101 Central St., Kansas City, MO | $25 | This dance class extravaganza is fit for all levels and abilities, followed up with a post-class sip session.

Saturday, Feb. 18

Hermon Mehari Quartet | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $25-$45 | Since the critical success of the 2017 album “Bleu,” this quartet has continued to create transcendent jazz and hone their live performances with globe-spanning tours.*

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Patrick Mahomes may be the G.O.A.T., but Union Station is bringing in actual goats. It’s a part of the Chiefs Fan Zone event this Saturday, Feb. 11. Along with baby goats Patrick and Kelce, fans can expect new photo ops and installations, face painting, and giant CHIEFS letters from Arrowhead. 🐐

Development

Lenexa approved a 112-acre mixed-use plan near K-10 and Canyon Creek Boulevard. Cedar Canyon West will include 300 apartments across 10 buildings, plus industrial, commercial, and office space. This is the first of three preliminary approvals. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Kansas City Plan Commission rejected rezoning the City Market parking lot for a planned 13-story apartment tower due to parking concerns. City Harvest suggested providing 48 spots for tenants and the public, down from the available 160 spaces. 🏗 (Kansas City Business Journal)

Watch

KC Mayor Quinton Lucas issued his fourth State of the City address — available on YouTube. The speech included changes during his tenure (snow response + government wages) as well as hot-topic issues like infrastructure maintenance, environmental impacts, short-term rentals, and housing. 🏙

Real Estate

Baseball all-star Albert Pujols has a home here in Leawood, and it just hit the market. The former St. Louis Cardinals’ house — at 13805 Canterbury St. — is 10,000 sqft with five bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths. It’s selling for $2.3 million. Still swinging for the fences, we see. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Plan Ahead

If Valentine’s Day isn’t for you, The Fontaine on the Plaza is hosting a Black Hearts Party on Saturday, Feb. 18, 9 p.m.-midnight. Dress in all black, enjoy cocktails as dark as your soul, and dance to DJ beats. Admission is free. 🖤

Opening

Texas-based Jason’s Deli is opening its fifth metro location — at 9617 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS. Chamber officials will cut the ribbon on the new sandwich and soup shop on Monday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. 🥪 (Shawnee Mission Post)

Seasonal

Here’s your reminder that Valentine’s Day is next Tuesday. Don’t forget to order that special someone a bouquet of flowers that will leave a lasting impression. Psst — check out Floom, an online marketplace that partners with florists that deliver locally. Shop Floom’s selection of special edition Valentine’s Day arrangements. 💐 *

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Kansas City has a new flag: what it means

We think this will look just fine atop City Hall (and in our windows). | Graphic via Kansas City, MO

Wave your new banner. Kansas City Council approved a new official flag on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, replacing the previous design adopted more than 30 years ago. The vote was 10-1.

The new design retains the fountain-heart seal, created in 1992 by Patrice Eilts-Jobe of EAT Advertising and Design. The symbol blends the KC identities City of Fountains and Heart of America.

KC_previous Kansas City flags — The 1972 “Paper Clip” seal fell out of favor, but the stripes remained.

The flag’s colors are nothing new either — previous versions also had red and blue stripes. The red represents KC’s warm-hearted residents, and the blue represents the Missouri River and prosperity. Juxtaposing the two colors symbolizes equality, and the white seal completes the colors of the American flag.

“As our city sees tremendous growth and success in recent years, I look forward to our flag being a widely recognized symbol of our community for all,” Mayor Lucas said in a statement.

Jared Horman, creative director for Kansas City, designed the flag.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Travis.

Editor’s pick: After the news of the new KC flag, I wanted to resurface one of my favorite 99% Invisible episodes, which covers the five basic principles of flag design (the study of which is called vexillology). One of the big improvements (according to experts) is the removal of writing, which, apart from being hard to read at a distance, is not very unifying for non-English speakers.

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