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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Father’s Day is June 16th.

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!

These personalized gifts create the opportunity for you to show your dad exactly how you feel about him! You can do this with both flowers and gift baskets — both are available from your local florist. Check out these links below for LOTS of great ideas:

Ideas for Father’s Day  Gift Baskets | Personalizing Flowers for Dad

Father’s Day Card Messages

Mother’s Day is May 12th.

For all of the wonderful things Mom has done for you over the years, she deserves some recognition on her special day. Perhaps you were out of town or working too much last year and let Mother’s Day pass you by? Sending a gift to mom has never been easier! Simply give your local florist a call and have a spectacular bouquet delivered today, straight to her door — at work or at home!

We understand you want to give mom the very best on her special day.
Tips to make sure you get the most out of your Mother’s Day flower order:

• Shop local for Mothers Day
  Contacting your local florist ensures you get the total value for the price you pay.
• Order early(ish)
  This will ensure the florist uses the most beautiful flowers and delivers the order on time.
• Choose the right flowers for YOUR Mom
  You can usually tell your florist a little bit about your mom, and they can create something uniquely special just for her.
• Send a special message
  Don’t leave the card blank! Send a personal message to mom with the help of our Mother’s Day Card Messages.
• Double check all sending info
  Make sure you have provided your florist with mom’s accurate name, address and phone number.

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If you’re reading this and have not decided on a Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetie — what are you waiting for? Flowers are the quintessential Valentine’s Day gift, and have been for generations. Trust me, you don’t want your lady to be the only one at the office without flowers.

Why wait when you can be ahead of the game? Here’s what to do:

Step 1: Go directly to your local florist. If you don’t know yours, use Flower Shop Network’s handy local florist finder** to find a florist in your city. (**FSN verifies all florists in our directory are real local florists.)

• Be aware, there are fake florists on the internet. They will take your order, then pass it along to a real florist to fill at a lower rate. This is why it’s so important to go directly to a local florist.
  Check out: Local Florist Urges Local Shopping This Valentine’s Day.

Step 2: Either call your florist directly or shop their official website for more of a visual selection. You might also stop by the store for a more hands-on approach. Tell your florist about your sweetheart — her favorite colors, flowers and even styles — they can create something one-of-a-kind for your love.

• It really is the thought that counts. Valentine’s Day flowers don’t always mean roses; if you know her favorite flowers, send those instead. Of better yet, send a replica of her wedding bouquet this Valentine’s.

• You will also need to choose a romantic card message.

Step 3: Once you’ve ordered your Valentine’s Day flowers, you can kick back and relax. Your local florist will take care of all the rest, from presentation to delivery, you can rest assured your sweetheart’s Day of Love will be a great one.

• If you do want to take it a step further, however, consider making reservations at your favorite restaurant or getting her jewelry. Whatever romance you choose, flowers are the perfect way to start.

Sending Seasonal Style

It’s December already, can you believe it? Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? There will always be that oh-so-hard-to-buy-for person on your list who seems to have everything. Why not make it simple by sending them the gift of flowers the week of Christmas, especially if they have an office job?

That last week of working before the Christmas break can be excruciating. Trying hard to keep your focus on work and off of everything merry and bright around us is just unfair. Combining the joy of holiday gifts with something as tedious as work is a great idea. Boost their holiday spirit in the ‘St. Nick’ of time!

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October: Discover Fall Treasures

This year seems to have flown by. Can you believe it will be October in just a couple of days? For October, we’ve chosen Fall Treasures to be our favorite flower arrangement of the month. It’s the perfect arrangement to discover the fantastic flowers of fall. Sunflowers, roses, carnations, and snapdragons – all in the harmonious hues of the season.

Fall Treasures can be sent to yourself or a friend as a little pick-me-up to get a jump-start on the fall season. I know what you’re thinking, “I can’t send flowers to myself..” Of course you can! Sometimes it pays to treat yourself once in a while, especially before you jump head first into the upcoming holiday season.

Of course, sending flowers to a friend or loved one is almost doubly rewarding. If you know someone who could use a fresh start this fall, why send this arrangement and let them discover Fall Treasures for themselves?

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September: The Season For Sunflowers

No matter how hot it gets, summer is always a favorite time of year. The outdoor fun, cookouts, shorts and flip flops — what’s not to love? As summer draws to a close, its easy to catch the blues. This year, savor summer til the very last drop.

A great way to do this is by bringing the joy of summer indoors to enjoy at all times. How? Sunflowers! The sunflower is named after its huge, fiery blooms, whose shape is often used to represent the sun. Adding sunflowers to your decor will bring you happiness and warm-summer feelings during all hours of the day. They are also a great decor addition as we descend into fall.

Think of where you could use a little sunshine, perhaps the office? Of course! Pamper yourself with a little sun; send yourself sunflowers! It’s okay to spoil yourself once in a while.

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