Florist tradition continues at Stuyvesant Plaza
— Photo from snfloraldesign.com
Samantha Nass’s flagship store is in Saratoga Springs.
GUILDERLAND — Samantha Nass Floral & Event Design will open on Aug. 12 at Stuyvesant Plaza.
The floral pop-up will be located between Simone’s Kitchen and Union Hall Supply Co.
Founded in 2014 in Saratoga Springs, Samantha Nass Floral is the fourth Saratoga Springs-based business to open a branch at Stuyvesant Plaza, alongside Union Hall Supply Co., a men’s boutique that opened 11 months ago; Uncommon Grounds, which expanded to the Plaza in 2022; and Lola Saratoga, which sells designer handbags, since 2019.
“Samantha’s signature style and thoughtfully crafted arrangements have made her Saratoga Springs flagship a local favorite,” said Rachel Ferluge, general manager of Stuyvesant Plaza, in a release. “There’s something timeless and uplifting about having a flower shop in the plaza; it adds a sense of charm and beauty that resonates with our community.”
Felthousen’s Florist, which had opened a branch at Stuyvesant Plaza in 2021, closed the branch in March, citing “health and family needs.”
Felthousen, which opened in 1913 and still has stores in Niskayuna and Cohoes, took over the space formerly occupied by Emil J. Nagengast Florist, which had been at Stuyvesant Plaza for 25 years but consolidated its operations in 2021, keeping its flagship store in Albany.
“It’s an honor to continue the tradition of having a florist at the plaza,” said Nass in the release, “and we’re excited to share our seasonal, artfully designed arrangements with this vibrant and welcoming community. We look forward to meeting new customers, connecting with longtime flower lovers, and spreading a bit of floral beauty throughout Guilderland.”