Curated gifts and flowers: Terri Krisavage opens Main Street shop
- Mara Dresner
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
by Mara Dresner
Contributing writer
Terri Krisavage’s career as a floral designer has taken her from Connecticut across the country and now she has returned to her roots.
Her journey began humbly with doing flowers for a funeral home. She later moved to Arizona, where she had the opportunity to work on such high-profile events as the Tournament of Roses Parade, the Phoenix Open and as a lead decorator at the Ritz-Carlton.
It all began growing up in Waterbury.
“When I was a kid, we had a big, beautiful yard with lots of flowers, lilacs, Lily of the Valley, all kinds of neat things. I was always picking them and always getting yelled at,” she recalled.
“We grew up in a very, very creative household. My mom was a stay-at-home mom. She did artwork and she did sewing and she was a fabulous cook. “I didn’t want to go to college. My brother-in-law owned a funeral home and he said ‘why don’t you go to floral school?’”
She took his advice and her career has flourished in multiple locations.
In fall of 2025 she opened TK & Co. on Main Street. In addition to flowers, the shop features an eclectic selection of gifts. She will also feature seasonal items, such as pumpkins and mums for the fall, and Christmas trees, wreaths and ornaments.
“This is going to be my last hurrah,” she said. “I love to curate gifts. It’s lots of different, neat things. There’s not really anything like it in Rocky Hill.”
The shop opened the day after Thanksgiving.
“It all came together like God had a hand on it. Within days, we had a logo made and a website. I think it was meant to be to done here,” she said.
“We started working in October and worked feverishly every day to get ready for the holidays. We had a great reception.”
Behind the main building is a shed where Krisavage offers classes on such topics as how to make bows, creating wreaths and garlands or boxwood trees.
Every Friday is “Free Flower Friday” when she gives away a floral bouquet.
“I love to meet people. Just stop in and say hello. You don’t have to purchase anything,” she said. “I get excited to have everybody put their name in.”
There is a lending library outside the shop where people can take or leave a book, as well as outdoor seating. She has a second location in Middletown called Terry Krisavage Weddings & Events.
“We have a bridal suite which is for brides to get ready at. So many of the venues in the area only allow the brides two hours to get ready. When you have six bridal attendants and moms, that’s not enough time to get ready. We have three beautiful rooms they can utilize,” she said.
Sheri Erickson is a long-time fan.
“I’ve used her forever. I use her for everything I do. She does something different from what other people did. I really liked that,” said Erickson, a Rocky Hill resident.
Erickson has used her for several weddings, including most recently for a grandchild’s wedding.
“I even used her when I went down to Florida and had a couple of parties when my husband turned 65 and 75. I had her come down and do [the flowers]. It was out of this world. People asked me where I got this person. It was so phenomenal. She has such a flair, especially when she does the big things,” Erickson said.
Krisavage is also known for her generosity and has donated to organizations throughout the state including the Raynbow Foundation, the Holy Family Monastery Foundation and the Linda Clemens Breast Cancer Foundation.
She is also celebrating 13 years of sobriety and has several books and gifts in the shop to help others on that path.
“It changed my life for the best. I’ve gained so much wisdom about life that I’m able to pass on to people,” Krisavage, a Rocky Hill resident, said.
Her own style is “a lot of antiques, mixed with modern.” She also collects chickens and roosters. Kimberley Kelly of Avon has been enjoying the new store.
“I love Terri’s shop. I have purchased many items from her including a holiday wreath, a holiday centerpiece, sympathy arrangements and a lovely patio planter, to mention a few. Terri is always so friendly and easy to work with and I have loved everything I have purchased from her,” Kelly said.
“The stationery and cards that she carries are beautiful and I also enjoy checking out the specialty items she has available in her shop. I never leave there empty handed.”
Kelly also attended a workshop to make a spring centerpiece.
“I think Terri is extremely talented and she has a very artistic gift when it comes to arrangements and decorating,” she said.
Krisavage is happy to be back in town and wants “to provide beautiful things for the community and help as much as I can and be able to share my talents. I’m grateful every day for the talents I have,” she said.
“I want to share my experience and wisdom in all aspects, whether it be sobriety or floral or life.” RHL
TK & Co. is located at 3228 Main St. Learn more at tkandbrowns.com.