Grandmont-Rosedale residents wishing and hoping for more retail amenities in their neighborhood will be thrilled to learn that very soon, flowers, plants and custom ceramics will be available right on Grand River. Goodness Gracious, a florist, and Essence of Molds, a custom ceramicist, are preparing to open up in a storefront just east of the Southfield Freeway.
The shop is being opened by partners Morla Jenkins, Kelly Jones and Wayne Williams. Jenkins comes from an accounting background, Jones has a florist's background and Williams owns the building and is a ceramicist.
What is the atmosphere the team is cultivating? "Warm, friendly and professional," says Jenkins. "It's not like a regular walk-in floral shop that you see. It's more laid back, with a contemporary style."
Goodness Gracious is also stepping into event decor, having already nabbed a contract to do the holiday display at Arturo's Restaurant at the AMC Star Theatres Southfield. "We're a little more than just a flower business," says Jenkins.
Goodness Gracious is located at 16801 Grand River. It will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.
Source: Morla Jenkins, Goodness Gracious
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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