Mother-Daughter Designers: How Jute + Jade is Blooming on Queenwood Part II

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you.What happens when a mother and daughter spend 31 years building a business together—and then decide to rebrand, relocate, and take the biggest leap of their careers?In this episode, we sit down with Ann and Kim, the mother-daughter team behind Jute + Jade, Morton's full-service floral and interior design studio. What started as Floral Designs in Tremont in 1994 has evolved into something much bigger—and they're about to move into a brand new space on Queenwood this June.Ann shares how she started the business on a whim when Kim was just in grade school, training for only one week at a Peoria florist before opening her doors. Kim takes us through her journey from picking up flower scraps off the floor as a kid to co-opting at the shop her senior year, to eventually buying into the business in 2016.We talk about the creative process behind custom interior design projects, the decision to rebrand after decades as Floral Designs, and the nerve-wracking week when five buyers competed for their dream building—the old Flickinger Tractor location on Queenwood.This is a story about mothers and daughters, small-town roots, and what it takes to grow a business for over three decades without losing your passion. Whether you're dreaming of working with family, planning a home refresh, or just love a good mother-daughter success story—this one's for you.Jute + Jade is moving to their new location at the former Flickinger Tractor building on Queenwood in Morton. Grand opening planned for mid-June 2025. Follow them on Facebook for updates, or visit juteandjadehome.com.📞 (309) 266-9600 📧 [email protected] MUSE & News celebrates the small-town values, businesses, and people that make Morton special. Thank you for supporting local stories and the voices that make our community thrive.Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Or wherever you get your podcastsConnect with us: Website: mortonmuseandnews.buzzsprout.com Facebook: Morton MUSE & NewsMorton MUSE & News is a community-supported podcast. Contributions from guests help cover hosting and production costs. Thank you to our guests for sharing their stories and supporting the show.“Hey friends! If you’ve enjoyed hearing stories from right here in Morton—our businesses, our schools, our neighbors—you can help keep this podcast going.Every little bit counts—whether it’s a one-time tip or a small monthly gift. It helps cover the cost of hosting, equipment, and producing each episode.Visit a link below to pitch in and be part of keeping Morton Muse & News growing strong. Thanks for supporting local voices!”Direct support links:PaypalVenmoCashAppSocial Media links:Morton Muse & News FacebookMorton MUSE & News InstagramMuse Morton (the studio and gallery)