Gillian Sutton of Flowers by Gillian puts the finishing touches on a striking flower arrangement Thursday watched by Lyle and Gayle Cunningham, owners of Papa Murphy’s next door. The Cunninghams brought pizza! Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

David and Gillian Sutton take a break to chat with friends and customers at their open house late Thursday. Even long-time customers were surprised to see all the flowers and plants currently at Flowers by Gillian and many took the opportunity to take some home. Gillian will have 2,000 on hand for Valentines’s Day. Gillians is located in the Hilltop Shopping center at 3801 Arkansas. Phonr (505) 663-0012. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Plants are everywhere at Flowers by Gillian. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

David Hampton, right, has his blood pressure taken by Jack Allison, RN, Executive Director of Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

In addition to flowers and plants, Flowers by Gillian carries Valentine’s Day balloons, cards, and bears. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Jill Lang, owner of Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse, stopped by the open house Thursday at Flowers by Gillian. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Flowers by Gillian associate Trevor Brown chats with a customer. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Gillian has a huge selection of houseplant of all sizes. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com