Floral artist opens shop in Ewing school

Happiness.

It's a word Amy Larsen associates with the look on an individual's face when they receive flowers.

"There's something about the happiness ... some would smile and some would cry when they open the door and see you with a bouquet," she said.

Now, Larsen hopes to spark happiness in the Ewing area as she introduces Beautiful Chaos Designs, a floral and gift shop. The store is located in the science room in the former Ewing High School, at 416 North Spruce Street.

Larsen's interest in floriculture took place in Butte, where she worked for Jan Ellwanger at the local greenhouse. During co...