Readers' Choice: Horan's a Favorite for Flowers

Simsbury Patch readers have spoken again in this week's Readers' Choice poll and their favorite florist is .

Located in the Simsbury Town Shoppes, the locally-owned family business has been operated by Tom and Mary Margaret Horan since 1976. In addition to all styles of floral arrangements, the florist sells fruit and gourmet baskets, stuffed animals, unique greeting cards, flowering and green plants and balloon bouquets.

Readers nominated the following florists:

• Rachel J. Goldberg Personal Floral Designer

Horan's stood out in Thursday's poll with 12 of the 16 votes cast. came in second with 2 votes. and each had one vote.

Here's what readers had to say about Horan's:

"Horans flowers, hands down, the best florist anywhere, during any celebration!" -Melissa Brett

"Horans Flowers have been our favorite florist for years. Their flowers and service are the best in the area bar none, to say nothing of their service to the community of Simsbury." -Gail Ryan

"The gang at Horan's florist had made many occasions extra special...great customer service, for over 100 years!!!" -Nancy Haas

Thanks for your nominations and votes, and don't forget to post your reviews of these businesses in our Patch directory (click on the links in blue above). On Monday, our Readers' Choice category is "Best Place for Mother's Day Brunch?" so check back for the chance to nominate your favorite.