A longtime area resident and Kingsway graduate, Amy Davis grew up in a family of florists- some of her most cherished childhood memories include tagging along and helping while her mother worked in a family floral shop.  Her love of flowers and her background in graphic design led Amy to purchase Petals and Paints nine years ago, from the shop’s previous owner.  The former owner was an artist, and sold paintings and portrait frames in addition to flowers and plants- hence the name of the shop.

After purchasing the shop, Amy chose to keep the name and available services as a reflection of her own passions, while adding new offerings such as gifts and candy.  Aside from beautiful floral arrangements, Petals and Paints offers a variety of goods, from flowers, greeting cards, and gift baskets to Harry London Chocolates, home décor items, and costume jewelry pieces.

There are pretty scarves, kitschy signs, and a variety of thoughtful gifts suitable for nearly any occasion.  In keeping with the store’s name, Amy also offers custom framing services, with a wide variety of frame and mat choices, as well as canvases and shadowboxes.

Located at 1404 Kings Highway in Swedesboro, Petals and Paints creates beautiful and unique floral gifts for any need, from the everyday surprise bouquet to gorgeous custom arrangements for weddings, funerals, and showers.  Amy also offers free delivery to Botto’s Italian Line Restaurant and Tavro 13 for special events.  Customers who are unable to stop in at the shop may order flowers online at www.petalsandpaintsnj.com, or by calling the store at 856-467-7667.

The shop offers both pickup and delivery, and Amy is also happy to wire floral orders for those with loved ones residing outside the local area.  Preordered custom arrangements are available, and Petals and Paints also offers premade bouquets and arrangements for those last minute gift needs.

For those wanting to learn more about creating floral arrangements, Amy teaches a fun, free floral workshop a few times per year at the Swedesboro Library.  For a fun night out with friends, Cedarvale Winery hosts a workshop by Amy as well, where the cost of attendance includes wine and project supplies.

Please be sure to check out www.petalsandpaintsnj.com, and give the shop a like at www.facebook.com/petalsandpaintsflorist.  A big thank you goes out to Amy for taking the time to tell us all about the shop!