previously reported<\/a>, Founder and Owner Karina Velez traces the business idea back to time spent living in New York, where she began thinking more seriously about what she wanted to build.<\/p>\n\u201cI began thinking about what had been consistent in my life since I left home, and it was plants,\u201d Karina explained. \u201cIt was my dream job [to work in plants and coffee] and I couldn\u2019t stop thinking about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
That realization eventually turned into a business idea \u2014 one shaped by both her interest in plants and a desire to create a more casual, welcoming space for others who shared it.<\/p>\n
Filling A Gap In The Community<\/p>\n
Before opening Habitat, Karina noticed something missing in her own community. While plant care had grown into a personal hobby, there wasn\u2019t a dedicated, approachable space in McKinney where people could gather, shop and ask questions.<\/p>\n
What started as a small idea turned into a hands-on project. After spotting an open storefront while walking her dog in downtown McKinney, Karina spent months working through business plans, sourcing plants and building out the space before opening in July 2021.<\/p>\n
A Space Built Around Plants (And Coffee)<\/p>\n
The concept remains simple: a place where customers can browse plants at their own pace, pick up supplies and settle in with a drink. It\u2019s part retail, part caf\u00e9 and part gathering spot for people who enjoy having a little more green in their daily routine.<\/p>\n
With the upcoming Plano location, Habitat Plants + Coffee is extending that same experience into a new neighborhood, one that continues to grow its mix of independent shops and community-driven spaces.<\/p>\n
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