A former worker at the shop decided to step in and buy the premises after it had looked like it may never reopen
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A former worker at the shop decided to step in and buy the premises after it had looked like it may never reopen
The shop had looked like it had shut for good (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
All you need to know as Fazakerley florist thriving after closure
- Nikki Drew has recently taken over Doreen Elizabeth in Fazakerley following the death of its long-time owner and her former boss, Colin Matthews.
- Nikki describes her job as a florist as a unique position where she gets to see “every side of life,” witnessing both the tears of those in mourning and the smiles of those celebrating.
- Nikki worked alongside Colin for 15 years; she considers him a “legend” in the local community and credits him with teaching her everything she knows about the trade.
- Since Colin’s passing, the local community has rallied around the shop, offering Nikki immense support as she navigates the transition into ownership.
- A significant part of the business involves creating funeral tributes, which Nikki finds deeply rewarding because it allows her to help families honor their loved ones during their most difficult moments.
- Despite the bittersweet circumstances of taking over after a loss, Nikki views owning the shop as a dream she has harbored since she first started working there.
- Nikki is committed to maintaining the high standards and community spirit that Colin established over his decades of running the business.
- She emphasizes that for her, floristry is not just a job but a passion, as she feels privileged to play a small role in the major milestones of her customers’ lives.
