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The Joy of June Flowers!
June is a GREAT time for flowers — the end of spring, the beginning of summer, who isn’t thinking flowers in June? If you aren’t getting your summer fill of flowers naturally, turn to your local florist for your June flower boost!
FSN’s Favorite Flower Arrangement For June
June is a great month to be outdoors! That’s why this month’s favorite flower arrangement is Out of the Woods — the perfect choice for Father’s Day!
It’s rustic charm makes it ideal for Dad! I know what you’re thinking, flowers for dad? — yes! If your dad is anything like mine and loves the outdoors, Out of the Woods brings the beauty of nature inside to enjoy in his favorite place — the living room!
Any nature-lover would appreciate the unique style of the Out of the Woods arrangement. The dried lotus pods and twigs add so much character, which is brought out by the vivid flower colors.
If you are looking to send flowers this June, remember Out of the Woods — for Dad or anyone who enjoys summer fun outdoors!
**If you are sending flowers to dad, check out these Father’s Day card messages.**
Flower Ideas For June Birthdays
You can never go wrong sending flowers to someone on their birthday. Gazing at beautiful flowers will create birthday memories to hold close to heart, especially if your recipient works at a desk job. There’s nothing better than having your beautiful birthday gift greet you with it’s vibrant colors every morning when you walk into your office. It’s like celebrating a birthday week instead of just a birthday!
For a June birthday, summer flowers are especially sweet. Just because it’s hot outside, doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy beautiful blooms inside. Office flowers are an instant mood changer, and summer flowers never fail to do the trick!
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Unique Alexandrite-Pink Flower Guide
June’s favorite flower color is Alexandrite pink. This year, we are spotlighting unique flower colors for you to use in custom flower arrangements, wedding bouquets, centerpieces and anywhere else you might need great-looking flowers. To make the chosen colors a little more interesting, we are starting with birthstone colors. Last month’s was emerald green, and this month it’s Alexandrite pink!
This is a great flower guide for brides looking for unique color palettes and unusual flowers for their wedding.
Read more about our favorite Alexandrite Pink Flowers…
The Most Popular Iris In The World — Flag Iris
One of the most well known symbols, the fleur-de-lis is seen all over the globe! While it’s name means “Lily Flower” it’s beginnings did not start with the lily. Instead, it’s widely thought to be a stylized version of the species Iris pseudacorus or the Flag Iris.
As you can see, the flag iris is a bit different from the normal irises we usually see in our gardens. The upper petals are not as pronounced as regular bearded irises, but it looks just like the fleur de lis.
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Personalized Gift Baskets and Arrangements: New Trend for Dad
Think back to how much thought you put into finding the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Wouldn’t you like to make your dad feel just as special on Father’s Day? You may think to yourself “…men don’t want flowers…” but nothing could be further from the truth! The key to this success is personalization!
Giving a floral arrangement or gift basket that is personalized will undoubtedly make every father who receives one feel exceptionally special. These personalized gifts create the opportunity for you to show your dad exactly how you feel about him! Following are a few ideas for themed baskets.
Read more about Personalized Gift Baskets For Dad
June Is National Rose Month — How Will You Celebrate?
We couldn’t be more excited about National Rose Month coming up in June! If its been a while since you’ve sent or received flowers, next month is the perfect time!Continue reading about National Rose Month Celebration Ideas …
Who Else Has Never Heard Of A Flower Frog?
Recently, while visiting a family friend, I discovered a new love for Flower Frogs. As an avid thrift store enthusiast, I had seen a ton of these little things before, but never put 2 and 2 together to realize they go with flowers! (doh!) Nor had I ever heard them called flower frogs.. I took as many pictures as I could to share with you guys, hope you enjoy..
What is a Flower Frog?
A flower frog is simply something to hold flowers up, either with holes, a grid or a comb of metal. Some were intended to be placed in the bottom of a container to hold tricky stems, others were incredibly ornate vases themselves with holes to insert stems. Flower frogs were made of metal, ceramic, glass, and plastic.
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JUST FOR FLORISTS
Upcoming June Florist Conventions
Attending a state florist convention is incredibly valuable for florists. You learn new tricks and trends, demo new products, learn new techniques from top designers and get business and marketing help from the pros. Why wouldn’t you want to attend!?
Easy Twitter For Busy Florists
It’s true, social media is a big commitment, but the results are remarkable for social florists! Staying in close touch with your customer base is essential in our very visual business. Adding social media to your routine makes it much easier and faster to get things done.
Quiz: Think You Know The Elements & Principles of Floral Design?
Has it been a while since you’ve reviewed the good ole’ elements & principles of floral design? Take this quiz and see if you might need to hit the books for a refresher! No matter how traditional or far-out contemporary, good design makes use of all these principles. Grab some scratch paper and get started..
The Future Is Coming! Are YOU Ready?
The success of future flower shops depend on the ability of florists to connect with Generation Y consumers. Fortunately, there are only two things you need to know about Generation Y.
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