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Decorate for Halloween With Flowers!
October 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Decorating for the holidays is always a fun idea but it requires so much time and energy. First, numerous hours (and dollars) are spent at the store searching for the right decorations. Then more time is used figuring out where to display the new finds and getting everything set up. Then as soon as the holiday is over, everything gets put away into boxes and stored until next year.
Who has time for that these days?
Of course you want your home to look festive, but surely there is an easier way.
That’s why more people are choosing to order fun flower arrangements instead. Ordering a few festive arrangements takes two minutes and they are delivered right to your house!
You can choose fall themed arrangements, Halloween themed arrangements, or go with colors that match your current home decor. A festive arrangement makes the perfect centerpiece for a kitchen or dining room table. Order multiple arrangements and display them on your mantle, coffee table, decorative shelves and kitchen counters.
Flower arrangements are quick, easy, and bring the fun of the holidays to your home!
Don’t put yourself through the daunting task of decorating your home for the holidays. Call a local florist near you. They are experts at design and can create exactly what you are looking for!
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A Halloween Without Flowers Would Be Terrifying
October 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Halloween is almost here, but there’s still time to order flowers!
Whether you need them for party decorations or as a gift for your host/hostess, your local florist is ready to make it happen. So walk down to the corner flower shop or give them a call and let them make the prospect of planning your Halloween decorations a little less scary.
A Wellspring of Ideas
Your local florist wears many hats. They put together fantastic arrangements, provide knowledge of flowers and their care and they are also a near limitless wellspring of ideas if you are stumped on what kind of arrangement you’d like for your Halloween celebration.
Are you thinking of a Halloween themed fairy garden but not sure how it should look? Let your local florist sit down with you to flesh it out. Maybe you’re looking for a way to amp up the spooky atmosphere of your haunted house. Contacting your local florist will give you a flood of ideas and someone to help you implement them.
Let your Halloween decorations will take on new life. Contact your local florist for some fantastic Halloween themed arrangements.
Local Florists Build Spooktacular Arrangements!
October 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s almost time for the neighborhood’s ghosts and ghouls to make their presence known, and that means it’s well past time to pick up your Halloween decorations! But don’t worry if you have yet to get what you need, your local florist has you covered.
Flowers Make the Best Decoration
Looking for decorations that capture the Halloween theme? Want a certain color palette to match the rest of your scare-tastic abode? You need look no further than your local florist. Not only can they provide arrangements in the appropriate colors (even if that color is black), they can go above and beyond your expectations to provide handcrafted adornment you won’t find anywhere else.
Need dead flowers to go with your cemetery theme? Looking for dried roses for your skeleton bride? Your local florist will be thrilled to put something together to add the finishing touch to any display. They’re not called local artists for nothing!
Get Exactly What You Want
One of the greatest benefits of buying local is that you get exactly what you want, when you want it. You get to walk into the shop (or call, if you’re in a hurry) and speak to an actual human being ready to discover all the nuanced touches you want added to your arrangement.
And even if you don’t know exactly what you want, there’s no beating the opportunity to consult with a designer who can help you build something magnificent. You can even peruse the cooler to see what kind of designs they’ve already put together to jump start your imagination. Or, if you see something you absolutely love, you can buy what’s on display!
Halloween is only as fun as you make it. Have a blast with a spooktacular arrangement from your local florist!
5 Best Reasons to Buy Flowers in October
September 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
Every month has great reasons to send flowers. Here are five for October we think you’re going to love. And remember, you don’t have to wait for one of these special days. You can send flowers anytime!
#1. Columbus Day – October 13th
The anniversary of Columbus landing in the new world is celebrated the world over. It became a federal holiday in the United States in 1937 and was officially set as the second Monday in October in 1970. Nothing like some lovely flowers to show your appreciation of the discovery of the Americas!
#2. Boss’s Day – October 16th
It’s the boss’s job to appreciate and value her workers on a daily basis. But when does the boss ever get a little recognition? Now you can let the head man or woman in your office know how much you appreciate them with a lovely arrangement or living plant. Who knows? There might be a raise in it for you!
#3. Sweetest Day – October 18th
Celebrated on the third Saturday in October, this holiday is a celebration of candy and all the delicious wonders it brings. It is traditionally celebrated by being sweet to someone you love. That has to mean flowers, doesn’t it? Well, if you want to stick with the candy theme, your local florist would be more than happy to set you up with some well designed and delicious candy baskets. Don’t forget the sweet this Sweetest Day. Send flowers!
#4. Mother-In-Law Day – October 26th
The 4th Sunday in October is reserved for Mother-in-Law Day. Yes, that means it is sometimes concurrent with Halloween. Thought that may seem apt to some of you, but the rest of us love our mothers-in-law and are excited to have a day to celebrate their contribution to the family. And even if your relationship with your mother-in-law is less than cordial, perhaps a lovely arrangement of flowers could be the first step in changing it!
#5. Halloween – October 31st
Is it quirky dress-up time yet? Oh yeah! It’s time to put on someone else’s clothes and throw a party! And what are some of the best party decorations ever discovered? Only a perfectly themed arrangement, centerpiece or wreath from your local florist. Don’t wait for the big day to place your order. Go in early and let them make something that will impress your guests!
(Canadian Bonus) Thanksgiving – October 13th
For those customers in Canada or who have relatives in Canada, it’s Thanksgiving! Is there a better gift to offer your host or hostess for the Thanksgiving feast than flowers? And if you’re the one hosting, floral arrangements make the perfect decoration. Contact your local florist and purchase something thematic and special to place in the center of your table or to beautify your dining room!
But those aren’t the only reasons to send flowers this October. Maybe you know someone with a birthday or just want to give a gorgeous bouquet to a prospective interest. Can you think of any other reasons to send flowers in October? Let us know in the comments below!
Mumkin Pumpkin – Fall Decor
October 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
During Halloween, jack-o-lanterns are on doorsteps everywhere! While pumpkins are typically used for Halloween, they are also great for fall and Thanksgiving decor! (Just without the faces.)
We spotted this adorable pumpkin decor idea and had to share: Mumkins! You know we love it because it mixes chrysanthemums with this iconic Halloween/Fall/Thanksgiving symbol.
Creating a mumkin is easy!
- Step 1: Use an awl or ice pick to poke holes, approximately 1/2″ apart, around the entire pumpkin.
- Step 2: Cut blooms with 2″ to 3″ stems off the plants. Strip leaves from the stems. (Larger pumpkins will need around 120 blooms to completely cover them; smaller pumpkins need about 100 blooms.)
- Step 3: Stick blooms in the holes. The moisture from the pumpkin flesh will keep your “mumkin” looking good for 3 to 4 days.
Create mumkins out of several sized pumpkins for great table decor.
FSN’s Best of Halloween
October 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
1. Best Halloween Flower Arrangement
First off, the Hocus Pocus flower arrangement (pictured above) has been a favorite ever since it was created! The color palette used in this is such a stark contrast to the normal orange and black we usually associate with Halloween. The bright green and dark purples, mixed with the painted-black pumpkins definitely reminds one of a ghoulishly-grand witch. This floral design would make THE PERFECT hostess gift for any Halloween party.
2. Best Halloween Hostess Gifts
Flowers aren’t typically frightening sights for sore eyes, but they are a tried and true gift. That’s right. Even Halloween is touched by the boo-tiful grace of flowers. If you’re heading to a Halloween party this year, remember to take flowers along for the host or hostess. You can jazz-up Halloween flowers to match everything from a haunted house theme to an informal dinner party for adults. It’s all in the flowers.
- Read more about Best Halloween Hostess Gifts
3. Best Halloween Card Messages
Local florists spend Halloween like everyone else except they get to deliver their best Halloween flower arrangements and watch how happy this type of celebration makes people. They are always coming across new and clever card messages to accompany their arrangements, so it seemed only natural to ask for some of their favorite Halloween card messages.
- Find the Best Halloween Card Messages
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Get Your Spook On with Halloween Flowers
October 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Who doesn’t LOVE Halloween. It’s become one of our favorite holidays — the costumes, the candy, the fun! Florists are no exception when it comes to Halloween Fun.
The above arrangements are just a few examples of what florists have to offer at Halloween. Maybe you’re Halloween party’s color scheme is not the usual orange and black — no worries, a florist can create any style to match your Halloween decor! Oh, and if you order early, let them wilt just in time for your festivities to add to the creepiness. You can even cover them in cobwebs! Think outside the pumpkin!
We’ve Got Halloween Spirit, How ’bout You?
October 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
When you think Halloween, your local florist is probably not the first thing that comes to mind, but that is all about to change! Florists everywhere are really sinking their fangs into the spirit of Halloween.
Your local florist is a great place to turn for unique Halloween gifts and decorations. Many offer a huge selection of festive gift items that go far beyond Halloween flowers. If you are hosting a spooky party, turn to your florist for more Halloween decorating tips and ideas. Probably a favorite trend this 2010 Halloween are handcrafted gifts and decorations. Visit your local florist now to see what great holiday items they have available.
Check out these pics of Halloween displays posted to our Facebook page by local florists all across the nation:
This amazing light up pumpkin sits in the window of Frey Florist in Providence RI.
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Check out the cool Halloween gifts they have on display at Every Blooming Thing in Akron OH. If you look closely in his Halloween window display you can see his shop mascot, Iris, pretending to be spooky.
Lisa says, “This ghost wasn’t there when I took this picture. I noticed it after downloading it from my camera. I think we’re haunted… We lured folks with candy to stop by, if they dared…” Haunted window display by Banda’s Bouquets in Longview WA.
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These fun Halloween decorations were sent in by Blossom Shop in Strasburg CO. Watch out Kitties! Frankenstein is after you, (with candy!)
Halloween piñata? What better way for kids to get candy than inside piñata? Great ideas from Venus Flower & Gift in Denver CO.
Fun Halloween decor from Sea Mist Flowers in Cambridge, MD.
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FSN at the Arkansas Florists Association’s Nightmare on Convention Boulevard
August 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This past weekend was the Arkansas Florists Association‘s 58th Annual Convention themed: Nightmare on Convention Boulevard. Florist’s from all over the area came together to get their ‘freak’ on— literally, with costume contests, Halloween decorating programs and other scare-themed programs and floral design workshops.
The competition for the coveted Arkansas Cup took place and we are proud to announce that our awesome member Bitsy Carter, from Hope Floral, took home the prize! (More coverage on that later!)
In this video, our rep Cindy talks with upcoming AFA President and local Hot Springs AR florist, Terry Bates, about whats a-buzz at the convention. He also lets us in on the theme for the 2011 Arkansas Florists Association Convention… Watch the video to find out!
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