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March Newsletter: Time For Easter!

March 14, 2013 by 1 Comment

Easter Time!

Easter will be here March 31st! 

Celebrating Easter With Flowers

The Easter Lily: For many, the white Easter Lily represents the spiritual side of the holiday and symbolizes purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life. You will find white lilies gracing pulpits, churches, and other places of worship. (Learn more history and fun facts about lilies here.)Flowers For Kids on Easter

Kids Easter Baskets: Easter is one of the most fun holidays for kids: the egg dying, egg hunting, Easter Bunny, and all that candy. This year, why not fill it with other Easter and springtime favorites, such as flowers! Flowers teach kids about spring and the changing seasons, as well as the different types of flowers and how to take delicate care of them. Include little plastic eggs filled with candy, bunny stuffed animals and other fun treats. (Click for more Easter ideas for kids)

Easter Baskets: Who says Easter baskets have to be for kids? Why not send a colorful basket of flowers to your favorite distant relatives, or send one to yourself? A lovely basket full of beautiful flowers not only enhances home decor, but also puts you in a springtime mood. (Read more about how baskets make all the difference.)

Don’t forget your Easter card message when sending flowers as gifts!

Colors of Spring Through FlowersThe Colors of Spring

Spring is just around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait! Nothing is better than warm weather and being outdoors!

If you want to get a jump start on spring, order a big bouquet of spring blooms — either for yourself, or as a gift!

In this article, you will find flower arrangement examples in all the favorite colors of spring, including color information, best flower choices and even the color compliments. So check it out!

Continue to see the Colors of Spring in Flowers…


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Celebrating Easter with Flowers

March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Easter will be here the very last day of this month, March 31st. Can you believe it? Whether you’ve been stocking up on egg dye, or completely forgot (it happens), we’re taking a look at how you can perk up your Easter activities with the aid of flowers!

The Easter Lily

Photo of an Easter lily houseplantFirst of all, we can’t forget the spiritual significance of the holiday. For many, the white Easter Lily symbolizes purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life. According to the legend, lilies were found growing in the garden of Gethsemane after Christ’s agony. Tradition has it that the beautiful white lilies spring up where drops of Christ’s sweat fell to the ground in his final hours of sorrow and distress. You will find white lilies gracing pulpits, churches, and other places of worship. (Learn more history and fun facts about lilies here.)

Easter lily poem:

Easter morn with lilies fair
Fills the church with perfumes rare,
As their clouds of incense rise,
Sweetest offerings to the skies.
Stately lilies pure and white
Flooding darkness with their light,
Bloom and sorrow drifts away,
On this holy hallow’d day.
Easter Lilies bending low in the golden afterglow,
Bear a message from the sod
To the heavenly towers of God.

-Louise Lewin Matthews

Easter Baskets

Basket Garden FlowersWho says Easter baskets have to be for kids? Why not send a colorful basket of flowers to your favorite far-away relative? Or maybe ones not-so-far away? And who says you can’t order flowers for yourself? No one! A lovely basket full of beautiful flowers not only enhances home decor, but also puts you in a springtime mood.

There are many different options when ordering Easter baskets from your local florist. You might choose something like what’s pictured left — a colorful, springtime treat. Or you could go with something a little more elegant, such as an all-white basket of flowers with a braided vine handle. Stop by your local florists’ or friend them on Facebook to preview their Easter collections. And if you don’t see what you’re looking for, don’t be afraid to ask! (Read more about how baskets make all the difference.)

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Florists on Facebook – Friday Recap

April 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Easter is THIS WEEKEND! You can really tell from the photos shared with us this week that florists are really getting a HOP on this holiday! We loved all the pastel-icious pictures of Easter flowers! Check them out:

Devine Designs - Fulton NY

By Devine Designs in Fulton, NY.

“You’ve heard of Chocolate Smidgens, right?…and how you can’t just have them for yourself, you have to share them… Well…This is one of our Plant Smidgens… They’re small and you can’t just have one…you have to share the holiday with everyone!!! LOL!!! This is one of our most popular cash and carry specials!”

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Platte Flower Shop, Platte SD

Platte Flower Shoppe, Platte SD.

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The Easter Lily

April 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Easter Lily

Easter Lilies (Lilium longiflorum)With Easter just around the corner, we had to highlight the holiday’s favorite flower – the Easter lily!

Easter Lily History

The lily has long symbolized purity, virtue and faith for Christians. Medieval depictions of the Blessed Virgin Mary often show her holding these flowers and even in King Solomon’s Temple there were designs of lilies on the columns.Lilies were also found growing in the Garden of Gethsemane after Christ’s agony. Tradition has it that the beautiful white lilies sprung up where drops of Christ’s sweat fell to the ground in his final hours of sorrow and deep distress. For this reason, you will see Easter lilies on decorating pulpits, alters and more in churches all across the world.

Easter Lily Today

The regal, white lily is a fitting symbol of the greater meaning of Easter. Gracing millions of homes and churches, the flowers embody joy, hope and life. Whether given as a gift or enjoyed in your own home, the Easter Lily serves as a beautiful reminder that Easter is a time for rejoicing and celebrating.

By Louise Lewin Matthews, this poem captures the spiritual essence of the Easter Lily:

Easter morn with lilies fair
Fills the church with perfumes rare,
As their clouds of incense rise,
Sweetest offerings to the skies.
Stately lilies pure and white
Flooding darkness with their light,
Bloom and sorrow drifts away,
On this holy hallow’d day.
Easter Lilies bending low in the golden afterglow,
Bear a message from the sod
To the heavenly towers of God.

-Louise Lewin Matthews

Whether you’re tending an Easter lily from years past, buying a new one for yourself, or sending a lily as an Easter gift, always always always use a real local florist when you buy plants and flowers. You can use Flower Shop Network’s handy florist finder to find a florist near you!

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Best of Easter 2012

April 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Best Easter Articles

We’ve had a lot to say about Easter in the long history of the Bloomin’ Blog. Check out our favorite Easter articles to put you in an egg-cellent mood for this weekend. Easter is April 8th!

Easter Bunny FlowersWhen it comes to sending Easter flowers, just what do you send? This article gives great ideas for the kids, family and even the extended family. Wish everyone a Happy Easter with beautiful pastel blooms.

Lilies are truly a favorite symbol of Easter, but how much do you really know about this beautiful flower? Check out this post for lots of lily facts, trivia

Let’s face it, little kids LOVE Easter and for good reasons: dying eggs and getting messy; hunting them outside in the sunshine; getting more candy than you know what to do with; AND there’s an Easter Bunny?? Sure, there’s more to Easter than that, but to a small kid, it’s all about the bunny!

Easter flowers mark the awakening of spring and the celebration of it’s most highly regarded holiday. Easter lilies are a standard gift during the Easter holiday and for good reason. Easter lilies symbolize purity and grace, which succinctly fit the meaning of Easter.

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Have An Egg-cellent Easter — Don’t Forget The Flowers!

April 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

It’s a hip-hoppin’, egg-cellent Easter this year with festivities lined up for everyone to enjoy. Smiles shine brightly through each activity. Waking up to Easter bunny gifts, sunrise service on Easter Sunday, watching children hunt for eggs, and the delicious Easter dinner with the family — regardless of how the holiday is spent, it is a time for reflection upon the simple pleasures in life that make friends and family such important parts of life.

Meaningful Easter Gifts Means The World To Someone

Lily Easter BasketIt is always exciting to receive a gift, but a meaningful gift means so much more. Gifts with a certain meaning sent by a loved one express respect, honor, love, friendship and validation. When Easter comes around this year, celebrate your loved ones by honoring them with a meaningful gift, such as Easter flowers.

Easter flowers from a local florist mark the awakening of spring and the celebration of it’s most highly regarded holiday. Easter lilies are a standard gift during the Easter holiday and for good reason. Easter lilies symbolize purity and grace, which succinctly fit the meaning of Easter. Those beautiful, trumpet blooms outshine any other flowers when paired in an arrangement. Swing by your local florist on the way to the big dinner with the family and pick up a beautiful, Easter lily centerpiece. What better way to share the true meaning of the celebration with best friends than with a touching sentiment like these?

Making Easter Last With Potted Easter Plants

Easter Lilies (Lilium longiflorum)If you’d like an Easter gift that’s a little more permanent, sending potted Easter flowers is a great choice! Order potted Easter lilies, potted hyacinth or daffodils. Sending potted houseplants are a great way to share your love of Easter flowers with your someone special.

Sending flowers through a real local florist is the best way to send Easter gifts to loved ones far away. So, share some love with grandma, one state over, by sending Easter flowers through your local florist.


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Hop to Sending Your Some-Bunny Special Beautiful Easter Flowers!

April 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Easter Bunny Flowers

Some-Bunny Loves You Is Perfect for Easter!

FOR THE KIDS Easter is fast approaching! Kids everywhere are jumping for joy at the idea of getting oodles of candy from the Easter Bunny! Perhaps this year, the Easter Bunny will include this basket of bunnies just for your little tykes. This is a fantastic and fun way to incorporate the spirit of springtime in with the normal candy and goodies given at Easter.

FOR THE FAMILY Have you made your Easter plans yet? Most people spend Easter Day eating a yummy dinner in the company of family. Spread the Easter spirit by bringing this adorable flower arrangement to your dinner. Use just as decoration, or set it out as a darling little centerpiece. These bunnies will get everyone in the Easter spirit — Just in time to hide some eggs!

LONG-DISTANCE FAMILY If you live too far away to enjoy Easter dinner with the family, send this trio of funny bunnies to be there instead. Your family will delight in the presence of little bunnies poking out of the springtime daisies.

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FSN’s Favorite Flower Arrangement For April

April 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

FSN’s Favorite Flower Arrangement for April

Looking for a great flower arrangement to send to your favorite relative this Easter? Maybe you know someone who has an April Birthday?  Missing You Bunches is the perfect arrangement for any occasion in April! Flowers in a basket are an iconic tradition for Easter and are a perfect way to get into the spirit! No matter what age or personality, Missing You Bunches is a sure winner!

Find More Easter Flowers

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Easter Marketing & Promos

March 24, 2011 by 1 Comment

What are the key icons of the Easter we can use in our designs? pastels colors, spring flowers, crosses, Easter lilies, dyed eggs, chicks, rabbits.

  • Decorate your store window with everything spring and Easter. Make sure everyone thinks YOUR STORE when they think EASTER! Use large, creative displays to set yourself apart from the Easter aisle at your grocery store!
  • Create a few Easter flower arrangements and advertise them on your Facebook page as special/limited editions.
  • Suggest to local businesses and restaurants to buy your limited edition arrangements for easy decorations for their shops.
  • Contact local restaurants about using simple spring flowers on their tables as centerpieces. Offer this for free if they will let you attach a small ribbon or card to the flowers with the name of your shop and your website URL.
  • Check the dollar stores, party stores or FGmarket for assorted, inexpensive Easter party favors and accessories to include in your most fun arrangements. [Read more…]
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Enjoy The Top 5 Easter Flower Arrangements!

March 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Easter is so much fun! Half of the fun of celebrating this candy-coated holiday is seeing which Easter gifts you’ll get. Pass the fun around this year by sending Easter flowers and candy to someone that you love. You’ll be glad to know that you made someone happy. Who knows — they may repay the favor next year!

Want to send flowers for Easter but aren’t sure which to send? Try one of these top 5 Easter flower arrangements.

The Top 5 Easter Flower Arrangements

"Somebunny Loves You" Easter Flowers

“SomeBunny Loves You” — This is by far my favorite Easter flower arrangement ever. White carnations are given the look of little bunny rabbits hence the name. It’s cute enough for everyone regardless of age. However, the Somebunny Loves You arrangement is absolutely perfect for children.

“Easter Praise Bouquet” — Easter flowers have never looked so colorful and fun. This bouquet is decorated with Easter eggs for additional whimsy. Tulips, carnations and daisies make this an arrangement to love. The height of this arrangement makes it a great addition to coffee tables, desks at an office and other places. It’s bound to be the center of attention.


“Floral Freshness” — Easter flowers like this are simple enough to satisfy very sedate tastes. The pastel colors of lilies, carnations, roses and others make a wonderful impression. When you don’t want something over the top or excessively colorful, try this beautiful arrangement of flowers. Friends with calm or neutral home decor themes will be very appreciative of this gift.

“Lyrical Lavender” — Vase arrangements are great for many locations. Easter flowers in pretty lavender vases like this are exceptional gifts for offices, hospitals and any other place that allows the vase as well as the flowers to be shown off. Purple is a very calming color. Know someone that needs some cheer? This peaceful arrangement warms the heart with a low key lavender color.

“Traditional Easter Lily” — Flowering plants are delightful Easter gifts. They last quite a while, are very attractive, and create a beautiful addition to any decor. Want to perk up someone feeling a little blue around Easter? Flowering plants like these traditional Easter lilies are exceptional options.

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