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Florist Friday Recap 6/29 – 7/3: Summer Daze

Although it was a holiday week, we’ve got some truly breathtaking designs in today’s Florist Friday Recap. Many of these work for any occasion and show you just what’s available from local florists across the country and beyond. Take a look and if you’re feeling the summer daze, order some for yourself or a friend!

Any Occasion Flower Arrangements

Beautiful flowers by The Enchanted Florist, Taos NM

Beautiful flowers by The Enchanted Florist, Taos NM

“Stayin’ cool.”

Orange flowers by Carthage Flower Shop, Carthage TX

Orange flowers by Carthage Flower Shop, Carthage TX

Summer flowers by Carthage Flower Shop, Carthage TX Orange flowers by Carthage Flower Shop, Carthage TX Beautiful arrangement by Carthage Flower Shop, Carthage TX

Beautiful red rose arrangement by Carthage Flower Shop, Carthage TX

Beautiful floral designs by Carthage Flower Shop, Carthage TX

“These are a few of our favs we’ve done!”

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Make the 4th Of July Sparkle with Flowers!

Fourth of July Flowers

The 4th of July is America’s favorite times to celebrate, and for good reason. It’s basically America’s birthday; who wouldn’t want to celebrate that?

How do we celebrate the 4th of July?

Fireworks and flying flags; grilling, pool parties, watermelon and trips to the lake, but it goes further than that. The Fourth is about sending time with family and friends; taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the real world to focus on what’s important in your life. The 4th of July is a renewing time to refresh our relationships with family, friends and loved ones.

Fourth Flowers For Hard-working Hostess’

This 4th of July when you are visiting family and friends, take them a simple gift of affection with flowers. Red, white and blue flowers make the perfect hostess gift for any Fourth celebration. Your hard-working hostess will feel appreciated and can use the flowers to decorate for the celebration.

4th of July Themed Flowers Red White And Blooms For 4th of July Red, White & True Blue - Patriotic Flower Arrangement

If you are looking for 4th of July flowers, always always always use a local florist.

Buying local is so important, but also connecting directly with your hometown flower shop guarantees you avoid deceptive middlemen and receive the full value of your order. If you need to find a flower shop in your area, use FSN’s handy Florist Finder.

Florist Friday Recap 6/22 – 6/28: Summer Weddings

We have a truly amazing weekly Florist Recap for you today! The summer wedding season is in full bloom and you can definitely tell from this week’s florist favorites. From traditional, to fun and funky, we have a little bit of everything in today’s post. If you’re looking for summer flower inspiration, look no further…

Summer Event & Wedding Flower Photos

Soft pink wedding bouquet by Paisley Floral Design, Manchester NH

Soft pink wedding bouquet by Paisley Floral Design, Manchester NH

“O’Hara roses featured in this hand-tied bridal bouquet!”

Unique seashell bouquets by Flowers By Flowers, Parkville MD

Unique seashell bridesmaid’s bouquets by Flowers By Flowers, Parkville MD

“Not all brides request flower bouquets. Here is a pic of the bridesmaid’s bouquets: all hand wired shells. Took more time than average, but well worth the final product. All the other pieces including the Bride’s bouquet included lilies, orchids and roses.”

Unique wedding bouquet by A Few of My Favorite Things, Wyoming IL

Unique wedding bouquet by A Few of My Favorite Things, Wyoming IL

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FSN Surprise Visits Hollyhocks Flowers & Gifts

Hollyhocks Flowers & Gifts, St. Louis MO

Recently, while attending the SAF Growth Solutions Conference in St. Louis, Brock and Loranne Atwill, owners of Flower Shop Network, decided to pay a surprise visit to one of our member florists to see what was happening in her flower shop.

Susan Kenny, owner of Hollyhocks Flowers & Gifts, welcomed the FSN crew with open arms. After a tour of the shop, the conversation turned to business, and according to Susan, business is good!

Susan has recently found great success in reaching out to the strong Hispanic influence in her community. She has hired a translator to help in the shop and created flyers and other promotions intended to branch out her network in these demographics. She is really proud of her shop’s diversity and is ready for even more.

Brock and Loranne really enjoyed the visit with Susan at Hollyhocks. Just goes to show, you never know when FSN might drop in on you!

Florist Friday Recap 6/15 – 6/21: Unique Style

Wow, what a collection we’ve got going today. Truly unique designs tailored to fit their client’s needs perfectly. Everything, from fairy wands, to peace signs to 7ft tall arrangements! We love the variety in today’s post, and know you will too!

Unique Floral Design

Flower Wands by Treehouse Florist, New Freedom PA

Flower Wands by Treehouse Florist, New Freedom PA

“Princess wands for sale at the Dance production”

Candy bouquet by Baker Florist, Spencer NY

Candy bouquet by Baker Florist, Spencer NY

Candy bouquets. Great presentation gift for the graduating guys!”

Rainbow floral design by West End Florist, Rome GA

Rainbow tribute floral design by West End Florist, Rome GA

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June Newsletter: Summer Ready

4th of July

Celebrate Red, White & BLOOM

The 4th of July is America’s favorite times to celebrate, and for good reason. It’s basically America’s birthday; who wouldn’t want to celebrate that?

This Independence Day, when you are visiting family and friends, take them a simple gift of affection with flowers. Red, white and blue flowers make the perfect hostess gift for any Fourth celebration. Your hard-working hostess will feel appreciated and can use the flowers to decorate for the celebration.

Contact your local florist and see just what all they’ve got in mind for the 4th! Find your favorite red, white and blue flowers!

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Weathered & Worn – The Perfect Look for a Rustic Wedding

Welcome in the worn look with these incredible wedding photos shared by Martha Sheldon Florist from Eastman, Georgia. From inviting wreaths to large elegant sprays to unique containers, this FSN florist knew how to capture a day of perfect rustic beauty.

Rustic Wedding Entry

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Yellow Sunflower

Sunflowers That Will Take Your Breath Away

Planning a summer or fall wedding and can’t dream of it without sunflowers? You’re in luck!  Sunflowers have a long season which allows the flowers to be used for summer and fall weddings. Although most florists are able to order sunflowers year round, they are  usually much more affordable when they’re used in season. The sunflower is the perfect statement piece, and are great for bouquets, arches, centerpieces and so much more. With so many placement options, they make flower planning a breeze.

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FSN Relays for Life 2013

The FSN Tiger Lily Tamers' Relay for Life Booth

Flower Shop Network participated in our local Relay For Life event over the weekend to raise money to fight and find a cure for cancer. This is a cause very special to us, and most of us have been personally affected by cancer in some way.

The theme of this year’s relay was Cirque De Relay. For our booth, we thought wayyyy outside the box and chose to go with a hot-pink and black theme. Our owner and talented quilter, Loranne Atwill, donated a beautiful, pink and black quilt to be raffled off at the event. That was our primary inspiration for our theme.

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Florist Friday Recap 6/8 – 6/14: Father’s Day Fun

Father’s Day is just around the corner and florists everywhere are gearing up for a weekend of manly designs, yummy gift baskets and unique surprises for dad. Today’s recap of photos shared with us from local florists all across the country has many of these and much more!

Father’s Day Florals 

Plants in my Pants by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ

Plants in my Pants by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ

“”‘PLANTS IN MY PANTS’ Tom Kenison AIFD Yep! They really are my pants!”

Father's Day arrangement by Sweet Expressions Florist, Quitman TX

Father’s Day arrangement by Sweet Expressions Florist, Quitman TX

“Silk Fish Arrangement Happy Father’s Day”

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FSN at the 2013 Louisiana State Florists Convention

Flower Shop Network booth at the Louisiana Florist Convention

Recently, Flower Shop Network had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Louisiana State Florist Association Convention for 2013! What a great show it was — the theme was Journey to Oz and you could definitely follow the yellow brick road to some absolutely stunning floral designs!

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Florist Friday Recap 6/1 – 6/7: Bright & Cheery

Florists everywhere are gearing up for summer fun. Bright and cheery flower arrangements are going out to happy people all across the country. Today’s recap shows recent arrangements by local florists all across the country.

Summer Flowers

Paisley Floral Design Studio, Manchester NH

Summer florals by Paisley Floral Design Studio, Manchester NH

“Bright, garden inspired vase for sympathy – incoming FSN order filled!”

Fun summer flowers by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ

Fun summer flowers by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ

““Havin’ a Ball” Tom Kenison AIFD… Just for the fun of it”

Cottage Flowers & Gifts, Pasadena TX

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