STATELINE, Ill. (WIFR) – From pink and red bouquets to boxes of cupcakes, local businesses across Rockford stayed busy this Valentine’s Day as shoppers stopped in to find the perfect last-minute gift.
At Cherry Blossom Florist, preparation for the holiday started well before February 14.
“We start out probably a month to a month and a half before,” said Bella Kinder, a family member and staff member at the shop. “It’s a lot of preparation.”
Kinder says the flower shop typically delivers 20-30 arrangements on a normal day. This number jumps significantly on Valentine’s Day…