Maxines Floral and Gift

I was doing some very last minute shopping for my wedding anniversary. Um, actually it was the day of my anniversary. Anyway, I ended up here, because it was close to Ace Hardware where I was picking up the gift. I walked over to Maxines and the two ladies working at the time greeted me warmly. One of them said she had a few minutes to create something for me if I gave her an idea of what I wanted. I recognize that I completely lucked out that she had some time to make something on the spot for me. The arrangement was gorgeous and I couldn’t be happier. Sadly, it’s been awhile since I’ve also seen fresh and healthy flowers.
Their friendliness and spot-​on-​service made it an even more pleasant experience. As an added bonus, they have a lot of cute items that they sell for women and children (soaps, jewelry, wrapping paper, cards, toys, etc.) that would make it easy for anybody needing to pick up a small gift with their flowers. I spent some time browsing while waiting for my order to be completed.

This store is the most magical place in Seattle. Just being in there brings joy to your day. Their floral design is unlike anything else you will get in Seattle. The freshest and most beautiful flowers around. Maxine did my wedding and made it SO special. I would never use anyone else.

WOW! I was fortuante enough to receive a bouquet this week and it is spectacular! Maxines is my new florist!

Ordered Christmas flowers as a gift. The flowered were beautiful, Maxine could not have been more helpful and created an arrangement that was amazing. My number one go to flower shop.

I live in the neighborhood and try to support local small businesses. I was out of town for my daughter’s birthday and so I ordered a bouquet and she promised to deliver it that night on her way home from the store. I called home several times to find out it never made it. Then the next day she basically admitted that she just forgot about it. Then finally delivered a bouquet a day late in the evening. While she added a few extra treats I was only given a $ 6 credit on a $ 50 bouquet. I won’t be supporting this business again and am disappointed that she did not fulfill my order on a very special day when I was not there to celebrate my daughter’s birthday.

I had originally called Buckets to get a floral arrangement made to get sent to my brother and sister-​in-​law who just had a baby, but they were unable to make one up on such short notice (which is completely understandable), so they referred me to Maxine’s. Being from Montana and blindly trying to get flowers sent from out of state, Maxine’s was great to work with. They asked what I wanted and I told them what colors to use and to use their expertise on this one. The gal on the phone gave me all kinda of suggestions and was super kind and helpful. I asked her to include something cute, soft and pink for the baby and she had the perfect little snuggly bunny in mind from their shop. My sister-​in-​law said the arrangement was gorgeous. It went from being a bummer that I didn’t get my first choice of floral shops to a real good thing! So glad actually that it worked out — they were just a bit on the pricey side.
Things that could make it better:
— it would be awesome to have a receipt emailed to me with a picture of the final product… But then again, that may be a bit much to ask.

My husband often times frequents Maxine’s for special occasions. I can immediately tell upon receiving the flowers that they came from maxine’s and not the grocery store or pike place. The arrangements are unique and kind of whimsical. They tend to pick flowers and colors that are in season, and my bouquet often times lasts well beyond a week or two. I know the arrangements are a little pricey, but they are well worth it for the quality! Granted I also really appreciate the quality of the $ 5-​$ 10 bouquets from pike place, but these just kind of have more of the «I planned something special far in advance look» vs the «oh crap. I forgot and need to find something quick look.» It also feels good to support the local ma and pop store.

It was my partner’s birthday… once again I’d worked too late. Like other times, this time I went to Maxine’s. It was 5:45 – they close at 6:00. I found the gifts I wanted by 5:59, but to my disappointment there was a problem with my credit card, and I’d left my debit card at home. Thinking of my partner’s disappointment, the pressure was awful. But upon hearing that it was my someone special’s birthday, these kind, wonderful women (one was Maxine) stayed with me for over an hour struggling along with me to resolve the problem (a security glitch) until finally the transaction was settled. I raced home with an armload of gorgeously arranged flowers, sumptuous chocolates, a lovely one-​of-​a-​kind jewelry box, and a very funny card just ahead of my partner who was no more the wiser and absolutely entranced with my (obviously:)) well considered choices. Lest you imagine this as the only time Maxine and her fab crew has rescued an important event in my life (yes, due to my distractability), it is not. Since that first visit, they have also roundly saved a couple Valentine’s Days and at least 2 more birthday celebrations. Running late or not, if you want perfection in a gift that is artfully wrapped, beyond-​the-​pale customer service, a laugh or two in the process, and referrals for just about anything, Maxine’s is the go-​to place in this town. These women do business the old-​fashioned way – they earn the faith of their customers for life. 5 stars is not enough!

I’ve been in the event business in this area for over 20 years. I can tell you that you will get what you pay for at Maxine’s. The quality of Maxine’s flowers are the highest you can get. Her bouquets are each done with creativity and care. She is an artist unlike anyone I’ve met with unique expressions in her work. Maxine will sit with her customers who have events, to learn more about what they like and don’t like so what they get suits them. She takes great pride of each piece that goes out the door making sure it is just right. The store is an ambiance that takes you away into another place. It’s a wonderful place to pick up a gift that’s unique and don’t forget for any special bday the infamous candle! Maxine also gives back to the community donating what she can to make a difference — just one more reason to support your community small businesses.

Maxine’s makes me feel like I’m somewhere else. I don’t know where that somewhere else is, but it isn’t Seattle. Its hard to explain without actually taking you there, but it makes my insides happy. They sell the cutest little knick knacks, scented candles and fragrances, and display arrangements of beautiful paper flowers. aside from the real flowers of course!

We used Maxine for our Wedding on October 8. Maxine and my wife were friends growing up, so I know we received extra special attention, but for a guy who doesn’t pay too close attention to flowers at weddings, I was very impressed. Arbors were set up in our back yard, creating a flower framed «altar» by our pond, and the arrangements through the house and seating area in the yard had just the right touch, elegant, full, colorful. The reception had more of the same. Wonderful job, Maxine!!!

I wound up being out of town for my wife’s birthday on a job interview and her birthday falls close enough to valentines day that I needed to make a big sweeping gesture with very good flowers. Looking toi get the best, I searched on Unilocal and found Maxines and even ignored their high prices assuming I would get something spectacular out.
Instead, I wound up paying double what I would have normally paid (the arrangement cost just over $ 135) and wound up getting something that was not quite «full» and with flowers that seemed to be on their last legs. The whole arrangement had to be thrown out only 3 days later because so many of the flowers had wilted.
Maybe I just had a one-​off bad experience because I asked for something too specific (cala lilies and roses), but at the price asked I find it hard to forgive.

The best flower and gift shop I have ever experienced. The store is magical and the flower arrangements, in all price ranges, are gorgeous and of best quality. I would not order flowers from anywhere else.

This shop is the best, they do the coolest, most original arrangements in town. Absolutely gorgeous!!! And they have the most fabulous stuff in there. I have NEVER been disappointed with anything I’ve gotten there!!! Pure Eye Candy!!!

I called Maxine in the late morning of a Saturday to see if she could pull together a simple wedding bouquet for my wedding the next day, and she did not disappoint. That morning she bought the flowers fresh, and she made a perfect, beautiful bouquet of nine, perfect red roses, hand tied. It was simple yet exquisite. I was even more delighted when I went to her store to pick it up. Full of fun and fanciful kitsch, it was a playground for the senses. Maxine herself is charming and unique, and I will definitely keep her in mind if I need more flowers.
It is worth mentioning that it was not cheap to use her services. While I don’t order bouquets regularly, and therefore have no idea what an average cost for a simple bouquet of roses is, I almost choked at the final bill. But, like someone else said, sometimes you have to pay more to get more.

Imagine Sofia Coppola’s; Marie Antionette morphing in garden party form. I couldn’t get enough of the eye candy going on here. Sparkly things, greens, pinks, nostalgia, pretty pretty things! I lusted after almost every frilly décor item and flowers.
This place is definatly fun just to come and browse around. Yes, some of the items are pricey but worth it. You can tell maxine has fun here at work and I would too if I worked there!

WOW!!! I could get lost in this place! This shop is truly a fairy world and then some! They have an amazing floral selection and gift selection. This is my #1 Birthday and Christmas shopping stop!

A girly store filled with little pricey gifts and stuff. I walk in this store when my hubby is getting coffee at Cloud city. I haven’t bought flowers here, but I’ve bought cards and unique gift items. People there are nice and it’s a fun place to be.

I contracted Maxine of Maxine’s Floral and Gift to do all the flowers for my wedding in Oct. 06. Although the final tab was pricey, (think small used car «pricey») like I’ve always said, «Sometimes you have to pay more, to get more.» (this was no exception)
My wedding colors were chocolate brown and with touches of green. The floral arrangements (for church and reception) had everything from Belles of Ireland, hypericum berries, mini green mums, green hydrangeas, orchids mixed with TONS of white/​cream flowers. AMAZING. GORGEOUS… STUNNING really. I have to say I got just what I wanted… elegant, organic floral design!
Honestly, I am a «less is more» kind of gal, so the shop was a bit too crowded for me, but Maxine was very helpful and astoundingly creative. I’d absolutely suggest sitting down with her and offering your vision; you’ll be amazed at how she makes your dreams a reality and then some!

Flower shop to use when you want something more cool instead of pedestrian. Also bought my mom a too-​cute-​for me little porcelain garden bench.
Sweet — I can do sweet for a gift item, no problem. All kinds of little cute stuff — not for me, but I can manage cute for a gift item…