Alexander is an artist. A floral genius. I know there is a lot of talent in the flower department…read morein the Netherlands so it doesn't really say much to compare his shop to the garbage we have to choose from in the US. But I must. I find it shocking that the arrangements he creates he lets go for the very meager prices that he does. In America we would pay 4-10x as much for something not nearly as beautiful. It's a shame I don't have pictures to post but will be sure to in the coming future. He delivers weekly to a gallery in the spiegelkwartier and it brings me ever renewed joy to see his new creations every Monday. I brought an arrangement of his flowers to someone mourning their lost loved one. The funeral director happened to be there (who most probably sees many, many flowers) and said that she should probably have *this* florist do the flowers for the funeral. A bit of a somber example, but a solid testament to his work. Bravo :) (And in a very cute shop in a convenient location,I may add)

If you love flower/garden shops and especially love tulips then you have to check out Bloemenmarkt…read more It is unique also because it is a floating market as many of the stores are on floating "boats" on the canal. I ended up getting some gifts for family/friends. The area could get a little crowded, and next to the flower markets there are also a lot of separate tourist/gift stores. Even if you are not into flowers, this place is worth checking out as it is near the city centre.

Yelp Review 2023 #24:…read more Even on a cold and rainy day, Amsterdam's Bloemenmarkt still has a charm you simply cannot resist. The vibrant colors makes you forget just how cold it is on a winter day. You can buy fresh flowers, seeds, bulbs, and stuff for your garden. There are souvenir shops and restaurants across this flower market. As much as I would have loved to grab something from here to take home, it would've gotten confiscated at the airport anyway and even if we're allowed to bring seeds and bulbs back home, there's no way it would survive Vegas heat. But it was nice to look around and see the beautiful flowers. It is "the world's only floating flower market" on the canals of Amsterdam. It's a free activity until you buy something.

Have you ever met someone, doing their job, living their career and thought *Yep, this person was…read moremade for this.* That's how I felt every time I walked into this sweet little shop. Lousie is like a hummingbird, quickly darting all over, from petal to stem, flowers sort of falling off of her hurried ways, leaving a trail of petals and pollen wherever she goes. She's often busy, but never makes you wait without acknowledging you there. She has a massive selection of gorgeous flowers, it'd be difficult to find even one flower not in perfect condition. And she has a knack for putting together a beautiful arrangement. Probably my most favorite flower shop. There's no excuse why you shouldn't visit her for your next treat to yourself or flower gift.

In Netherlands it is local custom to bring flowers with visits…read more If I wish to impress my Dutch host, this is my flower shop of choice in the Pijp. Flowers are of good quality and last at least for a reasonable amount of time. The shopowner custom makes bouquets while I wait.

Some people buy flowers, some buy bouquets. It doesn't matter what your preference, you should…read morecheck out Fleurmonde. The owners take special care in putting together your favorite combination. The interior is really nice and serene, quite a contrast from the scene outside. I love the flower vases on sale. The prices are quite economical unless you get one of the custom made vases. There's no better way to impress your mate.

Cute shop with a lot of unique little things to add into your home. Ideal shop if you have kids or…read moreyou just want to express your creative side. They have a lot of fun things in here that I would present for a housewarming gift,birthday gift or Sinterklass or Christmas gift. If your looking for something reasonable in price, then this shop is also great for a white elephant gift exchange. I love giving gifts for special occasions, so it is good to know where to go.

The front part of the store is a bit junky / gag-gift type, but the back part has some nice home…read morestuff: I remember particularly the picture frames and dishes. It's worth stopping in and having a quick browse. One piece of advice in case the store is reading this: the staff were entirely occupied with doing their own things and did not interact with the customers. I found a picture frame that I liked but did not see a non-display model for sale. If someone had offered to help me I probably would have bought it.