Update to review following: Darlene reached out to me promptly and offered her apologies and offered to make things right with a new arrangement of my choice. I have changed the star rating to reflect her eagerness to remedy the situation. With all of that in mind, I believe this is a business I can now recommend without reservation.
(Initial review: I received flowers from this shop via pro flowers from my son. They were left on the front porch and we're blown over (mind you they were in a vase of water... No box, no nothing for protection. I understand that if I was not home that they had to leave them but they could have protected them. There were 2 roses in the arrangement and unfortunately they are both in full bloom when delivered and a couple of the bottom pedals were about to fall off already. What a shame because a rose ready to bloom only lasts about a week, I'll be lucky to get a couple of days out of these. Several lillys included have such short stems I can barely keep then touching the water. Besides that, there were a couple of snapdragons (I believe) and they were smashed. Maybe they are short staffed, have product supply problems, etc.etc... There are a million excuses. Regardless, this was a sub adequate product with unacceptable service all for a premium cost....
   Read moreMy family needed to place a last-minute flower order for a memorial that was to take place the following morning. We only found out about this oversight late in the afternoon the day before. We were referred to Darlene by the funeral home, where we had been attending a meeting, after a full day of travel from out of town. Darlene met us at her shop, and led us to a sitting area. We never felt rushed as she consulted with us about what we needed and offered suggestions. The prices were reasonable. The shop itself was inviting and well cared for. This business is one of Erie's hidden gems. The service was client-focused, professional, and compassionate. The beautiful arrangements arrived on time at the church the following morning. We were very grateful for...
   Read moreArtistry with flowers.
I have used Floral Expressions by Darlene on several occasions. Most recently I purchased an arrangement for my mother's birthday. My order was taken on a Saturday morning and it was ready for pickup within a couple hours. My mother was touched by the beauty and thoughtfulness of the floral arrangement. The colors, the flowers, the fragrance all lifted the spirits during these long winter months.
The prices are competitive, reasonable, and well worth the creativity and hard work. There is something for all budgets.
Darlene's is conveniently located and the store hours are convenient for all schedules.
When you buy from Darlene's, you get years of experience. I strongly recommend Darlene's for all of your...
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