Chic Trends Offers Unusual Gifts, Cozy Setting
Katonah, NY — You may just want to sit down for a cup of tea in Chic Trends, a new floral and gift shop at 25 The Parkway in Katonah. With vintage furniture, eclectic lamps and a shower of colorful blooms surrounding you, all that’s missing is a mug of chamomile and an easy chair.
Owner Nancy Castelli, who hails from West Harrison but would love to live in Katonah, said she opened a location here because she felt the town was welcoming.
“It’s a very calming neighborhood and everyone is so nice. I love the country atmosphere, and so far, business has been good,” she said.
Chic Trends offers flowers to suit any occasion, from a single rose to arrangements for a wedding, said Castelli. She travels to New York City’s flower district weekly and visits private markets to procure her stock. In the refrigerated flower case the day I visited were sunflowers, roses, peonies, gerber daisies and irises.
The gift selection includes tableware, such as a pair of porcelain candlesticks or a hand-painted baby blue platter adorned with flowers, and baby gifts like plush animals, clothes and scrapbooks, as well as a selection of greeting cards.
Castelli can also handle bridal or baby showers; she has a selection of invitations and thank you notes, and can prepare favors like flower pots.
