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Pucker up! It’s Almost Kiss and Make up Day!

August 18, 2011 by Flower Shop Network Leave a Comment

August 25th Is National Kiss-and-Make-Up-Day. And let’s face it, we all have little spats from time to time. Whether you’ve had a fight or an argument with your spouse, family member or friend, Kiss-and-Make-Up-Day is the perfect time to work it out and remember what is important in life. And, Hey! Kissing and making up is the best part of any fight!

Celebrate Kiss and Make Up Day With Flowers!

Sending flowers is a great way to say those words that are so hard to say. I’M SORRY!

Did you know that purple hyacinth means ‘I’m Sorry – Please forgive me’? You see, flowers speak for themselves. (View more flower meanings) Have your florist put together an apology arrangement to make amends. Including a heartfelt note of apology will increase your chances of being forgiven! Just speak from your heart and tell them how you feel, today is a day to make things right. Now kiss and make up!
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June is National Rose Month – How Will You Celebrate?

May 27, 2011 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

We couldn’t be more excited about National Rose Month coming up in June! If its been a while since you’ve sent or received flowers, next month is the perfect time!

Sending Yourself Flowers For National Rose Month

On your birthday, anniversary, and sometimes on Mother’s Day — this just isn’t enough!! There’s no denying, when we receive flowers our day does a 180°! You could be having the worst morning imaginable, but get flowers and BAM — it’s a good day!

Why not cut out the middle man and send YOURSELF flowers!? There is nothing that says your honey has to be the one to send you roses. This June, send yourself a big bouquet of beautiful roses in YOUR favorite color!

Send Roses To Your BFF!

Your friends need love too! Send your BFF some love, send roses! Say Congratulations, Thank You or send flowers Just Because — it will make your friend’s week to receive flowers!

Yellow Roses – are the sign of friendship! Make it a tradition to send flowers to your friends every once in a while. Start this June, with ROSES!

Roses Around The House

If you’re more of a home-body, order flowers for your home! Decorate the dining room table, or the fireplace mantle with beautiful, fresh roses from your local florist! Either have them delivered to yourself (make it special!) or pick them up yourself, but you can never go wrong with flowers! Flowers make everyone happier, and add color and cheer to any room.

Just remember — Flowers enhance moods and lift spirits! If you’re down in the dumps, OR just need a quick boost, flowers are the way to go!

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Show Your GRAD They’re RAD — Send Flowers!

May 16, 2011 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

What better what to say, “I’m so proud of you” for all of your Grad’s hard work than by sending graduation flowers? Sure, it may sound cliche, but seriously, a reminder to stop and smell the roses couldn’t come at a better time.

Flowers Congratulate – The gift of flowers is a tried and true tradition that dates back probably as long as humans and flowers have been together. A beautiful flower is like nature’s gift we have all won and deserve in our own ways. A graduate, for all their hard work, deserves the best nature has to offer!

Flowers Keep Things Simple – Flowers remind us of the beauty of nature and really keep us grounded as we go through times that may be overwhelming, such as graduating. Research shows flowers have an immediate impact on happiness and long-term effects on positive moods.

Flowers Keep Us Going – We all know flowers will eventually wilt, however this reminds us of the brevity in life. We must stay proactive in order to flourish, and that’s the only way to make the most of yourself.

Include This Graduation Card Message:

A beautiful flower is like nature’s gift we’ve all won and deserve in our own ways. As a graduate, you deserve only the best for all of your hard work and dedication. Life has a lot in store for you, but no matter where your like may take you, never forget the beauty of a flower. Flowers spring up and bloom for our pleasure every year, and although they may fade, just wait a while and their vivid beauty will return again. No matter what you are going through in life, stay proactive. Continue to flourish and you will truly make the most of yourself.

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Teacher Appreciation Week Is Coming Up!

April 25, 2011 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

Growing up, we all had those few special teachers that inspired us to do more and be more. Nowadays, teachers like these are hard to come by, and when your kid has a favorite teacher, you should do all you can to encourage this. Show your gratefulness by participating in Teacher Appreciation Week, May 1-7th.

National Teacher’s Day is May 2nd (Monday) and really kicks off the week-long celebration. Show your appreciation for all that they do by sending gifts.

What Are The Best Gifts For Teacher’s Day?

Flowers – You just can’t go wrong with flowers! Flowers brighten our day and moods like nothing else. Sending flowers is a great way to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week! There is nothing like having fresh flowers on your desk for the week! Your local florist will be able to make your job easier and deliver flowers straight to the school. Flowers for teacher are just one click or phone call away!

Gift Baskets – Gift baskets come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and styles. Don’t think you have to order a gift basket as big as the teacher’s desk. There are a lot of smaller-type gift baskets available. Try a candy and soda gift basket — perfect for an afternoon snack for teacher. How about a candy-lovers gift basket for a teacher with a sweet tooth. Nothing better than an apple-themed gift basket for a teacher — especially one who is more health-conscious.

Perhaps you had a teacher who was a great influence on you in the past. If you still keep in touch, don’t forget them during Teacher Appreciation Week!

As you can see, a local flower shop is a great place to turn when looking for the best gifts for Teacher Appreciation Day!

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Let Tulips Suffice Until Your Lips Can Touch Hers!

January 24, 2011 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

Missing your honey? It’s always tough to be apart, especially if you’re in a long distance relationship. These days, more and more people are meeting online, and connecting in new ways: video chat, text messaging, instant messenger, Facebook, SecondLife, the list goes on and on. Even with all of that, nothing beats a tangible show of love and affection.

So, how do you spice up a long distance relationship?

That’s easy! Do something completely romantic to show your long-distance-sweetie they are constantly on your mind. No one makes it easier than a local florist! Easily have flowers delivered to your sweetheart at their home or even at the office. Flowers never fail to bring romance and happiness to whomever receives them. Send the above bouquet, Kissable Tulips, across the long distance, with a message that reads:

“Let These Tulips Suffice Until My Lips Can Touch Yours…”

There is nothing more beautiful than fresh flowers, and your beloved will be overjoyed. Even though you can’t be there physically, it’s always good to remind her of your presence. If you are coming in for a visit, send flowers a week before so she can think of you every day in anticipation.

What’s the best way to send flowers in a long distance relationship?

When sending flowers, it’s always better to send from a real local florist, but whatever you do, don’t send cheap flowers that come in a box. No girl want’s to receive flowers and have to assemble them herself! The best way to send flowers is to use Flower Shop Network’s directory that connects you to a real florist in your sweetie’s town or city.

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Valentines Day Tips From Those In The Know

January 7, 2011 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

One of our florist friend’s daughter published a fantastic article to Yahoo called, Valentine’s Day Flowers: Demystifying the Experience. It was so good, we just had to mention it on the Bloomin’ Blog!

Tips For Sending Valentines Day Flowers Rachael Priest is a freelance writer and daughter of Paula Wagnon, owner of Buds ‘N Bows Flower Shop in Crawford, Georgia. Growing up in a flower shop gives her plenty of insight into the craziness of Valentines Day from a florist standpoint. Her tips are best for easing the stress of sending flowers.

Rachael gives excellent tips for consumers who are planning to order flowers for Valentines Day. Whether you are ordering flowers online or over the phone you can use these tips. There is even a section for sending custom flowers and under special conditions, such as sending Valentines Day flowers to your child at school. These tips are good practices to use when ordering flowers, even if they are not for Valentines Day!

What was Rachael’s key to ordering flowers? ORDER EARLY! It’s always best to order flowers early for the freshest flowers and on-time delivery. This is especially true when ordering custom or specific orders.

So before you order your Valentines Day flowers, make sure to read Rachael’s article!

Great article, Rachael! Thanks for the mention as well!

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Winter Romance: Create Some Heat With a Radiant Bouquet!

December 27, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

With the hustle and bustle of Christmas just ending, now is the perfect time for you to surprise your lady with a little winter romance. She probably won’t admit it, but she did a LOT at Christmas: cooking, cleaning, shopping, gift wrapping, kid wrangling, more gift wrapping, fighting the dog off the presents and keeping the cat out of the tree… the list goes on and on.

Now is the PERFECT time to show her just how much you care. Surprise her with romantic flowers either at home or the office. She will be tickled pink to get the love and recognition from you she really.. really deserves. Sure, she probably got a ton of great gifts from you and the family, but that’s what makes sending flowers so romantic — she definitely isn’t expecting it.

Here are a few great Winter Romance ideas to get you started:

Red is always romantic — think roses and tulips.
Pink is a great girl color. Choose hot pink for a the fun and funky girlfriend; soft pink for elegant style.
White flowers are a great choice for winter romance theme.
Favorites — to really go above and beyond, ask your local florist to use her favorite flowers in her favorite colors.
Flowers are also great for January anniversaries! (Especially sent to the office, women love that!)

So guys, start the new year on her GOOD SIDE! Send a little winter romance today!

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Just How MAD is she? Send Flowers!

November 16, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

Did you forget an anniversary? Skip shopping for football? Talk bad about her *delicious* cooking? Well, shame on you… but there is hope…

How To Make Your Wife Happy

The best way to make your wife or girlfriend happy again, is by surprising her with something special — send flowers. Not just ANY flowers will do, send her a bouquet of her FAVORITES. If you don’t know her favorite flowers, send her favor color. If you don’t know you’re wife’s favorite color, you’re going to be sending a lot more flowers in your future.

Talk to your florist about your wife, tell her what styles she’s into: vintage, contemporary, glitzy, traditional, minimalistic, etc. Your florist will be able to create something wonderful based on just a few details you can tell her about your wife. Florist LOVE creating custom flower arrangements. In fact, if you are the type of guy to only shops online, most florists will have a Designer’s Choice option on their websites. Choose this option when sending flowers online. You will be able type in a comment, and tell the florist all about your girlfriend or wife.

Keeping Your Wife Happy

Keep the fire alive with spontaneity! Send her flowers just because throughout the year. Here’s a little, not-so-secret secret: women love attention. Receiving flowers at work for no reason will have your wife smiling from ear to ear, and boasting about her fabulous hubby. Every day she walks into her office and sees her desk full of meaningful blooms, she will be in an instant good mood.

Stop by your local florist after work occasionally and pick up a hand-tied bouquet of flowers to bring home to her. Hand delivered is the best flower delivery. This is a great habit to make — keep your wife happy and make her feel special, that is your job after all.

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Matching Flowers To Purse: The Easiest Way To Send The Wife Flowers

September 22, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

One of the biggest excuses I hear from guys about why they don’t send their wife or girlfriend flowers more often is, “I just don’t know what she likes…” Sorry guys, this is a pretty lame excuse!

Here is the solution: Match the flowers to her purse!

If she has a purple purse, it’s obvious she likes the color purple. Red? Send her red roses! Hot pink? Pink Gerber daisies are your answer! It’s that easy!

If her purse is a little more wild, like leopard print, that will be a fun challenge for the florist! I bet your local florist has leopard ribbon to use and a great selection of fall flowers would go perfect with those earthy tones!

An even better idea is to email a photo of the purse to your florist. And guys, don’t make it harder than it sounds, with all the new-fangled, high-tech phones out there now, you can snap a quick pic and email it to your florist in no time!

This is a great way to be romantic and pick out something special JUST FOR HER!

There is a lot you can learn about a woman based on the style of purse she has — whether she likes more of a contemporary or vintage style. Maybe its a designer purse? She’d probably like a floral design with a little more high-fashion. Your florist may know absolutely nothing about purses, but they do know a LOT about style. They will at least be able to read your wife’s style and favorite colors. Give it a try by sending flowers today!

Florists: If you get a guy who gives the “I just don’t know what she likes…” excuse, try recommending this idea!

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Favorite Flowers: Truely GRANDparents Day!

September 4, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

This September, FSN’s Favorite Flower is the Season For Sunflowers bouquet in the Grandparents Day album. This stunning combination of sunflowers, carnations and roses will delight any GRANDparent!

Send them sailing through memories of golden sunflower fields, picking red roses and other wondrous memories of summer.

For grandparents who live a long distances from us, sending flowers is a great way to say “You are truly GRAND,” and fill them with love and appreciation.

So remember, Grandparents Day is September 12, 2010!

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