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Top 10 Best Smelling Flowers According To Florists

When was the last time you stopped and smelled the roses? Or the lilacs? Or the hyacinth? With spring ushering in all these beautiful blooms, we wanted to know what fresh-cut flowers are the best for filling a room with a heavenly aroma. So we asked those who would know best – our FSN florists! We had quite a response, but compiled a list of the top ten.Poetric Peonies

Top 10 Best Smelling Flowers

 

  • 1. Stock

Click here to order a fresh flower arrangement with stock!

 

  • 2. Freesia

Click here to order a fresh flower arrangement with freesia!

 

  • 3. Lilacs

Looking for lilacs? Find a florist near you to order a beautiful arrangement! 

 

  • 4. Gardenia 

Order a fresh flower arrangement with gardenias from your local florist today!

 

  • 5. Rose – Garden & Rainbow 

Click here to order a fresh flower arrangement with roses!

 

  • 6. Lilies – Asian & Stargazer

Click here to order a fresh flower arrangement with lilies!


  • 7. Boronia

Order a fresh flower arrangement with boronia from your local florist today!

 

  • 8. Jasmine

Order a fresh flower arrangement with jasmine from your local florist today!

 

  • 9. Peony

Order a fresh flower arrangement with peonies from your local florist today!

 

  • 10. Hyacinth

Order a fresh flower arrangement with hyacinth from your local florist today!

So if you want to walk in your home and be transported to a lush garden or know someone needing a bit of scent-inspired pick-me-up, contact your real local florist today. Ask for your favorites from this list for a scent-sational arrangement. You can’t go wrong!


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This list was generated from responses received on our Facebook page. Join in the fun!

 

FSN Spring Cookout 2013

Jenna at the FSN Spring Cookout 2013

Today was the annual Spring Cookout here at FSN headquarters. Brock and Jason cooked the most delicious burgers, chicken and more for all of our employees.

Brock & Jason cooking out for everyone. Flipping burgers out on the patio.

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Even Florists Need Inspiration

Re-energize Your Life, Business and Relationships

Ever have a day when life feels like a concrete block attached to your leg? For most of us, this feeling occurs not just once, but several times through-out life.

Gift of Flowers QuoteFlowers often help me defeat this overwhelming and unproductive feeling. While there are other things that can restore my energy and positive outlook, flowers just seem to be my go-to. I know I can turn to Judith, my local florist, for a pick-me-up anytime I need to re-engerize my life. I am not the only one who turns to their local florist for inspiration, motivation or restoration.

Florists Are More Than Designers

When you think about it, florists are not just designers, they are inspirationalists. Their creations can, and are used to help people enjoy life and be successful. After all, success in life comes from good perspective and positive attitude.

Re-energizing At FSN

So, why all the talk about inspiration, motivation and re-energizing your life? Recently, all Flower Shop Network employees had the great opportunity to meet Jim Morack, as he shared his wonderful insights about life. His friendly disposition, combined with an uncomplicated approach, created a very stirring sense of revitalized energy for everyone at Flower Shop Network.

Jim Morack’s Tips For Revitalizing Life

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, florists may find themselves overwhelmed and frustrated. Meeting Jim, attending his seminar and reading his book, “Learning From Life – Simple Ideas To Add More Joy To Your Life,” gave me the spark I needed to refocus and revitalize my life. I wanted to share a few of the take-a-ways that gave me an “AHA” moment. Hopefully, you will gain some insight that will motivate and assist you in achieving everything you want, both personally and professionally.

  • We often let day-to-day activities consume us, getting in the way of fulfilling our hopes, dreams, desires and goals. To achieve your goals you must first believe in them. Visualizing the success of your goal can and will strengthen the realization that your goal is attainable. Without a finish-line, the race will be unbearable.
  • No man is an island unto himself: no goal can be realized without the contribution of others. You must build a strong connection with people; whether it’s with family, co-workers, customers or business partners, all are necessary for your success.
  • Goals are not dependent on job titles. Every member of your company is involved in sales and customer service. Teach yourself and lead employees with the attitude “There are no problems only opportunities”.
  • You are the only thing keeping you from accomplishing your goals. You are always one good decision away from achieving any goal. Your attitude is what drives your success.

Florist Marketing Quotes

None of the tidbits above are earth-shattering or breaking news, but sometimes we need a reminder to get us back on track. So as you work to inspire and motivate others with your designs, don’t forget to find time to recharge your own batteries.

2013 Winter Networker 6.1 Sneak Preview

FSN's Networker

Florists, watch your mailboxes! Flower Shop Network’s Networker just mailed out! The Networker is chocked full of great ideas for florists to use, including: Valentines Day Tips, New Year Resolutions You Should Keep, FSN news and much, much more!

Can’t wait!? Here’s a sneak peak of the FSN Winter Networker 6.1.

Are there topics you would like to see in The Networker?

Email your suggestions to TheNetworker@FlowerShopNetwork.com and we’ll send you a Flower Shop Network tote bag.

Merry Christmas 2012 from FSN!

Happy Holidays from FSN!

Happy Holidays from FSN!

Today was our annual Christmas celebration and our first ever Ugly Festive Sweater Day! We had everything from jingle bells, to ornaments to even lights! It was so much fun seeing everyone with so much holiday spirit!

Wedding & Party Network Christmas Tree Sales/Customer Service Dept's Christmas Tree The Front Office's Christmas Tree

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Centerpieces & Flowers

Bountiful CornucopiaWhether Grandma’s house is across town or across the country, thousands of faithful family members make the trek each and every year at this time. No matter how far the journey, don’t show up empty handed!

Your casserole may not hold up for the trip, so stop by the local florists’ for a lush bouquet of fall flowers. From a small centerpiece to a magnificent cornucopia, most local florists will have extras on hand even this close to Thanksgiving! Simply stop by and pick one up! Not only does Grandma get to enjoy them for Thanksgiving, she can keep them long after you and the family have headed back home.

(Learn the differences in Thanksgiving flower styles here.)

Need Help Finding A Florist?

If you are traveling to a town you are unfamiliar with, you can always use Flower Shop Network’s handy florist finder to find a real local florist anywhere in the US and Canada.

Above all else, have a wonderful and SAFE Thanksgiving holiday.


Bosses Day at Flower Shop Network

Bosses Day at Flower Shop Network

FSN Presidents Brock & Loranne Atwill pose with our donation in their honor to the local food bank kids program.

Today is Bosses Day! We couldn’t let it pass without doing something special for our own bosses. So, what do you get the bosses that have everything?

Our sales team came up with a fantastic plan with benefits that go beyond FSN. Many (very many) of our staff have kids in school. Instead of having a party or buying them a cake (we of course got them flowers!!), they all chipped in and brought items to donate to our local food bank’s kids Backpack Program. All of the items donated are easy for kids to make themselves. These will be given away to kids in need at local schools.

FSN has a huge heart for kids. We have frequently been apart of the local backpack program here in town. This donation in honor of our great bosses for Bosses Day might be our biggest yet! Way to go team!

What did you get your boss today?

 

FSN at the 2012 Oklahoma State Florist Convention

Flower Shop Network had the fantastic opportunity to attend the 2012 Oklahoma State Florist Association‘s Convention July 28 – 29th! A convention filled with beautiful flowers, great workshops and top-notch competitions, including the Oklahoma Cup Competition!

Flowers in the Flower Shop Network Booth

Gorgeous flower arrangements in the Flower Shop Network booth. These were created by the talented Tammy Martens, designer at Generations Flowers & Gifts, Broken Arrow OK.

Tammy Martens, Oklahoma Cup Winner

Here is Tammy Martens with her award from the Oklahoma State Florist Association. Way to go Tammy! (The biggest arrangement in the photo above was created specifically for the FSN booth [and we loved it!], the others were used in the competition.)

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Introducing: NEW Sympathy Designs For Florists’ Websites

New Sympathy Designs For FSN Florists' WebsitesVery exciting news for all FSN member florists!

We’ve just added 46 NEW sympathy designs to our funeral flowers categories at no cost to you!

For those of you with an FSN website, you’re sympathy section has been expanded into 4 categories:

  • Funeral Flowers – This is the original Funeral Flowers page from your FSN website.
  • Standing Sprays – Category for standing sprays only.
  • Casket Flowers – All casket designs will appear here, including flowers for cremation urns.
  • Sympathy Arrangements – This category is for smaller, vase, urn or basket arrangements

46 All New Sympathy Designs

After an over-whelming request for new sympathy designs, they are finally here! These gorgeous arrangements and sprays give your customers more options when ordering flowers for a loved one’s funeral. New designs add new variety to your selection, including: flowers for cremation urns, more patriotic selection, standing sprays featuring crosses, wreaths and baskets, and much much more.

 

"Salute To A Service Member" Standing Spray Example "Sunflowers of Faith" Standing Spray Example

Standing Spray Examples

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Spring Networker 2012 Is Out!

Flower Shop Network Winter Networker

Florists, watch your mailboxes! Flower Shop Network’s Networker for spring 2012 just mailed out! The Networker is chocked full of great ideas for florists to use, including: Growing Your Network, Tips for spreading the word about your mobile website, SEO Corner, and much, much more!

Can’t wait!? Here’s a sneak peak of the Spring Networker 2012.

Are there topics you would like to see in The Networker?

Email your suggestions to TheNetworker@FlowerShopNetwork.com and we’ll send you a Flower Shop Network tote bag.