Florist specializing in designing unique customized gift baskets. We don't just use the standard traditional wicker baskets. For example: We use themed-based containers depending on preferences of consumer, whether it's a kitchen stuffer basket, or a candle extravaganza basket - we use oversized teacups or perhaps a fine piece of ceramic bowl unique to the type of theme. We provide fresh-cut flowers, home & garden decor. We also have Halloween and holiday decor. Check out our awesome one-of-kind cards. You won't find them elsewhere in the Derry NH area. We provide delivery to our surrounding communities and nationally through Teleflora. You have a special request, we can probably accomodate you! Just ask.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 2007, however 2008 with a shop.
What is your primary product or service?
Full service florist as well as a retail store providing live blooming plants and home & garden decor.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Well - our friends have a successful business in another town and we decided to embark on the same venture because we needed a retail space to sell our baskets when we started Charisma Baskets. We realized that starting a floral business and retail space compliments the work we've done starting our original business selling unique gift baskets.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We strive to provide Derry, NH with the freshest flowers full of color and height. Arrangements with bold new looks refreshing to the eye. We plan on expanding to funerals and wedding marketplaces.
We specialize in creating/designing unique gift baskets without using the traditional wicker basket. We tend to create theme based baskets with favorite stuffers of the recipient.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have 1 location and plan to expand if we grow enough within a years time. There is another unit beside us just waiting for us to grow into.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Take 93S to exit 5 (route 28) follow road to Derry NH line and find the shop on the right hand side of the road in front of the Walmart parking lot, next to State Farm Insurance.
Take 93N to exit 4, follow broadway to crystal ave on the left at CVS (downtown Derry). Follow through a set of lights onto route 28 and follow the road until you see the sign for Walmart on the left hand side of the road (about 1-2 miles from CVS). Make a U-turn at the light at intersection of Walmart and Hannaford/BurgerKing (on your right). And take your immediate right into our shop parking lot.
What type of payments do you accept?
All major credit cards including American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. We take personal checks and cash. In the future we plan to expand allowing you to pay by paypal for online purchases as well.
Which areas do you service?
Derry, Londonderry, Windham, Salem, Pelham, Atkinson, Chester, Sandown, Manchester, Nashua, Hudson and Merrimack.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Penny Brianas owns the company while Forrest Pettengill runs the daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday closed