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When asked about the plan for their business, Petal Haus, they practically finished each other's sentences.

"Anything you need flowers for," Becker said.

"We'll make it a reality," Thompson added without hesitation.

A ribbon-cutting for the 83 Genesee St. shop is set for Friday, Oct. 11, but the owners hope to open the doors before then. They invited мÓƶà¶à¿ª½±¼Ç¼ into the blossoming space last week. It includes a cooler with more than a dozen arrangements, a small seating nook with a couple of chairs, and two walls accented with floor-to-ceiling floral murals.

The owners described their eye-catching arrangements as modern and fun. Many have names paying homage to parts of the community they love, though they want to keep them a surprise.

"Each arrangement is its own piece of art," Becker said. 

Customers will also find cut flowers, houseplants and non-floral gifts like cards at the shop, which will later have more tables and coolers.

Along with the named bouquets, custom orders will be an option. Whether it's for a wedding or a casual pickup, orders will eventually be taken in person, by phone or online.

Arranging a new opportunity

Thompson called Petal Haus a "big side project," and credited Becker for planting the seed for the business.

Thompson, a native of Moravia, is a realtor, and Becker, a native of Union Springs, works for the Cayuga County Parks & Trails Commission. They met a few years ago, and their relationship grew into much more. Aside from the flower shop, they're closely involved with the Friends of Emerson Park, a group that supports recreation, preservation and more at the Owasco Lake park.

The two imagine the shop as a family business, as they share two children with autism. Thompson said it could be a good place for them to go, have fun and work on their communication skills. 

It's also with community and the future in mind that Becker and Thompson want to source their flowers from as many local farmers as possible. 

That may affect their fall and winter bouquets, they said, but it's not a big worry at the moment. For now, they want to get Petal Haus in order so they can share their creativity with the community.

"Flowers make everybody smile," Thompson said. "They'll brighten anyone's day."