How many times have you walked by a quaint city storefront bursting with dreamy florals and rustic decor only to take a closer look inside and discover, well, it’s just a florist (this happened to me in Paris an unfortunate amount of times). Not that I have anything against florists, of course, but their shops are just too pretty to walk in and out of after picking up some blooms or placing an order. I want to hang around a bit, you know? Enjoy the atmosphere.
The owners of Rosecrans, a new Greenwich Village locale, apparently agree with me. Part cafe and wine bar, part actual flower shop, this cozy, colorful spot is the hybrid I always knew needed to exist. Boasting an eclectic array of comfy couches, antique furniture, and, of course, plenty of plants and flowers (some sprouting out of mismatched ceramic pitchers, some on shelves lining a nook near the window), it has quickly gained some fans in the neighborhood – and, needless to say, on Instagram…[READ MORE]