November 14th, 2011 | By: Mandy Maxwell
An easy way to take your Thanksgiving decor to the next level is by incorporating harvest-themed flowers. The colors, fragrances, and beauty of the flowers can make any buffet table look like it was composed by Ms. Martha Stewart herself. Let’s take a look at the different styles available; try to imagine each of these on your holiday table.
The Cornucopia – Holiday Decor
How gorgeous is this beautiful cornucopia design above? Wouldn’t you love it adorning your holiday buffet table, or even as a centerpiece? It’s rustic fall leaves mixed with deep red flowers and orange mums are enough to dazzle any Thanksgiving guest.
The cornucopia (or horn of plenty) has an incredibly interesting history itself, dating back long before our current Thanksgiving holiday. The word ‘cornucopia’ actually dates back to the 5th century BC. It derives from two Latin words: “cornu,” meaning horn (as in the name of that one-horned creature, the “unicorn”) and “copia,” meaning plenty (a relative of such words as “copious” and “copy”). Read all about the history of the cornucopia (horn of plenty).
More Examples of Cornucopias:
The Thanksgiving Centerpiece
You cannot go wrong with a beautifully designed centerpiece featuring flowers in all the colors of fall. A true feast is just not complete without the adornment of a beautiful, fall-colored centerpiece. Continue reading “Thanksgiving Flowers – A Style For Everyone” »
November 8th, 2011 | By: Mandy Maxwell
When we think November, giving thanks usually comes to mind. Sure, there’s Thanksgiving… but there is a holiday before then that deserves more ‘thanks’ than we can ever give — Veterans Day. (November 11, 2011)
Veterans Day is the official day set aside to thank and remember all of our selfless, heroic veterans for the sacrifices they made in their lives to protect our freedom. Unlike Memorial Day, where we remember our lost heros, Veteran’s Day is for us to thank and celebrate ALL veterans, living or dead, wartime and peacetime.
How To Celebrate Veterans Day
- Attend a Veteran’s Day program, concert or parade.
- Wear a red, white and blue corsage or boutonniere.
- Take a moment of silence at noon, on November 11, to honorably remember those who served and died.
- Place red flowers, such as roses or carnations, or a red, white and blue bouquet at your local military memorials and monuments.
- Contribute to a Veteran’s Day ceremony in your community.
- Place a Veteran’s Day ‘thank you’ ad in your local newspapers, community newsletters or church flyers. Continue reading “Celebrating Veterans Day” »
October 26th, 2011 | By: Mandy Maxwell
During Halloween, jack-o-lanterns are on doorsteps everywhere! While pumpkins are typically used for Halloween, they are also great for fall and Thanksgiving decor! (Just without the faces.)
We spotted this adorable pumpkin decor idea and had to share: Mumkins! You know we love it because it mixes chrysanthemums with this iconic Halloween/Fall/Thanksgiving symbol.
Creating a mumkin is easy!
- Step 1: Use an awl or ice pick to poke holes, approximately 1/2″ apart, around the entire pumpkin.
- Step 2: Cut blooms with 2″ to 3″ stems off the plants. Strip leaves from the stems. (Larger pumpkins will need around 120 blooms to completely cover them; smaller pumpkins need about 100 blooms.)
- Step 3: Stick blooms in the holes. The moisture from the pumpkin flesh will keep your “mumkin” looking good for 3 to 4 days.
Create mumkins out of several sized pumpkins for great table decor.
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October 24th, 2011 | By: Mandy Maxwell
1. Best Halloween Flower Arrangement
First off, the Hocus Pocus flower arrangement (pictured above) has been a favorite ever since it was created! The color palette used in this is such a stark contrast to the normal orange and black we usually associate with Halloween. The bright green and dark purples, mixed with the painted-black pumpkins definitely reminds one of a ghoulishly-grand witch. This floral design would make THE PERFECT hostess gift for any Halloween party.
2. Best Halloween Hostess Gifts
Flowers aren’t typically frightening sights for sore eyes, but they are a tried and true gift. That’s right. Even Halloween is touched by the boo-tiful grace of flowers. If you’re heading to a Halloween party this year, remember to take flowers along for the host or hostess. You can jazz-up Halloween flowers to match everything from a haunted house theme to an informal dinner party for adults. It’s all in the flowers.
3. Best Halloween Card Messages
Local florists spend Halloween like everyone else except they get to deliver their best Halloween flower arrangements and watch how happy this type of celebration makes people. They are always coming across new and clever card messages to accompany their arrangements, so it seemed only natural to ask for some of their favorite Halloween card messages.
October 18th, 2011 | By: Mandy Maxwell
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is something florists do not take lightly. Many go above and beyond to do their part to raise awareness of this disease in their own creative ways.
Here are just a few of the ways florists all across the nation are helping out:
- Bayberries Flowers & Gifts in Caldwell Idaho is giving $5.00 to their local breast cancer screening center for every “pink” arrangement ordered through the 20th of October.
- Clark Flower & Gift Shop in Clark, SD is doing a ‘”Bra”vo For A Cure’ Decorated Bra Contest during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness. So far, they’ve got 32 entries, and have them displayed in the front window of their store. (photo below)
We have having a People’s Choice vote during October for the winning entry with a $1 donation per vote. Proceeds will be donated to the local Relay For Life. Also, we took photos of all our entries & put a photo album on our Facebook page. The entry that gets the most likes during October will win a prize.
We also have pink rose specials for the month, & are donating $1 for each pink rose sold to our local Relay For Life. We are also giving out [FSN's] Think Pink flyer to customers during October. It’s fun to watch people looking at our window display; laughing and having fun with it. We got so many cute entries. The decorated bras will be donated for an auction to be held later to benefit our local Relay For Life
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October 17th, 2011 | By: Mandy Maxwell
We all celebrate Mother’s Day in May, but what about Mother-In-Law Day? Well, it’s coming up so now’s your chance!
Mother-In-Law Day is October 23rd. Just like Mother’s Day, this holiday is all about showing your spouse’s mom just what she means to you and your family. Express your feelings with a beautiful flower arrangement from your local florist. Effervescent Blooms Bouquet, pictured above, is a sweetly-scented garden-style arrangement any mom is sure to love. (You might also browse our Mother’s Day flower arrangements for something more fitted for her unique style.)
Your Mother-In-Law will be delighted you were thinking about her on this special day.
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October 13th, 2011 | By: Mandy Maxwell
National Bosses Day is October 16th, 2011.
Still searching for the perfect gift for National Bosses Day? Or perhaps the holiday totally slipped your mind this year. Don’t worry! There is still time to get something your boss will truly adore. Because Bosses Day is always October 16th, it fell on a Sunday this year. This means we celebrate the day on the nearest week day, Monday, October 17th in this case.
Best Bosses Day Gifts Are From Your Local Florist
You know we’re going to suggest flowers, but your local florist can do much more than that!
- Florists Have The Best Gifts! Sure beautiful blooms will bring a smile to anyone’s face, but your florist has much more to offer than just flowers. Many flower shops also carry house plants, chocolates and candies, a large selection of gift baskets and more! Order a custom gift basket, personalized to your boss’s favorites, or maybe a small companion plant for his or her office — the possibilities are endless!
- There are NO hassles. Simply pick up the phone or shop online. Your florist will create something fabulous and deliver it right to your unsuspecting boss. All you have to do is browse pretty pictures of flowers and choose the best one for your boss! No crowded stores or driving needed!
- Who Doesn’t Love Surprises? Having a gift delivered is such a big surprise.When a florist arrives with a gift, everyone in the office wants it to be theirs; on Bosses Day, your boss get’s to be the lucky one!
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October 11th, 2011 | By: Mandy Maxwell
Who doesn’t LOVE Halloween. It’s become one of our favorite holidays — the costumes, the candy, the fun! Florists are no exception when it comes to Halloween Fun.
The above arrangements are just a few examples of what florists have to offer at Halloween. Maybe you’re Halloween party’s color scheme is not the usual orange and black — no worries, a florist can create any style to match your Halloween decor! Oh, and if you order early, let them wilt just in time for your festivities to add to the creepiness. You can even cover them in cobwebs! Think outside the pumpkin!
October 7th, 2011 | By: Mandy Maxwell
Never heard of Sweetest Day?! Well, it is a relatively new holiday, but it’s a whole lot of fun! Much like Valentine’s Day where you give flowers and chocolates. Except instead of giving gifts only to your significant other, for Sweetest Day you do sweet things for those sweet people in your life. (More About Sweetest Day)
We all know people who go out of their way to do wonderful things for others and never expect anything in return. Sweetest Day is THE DAY to show them how much you appreciate them.
So remember, October 15th is Sweetest Day 2011! Nothing satisfies a sweet tooth like a gift basket full of yummy snacks.
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August 29th, 2011 | By: Hannah Gonzalez
Grandparent’s Day is the first Sunday following Labor Day, which happens to fall on September 11th this year.
Grandparents Day is a day to honor and show respect and love to the seniors in our lives. Through thick and thin, our grandparents stood by us – spoiling us, every moment of the way, and now it’s our turn to spoil them a little!
Bring the whole family together to celebrate and pamper your grandparent’s this September. Treat your grandparent’s to their favorite restaurant, special vacation or family picnic, sentimental gifts and, of course — flowers!
Try these Grandparent’s Day Card Messages!
Create a beautiful flower arrangement for Grandparent’s Day to display in their home. If they have more of a green thumb, give a beautiful flowering houseplant – it’s the gift that keeps on giving! Personalize your gift by adding touches of their personality into the arrangement.
- Say your grandfather is an avid fisher: include fishing hooks, bait and a miniature fishing rod!
- If your grandmother loves to knit, add a few knitting needles and yarn to reflect her passion!
Grandparents have always been and always will be a great inspiration and a source of wisdom that will live on for generations to come. So celebrate and enjoy your grandparents, showing them just how much you truly love them!
The History behind the Holiday
Grandparents Day was founded by Marian Mcquade of West Virginia in 1970. It was in 1973 that Governor Arch Moore proclaimed the holiday, and finally in 1978, it was declared a national holiday by Jimmy Carter.
Forget-Me-Nots are the official Grandparent’s Day flower and Grandparent’s Day even has its own song that was officiated in 2004; “A Song For Grandma and Grandpa” by Johnny Prill.
