Crazy Plant Shop Update: Finding The Right Space, Set Up and Preview
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2021
- I got keys to our crazy plant shop! In this video, I share the journey to get here and finding the right space, setting it up and a quick tour of the shop.
When I decided to quit my corporate job to pursue opening up a plant shop one day, I had this dream and vision that I didn't just want any other plant shop. I wanted to create a space where everybody knows your name, a shop where you can just hang out, be surrounded with beautiful houseplants and great people, maybe one day add a little cafe or bar. A place where I can host workshops, or have a propagation station, like a build a bear.... It might take us some time to get there, but for now, this is the first stage, finding the space and starting to set it up.
Let me know what you guys think of the space.
Thank you all so much for the well wishes and amazing ideas for the shop. I’m reading them all and getting more and more excited in what we can do with the space. Keep them ideas coming. Thank you all for your unconditional support. ❤️
you should make a spot for shipping to all the jealous ppl in the US (me lol) that cant visit your shop in person
I can't wait to visit Canada now. I just need us to get it together so I can travel 😮
@@nattynema me too.
Love the idea of having a living wall. I think the black wall would be perfect for it. Best of luck to you, wish I lived in Canada.
Yay! Road trip! Lol! You know what would look really great in one of those windows? A Bird of Paradise (rated a 4). Do you happen to have one? 😁
So your gunna need a merch area… some of your plant pictures on the wall, a prop corner, maybe some pots and a potting-up space? A rare and unusual plant section… I’m so excited for you! Congrats!!
Love these suggestions Lizz. Need to get going on some merch for sure 😁
Also yea I think a nice backdrop on one of the walls would be perfect for promotion/marketing. Then people can take pics with their plant purchase and tag the shop on social media. Maybe a hedgewall with the name of the shop on it or something
That’s a great idea!
This is an amazing idea and I hope he sees it. Could also organize contests and prizes based on best picture of your plant purchase. Best photo gets a plant or maybe a small gift card to the store or something. Helps encourage people to buy something and also get all the social media promotion from people tagging photos from the store.
Awesome idea. Then have people send in photos of their purchased plants one year later, a before and after.
Great Great Great idea!! I love this!!
Plant folks love showing off their plants on IG. This is a great idea! Even if he sets up one of those photo both apps on an iPad on tripod so you could just pop over and take pics on your way out and post it. Great promotion too!
I love this! How about a corner where customers can chose their plants, pick out their chose of pots and have them potted there. Perfect for a gift or activity for girl's shopping day fun.
I love that idea, a repotting station. ☺️
I love this space, so happy for you! I’m thinking the living walls would look really cute behind the checkout counters in the closets, and I see a light up sign with the shop name on the black brick wall!
I’m really liking the idea of the neon sign in the black wall, lots have suggested that one too. 😁
@@CrazyPlantGuy Yay, it will definitely make it pop! Can’t wait to see what you do with it 😊
I love the space! Congrats! I think the living wall should be on the black wall with the lounge area. You should also have a propagation station and sell cuttings. A plant shop I went to had one and it was so cool!
What a gorgeous space!! I can't wait to see what you do with it! I'd love to see a crazy plant guy NEON SIGN amongst the plants 😍
A lot of suggestions on the Neon sign, definitely looking into it. 😁
Omg! Congratulations! It’s so nice seeing you live out your dream…very few of us make an effort to create a career from something we truly love and are passionate about.
I can’t wait to visit one day!
I would LOVE to see a series of your shop prep and the process before opening!
A nice backdrop would be so good in that plain wall! With a possible neon “crazy plant shop” light sign on the black wall😍
So aesthetic and perfect for pictures!
🤤 a green neon would look soooo good
CONGRATS!! Would defo do a living wall against the black brick wall and do some shelving on the white wall next to the window ! Maybe adding some railing or something to the ceiling to be able to hang loads of plants there ! So excited to see what you do with that space 🌱
Love the idea of having hanging plants from the ceiling!
Personally I’d like you to have a logo on the wall along with a few floating shelves with some of your smaller plants. That makes a good backdrop for photos and it’s like an advertisement people can see as they walk past the storefront. No matter which way you go I know it’s going to be amazing. Can’t wait to see what you decide on. 😊
What are you naming the place ? It looks really nice.
You can put some big photo frames on the wall with wall hoops to put plant pots in. It can be a live plant art. You can keep changing the pots often. You can get ornate frames from thrift shops.
He’s naming it ‘crazy plant shop’
OMG I am 100% going to be coming to visit and support you - all the way from Oakville lol. I would bring your gold mirror from your bedroom to put on that gorgeous brick wall, it would look awesome there 🥰🥰🥰
Yes!
I'm so excited for you! I suggest putting mirrors on that north wall so that it reflects more of the afternoon sun from the south. And I suggest hanging plants above/around the lounge area, in addition to floor plants, of course!
I’m so excited for you! It’s truly amazing watching someone live their dream. Bring the string of hearts from your home. It’ll be so fun to see people taking selfies with that beauty. It’s basically a youtube celebrity at this point 🌷🌷🌷
Just realized Toronto is driving distance from me here in Detroit! I will definitely stop by next time I’m in Canada!
Celebrity String of Hearts ♥️ 😂👏🏼🙌🏼
Definitely true!
Was thinking the same about the String of Hearts - he//she/it is definitely a CZcams icon!! Probably more famous than Audrey!!
I'm so happy for you!! Honestly, to see how far you have come and how you've held fast to such an amazing vision is really inspirational! I'm glad that borders are opening soon!!
Can't wait for your store to open! I'm so excited to visit a new plant shop in the city :) I love that there is a lounge area to chill and talk about plants.
Aww I love the reasoning of why you wanted an in-person retail shop. So happy for you to be living your dream!
congrats! what an exciting time for you!! i would love to have something like this in my local area to meet other plant parents. possibilities are endless and i cannot wait to see this project unfold. 🪴🥳
Congratulations Christian! So happy for you!
How amazing to see your dreams becoming a reality. Wishing your new shop lots of success. Hope to visit one day!
Congrats! I’m so excited for you, it looks like the shop is really coming along nicely. I’m not too terribly far away, so once you’re open I’ll definitely be planning a day trip to visit. :)
Wow, I’m so happy for you!☀️ The shop is gorgeous- just perfect!🤩👌🏽 can’t wait to see your next update of it!
I love your vision! Congrats to you! Sending love and good vibes from Dallas, Texas, USA. 💚🌱🪴🌱💚
Congrats I'm so happy for you !! wish I lived close enough to come and visit
Aw, that is so exciting! And the best of luck to this new plant journey you will be having. Definitely more plants! Maybe supplies and pots as well so it's like a one stop for anything planty.
Sooo exciting!!! Can’t wait to see the finished shop. Love the idea of a living wall and lots of hanging plants. Can’t wait to see your shop in person next time I’m in TO!!!
This is amazing, I can't wait to come to Toronto to visit! Congratulations! 🎉
I am so proud of you! I've been watching you since you've started out & I am so happy for you!!! You're an inspiration to me, keep it up!!
Congratulations!!! Exciting times ahead. Sending you all the good vibes from over here in the Czech Republic. Wishing you many awesome customers for years to come. 😘
Love the idea of a living wall in your shop! I can’t wait to see it come together. I might have to travel north to check it out when boarders open again. 😁🪴💚
Omg I’m so excited I could hardly watch till the end (which doesn’t even make sense! lol) I am SO happy for you, Christian. It’s always been my dream to have a plant shop exactly like this, however, since I’m now 61, I’ll have to experience it vicariously through you. Congrats! Sigrid (in Edmonton)
I'm so happy and excited for you🌱🌱🌱Happy to see your dream come true❤
Congratulations on your space! It's adorable. I've been planning a trip to Toronto for two years so now I can add another place to my list to visit. 💜
For sure put a living wall up there at the entrance. Gives people the immediate feeling of walking into a peaceful, calming area. That place is super nice!
Congrats!!! I’m thrilled this is finally coming together for you. It’s been wonderful watching the journey.
You mentioned your famous string of hearts. My thoughts.
I think you should start a new pot from clips of you’re personal one at home. It will be wonderful to watch it grow and settle into the new space and second chapter of your journey. We will all be able to grow and learn along the way.
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I'm very proud of you for all of your accomplishments. The best of everything for you 🌠.
Love that you’re doing this! Congrats!! Can’t wait to visit the shop when you have your big opening:) Also, just a suggestion, but I’m hoping to see a merch section AND maybe a section for pots and plant display items? I’m running out of space to add new plants but I love changing out my pots to give my plants a new look. Congrats again on following your dreams:)
Congrats!! There are alot of people to talk with depending on what you want to do. LIGHTING IS IMPORTANT!!! The Orchid Girl would definitely be someone to talk to. I would do alot of hanging plants! Office downstairs. Use every inch of space. Good Luck!🌞
Christian, I am so proud of you for making this journey a success. I remember last year you were taking us plant shopping with you, to your barber, sharing your lunch time with us while you were on the road and all that stuff. I am very happy for you. I wish you every bit of success and God's blessings on this venture. Hooray!
Wow! What a charming space! I look forward to seeing its transformation. Wishing you the best of luck in your newest venture Christian 💚
Love the message of community! I love seeing plants in person, not online ~ it just doesn’t have the same effect
I think you have a fabulous shop! I cannot wait to see the end result! I love the idea of the living wall! And I love the idea of industrial shelving around the sitting area with hanging plants. One thing tho' anything you use in the shop, planters, hangers etc... you should sell in the store. So people feel like they can recreate your space for themselves. IMO. Congratulations!!! 🌱🌿💚
Congrats, this is so exciting for you. I'm in the US but love your video's. Can't wait to see the finishing touches.
Congratulations Christian!! Beautiful space!! It’s so perfect! I’m so happy for you that you are following your dreams and your passion. Life is too short to do otherwise. ♥️💟☮️☘️🪴🌿🌱🌵🍃
Absolutely beautiful space ❤ Congrats! Opening a brick and mortar store is a massive accomplishment and takes a tremendous amount of work. Though I order a fair amount of plants online, I much prefer to go to local plant shops to see the plant in person and to chat with fellow plant people. Can't wait to check out your shop next time I'm in Toronto 🙌
So excited for your new chapter! If it were me, I’d put the living wall on the brick wall to draw people further into the store. Maybe a smaller living wall with the shop logo could look really nice behind the register? Wishing you well! 🪴
I'm looking forward to seeing it when it opens!! :)
The living wall against the near the front of the shop. Definitely would get me to check out the shop.
You of all people have to have a Chain Of Hearts.
Congratulations and best wishes for you and your dream
❤️❤️🌱🌱
SO happy for you!! Congrats.
Congratulations Christian! I’m so proud to see you achieving your dream! Can’t wait to shop there when I visit Toronto!
Good luck with your shop, I look forward to seeing what you do and how well it goes. I wish we had more plant shops where we are down under.
I am so happy for you!! I'm in San Diego, but when I visit my cousin in Montreal, I'm also going to make another trip to your store. Good luck! You have worked hard for this!
I’m so excited for you! Can’t wait to travel and visit your plant shop!
Congratulations Chris!!! Many blessing to your new adventure. Space looks amazing. Can't wait to see the end result of the store layout. Definitely love the idea of a live wall. DO IT!!! 😊🪴
Huge congratulations! Looks amazing! Make your window display look amazing, multi layer always helps too. Living wall on that black part in the middle. Put all hanging pots in one place too, and easily reachable. :)
I'm very excited for you! Can't wait to come see it in person. I love the idea of a small potting station for customers to pot their purchases. Also, find a local person (or a couple) who make pots. Then you're supporting local businesses. Best wishes !
Congrats!!! I was wondering why I hadn’t been hearing so much from you lately. I suggest hanging old ladders dropped from the ceiling to hang plants from. That would be a great way to use the normally unused vertical space above for display/sales area purposes….would give a very jungle-y vibe.
So happy for you, I've learned lots from you & continue to go to your channel for plant what to do's. I hope you do shipping as I'm from Alberta!! Wishing you continued success!!
Congratulations Christian,❣️ It is wonderful when you dreams comes through. God is Good!
Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you. I will definitely come and see you when you are open. I’m from London Ontario, just two hours away from you. Can’t wait to meet you in person!!!!
So glad you decided to set up shop in Toronto! Can't wait to stop by!
BEAUTIFUL store! Can't wait to see the end result! As an entrepreneur myself, always go with your gut feeling! Wishing you so much success!
I can’t wait till the next time I head to Toronto. It’s been awhile. Now, even more of a reason to go!! Congrats Christian. ♥️🪴
You are our crazy plant guy. We love all you do. If you will ship to NYC, I’ll be placing orders. I’m wishing you all the best in this huge endeavor. God Bless.
You opened the shop! Yaaay omg congrats. Making your passion into a career, beautiful
It looks so good! Im so happy for you and proud of you! You are really following your dream 💚
That is so awesome. I am so happy for you and I pray that you have much success in your business.
Looks so good! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥳🎉
Congratulations on your plant shop can't wait to see it when your done please don't give up on your videos absolutely love thanks for sharing🌼🌼
Congratulations!! I wish you the best!!
The space is beautiful and I’m sure you will put it all together fabulously!!!
I’m so excited for you!!! I don’t live in York to anymore, but planning a visit in October! Can’t wait to come and check your shop out!
loving this for you right now! So happy to see you follow your passion and achieve your dreams :) can't wait to see more!! good luck!
Congratulations 🎉 this is so exciting! 😁
Congrats Christian, wishing you so much luck on your plant shop dream💚 so proud of you. Can’t wait to visit when we go on vacation to Niagara Falls, will definitely check out your shop of course when it opens🥰 hugs to both you and Nemo.
….can’t wait to come there!! The store has a great esthetic & chill vibe already 🌱🙌🏾 Maybe a display table in the middle of the store? For some merch? Plant accessories? Definitely some 🌱🌱 against the black brick wall.
Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 so happy for you!
Congratulations!!!
Look forward to your videos....Thank you for sharing!!!
I will for sure be there on opening day, looking forward to meeting you and sharing progress pics on the thai constillation I bought from you not too long ago! Congratulations christian!
Love seeing you go after your dream like that. Hope people get inspired 🥰
Wishing you the best of luck in your new venture🌻
so happy and excited for you! having a retail space is a great decision and can't wait to see it's final set up.
my suggestions would be large mirror in the lounge area or by the blank wall with large floor plants. maybe wallpaper or mural instead or together with the living wall, tie it together with your window display, which i am sure will be amazing. if you can add more plant shelving behind the counter with lighting, that will be great too or maybe a large neon sign. 😊
Congratulations! I wish you all the best. I wish we had more plant shops in Chicago. Will continue to follow.
Wait this is so cool that you’re showing us the process how fun!
Congratulations Christian!!!! I wish you lots of success. Thank you for sharing.
How exciting! Congrats!
Huge Congrats! I love your space and I wish you nothing but the best of success!!!
Omg you’re so close to me!!!!! I am so excited eeeeeee!!! I live about a 20 min bus ride away. So pumped to come see you
Congrats christon iam glad to see your dreams come into full circle love the look.
So excited for you, the shops looks great! You should totally paint the inside of the change rooms and add shelves to display your favourite plants 🪴 😊 it would really draw people in!
Congrats.You so deserve it.Ithink the wood shelf they left behind you should incorporate into your space.Theres nothing like real wood to make a place look cozy.Its beautiful but needs a little warmth.
This is so inspiring! I vote yes for the living wall, you are doing a great job!
I’ll gonna definitely visit your shop when i go to Toronto. I am a fan and i admire your dedication and love for plants 😊😊
Congratulations Christian! Beautiful space. Happy for you and God bless you on your plant shop journey😊
Congratulations!! Super happy for you!! I wish you all the best!! Wish I could visit once you open.
I may have to plan a trip to Toronto ( from Santa Barbara, California) just to meet you face to face! Thanks for being talented and brave. You are living the dream of many a plant lover. Your choice of plants and social space is great. Already feel like a part of it. Best wishes!
So happy for you Christian. Nice to see your dreams becoming a reality. Best wishes to you.
So happy and excited for you!!!
SOOO excited for you! Definitely making the trip from Niagara when you’re open!❤️
Congrats ! So happy for you !
You got a beautiful place. May God bless you and your shop.
Congratulations and all the best in your new store!
Congrats!! So happy your dream is coming true! 🪴