"Okay, he's not really MY personal florist, but when I talked to him, Jimmie Palakavong, owner of Lotus Designs in Boston, Mass., made me feel as if he was. That's the effect Mr. Palakavong has on everyone, especially those who have the opportunity to go into his shop. It's as if he genuinely cares about every single patron - how they feel when they enter and leave Lotus Designs.

I think it's because he does care. Mr. Palakavong is keenly aware of the powerful effect flowers can have, and he never misses an opportunity to touch people with his work."
-Florists' Review / January 1998

"In a neighborhood overgrown with florists and flower shops, something wonderful has sprung up. Called Lotus Designs, this flower store in Boston's South End is so eye-catching that it forces harried residents to pause outside its Columbus Avenue window to take in its vibrant, ever-changing displays. Lotus Designs specializes in arrangements of dried flowers and fresh greenery, or exotic fresh flowers flown in from the Orient. Florist and owner Jimmie Palakavong has more than a green thumb - he has rainbow-colored fingers. A native of Thailand, Palakavong travels abroad every year for colorful ideas."
- "Guilding the Lilies", by Michele McPhee, Boston Globe Magazine

Some Customer Testimonials:

October 3, 2006
To Whom It May Concern :
Honey made my wedding what it was - spectacular. The post-wedding feedback has been nothing but positive, with my guests absolutely raving about the flowers...The reception dinner centerpieces were truly a feast for the eyes - my mother and I literally cried when we walked into the Four Seasons Ballroom for the first time the evening of the wedding. Throughout the wedding planning process, Honey was extremely organized and detail-oriented, she was considerate of our concerns and desires, and she was easily accessible (we met in person several times)...She was a perfect professional, and I came to consider her a friend too...I therefore, and without any reservations, strongly recommend Honey and Lotus Designs to be your florist.
-Lesley M.

Honey:
It was a pleasure working with you on my wedding flowers. I was stunned at how beautiful all of it turned out. Thanks again.
-Becky

Dear Honey and everyone at Lotus Designs:
I wanted to thank you again for all the beautiful floral arrangements you designed for my sister's wedding...You always go above and beyond the call of duty...You are the best florist I have ever worked with and my all-time favorite too!
-Maria

Dear Honey:
Thank you for all the special attention for Gretchen and Luke's wedding. You have made this part of the planning a great pleasure - and the beauty of the event unparalleled.
-Bobbie

Hi Jimmie:
Thank you so much for such beautiful flowers on our wedding day. You really created a magical moment for us.
-Marco and Jane

Dear Honey (and all of Lotus Designs):
Thank you for making our wedding such an absolutely beautiful event. We were so happy with your work and really enjoyed working with all of you. You guys are the best!
-Maya and David

Honey:
Our wedding flowers were absolutely gorgeous!! You truly went above and beyond! It was such a pleasure to work with you - thank you for making everything so easy and "stress-free". I knew from the start that I could depend on you to create the most beautiful flower arrangements! You helped make our wedding day exactly what we envisioned - perfection!!
-Deanne and John

547A Columbus Avenue | Boston, MA 02118
Tel. (617) 262-7031 | Toll-free (888) 21-LOTUS | Fax (617) 236-1179