ABOUT US: Chartreuse - Flowers, Home Decor and Events

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Hours

Monday thru Friday

9am-6pm

Saturday 9am-3pm

Closed Saturdays June

to September

Sunday Closed

Address

1200 Spruce Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Telephone
215.545.7711
215.440.7774 FAX

About Chartreuse

Chartreuse's mission is to use the highest quality and freshest floral products, create distinctive designs, assemble a beautiful selection of home accessories and gifts, and bring them to the customer at a reasonable price. Chartreuse extends it mission of quality, unique design and customer service to its event business as well. Chartreuse invites customers to join the Chartreuse community and makes every attempt to provide personalized service.

At the heart of Chartreuse are partners Mark Mainville and Tony Verdi. Mark is an experienced designer and event planner with over ten years in the business. Tony, a psychologist, is sensitive to client needs and knows how to deliver customer service. Both have an eye for beautiful things, and together they have fashioned a staff of professional and talented individuals.

Mark began his career as an optician and after 20 years found that his talents and calling was in working with flowers. In his upscale optical business in Washington and Philadelphia he would decorate the shop with stunning floral arrangements. During this time, he was able to develop and nurture his love for flowers. His optical customers would praise him for his work and encouraged him to pursue his talent. He soon found himself quitting the optical business and moving to a warehouse space in Manayunk where his focus was on events. With over 10 years in the event business, Mark developed many contacts and clients who encouraged him to open a retail space where his flowers and floral accessories could be displayed and made available to the public.

In June 2000, Chartreuse was conceived and opened at 12th and Spruce Streets in Center City Philadelphia. The location was an ideal one having been a flower shop for the prior 15 years.

Mark and Tony wanted the space to stand out in the neighborhood, and were focused on developing a concept that would be different. They came up with the name Chartreuse and decided to paint the walls and shelves the namesake color. The result is an outstanding setting to showcase fine flowers and accessories. Everything looks good in the chartreuse setting. It's both shocking and neutral.

In service to the community, Chartreuse keeps the shop and sidewalk illuminated so that the public can view the artfully designed windows and so that the corner remains bright and attractive.