In my home country, Croatia, I owned my first flower shop. After working for other shops in and around our town it became clear to me that I had a natural "green thumb" and an unlimited passion for designing flowers. In 1990 I moved my business aspirations to the beautiful city of Chicago. It wasn't easy, but finally in July of 1992 I became the owner of A & A Floral Arts. Among other improvements over the years, 1995 marked the opening of our web site and it's been wonderful working for our internet customers. I am the third owner of the business and I am proud that our little firm has hung around all these years.

Our first location was 1629 W. Belmont in the Lakeview area, and in 1997 we moved across the street to 1652 W. Belmont. Recently we changed our location again and this time we've found ourselves in the famous Lincoln Square area of Chicago. Our new address is 4610 N. Western Ave., and it is beautiful here, everyday I welcome new customers to our shop and so far so good!

We are independent, and that means we've cut the middle-man out. By not using network services like FTD, 800-Flowers or Teleflora we maintain a direct connection with our customers. One size does not fit all, that's why we offer fully customizable products to our buyers. One of the most rewarding experiences in our business is closely working with a newly engaged couple, we are proud of bringing the art and beauty of flowers to your weddings, now for over 15 years.

Our suppliers are handpicked by myself, so I can personally guarantee the quality of every blossom. We know that our flowers are happy flowers, and that makes for a happy customer, at the end of the day there is no greater satisfaction.

Dragica Horvat
owner & principal designer