#DexterFirst Locust Str Florist By Nancy Nelson Vines

Kim Norman grew up on a farm where being outdoors and digging in the dirt are a part of daily life.  Add to that a cherished grandmother who loved flowers and derived great pleasure from growing them, and the result is a florist whose passion is fresh flowers and floral design. “My grandmother would use flowers from her yard to make our corsages to wear to church on special occasions,” Norman lovingly recalls, “so I probably got my interest from her.”

Norman says after she graduated from Dexter High School, she tried college two or three different times, but she could not find an area of study that appealed to her.  “Finally, my mother suggested floral design.  I absolutely loved it, and once I had my degree, I never had to worry about being able to find a job.” 

 

Through the years Norman worked locally, but nine years ago things began to fall into place for her to be able to open her own shop. “First I bought the inventory; then, I had to find a place to put it,” she laughingly explains. She secured the space which once housed A Small Restaurant, moved in her merchandise, and opened the doors to Locust Street Florist. 

“I started with practically nothing, and today I own the building and occupy most of the space.” Locust Str is a full-service florist specializing in fresh floral design. A variety of services are available including custom home or business decorating, wedding planning, and cemetery dressing. They also carry an array of gift items and their custom gift baskets are among their most popular items. 

Locust Str Florist is located at 10 South Locust in Dexter. They are open 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Saturday, with a 24-hour phone service available, as well.  

Shown in the photo above: Kim Norman and Santa invite you to visit Locust Str Florist during the #DexterFirst shop local promotion.