Since 1969 Ebie’s Gift Box and Flowers has called historic Main Street in Waldron home. The original shop was part of a row of buildings where Waldron’s gazebo is now. Later it moved south down main to the building it resides in to this day (232 S Main St). The original owner established Ebie’s in her namesake.
On August 17, 2023 Lorie Martin added her name to the legacy of Ebie’s owners. Lorie brings with her almost a decade of floral experience. She began her flower shop career working for Buell and Margaret Watts in 2015. Later, between 2018 and 2019, Martin opened her own store Crossroads Floral Designs and Boutique which she ran until her recent purchase of Ebie’s.
Upon obtaining the business she set to work on the building. Customers will notice exposed brick on the walls now, where paneling had been before. The shop is beautifully filled with flowers and gifts for all ages and tastes! Martin also reconfigured the cooler and reworked the back.
At Ebie’s Gift Box and Flowers they offer Payfree which allows customers to pay their bills like electric, phone, DishTV, DirectTV, etc. As well as other things for community members.
On October 1, 2024, the Waldron Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Re-opening of Ebie’s under Martin’s ownership. Refreshments were served, door prizes were given away, and a good time was had by all!
Lorie said her next plan is to renovate the outside of the building.
