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FSN’s Favorite Flower Arrangement for August

August 1, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

Can you believe August is here already?? I know I can’t! The heat is definitely still on, but fall is just around the corner. Celebrate the remaining days of summer with our favorite arrangement of flowers, Share A Little Sunshine, from your local florist!

Beauty of Summer Indoors. In this heat wave, my flower garden is looking pretty shriveled. Luckily I can still bring the beauty of flowers indoors with the help of my florist. You can too! No matter what your favorite style or budget, your florist can work with you. It’s amazing what the power of flowers will do!

Perfect For Parties. If you are throwing a party or get-together, this would make a perfect addition to your decor. Spruce up your event quickly and easily with the beauty of flowers. Whether you’re grilling with friends or hosting a book club party, flowers are the way to go!

Share a Little Sunshine is a beautiful arrangement that fits all occasions, or check out our Summer Flower collection available from a florist near you! If you don’t know your local florist, we’ve got a handy local florist finder to help you out!

Send Red-Hot Flowers To Your Summer Love

July 30, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

Summer love is blooming everywhere. Whether it’s a new summer love or re-kindling the romance through summer activities, everyone is feeling closer together. There is always something fun to do during the summer: trips to the lake, hiking, camping, picnics, out-door parties, etc. These are only better when you’re with the one you love.

So guys, how do you spark romance during the summer? Send her red-hot summer flowers! Think about it – It’s Monday, you’ve got big plans for the weekend and you both can’t wait to get outdoors again. Send her red-hot flowers to remind her the weekend is almost here and soon the fun will begin again!

Tip: If you know her favorite color or flower, send her those instead! Take it from a girl who knows, we love it when our guys pay attention to the little details.

And remember, always always always use a real local florist when sending flowers. Don’t know your local flower shop? Use our handy florist finder to find yours today!

Filed Under: Seasonal Flowers, Seasonal Ideas Tagged With: Red Flowers, Romance, Sending Flowers, Summer Flowers

Summer Love Blooms Here!

July 16, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

Oh how sweet it is to be in love in the summer. There are so many great activities and parties in the summer, there’s no excuse not to have fun with the one you love.

Whether you’ve just had your first date or you’re going on 50 years, summer is the time to kindle or rekindle the love you have in the seasonal heat. What better way to do this than the always-romantic gift of flowers?

Let’s face it, we’re almost into the dog days of summer where we’ll be spending most of our time indoors beating the heat. Why not bring the romance of flowers inside for your summer love? If your partner is off on business or other reasons, why not send a surprise, summer flower arrangement to let him or her know you care?

Let your summer love bloom with flowers from your local florist. Don’t know yours? Let FSN help with our handy local florist finder; get started spreading summer love today!

Filed Under: Floral Design, Flower Suggestions, Seasonal Flowers Tagged With: Romance, Seasonal Flowers, Sending Flowers, Summer Blooming, Summer Flowers

Beat The Heat With Summer Flowers!

July 8, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

Looking for a good way to beat the heat this summer? Why not a cool flower arrangement?

I know what you’re thinking, how do flowers help keep me cool? Flowers give us the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of summer flowers but from the comfort of indoors! With this summer’s heat wave, staying indoors is a good idea. Summer flowers make the perfect centerpieces for backyard BBQs, block parties, and any other summer get-togethers. They are also a great hostess gift to bring when attending a festive party.

Know someone who is unable to go outside and enjoy the sunny season? They deserve flowers most of all. Flowers never fail to lift spirits and put a smile on someone’s face. Whether it’s temporary bed rest or something more permanent, share the beauty of the season with all who could use it.

Don’t miss these tips for keeping flowers cool!

Just remember, when sending flowers always always always use a real local florist. If you don’t know your hometown flower shop, use FSN’s handy local florist finder to find yours today!

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

Make A Splash: Send Summer Flowers!

June 20, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

Today, June 20th, is the FIRST day of SUMMER! The summer season is just beginning and today is the time of year when the Sun is farthest north, aka the Summer Solstice or the longest day of the year.

How are you planning to celebrate? Summer is the time of year to get outside, have picnics, and go swimming. Who doesn’t enjoy lounging by the lake or beach? This summer, make a splash by bringing the colors of summer indoors with flowers. Use cheerful, sunny colors to really brighten up any home decor.

If you know someone who is unable to get out and enjoy the summer sun, sending flowers is the guaranteed way to put a smile on their face. No matter if they live down the street or across the country, your local florist can help you send them joy.

No matter what, take some time from your busy day to enjoy this long summer day while it lasts. The year will be over before you know it, take your time and savor summer.

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

How To Order Flowers And Get Exactly What You Want

June 19, 2012 by Flower Shop Network 2 Comments

Robbin Yelverton on How To Order Flowers

Today we’re going to talk about how to place an order for flowers and actually get what you’re ordering. This article is the transcript from the helpful video by our friend and pro florist, Robbin Yelverton.

Too much to read? Robbin explains it all in the video at the bottom of this post! Don’t miss the video!

Good Clear Communication

A lot of times things seem to get lost in translation. For example, there are 3 words that people use all the time when placing an order, which are: Flowers, Bouquet, & Arrangements. It’s funny how they will use those 3 words, and in a lot of cases think those words mean the same thing. These 3 words are not synonyms. They are not the same thing when you are talking to a florist.

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Flowers refers to the actual flower. If you are talking about tulips, that’s a flower.
Bouquet, often people will use the word bouquet in exchange for arrangement, but to us as professional floral designers, a bouquet is something you carry, like a wedding bouquet. In some cases, we refer to an arrangement of loose flowers gathered together and presented as a wrapped bouquet that someone then takes out of the wrap and places in a vase for arranging.
Arrangement or design. Now that implies that it is flowers arranged in a container and then sold together in the container.

So most of the time when people call in to order flowers, they’re really calling to order an arrangement. So remember to be clear.

The thing about ordering flowers, it’s sorta like playing the game of 20 Questions. You have to provide enough information that the person taking the order understands what you’re saying and then is able to transfer this information to the designer to make sure it gets created the way you wanted, and then gets delivered to the person it’s supposed to go to correctly.

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.

Filed Under: Gift Ideas Tagged With: Fathers Day, Fathers Day Flowers, Fathers Day Gifts, Sending Flowers

Forget Your Moms on Mother’s Day?

May 14, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

First of all, I don’t see how anyone could forget about Mother’s Day. There were advertisements for the holiday literally everywhere. However, it’s easy to forget how many special mothers there are in our lives, besides our own:

Mother-in-law
Friends
Aunts
Sisters
Other moms in your life

Some of these ladies might have children who live out of town or have already passed from this earth. Show them they are still loved by sending a special gift of flowers. You don’t have to say Happy Mother’s Day, but send words of encouragement and love.

Everyone deserves to be loved and appreciated, don’t let a mom in your life be left out.

Filed Under: Flower Suggestions Tagged With: Mothers Day Gifts, Sending Flowers

Time’s Ticking… Order Mother’s Day Flowers Today!

May 10, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

I know this week we’ve been talking a LOT about Mother’s Day, but it’s the biggest floral holiday of the year! Mom’s everywhere will be getting flowers for their special day. Don’t leave your mom out!

If you haven’t ordered flowers yet, there’s still time! (But not much!) Viewing this on a mobile phone? Go ahead and start shopping! Most florists’ websites are mobile friendly.

Buy Mother’s Day Flowers With These Easy Steps

Find a local florist – Always buy flowers locally to avoid middle-men, or flowers shipped in a box. You can use Flower Shop Network’s handy florist finder to find a real local florist in your area.
Choose the best flowers for mom – Check out our Mother’s Day Style Guide for plenty of flower ideas for mom.
Last minute gifts – Most flower shops offer more than flowers to send as gifts. Let your florist help you choose something perfect for mom to send in addition to flowers.
Send a special message – Don’t leave the card blank! Send a personal message to mom with the help of our Mother’s Day Card Messages.
Special Delivery – Have Mom’s flowers delivered on Friday at her office so she can show them off to her friends. Or have them arrive on the weekend to enjoy as she relaxes and curls up with a good book.

Get started finding a florist now…

Filed Under: Gift Ideas Tagged With: Mothers Day, Mothers Day Flowers, Sending Flowers

Get the Most Out of Your Flowers for Mother′s Day

May 1, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

We understand you want to give mom the very best on her special day. Here are some tips to make sure you get the most out of your Mother’s Day flower order.

Shop Local For Mothers Day

When it comes to Mother’s Day flowers, you want to make sure you get the best blooms for your buck – in other words, the total value of your order. Be aware of middle-men out there who pose as local florists (especially on the internet), take a sizable cut out of your order and pass it along to your local florist to fill at a lower price. Avoid this by making sure you are able to find a real address and phone number for the florist you use. Contacting your local florist ensures you get the total value for the price you pay.

If you don’t know your local flower shop, FSN provides handy tools to find a real local florist right here on our site!

Order Early

To get the best flowers for Mother’s Day, it’s important order as early as you can. This will ensure the florist uses the most beautiful flowers and delivers the order on time. They will be able to special order any flowers or accessories you might request.

However, if you’re running behind, most florists will still take orders all the way up to, or at least the day before, Mother’s Day. Also, florists stock their coolers with extra arrangements for walk-in purchases, but it is still better to order early.

Choose the Right Flowers For Mom

When it comes to choosing the right flowers for mom, try to match her personality. You can usually tell your florist a little bit about your mom, and they can create something uniquely special just for her. If you know your mom’s favorite flower, make sure to include it in the arrangement. You should also have a loving card message ready to make it more personal than just, “Happy Mother’s Day.”

Check out this post on FSN Flower Guide For Mom

Double Check All Info

Before the order is complete, make sure you have provided your florist with mom’s accurate name, address and phone number. If the flowers are being delivered to a business or hospital, more information, such as department, work hours, floor, room number, etc., may be required.

By following these steps, you can ensure Mom gets a personalized, loving bouquet of flowers made especially for her.

Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Holiday Info Tagged With: Flower Sending Tip, Local Florists, Mothers Day, Mothers Day Flowers, Sending Flowers