Find Your Local Florist:Everything you want to know about flowers!
Another great week for florists, especially since Wednesday was Administrative Professional’s Day! Lots of our florists were showing off what they created for hard working staff members everywhere. Take a look..
By Platte Flower Shoppe, Platte SD
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By The Flower Gallery, Muscatine IA
“Tropicals for Administrative Professionals Day”
Although for most, prom has come and gone, still teenaged girls everywhere are planning their ensembles for next season. We had the wonderful opportunity to meet up with a group of teens right before prom and snap some photos. So enjoy all the craziness and color of prom 2012!
Prom 2012 was all about COLOR and FUN!
Gotta love the vibrant colors of these prom corsages!
This prom corsage was created by Alvin Taylor’s Flowers in Paragould AR. It features a large Gerbera and is highlighted by mums, delphinium, gems, wire and feathers — perfect for her multi-colored dress.
Another of Alvin Taylor’s creations, this features a rainbow rose and all sorts of blue accents and feathers. This corsage perfectly compliments her sequined dress!
Administrative Professional’s Day (AKA Secretary’s Day) is Wednesday! There’s still time to order something special for your staff!
Any good business owner knows they would not be where they are without the help of their crew. Even temporary staff are essential to getting the job done and done right! How do you plan to recognize your staff on Administrative Professional’s Day?
The best, and easiest way to show your appreciation to your staff is by ordering flowers. It only takes a few minutes on your part, but will mean more to your staff than you can imagine.
You might also consider ordering a big gift basket for the entire office to enjoy. Whatever you choose, always always always buy from your REAL local flower shop. If you don’t know your local florist, use our handy florist finder to help!
Browse flower arrangements for Administrative Professional’s Day!
Another week of spring has flown by. Every Friday, we showcase the fabulous pictures posted on our Facebook from local florists all across the US & Canada. This week florists everywhere were all about PROM, and the pictures show it!
The Flower Patch & More, Bolivar MO
“Prom season’s in full swing. Turquoise seems to be the color of the year around here. What colors are the rest of you seeing lots of?”
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Mary’s Flowers, Saint Peter MN
“Check it out! A perfect match for an awesome Prom dress! Fuchsia orchids, mango mini calla, hot pink “potpourri” Fitz bracelet and orange metallic ribbon with opalescent rhinestones! Bling on…!”
Robbin Yelverton is BACK with even more wise words for us flower lovers!
Sometimes when things around the flower shop are hectic, it’s easy to fall into the slump of creating the same types of arrangements over and over again. Well, it’s time to BREAK THE MOLD! Robbin is here to show us how to use the same materials we would use to create a “roundy-moundy” flower arrangement, and turn it into something more stylish!
People like to see things they’ve never seen before, whether it be film, art or flowers. Instead of ‘Oh, well that’s pretty,’ make your customers say WOW! and want to show it off to all their friends!
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Ask the Expert:
Hi, I hope you could help me. The stem near the roots of my plant is starting to rot I guess. What should I do to save the plant and keeping it healthy? I have been watering the plant once a week with distilled water and placing it in indirect sunlight. Thank you. – Regina
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
Regina,
What is the substance in the glass? I am a little concerned that this substance maybe causing a problem. Lucky bamboo is usually placed in a glass container with pebbles or rocks. If it is something other than that, it maybe releasing a chemical that the lucky bamboo doesn’t like.
Are the roots soft and mushy? The plant looks fairly healthy. If the roots are soft and mushy, cut the top off and propagate a new stalk. If you are not sure how to do that read our blog post We Are Not Always Lucky With Lucky Bamboo.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.
Each week, florists share pictures of their favorite arrangements they’ve made on our Facebook, and this is our way to share them with you!
Another great week with beautiful weather for much of the country. With Easter behind us, there was no real theme to the favorite arrangements shared this week, other than gorgeous fresh flowers! Now on to the pictures!
By Monday Morning Flowers, Princeton NJ
“I love this photo taken by the recipient. She was so happy with her flowers, she posted photos all over the place.”
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By Mary’s Flowers in Saint Peter MN
“Our ‘Bling Buffet’ is up and running and getting a lot of mileage!”
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By Swannanoa Flower Shop, Swannanoa NC
“Sympathy Flowers”
There’s a new florist in town, Bryant Arkansas that is.
As of April 1st, Flowers & Home of Bryant have opened their doors as their community’s premiere home decorating showroom. This isn’t your typical flower shop. With it’s tall, black ceilings, stained floors, vivid color scheme and cozy lighting, it’s easy to see what makes it so different. Monroe Cranford, owner and high-end floral designer, has spent years mastering his craft and is now ready to show the city of Bryant just what’s possible in the world of floral design.
Monroe Cranford began his career as an Arkansas Master Florist (AMF), then was inducted into the prestigious American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD). He has also branched out and obtained the ranks of Professional Floral Design (PFD) and Certified Floral Designer (CFD).
“In our industry, you really can’t get a degree, you get credentials. And I have the credentials to back up the fact that they don’t just hand these things to you. You actually have to earn them,” Says Cranford. [Read more…]
Just what do you get for the person who does it all? Or maybe it’s a whole team of people who keep your business running smoothly. Give them something special to show them just how special they are to you. Flowers always make a great gift. They never fail to make someone smile and feel appreciated.
There is something about flowers that instantly put us in a better mood. It’s as though they transport us to a place of whimsy, beauty and peace. Flowers are the perfect way to break up the monotony of day-to-day work.
This Administrative Professional’s Day (aka Secretary’s Day) is April 25th, but don’t wait til Wednesday, send your flowers on Monday for a full week of beauty. Remember to always always always buy flowers from your neighborhood flower shop. If you don’t know your local florist, use our handy florist finder to find one today!
There are many things in life that get people feeling down. It could be a physical illness or something mental like stress or anxiety. For some people, it can feel like there’s no way out. This is why flowers are so important and have long been the traditional get well gift.
I think this quote from Dave Barry in the May 8, 1983 issue of the Miami Herald says it all,
“Have you ever stopped to think what life would be like without flowers? I mean, what would you send to funerals? Grapes, maybe. Then there would be something to eat at viewings. But what about high-school proms? If you pinned a bunch of grapes to your date’s gown, your rental tuxedo would be a mess after the first slow dance.”
Flowers help mark the celebration of life’s favorite occasions: new baby, weddings, romance and so much more.
So, why are flowers so good for helping the sick? It’s because where flowers bloom, so does hope. We can’t help but feel better when we see the colorful beauty of flowers full of life and energy. They remind us of better times and encourage us to just keep going through whatever bumps life may give us.
Do you know someone who could use a little pick-me-up? Give your local florist a call to send them flowers, the gift of happiness and hope.
