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Say “Happy Father’s Day” with Your Local Florist!

June 11, 2014 by Ed Belly Leave a Comment

Father’s Day is this Sunday, but if you hurry there’s still time to order some mind-blowing flowers from your local florist. And your local florist is definitely the place go for floral arrangements that will wow your dad. Why? Because you can speak to these men and women directly, and they will be able to put together something unique that reflects your dad’s personal interests.

Customizing Your Experience

Is your dad a sports fan? An arrangement put together using his favorite team’s colors or even paraphernalia that you’ve brought to your florist is the perfect gift! Bring in a baseball, golf ball or even golf tee for a more sport-specific arrangement, or just ask the florist to do a design that looks like one of those things. What?! Yes, these talented artists can do creative and interesting designs that mimic something in the real world or comes from the depths of the florist’s mind. Come by and let them open your eyes to the world of possibilities inherent in a floral arrangement from your local florist.

So don’t wait any longer. Contact your florist for some fantastic Father’s Day flowers!

5 Unforgettable Father’s Day Card Messages

June 9, 2014 by Ed Belly Leave a Comment

You’ve decided to buy flowers for your dad this Father’s Day, (Good choice!) but what are you going to say on the card? It’s not always easy to find the right words. It’s even more difficult when you’re standing in front of the clerk with a pen in her hand ready to jot down what you have to say. And that’s why I’m here to help. Take a look below for a list of heartfelt messages to help you convey your love and adoration for the man who was always there when you needed him, Dad.

Father’s Day Card Messages

To he who scared the monsters under my bed, held me when I was sick and taught me everything a man should be, Happy Father’s Day!
I want you to know that though you’ve always been my biggest fan, offering love and support at every turn, today it’s my turn to stand and cheer for you. Love you, Dad.
You’ve fixed cars, hung ceiling fans and repaired leaky faucets. Thank you for always being there. Happy Father’s Day!
To a man who always made a hard job look easy. Happy Father’s Day!
You’re voice sometimes hardened in correction,
and I often balked at your direction,
but as I look back it’s clear to see
your words were filled with love for me.

Use these messages in part or in whole, or allow them to inspire you to find your own words. When choosing your flowers this Father’s Day, don’t forget to shop at your local florist!

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Have A Floral Father’s Day

June 4, 2014 by Ed Belly 2 Comments

Father’s Day is coming, and though he may not show it, Dad is very excited to see what his loving children (or loving spouse) are going to do. He may seem uninterested. He may tell you it’s no big deal. Believe me, it’s a bluff. We may not always like to let them shine, but dads have feelings too. Dads like me are happy to be recognized for the hard work we do, and your appreciation makes all the difference in the world to us.

And what’s a beautiful way to show that appreciation? Flowers!

Floral Father’s Day Gifts

Personalized Flowers – When you buy flowers from a local florist, you aren’t stuck choosing from a preselected list of options. Instead, you have the freedom to request a variety of different options and styles that will speak to your dad. Does he have a favorite sports team? Get an arrangement using their colors as a theme!
And because you chose local, you can ask the florist to incorporate another gift you may have already purchased into the arrangement! If your dad is a NASCAR fan and you’ve bought a model car of his favorite driver, let the florist use that as the focal point of her custom piece. Golf fan? New balls or even tees look fantastic in a gorgeous, hand-designed floral arrangement.
Gift Baskets – There is little better when attempting to please your dad on Father’s Day than a basket full of his favorite snacks. You can get fruit, chocolate, salty goodies, whatever strikes his fancy. And when gift-giving time comes around, you will get the smile you crave. Because what dad doesn’t love to eat?
Living Plants – Does your dad have a shop? Maybe he likes to kick around the garage in the evening and tinker. Regardless of where he does it, if your dad works with greasy tools he needs a live plant to help liven up that smelly work space. It can help clean the air and provide some much needed visual improvement.
Or maybe your dad is more the office type. Does he spend his work or downtime in front of the computer? Once again, you can’t go wrong with a living plant. It can clean the air in this space as well, and it’s almost no hassle at all to care for!

So don’t forget the first man in your life. Stop by your local florist and give dad a floral Father’s Day.

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Florist Friday Recap 6/8 – 6/14: Father’s Day Fun

June 14, 2013 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

Father’s Day is just around the corner and florists everywhere are gearing up for a weekend of manly designs, yummy gift baskets and unique surprises for dad. Today’s recap of photos shared with us from local florists all across the country has many of these and much more!

Father’s Day Florals

Plants in my Pants by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ

“”‘PLANTS IN MY PANTS’ Tom Kenison AIFD Yep! They really are my pants!”

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Father’s Day arrangement by Sweet Expressions Florist, Quitman TX

“Silk Fish Arrangement Happy Father’s Day”

Got the Father’s Day Blues?

June 10, 2013 by Ed Belly Leave a Comment

Father’s Day is just around the corner; you have been diligently searching and constantly on the lookout as you quest for dear ole dad’s perfect gift. You’ve traveled all over town, explored store after store, but still can’t find anything original, something that you haven’t bought at least a hundred times before.

Is it time to just give up and buy another tie?

Of course not. This is the man who taught you how to ride a bike, bait a hook, throw a strike and score a touchdown. He paced the floor in worry when you were sick, cheered you on as you rounded the baseline, and consoled you after your first break-up. After all dad has done, and continues to do, doesn’t he deserve more than the same gift yet again? Isn’t it time to think outside the box?

There’s still one store you have yet to visit, one place that didn’t immediately cross your mind. That’s right, I’m talking about your local florist! I can hear you thinking, “Flowers? For MY dad?” Sure! Why not? Your local florist isn’t just there for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and first dates; they work hard all year ’round to ensure that they have just what you need and want for any occasion. Father’s Day is no exception!

What’s Available For Dad at the Florist?

Personalized Flowers

Most florists can create an arrangement of flowers with your dad’s favorite team’s colors as well as use themed accessories for any of the different major sports. Want a golf theme? They can do it! Football? You bet. Baseball, basketball, tennis, and hockey? Check, check, check, and check! A quick phone call should answer any questions you have and ensure that you get exactly what you want. [Read more…]

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Father’s Day Game Plan

June 3, 2013 by Juli Jackson Leave a Comment

Every year, it’s easy to let Father’s Day sneak up on you. This year have a game plan! Think your mom is the only one in the house who would appreciate flowers? Guess again. While you might not think your dad would enjoy fresh-cut flowers, consider why he deserves a special gift from the heart. Flowers can express how you really feel. We’ll help you select something that is perfect for dear old dad and show him that you don’t play favorites when it comes to your parents!

Flower Suggestions For All Types of Dads

The Sports Fan
Does a limited edition jersey constitute dressing up for your dad? Ask your flower shop to represent his favorite team colors. Or start with some bright sunflowers and have the florist work in packaged sunflower seeds for a perfect pre-game snack. Don’t be surprised if he can’t stop singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”

Great Outdoorsman
Whether it is fishing, hiking, or gardening, your father spends his time out in the elements. An arrangement that features some local flora is a great idea. Just ask your florist what is common in the area. Have earth-toned elements like tall cattails, marsh reeds, and unusual seed pods mixed in and this gift will have your dad dreaming of the sun, wind, and water he loves.

Mr. Golf
If “tee time” involves a bag of clubs for your pop, ask your florist if they have anything special for golf fanatics. Chances are they do. Golf inspired creations can be as simple as a design that works in some new tees to adding some fun color to a bucket of golf balls. This reminder at the office will immediately take dad right to that 18th hole. [Read more…]

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FSN’s Favorite Arrangement for June

May 30, 2013 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

If May is for Moms, then June is unmistakably for DAD! Not only is Father’s Day in June (16th), but so is the beginning of summer — the season where Dads shine! Cookouts, BBQs, fishing, camping, sports and all of the fun outdoor activities make summers perfect for dads everywhere. This month’s favorite arrangement is Flowers of Distinction, a perfect design for Father’s Day.

What better way to thank Dad for all the summer fun than with fresh flowers for Father’s Day?! I know what you’re thinking, “My dad doesn’t want flowers.” Your dad just might surprise you. If your dad is into fishing or other activities in nature, why not send something made of fresh wildflowers or something with branches and twigs. This could be especially good if your dad is no longer able to get out and enjoy the summers like he used to. Flowers never fail to put a smile on someone’s face, and Dad is no exception!

This June, when you’re sending flowers to your dad, remember to always, always, always send from a real local florist! (Need a card message? Visit our Father’s Day Card Messages page for ideas.)

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This Father’s Day, I’m Sending Dad Flowers

May 28, 2013 by Shelbi Raysor Leave a Comment

The scent of roses at a fresh market or at the table of a nice restaurant sends me back to Valentine’s Day in third grade when I received my first bouquet of roses. Psychologists believe that specific words can evoke certain emotions in the reader. A simple word like “smile” can make one think of a sunny day in the park. I believe flowers can do the same. Red roses remind me of my first hand delivered bouquet of flowers.

Always Daddy’s Little Girl

The bouquet was given to me by the most important man in my life, my father. Dad was a pilot for Children’s Hospital when I was younger. His usual mornings started at 5:30am, when I was long asleep in my bed in the next room. On this particular morning I heard the blow dryer, part of my mom’s usual morning beauty routine, and the coffee maker’s sizzling drops. To my disappointment, I did not hear Dad come in and say goodbye.

Mom woke me up with her usual perky singing of the “Green Acres Theme Song.” I asked for my usual five more minutes, but that day Mom quickly flicked on the overhead light. She jumped out of the doorway to reveal my Daddy holding a bouquet of twelve beautiful roses. I can still feel my cheeks cramping from the delighted smile.

“I will always be your Valentine…”

He knelt beside my bed and whispered in my ear, “I will always be your Valentine. No matter who walks into or out of your life; remember that.” After eleven years, Dad still sends me a bouquet of a dozen roses each year. The sight of a bouquet takes me back to that morning.

This Father’s Day, I’m sending Dad flowers.

It’s your turn to start a new tradition in your family. Deliver your next memory with the help of your local florist.

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Celebrate Proud Papas With Father’s Day Flowers

June 11, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

Father’s Day is June 17th, the time to celebrate your proud papa.

Dad has been proud of you from the moment you were a glimmer in your mother’s eye. From the day you came into this world, your father has loved you with all of his heart. He might not be the type of papa to show it, but you know it’s there. He has supported you all along the way of your life. No matter where your journey has led you, your dad has kept a watchful eye.

Say “Thank You” this Father’s Day with a special gift. For the dad who has everything, flowers can be created to match any style dad: from the outdoor-lover to the all-business dad, your florist can create something truly personal. (Walk in dad’s shoes for Father’s Day)

Flowers and gifts from your local flower shop are especially great for those living long-distances from their dads. You can arrange something perfectly fitting for your dad with the help of a local florist online. Use our handy local florist finder to find a shop near dad.

Don’t forget your Father’s Day Card Message.

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A Walk In Dad’s Shoes For Father’s Day

June 6, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

Father's Day Flowers

Looking for a creative idea for dad this Father’s Day? Walk in his shoes with a personalized flower arrangement! No matter what your dad’s interests, there’s a flower arrangement for him!

Gifts for the Sporty Dad

Is your dad the type that can’t get enough golf? How about a custom flower arrangement inside a pair of his old golf shoes? You can use green and white flowers and pair it with a gift card to his favorite green.

Love football? Use one of the kid’s old cleats to create a unique floral design. Include a gift card to his favorite sports bar or even apparel from his favorite team.

Does dad love cycling or going to the gym? Why not build an arrangement in an old pair of sneakers? Or maybe a gym bag. Pair this will a gift card to the gym or a new pair of workout clothes.

Gifts for the Outdoorsy Dad

Cowboy up! If your dad is never seen without a pair of boots, this is the theme for you! (See picture above) Use an old pair of boots and rustic wildflowers. A gift that will make dad feel right at home. Include tickets to an upcoming rodeo or horseback riding.

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