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Friday Florist Recap 1/3 – 1/9: A New Beginning

January is here and so is the opportunity to start anew. These florists have embraced the new year with a gorgeous collection of floral arrangements and designs that can only make your day, week, month and year a little brighter. So join us on this floral tour as we start the year with a new beginning!

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Wedding

Elegant wedding display from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Elegant wedding display from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Special Occasion

Creative lobby design from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Creative lobby design from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

A lovely flower basket from Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

A lovely flower basket from Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

Close-up of lobby arrangement from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Close-up of lobby arrangement from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Lovely get well flowers from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Lovely get well flowers from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Amazing arrangement from Garden Gate Gift and Flower Shop in North Salem, IN

Amazing arrangement from Garden Gate Gift and Flower Shop in North Salem, IN

Beautiful arrangement from Garden Gate Flowers & Gifts in North Salem, IN

Beautiful arrangement from Garden Gate Gift and Flower Shop in North Salem, IN

Bursting through the greenery with Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Bursting through the greenery with Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Colorful church arrangement from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Colorful church arrangement from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Class reunion arrangement from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Class reunion arrangement from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Excellent design from Garden Gate Gift and Flower Shop in North Salem, IN

Excellent design from Garden Gate Gift and Flower Shop in North Salem, IN

Congratulatory arrangement for a baby boy at Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Congratulatory arrangement for a baby boy at Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Exquisite foyer design from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Exquisite foyer design from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Jar of flowers from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Jar of flowers from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Fantastic tribute from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Fantastic tribute from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Lovely arrangement from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Lovely arrangement from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Pastel arrangement with orchid and roses at Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

Pastel arrangement with orchid and roses at Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

Stunning foyer design from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Stunning foyer design from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Splashes of white from Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

Splashes of white from Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

Lovely sympathy piece from Tattered Leaf Designs Flowers & Gifts in Lyons, WI

Lovely sympathy piece from Tattered Leaf Designs Flowers & Gifts in Lyons, WI

Tropical color from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Tropical color from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Tropical rose display from Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

Tropical rose display from Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

Winter white with Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Winter white with Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Wonderful design from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Wonderful design from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Vintage container arrangement from Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

Vintage container arrangement from Oak Bay Flower Shop Ltd. in Victoria, BC

Sympathy

Elegant sympathy arrangement from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Elegant sympathy arrangement from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Gorgeous sympathy spray from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Gorgeous sympathy spray from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Excellent standing spray from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Excellent standing spray from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Fantastic standing spray from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Fantastic standing spray from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Lovely standing spray from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Lovely standing spray from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Artistic sympathy piece from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Artistic sympathy piece from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Fishing themed standing spray from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Fishing themed standing spray from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Magnificent sympathy arrangement from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Magnificent sympathy arrangement from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Patriotic standing spray from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Patriotic standing spray from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Saying goodbye with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Saying goodbye with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Who knows what next week will bring? Be sure to like us on Facebook for even more beautiful floral designs. If you’re a florist, we want to feature YOUR favorite design of the week right here on the Friday Florist Recap!

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Friday Florist Recap 12/27 – 1/2: Knocking On Winter’s Door

Here is a stunning collection of beautiful blooms from across the country! These photos evoke images of the holiday season as well as the icy gorgeousness of winter. Florists are always doing their part to put the warmth in our hearts as the temperature continues knocking on winter’s door.

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Special Occasion Flowers

A beautiful New Year's arrangement from The Pretty Flower in Chicago, IL

A beautiful New Year’s arrangement from A Pretty Flower in Chicago, IL

A slice of nature with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

A slice of nature with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

An explosion of color from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

An explosion of color from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

A study in plaid with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

A study in plaid with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Colorful basket from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, aL

Colorful basket from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Arrangement with accessories at BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Arrangement with accessories at BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Dashing through the snow with Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Dashing through the snow with Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Beautiful arrangement from BlueShores Flowers and Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Beautiful arrangement from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Gorgeous arrangement from A Pretty Flower in Chicago, IL

Gorgeous arrangement from A Pretty Flower in Chicago, IL

Evoking the season with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Evoking the season with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Looking toward spring with Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, aL

Looking toward spring with Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Christmas elegance from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Christmas elegance from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Keeping it clothed with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Keeping it clothed with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Lovely piece from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Lovely piece from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Red and green with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Red and green with BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Seasonal centerpiece from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Seasonal centerpiece from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Winter arrangement from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Winter arrangement from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Sympathy Flowers

Beautiful spray from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Beautiful spray from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Elegant standing spray from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Elegant standing spray from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Who knows what next week will bring? Be sure to like us on Facebook for even more beautiful floral designs. If you’re a florist, we want to feature YOUR favorite design of the week right here on the Friday Florist Recap!

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5 Best Reasons To Send Flowers In January ’15

January is all about moving beyond the previous year and striding forward with a clean slate. It’s appropriate that snow blankets the world at this time of year. As if Mother Nature is reflecting our sentiments with a visual display. But even in snow you can find flowers, and is there any better way to start a new year than with a bouquet of natural beauty?

Let’s find out all the reasons to send flowers this January!

#1 – New Year’s Day – Jan. 1st

A Beautiful SightIt’s the first day of a new year! Is there any better time to give someone the gift of flowers? Beautiful blooms will convey the love you feel as well as help put a smile on your loved one’s face. And since this day is supposed to be a reflection of what you’ll do all year, who wouldn’t want to always have a handful of fresh flowers?

#2 – Houseplant Appreciation Day – Jan. 10th

A day to appreciate your houseplants? It sounds crazy, but it’s true! If there was ever a better day to give someone a living plant, I certainly don’t know what it would be. Give someone the joy of a lovely plant to keep them company in their office, garage or anywhere else they may be. Plants clean the air and just look fantastic. Everybody deserves one!

#3 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Jan. 19th

Bright Winter SkyA great day to celebrate a great man who struggled to bring peace and equality into a harsh world. Give your friends and loved ones the gift of flowers and a reminder of the honor this day is owed.

#4 – January Birthdays

Birthdays are a great time to receive flowers and plants. Flowers are gorgeous and help make any day brighter while plants will be cherished and cared about for years. Talk about the gift that keeps on giving!

#5 – Beat the Winter Blues

Wonderful WhiteSnow is beautiful, but sometimes all that endless white can start to grate on the nerves. That’s the perfect time to contact your local florist and order up some tropical blooms or other colorful arrangement to break the monotony of winter with a splash of spring!

You never need a reason to buy flowers. They’re great anytime! But it never hurts to have a reminder of all the great things flowers are good for.

Why are you buying flowers this month? Let us know in the comments below!

Friday Florist Recap 12/20 – 12/26: Having A Merry Christmas!

The holiday season is yet one more time of year florists get to shine. They make beautiful arrangements that speak to the emotions of the season and help evoke feelings of love and family sure to get everyone in the right mood. We’ve got a wonderful selection of beautiful arrangements for you this week guaranteeing that you are having a Merry Christmas!

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Wedding Flowers

Beautiful bridal design for a photo shoot from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Beautiful bridal design for a photo shoot from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Special Occasion Flowers

A birthday arrangement from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

A birthday arrangement from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Adorable birthday flowers from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Adorable birthday flowers from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

A little bit of Christmas with Flowers For You, By Diana in Beeton, ON

A little bit of Christmas with Flowers For You, By Diana in Beeton, ON

Contemporary classic Pave design from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Contemporary classic Pave design from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

A western Christmas from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordsville, FL

A western Christmas from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Gorgeous in greenery with Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Gorgeous in green with Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

All that glitters with Flowers For You, By Diana in Beeton, ON

All that glitters with Flowers For You, By Diana in Beeton, ON

Holiday beauty from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Holiday beauty from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Championship bound with Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Championship bound with Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Personal holiday arrangement from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Personal holiday arrangement from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Fantastic holiday arrangement from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Fantastic holiday arrangement from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Silver bells with Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Silver bells with Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Frosted floral refreshment from Swannanoa Flower Shop in Swannanoa, NC

Frosted floral refreshment from Swannanoa Flower Shop in Swannanoa, NC

Winter arrangement from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Winter arrangement from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Finger corsage from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Finger corsage from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Youthful arrangement from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Youthful arrangement from Petals in Thyme of Wasaga Beach, ON

Holiday arrangement from Flowers For You, By Diana in Beeton, ON

Holiday arrangement from Flowers For You, By Diana in Beeton, ON

It's Christmas at Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

It’s Christmas at Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Christmas centerpiece from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Christmas centerpiece from Front Porch Creations Florist in Crawfordville, FL

Keeping the holiday spirit with Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Keeping the holiday spirit with Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Lovely Christmas arrangement from Flowers For You, By Diana in Beeton, ON

Lovely Christmas arrangement from Flowers For You, By Diana in Beeton, ON

Lovely winter arrangement with Swannanoa Flower Shop in Swannanoa, NC

Lovely winter arrangement with Swannanoa Flower Shop in Swannanoa, NC

Presents on a present from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Presents on a present from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Snow-covered roses by Swannanoa Flower Shop in Swannanoa, NC

Snow-covered roses by Swannanoa Flower Shop in Swannanoa, NC

Sympathy Flowers

Amazing sympathy arrangement from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Amazing sympathy arrangement from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Lovely standing spray from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Lovely standing spray from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Standing spray with a football theme from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Standing spray with a football theme from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Sympathy spray from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Sympathy spray from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Who knows what next week will bring? Be sure to like us on Facebook for even more beautiful floral designs. If you’re a florist, we want to feature YOUR favorite design of the week right here on the Friday Florist Recap!

Learn how to submit! | See past recap posts!

Warm New Year’s Card Messages

It’s important to start the new year the right way, and that means flowers. But with every arrangement there’s a blank card just waiting to be filled in. What do you say? If you have trouble finding the right words or just like to read card suggestions, here are some New Year’s card messages sure to help you get things off on the right foot!

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Card Messages

  1. May the rest of your year be filled with flowers. Happy New Year!
  2. Let every day see you as happy as you are in this moment. Happy New Year!
  3. A burst of color to start off the year. Happy New Year!
  4. Here are some floral fireworks to start the year off with a bang! Happy New Year!
  5. A little natural beauty to fill your year with happiness. Happy New Year!

Have some card message ideas of your own? Give them to us in the comments below or hit us up on Facebook!

Happy New Year!

FSN December Newsletter: All Is Merry & Bright!

All is Merry & Bright

December is a month of wonder and magic that spans everything from Christmas to Hanukkah to Kwanza to the Winter Solstice. People from all backgrounds come together this time of year to show love and appreciation for the world and for each other.

But no matter what holiday you’re celebrating, I think we can all agree that the perfect gift or decoration is always the same … flowers!

Happy Holidays!

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Friday Florist Recap 12/13 – 12/19: Smiling Through The Snow Fall

The Christmas season is officially upon us, and these florists do not disappoint. If you’re looking for a great gift, beautiful decoration or just a way to lift someone’s spirits, flowers from your local florist are always a great option. Take a look at the beautiful arrangements on display below and you’ll have one more reason to smile through the snow fall.

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Lovely arrangement from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Lovely arrangement from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Candy cane magic from Works of Heart Flowers in Wilton, MN

Candy cane magic from Works of Heart Flowers in Wilton, MN

Excellent arrangement from Garden Gate Gift and Flower Shop in North Salem, IN

Excellent arrangement from Garden Gate Gift and Flowers in North Salem, IN

Cute as a button from Works of Heart Flowers in Wilton, NH

Cute as a button from Works of Heart Flowers in Wilton, NH

Beautiful arrangement from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Beautiful arrangement from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Lovely seasonal arrangement from Works of Heart Flowers in Wilton, NH

Lovely seasonal arrangement from Works of Heart Flowers in Wilton, NH

Floral appreciation from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Floral appreciation from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Silver reins at Garden Gate Gift and Flowers in North Salem, IN

Silver reigns at Garden Gate Gift and Flowers in North Salem, IN

Showing off the greenery at BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Showing off the greenery at BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Snowman smiles at Garden Gate Gift and Flowers in North Salem, IN

Snowman smiles at Garden Gate Gift and Flowers in North Salem, IN

Flowers in an open sleigh from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Flowers in an open sleigh from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Winter elegance at Holtz Landscape in Ham Lake, MN

Winter elegance at Holtz Landscape in Ham Lake, MN

Magnificent lantern from Garden Gate Gift and Flowers in North Salem, IN

Magnificent lantern from Garden Gate Gift and Flowers in North Salem, IN

Yummy looking snack basket from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Yummy looking snack basket from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Wreath and a smile from Works of Heart Flowers in Wilton, NH

Wreath and a smile from Works of Heart Flowers in Wilton, NH

Sympathy

Elegant sympathy piece from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Elegant sympathy piece from BlueShores Flowers & Gifts in Wasaga Beach, ON

Sympathy spray from Wilma's Flowers in Jasper, AL

Sympathy spray from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL

Beautiful standing spray from Garden Gate Gift and Flower Shop in North Salem, IN

Beautiful standing spray from Garden Gate Gift and Flowers in North Salem, IN

Who knows what next week will bring? Be sure to like us on Facebook for even more beautiful floral designs. If you’re a florist, we want to feature YOUR favorite design of the week right here on the Friday Florist Recap!

Learn how to submit! | See past recap posts!

FSN Christmas Party ’14

There are so many things to enjoy in December. There are beautiful lights, caroling, family and the ever-present delicious food. Here at FSN, even the workplace gets into the spirit. We have decorations hung around the office and those calls we make to florists often end in a hearty Merry Christmas!

But we know the holidays have truly arrived when the halls are full of employees decked out for the Ugly Sweater Contest, and we sit down for our annual Flower Shop Network Christmas Party!

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Starting us off with two very ugly sweaters, it’s Brock and Loranne!

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Here we have a few early birds sitting down to the magnificent meal we were provided. We went all-out holiday theme for Thanksgiving, so for Christmas we chose a little different menu.

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Line it up!

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Those are perfectly grilled pork steaks and chicken. And I do mean perfect.

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Next we had cheesy potatoes and a green bean/mixed vegetable grilled medley seasoned wonderfully.

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Can’t forget the rolls!

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A salad with three different kinds of dressing. Just choose your favorite or forego decision making entirely and pile on all three.

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The desserts. Some were bought. Most were homemade. All were delicious.

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Hey, someone already started on the pecan pie!

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Nothing like a few drinks to wash down the yummy meal.

Ugly Sweater Contest

And there’s all our ugly sweater contestants.

Merry Christmas!

Floral Magic For New Year’s Day

Chill Out

The old year is fading away as a new one finally begins to push its way through the soil. All those good things (and maybe a few not so good things) from the last 52 weeks are drawing to a close leaving nothing but opportunity and newness of life ahead. So what’s the best way to celebrate this new dawning? Flowers, of course!

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An Explosion of Color

Flowers are infinitely versatile. They are capable of expressing deep emotion, but they can also showcase the life of the party. (And what’s New Year’s Eve without a party?)

So even if you don’t have access to the cool, fire-based fireworks in your area, you can still get an explosion of color with flowers from your local florist. They make a gorgeous display of breathtaking beauty, and the perfect gift for any friend or loved one. (Feel free to provide the sound effects yourself. Pop … zoom … bang!)

Loving Local

As always when buying flowers, you want to head down to your corner flower shop. The folks there not only work hard to bring you the most beautiful arrangements available, the value is sure to be better than anything you’d find online.

And the opportunity to speak with your flower designer and plan your arrangement face-to-face cannot be overstated. You know you’re getting exactly what you want … every time!

This year, before you head to the party, don’t forget to stop by your local florist and pick up some flowers!

5 Romantic Christmas Card Messages

Jingle Blooms

Buying flowers for Christmas is always the right choice. It’s a personalized gift (You did buy them at your local florist … didn’t you?) that injects a bit of happiness into anyone’s day. The challenge with any floral gift lies in the card. What are you going to say? Here are five options to help give you the right words.

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5 Heartfelt Card Messages

  1. Because you are the joy and good tidings in my life. Merry Christmas!
  2. ‘Tis the season for romance. Merry Christmas!
  3. Our first Merry Christmas. Here’s to many more in the future!
  4. Even when it’s cold outside you keep my heart warm. Merry Christmas!
  5. I wouldn’t want to snuggle by the fire with anyone else. Merry Christmas!

Did you enjoy these Christmas card messages? Find a variety of card messages for any occasion here!

Have some ideas of your own? Write them in the comments below or put them on our Facebook page.