Blossoming Bonds: The Unique World of Flowers and Friendship

In a small town in New Jersey, an unlikely friendship blossomed into a unique business. Milena Holthausen and Simone Hashimoto, two friends with a shared passion for flowers and marketing, joined forces to create One & Only Flower Experience. What started as a way to bring people together through flowers has grown into a thriving business that combines art, entertainment, and community. The idea for One & Only was born from a desire to create a space where people could relax, get creative, and connect with others. "We wanted to give people the opportunity to do art with flowers," explains Holthausen. "The idea of One & Only is to join people together in a very relaxing time and work with flowers to bring that project to life. "The business offers a range of workshops and social events, from flower arrangement classes to wreath-making and even private events for birthday parties and baby showers. For private events, the duo works with clients to customize a project that fits their guests' skills and interests. "We have projects that are especially for kids, and projects that are more for beginners," says Holthausen. "We try to understand who the people are in the event and then come up with a project. " One & Only is more than just a flower shop – it's a space where people can come together, be creative, and have fun. For Holthausen and Hashimoto, the joy of flowers is not just about aesthetics, but about the connections that can be made through the simple act of creating something beautiful.