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5 Best Reasons To Send Flowers In January ’15

January 1, 2015 by Ed Belly Leave a Comment

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

It’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

A 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

Snow 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!

Filed Under: Gift Ideas Tagged With: Birthday Flowers, Flower Arrangements, Houseplants, New Years, New Years Flowers, Seasonal Flowers

Celebrate This Veterans Day with Flowers

November 6, 2014 by Ed Belly 1 Comment

Veterans Day is Tuesday November 11th, 2014!

This holiday is all about honoring each and every one of the men and women who serve or have served in any branch of the armed forces. Can there be any better reason to give the gift of flowers?

Honor Them With Flowers

Flowers are the perfect gift for any occasion, and they have a language all their own. Couple that with the talent and skill offered by your local florist and you have something personalized and beautiful that says exactly what you want to say exactly how you want to say it. Your local florist can create a themed arrangement, one featuring the veteran’s favorite flower or even one as a memorial to a fallen loved one.

Personalize with Local

When you buy local, you have the option of being as detailed in the process as you like. You can outline what you want down to the smallest detail or just tell them to make it beautiful. You can choose from what’s available or have a custom piece made just for you. When you shop local, you know you’ll get what you paid for and more!

We use Veterans Day to say ‘Thank You’ to those who fought and still fight for our daily freedoms. Shouldn’t you say it with flowers?

Filed Under: Holiday Info Tagged With: Gift Ideas, Holiday Flowers, Seasonal Flowers, Veterans Day

October Flower Spotlight: Alstroemeria

October 9, 2014 by Ed Belly Leave a Comment

These gorgeous flowers are native to South America though some varieties have now been naturalized to the US. There are two species of Alstroemeria, one native to Chile and one to Brazil. The Chile species grows in winter while the Brazil species grows in summer. That makes it the perfect flower for our October spotlight as this month falls squarely between the two!

History

The Alstroemeria was discovered by Baron Claus von Alstromer. He collected seeds from the flower while on a trip to South America in 1753, and sent them to his teacher, Linnaeus, who then named the flower after him. Because of its South American origins, it is also known as the Peruvian Lily, Parrot Lily or the Lily of the Incas!

Meaning

The Alstroemeria is often associated with friendship because of the way its leaves grow. They grow upside down, twisting and turning evoking the twists, turns and growth that friends experience over time. It can also mean prosperity and fortune. This flower is often found in everything from bridal bouquets to corsages and boutonnieres. It is also the perfect gift for a friend or someone going to a job interview or embarking on a new venture.

The Alstroemeria is a gorgeous bloom that should be available this time of year at your local flower shop. Go by and order a gorgeous arrangement featuring this magnificent bloom!

Filed Under: Flower Meanings Tagged With: Alstroemeria, Seasonal Flowers, Wedding Flowers

Celebrate Your Labor Day with Flowers!

August 27, 2014 by Ed Belly Leave a Comment

Labor Day honors the contribution of America’s workforce to the greatness of this nation. The strength of every nation is found in the men and women who comprise its working class and our country is no different. The beauty of America is that almost everyone is now or has been one of those individuals. Take this chance to say, “Thank You” to those whose hard work helps or has helped make our own lives easier, and maybe take a little time for yourself too.

Flowers for Everyone

Just as Labor Day is a near universal holiday, flowers are a universal gift! They are wonderful for helping decorate the backyard for a neighborhood barbecue. They look elegant on the picnic table during a cookout. And they are a great way to show your appreciation to anyone. So head down to your local florist, and let them work their magic. They can put together a stunning arrangement in any theme you like. And whether buying for yourself or someone else, your local florist will make it great!

Last Day for White

If you are making flowers part of your Labor Day celebration, why not go with white? After all, it’s the last day to wear the color until Easter so why not take it out for one last spin? An all-white bouquet or arrangement is gorgeous, and the stylistic choice is certainly fashionable.

Labor Day is a day to relax and take time off from the very work it celebrates. This year, relax with the natural beauty of flowers!

Filed Under: Holiday Info Tagged With: Seasonal Flowers, White Flowers

Celebrate Summer with Flowers

June 18, 2014 by Ed Belly Leave a Comment

The summer solstice happens on June 21st!

Summer is the perfect time to bask in the glorious sunshine, warm weather and always present beauty of nature. It’s the season for grass stains on your knees, dirt in your hair and a smile on your face. It’s for cookouts, family reunions and white, sandy beaches, as well as an excellent opportunity to indulge in some camping, water-sports and the good old American past time, baseball.

It’s also the perfect time of year for gorgeous flowers. Either grown in your garden at home or purchased from your local florist, there is no better way to show some summer love.

The Perfect Compliment to Summer

If you’re looking for an excellent decoration for your home, look no further than your local florist. Flowers are a beautiful and natural compliment to summer, and your local florist can put together some absolutely fantastic centerpieces for your table, arrangements for your living area or floral accents for your kitchen. Who doesn’t love waking up to fresh cut flowers adorning the breakfast table?

As you can see, there’s no better way to glory in nature’s beauty than flowers. Don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate the beginning of summer, and all season long, with gorgeous blooms from your local florist!

Filed Under: Seasonal Ideas Tagged With: Seasonal Flowers, Summer Flowers

Flower Spotlight: Gerber Daisies

March 13, 2014 by Ed Belly Leave a Comment

For this month’s spotlight, in honor of the first official day of spring on March 20th, we are highlighting the Gerber Daisy or Gerbera. Gerberas received their name from the German botanist and naturalist Traugott Gerber who died at the age of 33 in 1743. Exactly why this flower received Gerber’s name remains a mystery.

Availability

The Gerber Daisy is kept on-hand at most flower shops, and is easily accessible year round. It is a popular flower, and so growers make it a priority, allowing florists to keep their stock levels high. It is a bright and colorful flower, blooming in every color except true blues and purples, and is the perfect gift for a first date or just to brighten someone’s day!

Care

These beautiful blooms will last a week or more in the vase, and so are excellent for fresh-flower bouquets. As with all cut flowers, in order to keep them looking fresh as long as possible you’ll want to keep them away from doorways or other areas of the home that will experience dramatic changes in temperature. If you want to pot them yourself, they prefer evenly moist soil, but not overly wet.

Meaning

Innocence – A meaning associated with all varieties of daisy.
Purity – Another meaning attributed to all varieties of daisy.
Cheerfulness – This one is specific to the Gerbera and is derived from the vast spectrum of colors in which this flower is available. A handful of brightly colored gerberas will lift anyone’s spirits!

There’s no need to search for a concrete reason to send these gorgeous flowers, they are wonderful for any occasion or no occasion at all!

Filed Under: Flower Meanings Tagged With: Flower Meanings, Seasonal Flowers, Spring Flowers

Spring Forward With Flowers!

March 6, 2014 by Juli Jackson Leave a Comment

Here is a reminder to set those clocks forward one hour this Sunday.

Daylight saving time begins this year on March 9th, 2014 at 2:00am.

So those blissfully longer days you have been dreaming of all winter will cost you an extra hour of sleep. Unless you happen to live in locations that ignore Daylight Saving Time all together. Then you don’t have to worry about it. Hawaii anyone?

With spring on the way, it is time to shake off the dust of last season. Sure, maybe you’ll get started on all that spring cleaning now, but don’t forget to actively enjoy nature a little more.

Welcome Spring In Right Now!

Here’s how:

Send a cheery spring arrangement to your spouse or best friend! Flowers bring instant smiles and sunshine into a room.
Select a healthy new house plant for your home or office. They look beautiful, lift your mood, help purify the air!
Think outdoors! Check out what great seasonal items are available like potted tulips, garden flags, spring-themed wreaths and more at your local flower shop.

You might be losing a little sleep but with some extra daylight hours, you can enjoy the welcome sight of spring when you give the gift of fresh cut flowers and living plants. It’s a fantastic chance to show someone special that you are thinking about them or a perfect way to treat yourself.

Find your real local florist today and order lovely flowers to spring forward with this season.

Butterfly Garden Bouquet

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Forget the Groundhog. Bring In Spring Right Now!

February 3, 2014 by Juli Jackson Leave a Comment

Well, there you have it folks. 6 more weeks of winter according to everyone’s favorite weather-predicting rodent. Yesterday was Groundhog’s Day and the official word from Punxsutawney Phil is we are in for more winter weather. Brrrr! How are you planning on facing the continuing chill? Another bright scarf? Lots of soup and hot chocolate? Try bringing spring just a little sooner with a fresh-cut flower arrangement!

It doesn’t have to be a special occasion to order up a bright bouquet. Chasing away the winter blues is reason enough whether you are sending flowers to a friend or as a special treat to yourself. A perfectly crafted floral creation from your local florist will lighten up your house and fill the room with warm smells of spring freshness. Your mood will be lifted every time you enter. And florists are ready for you.

No flower shop needs groundhog prediction to deliver the best nature has to offer. They stay ahead of the curve and already have beautiful spring blooms in stock. So take a look at what spring has in store by clicking any of the photos below.

The winter may be long, but flowers can remind you spring is near! Use them to cozy up your house, send a warm hug to someone far away, and spread the scent that promises greener brighter days are coming.

Filed Under: Seasonal Ideas Tagged With: Gift Ideas, Seasonal Flowers

January Newsletter: Winter Wonderland

January 16, 2014 by Ed Belly Leave a Comment

The holidays are behind us, and a new year has begun!

January is traditionally a month for reflection, a time to think about the past year and all the things we can do to make the coming year better. The natural world has grown silent. Birds have migrated. Animals have gone into hibernation. And Mother Nature herself seems to be holding her breath as she faces a clean slate on which to build for the coming spring.

Snow blankets the ground and wind greets us with an icy chill, but even now, amidst all the starkness and cold, flowers still find a way to bloom. Some of the most beautiful florals thrive at this time of year bringing true meaning to the phrase “winter wonderland”.

As you sit cozy at home, warm coffee cup in hand and looking out the window at the frozen landscape, don’t hesitate to make bold plans for the future. After all, you are not the hibernating bear. You are the winter flower, a bloom which finds a way to thrive even as the rest of the world is falling asleep.

Flower Spotlight: Carnations

This month we are spotlighting the carnation!

Carnation Origins

The carnation is a beautiful flower most likely native to the Mediterranean region. I say “most likely” because it has been so widely cultivated over the last 2,000 years that no one knows for sure the full range of this flower’s natural origins. Still, if you were to try growing your own carnations, you’d need well drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil and full sun. Certainly in keeping with a Mediterranean climate.

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Best reasons to Send Flowers in January!

Gray and blue don’t have to color this wintery month. We have some great reasons to send exciting flowers in January so not only can you help celebrate a special occasion, you can feel great about brightening someone else’s day… and your own!

1. Chinese New Year – Jan. 31st – Also referred to as the Lunar New Year, this traditional Chinese holiday is marked by bright red decor, big feasts, offerings to the spirits, and cleaning house to make way for good luck in the new year. Help someone near and dear to you celebrate good fortune and happiness with a bright Asian-inspired bouquet! Send flowers for their reunion dinner or as a wish for good luck in the coming year.

2. January Birthdays – You gotta love nature for creating flowers that are designed to bloom even in the gloomy cold seasons. So if there is a birthday to celebrate this month, January’s birth flower, the carnation, is ready to thrill and delight. Carnations are symbolic of love, fascination and distinction.

3. Beat The Winter Blues – Even if you don’t have a full blown case of seasonal affective disorder, long grey winters have a way of bringing everyone down. After the December holidays and marching right into the coldest days of the year in many climates, January is an especially hard month for sunny dispositions. Battle the winter blues by sending some bright flowers!

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Facebook Friday: December Favorites

We provide a Friday recap of all the wonderful posts and pictures from active florists on our Facebook Page. It’s been so much fun seeing all the completely different designs every day. We hope you enjoy these favorites and continue through to see more from each Friday this month:

The Petal Patch, Ltd. of McFarland, WI

Fancy Flowers in Hialeah, FL

Sassy Floral and Design in Saint Anthony, ID

Crossroads Florist, Mahwah, NJ

Flowerama Minneapolis in Minneapolis, MN

Monday Morning, Princeton, NJ

See all Facebook Recap pictures in these posts:

Instagram Inspirations

Digital color filters and retro frames might not be needed to show off the beauty of these arrangements but it certainly doesn’t hurt. We selected our favorites from Instagram this week and we are loving the variety of styles!

We present 3 stellar florists who are great at fusing their own brand of creativity into their work.

FSN Christmas Celebration!

Today we enjoyed a wonderful lunch together for our annual Flower Shop Network Christmas Party. The food was great, the company was better and the homemade desserts were to die for! To keep things interesting, we also held an Ugly Sweater Contest. I’ve never seen so many people wearing working lights! Take a moment to peruse through this photo tour of the FSN festivities and Happy Holidays!

FLOWER CARE TIP Do not use scissors to cut your flowers because they can crush the stems and prevent water absorption.
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FSN’s Pinterest Picks Really feeling the purple this week when we searched through Pinterest for some great inspiration from talented florists. Take a closer look and you’ll see all those carefully crafted details that make these pieces so lovely and ready to deliver smiles!

January is Houseplant Appreciation Month! Houseplants are wonderful additions to your home. They add color, life and a touch of nature everyday. They give off oxygen that helps purify your home and they ask for so little care in return. This is the month to give them a little extra love and attention. Now that the holidays have passed, find a moment to check in with your plants and give them some TLC.

Suggest an Article: Car Wrapping Not too long ago, we asked our member florists to submit any ideas they had to use in future blog posts. We intentionally didn’t specify what kind of ideas we were looking for, and as a result, we received suggestions encompassing all aspects of the business. This will be the first in a series of articles wherein I take those tips and present them to you!

Valentine’s Day: It’s Never Too Early to Plan for Love! Valentine’s Day may be more than a month away, but that’s all the more reason to start planning your big day immediately! When it comes to love, you can never prepare too early. After all, “He who hesitates is lost.” By getting an early start, you’re guaranteed to have everything you need to make your significant other’s day magnificent!

Help make Flower Shop Network‘s monthly newsletter even better! Got questions? Have an idea for a story? With your help, we can make the FSN newsletter just what you want and need. You can drop us a note in the comment section on the blog or email us at social@flowershopnetwork.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Filed Under: Newsletters Tagged With: Christmas Flowers, Floral Design, Flower Meanings, Seasonal Flowers, Wedding Flowers

Happy New Year … with Flowers!

December 25, 2013 by Ed Belly 1 Comment

It’s almost time to ring in the new year!

Flowers and the New Year

With New Year’s Day fast approaching, you’re probably thinking about how you can structure things to start the year off in the best possible way. You’re picking out your resolution, deciding on the traditional menu items you want to prepare and getting everything ready for the party you’re throwing for loved ones. Make sure that in all the preparations you don’t forget a very important component to starting the new year off right. I’m talking about flowers of course!

Symbolizing Love and Happiness

Everything you do on New Year’s Day has meaning and often stands as a symbol for something larger than itself. Do you eat black-eyed peas and collard greens to ensure wealth and prosperity throughout the year? Maybe you eat pork and cabbage? Each of these traditional foods is consumed to symbolize blessing for the coming year. Shouldn’t flowers be part of your traditional celebration?

Flowers symbolize happiness and love, joy and friendship, embodying everything you want for your loved ones in the upcoming year. This New Year’s Day, make sure you make flowers part of your celebration!

Filed Under: Holiday Info Tagged With: New Years, New Years Flowers, Seasonal Flowers

5 Best Reasons To Send Flowers In January ’15

#1 – New Year’s Day – Jan. 1st

#2 – Houseplant Appreciation Day – Jan. 10th

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

#4 – January Birthdays

#5 – Beat the Winter Blues

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Meaning

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