Unique Design Florist recently moved from one Mathews location to another.

Owner Deborah Smith of Moon, said she wanted more visibility for her shop and saw an opportunity when a store beside the Best Value supermarket became available. She moved from Church Street and opened at the new location on Oct. 1.

The new location has 1,000 square feet, roughly the same size as her previous store, but it has brought in a new customer base. She said many customers say they never realized Smith’s shop had been in business for 3½ years in the Mathews village.

Smith specializes in fresh and silk flowers, and like the business name states, she tries to offer unique floral displays. Also, she sells individual flowers if that is what a customer wants.

Although she has an affinity for roses, Smith mixes an assortment of flowers into her displays. She handles both large and small flower arrangements, including those for funerals, weddings, and businesses.

In addition, the shop ...