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As we get ready to gobble down all the goodies on Thanksgiving, take a few minutes to reflect on why you are thankful this year. These are great messages to include with your flowers. Here are 10 to get you started! [Read more…]
2018 Wedding Floral Trends
November 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This article originally appeared on www.weddingandpartynetwork.com.
The last several years for wedding flowers have been dominated by flower crowns, pinks and blushes, and a more natural aesthetic for bridal bouquets. For 2018, some of these trends are hanging around, others are evolving, and some we are likely to see less and less of. Boutonnieres are also getting a makeover for 2018. [Read more…]
5 Reasons to Send Flowers November ’17
November 3, 2017 by 1 Comment
November is a time for giving thanks and celebrating the start of the holiday season. Naturally, flowers are a great way to show your thanks to friends and family, so you could send them just because if you really wanted. But in case you need a reason, we’re giving you five reasons to send flowers. Some you may know, and some you might not! [Read more…]
Dress Up Your World with Florals
October 31, 2017 by 1 Comment
Art comes in many different shapes and sizes. For florists, their medium is flowers. So what happens when florists dabble in fashion design? You get wearable creations that look as good as they smell! Check out these floral fashions from the 2017 Arkansas Florists Association annual convention. These designs were created by the students of the Arkansas Master Florist program with the help of Scott Brents. [Read more…]
Creepy Flower Creations for Halloween
October 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Halloween is a spooky time of year and that’s no different for florists! They are steadily working their magic to craft some floral designs that are to die for. In case you weren’t sure about flowers for your Halloween festivities, we are pulling back the curtain to reveal five floral designs that are bound to make you scream (in a good way)! [Read more…]
Fall Harvest Floral Inspiration
October 19, 2017 by 1 Comment
Have you been searching for the perfect fall decor for your home? The table, your porch, or front yard, fall flowers can steal the show with their bright colors. The fall harvest gives us cooler temperatures, funky design elements, and beautiful foliage that lasts through November (if we’re lucky). [Read more…]
October ’17 Card Messages
October 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s a spooky time of year. Instead of handing out tricks this October, send the ones you love a few treats! There are lots of gorgeous flowers that bloom in the fall, like chrysanthemums and dahlias. Embrace the fall foliage and send an arrangement in shades of red, orange, and yellow. To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness, send a vase of pink roses and don’t forget to add a pink ribbon! Now that the flowers are taken care of, check out these card messages to make things even sweeter. [Read more…]
Making Magic at Mannes Petals
October 10, 2017 by 1 Comment
Florists often wear many hats. They are an integral part of the major moments in our lives and embrace this important place with pride. Mannes Petals and Patchwork in Freeman, South Dakota is certainly one of those florists. Owned by Mary and Ken Mannes, Mannes Petals and Patchwork is a trend-forward shop that loves to create designer florals. [Read more…]
5 Reasons to Send Flowers October ’17
October 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s October, and that means the return of pumpkin everything, leaves falling, and friends gathering together. Flowers in season are also changing, but there are still plenty of gorgeous blooms to be found. Now you just need a reason to send them! If these 5 aren’t enough, here are a couple of extras: Boss’s day is October 16th, and Sweetest day is October 21st. [Read more…]
Together We Bloom
September 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
In the last several weeks, natural disasters have racked our country. There have been wildfires burning in the Northwest. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma wreaked havoc on the Texas Gulf and Florida, and there has been subsequent flooding and storms related to them.
Heartbreaking may be the first word to come to mind when you think of all the homes and businesses that have been destroyed. Lives have been interrupted, uprooted, and lost. [Read more…]
