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Bloom Trends: What The Kale?

Kale has become quite popular in the “Health and Wellness” world, but did you know that it is also a rising star in the flower world too? This yummy veggie is turning heads in flower arrangements and wedding bouquets! We talked to Debbie Green of The Cottage at Queen Creek in Queen Creek, Arizona to give us the details!

Here is a pretty kale flower in an arrangement. Photo courtesy of The Cottage at Queen Creek.

Here is a pretty kale flower in an arrangement. Photo courtesy of The Cottage at Queen Creek.

This pretty bloom, Green says, is so popular because it is a big focal flower. Unlike hydrangeas, who are difficult to work with, Kale holds up no matter what!

“It’s beautiful year round,” Green said. “It comes in a variety of colors like purple, white, and deep greens.”

Green says she always suggests Kale to her brides because of how versatile and easy it is to work with. “I always suggest it to them and once they see it, they are blown away that this veggie can look so beautiful!”

Don’t knock it until you see it! The hues of purple really make this flower pop and, hey, maybe you can have it as a snack after the wedding!

Year Round Blooms

Sometimes it’s hard to decide on wedding flowers, especially when you take the season of your wedding into account. Here is a graphic from GreenWeddingShoes.com on some year-round blooms!

Season Flower Guide: Flowers Available Year Round
by GreenWeddingShoes.com

If your wedding date isn’t set quite yet, but you were hoping to get a feel for what types of stems are available year round, we’ve got you covered, with a few of our favorites that are available throughout the seasons! Silver dollar eucalyptus makes the prettiest base for garlands and air plants + succulents are an eco + budget friendly option since you can keep them long after the wedding day is done. Gift them to your guests or take them home to decorate your space + have a fun reminder from your day!

To read the full article from GreenWeddingShoes.com,  click the link below! Don’t forget to call your local florist to help you plan your wedding flowers!

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FSN October 2015 Newsletter

We are getting closer to the chilly winter weather, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops here! Halloween makes way for the end of the year celebrations and gets us ready for time with family. Check out these top posts for October 2015 from the Bloomin’ Blog!

Fall Flower Foliage

It’s October and our friends at the Society of American Florists know the best in fall flowers! Here is a great article coming from SAF’s blog, aboutflowersblog.com.
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Halloween Arrangements

It’s the month of Halloween! Looking for gift ideas or Halloween decor? Here are some arrangement ideas that you can get from your local florist!
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 Wedding Trends: Flower Crowns

Looking for a different kind of bridesmaid bouquet, flower girl accessory, or something a little extra floral for your wedding day outfit? Well, we may have just the thing you are looking for!

Here are some trending flower crowns:

Tiny Blooms– a variety of small florals mixed with beautiful greens

Color Pop– consider a color that pops to add a unique wedding look.

Grand Florals– choose big blooms with some touches of foliage.

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Petal It Forward

Our friends from the About Flowers Blog held a fantastic event called Petal It Forward! Read about how they went to New York City and brought on the smiles with flowers!
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Flower Spotlight: Wheat

Wheat is not only good for making bread, but can also be used for decoration. Here is a brief history and ideas for making beautiful fall arrangements using this grain!
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To Look Forward To Next Month:

  • Card Messages
  • 5 Reasons To Send
  • Thanksgiving Arrangements

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Mother-In-Law Day

National Mother-in-Law day is this Sunday and we have some wonderful floral gift ideas for that special lady in your life!

Beautiful Bouquet
Surprise your other mom with some pretty wild blooms. A mixture of daisies and baby’s breath will give her a reminder of Summer!

Home Arrangement
Take this as an opportunity to get your mother-in-law a beautiful arrangement for her kitchen table. Consider orange and red colors for the fall look!

Simple Card Messages
Writer’s block? No worries! Here are some message ideas to pair with your arrangement!

Thanks for being an amazing Mother-in-Law!

I feel so lucky I get to call you mom!

Here’s a little gift to remind you of how much you are loved!

Head to your local florist and get surprise your mother-in-law with a beautiful floral gift today! National Mother-in-Law Day is October 25th, 2015.

Wedding Trends: Flower Crowns

Looking for a different kind of bridesmaid bouquet, flower girl accessory, or something a little extra floral for your wedding day outfit? Here are some trending flower crowns!

Guest Book Table Arrangements 2015Tiny Blooms

A variety of greens, baby’s breath, and small florals matching your bouquet could make the perfect look as an alternative to a bridesmaid bouquet. Consider accents like small pinecones or even wheat for the winter look.

Color Pop

Want your flower girls to really stand out? A flower crown with a pop of color can complete the flower girl style. Consider using colorful flowers and brightly colored ribbon so your girls can stand out.

Grand Florals

Are you wanting to add a little “flower child” to your wedding look? Big flowers and greens can add a little earthy vibe to your wedding day style. Use the same florals as your wedding bouquet.

Flowers crowns can be the ultimate accessory on a wedding day. They can add to the overall look or take the place of a traditional bouquet. The choice is yours!

Tiny Blooms photo accreditation to: weddingandpartynetwork/gallery/13847

Color Pop photo accreditation to: weddingandpartynetwork/gallery/2850

Grand Florals photo accreditation to: weddingandpartynetwork/gallery/1572

 

 

 

Customer Service Week at FSN

Last week we celebrated our Customer Service team at FSN. They work hard to make our members happy, so we put together a week of fun games and prizes for our team. Here are some pictures of our great week!

Starting off the day with something goofy!

These heroes wear headsets and make members smile every day!

The super girls ready to take on Customer Service Week!

Making some art with cans from our canned food drive!

The week was a lot of fun and we look forward to more great times at next year’s Customer Service Week!

National Boss Day Flowers 2015

National Boss Day is this week and if you are looking for a great gift for your boss, here are some great ideas on arrangements!

For the Office
Some floral blooms will make their office desk really stand out. Looking for a gentleman’s gift? A succulent dish garden is easy upkeep!

For Their Home
Want something that can really make a statement? A potted plant for their home would make for a most generous gift that they can have year-round.

Simple Card Messages
Writer’s block? No worries! Here are some message ideas to pair with your arrangement!

Thanks for being the best boss!

You lead, we follow. Thanks for being such a great leader!

A little gift for such a great boss! Happy National Boss Day!

Head to your local florist and get surprise your boss with a beautiful floral gift today! National Boss Day is October 16th, 2015.

Petal It Forward!

On Wednesday, October 9th, 2015, SAF held a wonderful event promoting flowers and making people smile in the streets of Time Square. Here are the results of this event coming from SAF’s blog, aboutflowersblog.com.

Petal It Forward! Spreading Smiles, Warming Hearts
by Jennifer Sparks

It’s all the rage – those positive acts of kindness where people “pay it forward” to make someone’s day shine just a little brighter. Because flowers are the perfect way to do just that, we — the Society of American Florists — hit the busy streets of New York City today, handing out thousands of flower bouquets (4,000 to be exact) to busy morning commuters to help brighten up their mid-week slumps. Our way of paying it forward? To PETAL IT FORWARD!

We have university research that shows that a gift of flowers creates instant delight and increases enjoyment and life satisfaction. We also know from a recent survey that while 80 percent of people feel happy when they receive flowers, even more – 88 percent – report that givingflowers makes them happy. So, not only did we pay it forward and make peoples’ day, but we gave recipients a chance to do the same, in a big way. They received two bouquets, one to keep (big smiles!) and one to share with a loved one, coworker, or even a stranger who needed a lift (off-the-chart smiles!).

The best part: In addition to New York, florists across the country are making the effort to petal it forward in their local communities this week, from New Hampshire to New Jersey to South Carolina to Illinois to Minnesota to Colorado to California to Alaska! More than 30 events are taking place nationwide.

To read the full article about the #PetalItForward NYC event, click the link below!

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Fall Flower Foliage

It’s October and our friends at the Society of American Florists know the best in fall flowers! Here is a great article coming from SAF’s blog, aboutflowersblog.com.

Fall is a Great Time for Fun, Foliage…and Flowers
by Brian Wheat

I’m blessed to live in an area of the country with four distinct seasons, where the trees and shrubs begin to notice the changing temperatures; their shadows grow longer, their leaves preparing for the inevitable change that’s lurking just around the corner. Across the country, fun-times abound with autumn festivals of pumpkins, hot apple cider and hayrides for many families’ weekend destination. A longstanding tradition of loading up the kids in the car and heading off to a farmer’s field to pick the perfect pumpkins and to make jack-o’-lanterns, connecting with Mother Nature and respecting her bounty. Fall is a time to be thankful, to reflect and show your appreciation by planting and by giving flowers.

Some wonderful traditional fall flowers to plant are the hardy garden mums with their palette of classic autumn hues of golds, yellows, bronze, purples and orange.

 

To read the full article and check out the other fall floral trends, click the link below!

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Halloween Arrangements 2015

It’s the month of Halloween! Looking for gift ideas or Halloween decor? Here are some arrangement ideas that you can get from your local florist!

Bootiful Arrangement
Want a wonderful arrangement for your Halloween party? Combined hues of orange and yellows give a candy corn look!

Spooktakular Blooms
Looking for a Halloween gift for a loved one? Head to your local florist for the perfect Halloween bouquet!

Simple Card Messages
Writer’s block? No worries! Here are some message ideas to pair with your arrangement!

Have a very Happy Halloween!

A small gift for a spooktacular person!

Some bootiful blooms to say Happy Halloween!

Head to your local florist and get someone special a beautiful autumn floral gift today!