For several years Jim traveled the world lecturing on floral design while his mother was tending to the store. As her reputation for presenting beatiful arrangements grew, so did her need for Jim to return home. He had spent several years designing Rose Bowl Parade floats, decorating the Statue of Liberty for the Bicentennial Ceremonies and the two inaugeral platforms.

Behrens Blumen Stuff, now run by Jim and his wife Kathy is in it's 38th year of business and has expanded beyond the doors of the original converted chicken house to include decorated rooms which display a large assortment of custom silk arrangements, unique fresh arrangements, green plants, seasonal giftware, candles & collectables. Just across the wooded walkway, you will find the newest member of Behrens Village- Willow Bay Naturals, which specializes in handmade soaps, lotions and candles.

Seeing a need to offer their unique talant to a greater customer base Blumen Stuff expanded yet again. Blumen Stuff II was opened by Jim and Kathy in Dixon, Illinois in the fall of 2002.