Aug 9, 2009

Women in Business: Erica Clark and Earline ClarkBy Paul SullivanMontgomeryAdvertiser.com

The mother-and-daughter team who runs a floral and gift shop on Forest Avenue know one sure way to keep family relations in harmony. Like good role players on a championship squad, each remains in her respective field of expertise.

Earline Clark, the mother and a retired educator, is the veteran floral designer and arranger. Her daughter, Erica Clark, handles the customer relations and business side of the enterprise that is located about two blocks south of Jackson Hos­pital.

The arrangement has served both well as E and E House of Flowers and Boutique nears its fourth year in business. Like so many small ventures, the business began in the home until demand forced a transition from home shows to a store­front.

“We realized from the showings that people loved our floral arrangements,” Erica Clark said.

With their decision to open, the Stillman College graduates also are establishing a family tradition.

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