Flowers by Design to Shutter Before 2015

A Main Street staple will close its doors before the New Year, according to a statement from the Bel Air Department of Economic Development.

Patti Pearce, who opened Flowers by Design in 1993, announced her final day of business will be Dec. 23, the statement said.

The shop at 113 S. Main Street offers flower arrangements, home decor and gifts.

Pearce said she was closing so she could retire and spend more time with friends and family, according to the statement, which said that the business was doing “very well.”

In addition to her role as a business owner, Pearce has contributed to the Bel Air community as a Rockfield Manor board member; Bel Air Economic Development and Community Commission member for 16 years; and longtime Christmas Parade Committee member, the statement said.

Pearce also helped found the Downtown Bel Air Alliance, according to the statement.

“There is something really special about being part of Main Street, and I will really miss that,” Pearce said.

The last day of business for Flowers by Design, at 113 S. Main St. in Bel Air, will be Tuesday, Dec. 23. Inventory will be discounted until then.

Pictured, Flowers by Design in Bel Air. Photo Credit: Elizabeth Janney.