Walking towards this hidden gem, it might feel like you’re intruding on the front yard of an abandoned ground floor apartment. However after opening the small old metal gate, stepping over sporadically-placed plants, you’ll find yourself facing a few steps leading to sweet little door that appears far too small for any grown adult. Don’t let this deter you. Inside waits a calm and peaceful haven filled with a balanced collection of simple and exotic buckets of flowers, surrounded by homely arrangements and display tables presenting decorative treasures. If, like me, you never have enough beautiful plants and trinkets or you want to treat someone to an unique bouquet, then take a little detour from your next canal-side walk to let owner Jana Zschömitzsch help you find exactly what you’re looking for. (Text: Veronika Forsythe)
Blume & Raum, Lausitzer Str.26A (entrance Paul-Lincke-Ufer), 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
Tue-Fri 11-18.30h, Sat 11-16h
Veronika Forsythe, who has been a Berliner for several years now, works as a freelance art director and graphic designer. Neukölln-based since 2014, she has helped kickstart local projects such as Das Tiffin Projekt and Schmutz Berlin.
