About Us
About PETALS N BLOOMS
Florist
About DeNyse
After being in the design business 40 plus years ago I never dreamed of owning and operating a flower shop at The Air Force Academy.
The business was familiar because I started delivering flowers for the local florist in my home town as a teenager and worked in the business for several years before going on to design school. After graduating, I worked in Parade of Homes, Model Homes and Commercial Interiors. I also worked with a company that imported distressed and antique furniture from Mexico which gave me tremendous opportunities for growth.
A new chapter started 17 years ago when Petals & Blooms opened at USAFA. The space had been empty for almost a year and needed someone to bring life into its unoccupied spot.
Those early days were filled with developing a customer base and connecting with cadets . As the business grew we started seeing the need for morale booster baskets for our students and the squadrons. We created several baskets and baked good combinations to provide food for all occasions bringing encouragement and cheer to our hungry cadets.
Teaching floral design has always been a passion for me as well! Pueblo Community College and Colorado School for Deaf and Blind were 2 wonderful chapters for me early on as I learned the skill of helping people through floral design and connecting with folks from all walks of life.
I believe that God levels the playing field and we all come to the table with many talents and gifts, regardless of the ability or disability. Observing the students and learning that blind, deaf and mentally challenged folks can arrange flowers just as good if not better that their peers has humbled me and helped grow our mission. To love and support our families and the USAFA community and to encourage those around us to be the best we can be!
There have been many set backs and obstacles along the way but we have learned the key to success is being open to all the possibilities around us, seeing good in all situations.
Drawing out the artist and determination in others is now our focus.
Now 2025 a new chapter has taken place! We have merged Petals N Blooms with Dandelion Flower Shop in The Chapel Hills Mall. All contact information will remain the same and we will continue to provide goods and services to you and your family for years to come.
The business was familiar because I started delivering flowers for the local florist in my home town as a teenager and worked in the business for several years before going on to design school. After graduating, I worked in Parade of Homes, Model Homes and Commercial Interiors. I also worked with a company that imported distressed and antique furniture from Mexico which gave me tremendous opportunities for growth.
A new chapter started 17 years ago when Petals & Blooms opened at USAFA. The space had been empty for almost a year and needed someone to bring life into its unoccupied spot.
Those early days were filled with developing a customer base and connecting with cadets . As the business grew we started seeing the need for morale booster baskets for our students and the squadrons. We created several baskets and baked good combinations to provide food for all occasions bringing encouragement and cheer to our hungry cadets.
Teaching floral design has always been a passion for me as well! Pueblo Community College and Colorado School for Deaf and Blind were 2 wonderful chapters for me early on as I learned the skill of helping people through floral design and connecting with folks from all walks of life.
I believe that God levels the playing field and we all come to the table with many talents and gifts, regardless of the ability or disability. Observing the students and learning that blind, deaf and mentally challenged folks can arrange flowers just as good if not better that their peers has humbled me and helped grow our mission. To love and support our families and the USAFA community and to encourage those around us to be the best we can be!
There have been many set backs and obstacles along the way but we have learned the key to success is being open to all the possibilities around us, seeing good in all situations.
Drawing out the artist and determination in others is now our focus.
Now 2025 a new chapter has taken place! We have merged Petals N Blooms with Dandelion Flower Shop in The Chapel Hills Mall. All contact information will remain the same and we will continue to provide goods and services to you and your family for years to come.
Kind regards,
DeNyse/Owner Petals N Blooms/Dandelion
