Family-owned and operated since 1961, Flowersmith's has been a part of Susan High's life for as long as she can remember.
"I love it," High said. "It has been my lifelong job. I couldn't imagine doing anything else."
As manager, High does everything from stocking merchandise to greeting customers.
High said her favorite part of the day is talking with customers and greeting them when they come in. To her, they are old friends.
When she is not busy in the store, High enjoys Auburn football.
"We have been lifelong fans," High said. "A plus is that my nephew plays for Auburn."
Typical Schedule
4 a.m. Wake up, get dressed and ready to come to work.
5:30 a.m. Arrive at work.
5:45 a.m. Do a lot of book work. Clean up and stock the store. Get ready for the day's customers.
8 a.m. Store opens. Get the morning orders up. On Mondays the phone rings frequently.
10 a.m. Start putting out stock. Shipment comes in for the flowers.
11:30 a.m. We are busy with walk-in customers who are on their lunch break.
1 p.m. Straighten up again. Clean and start finishing the day with last-minute orders.
4 p.m. We have more walk-in customers coming from work. Look over orders for the next day and finish any prep work.
5 p.m. Leave the store and go home. Cook dinner, clean house and wash clothes: housework.
7:30 p.m. Relax. Usually I read, but it depends on what is going on.
9:30 p.m. Bed.
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