Top of the Town 2012

No matter how many times we pop into this family-owned Bonnie Brae shop—and we’ve been huge fans over the years—our mood still skyrockets the second we walk through the front door. The smell of fresh-cut blooms is intoxicating, and the friendly staff is skilled at helping you choose flowers that fit your taste—or rather, that of your special someone. We admire the shop’s support of Colorado growers (nothing like homegrown sunflowers and peonies for a summer occasion) as well as its exotic sourcing for special blooms. Bonus: There’s a second outpost in the Denver Tech Center. If you’ve had a rough day at work, stop in and smell the roses. Trust us, it’ll help. 709 S. University Blvd., 303-765-2008; 5332 DTC Blvd., Ste. 200, Greenwood Village, 303-930-8888; littleflowermarket.com