An Edinburgh plant shop have shared they will be making the "hard" decision to close for good after nearly two years in business.
Opening in January 2021, a Leafy Love Affair had been the dream of local mum Ariel Wang, as she turned her passion for houseplants into a career during the pandemic.
However, this week the shop announced they would sadly be making the choice to shut their Meadowbank premises after seeing a huge rise in costs.
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Selling an array of different plants and greenery, the aesthetically pleasing store had proved a hit with locals as well as their website. Despite the popularity, Ariel shared in a post on Instagram that the financial strain had meant the business was "against all the reasons" she had started the idea.
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Speaking on Tuesday, she said: "It is a hard decision to make but with heavy heart we have decided to close leafy love affair. We have opened our door almost two years ago in hope to sell high quality but affordable plants.
"Along the way, I have built up an amazing group of customers; plantified some amazing venues and make some long lasting relationships.
"However, with everything getting so expensive hence having need to increase the price of the plants, I started feeling that the business was against all the reasons why I started Leafy Love Affair back in 2020. So *deep breath*, we are closing LLA but before I do so, we will be leave-ing a wee gift. All plants and LLA pots will be 30% off. We will be closing our online order so please pop into the store to receive 30 per cent discount."
Many were quick to respond with a series of heartfelt comments upon hearing the news, with one customer replying: "So sorry to hear this lovely, sending big love."
Another said: "So sorry to hear this. Thank you so much for all your advice, smiles and of course plants over the years."
You can find more about Leafy Love Affair here.
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