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Valentine’s Day At Your Local Flower Shop

February 12, 2013 by Mandy Maxwell 2 Comments

Valentine’s week is in FULL SWING right now. (If you haven’t ordered your flowers yet, what are you waiting for!?) Local florists all over the country have decked out their store interiors in all the colors of love. Red hearts, chocolates, stuffed animals and, of course, flowers abound! We asked our florist friends on Facebook to give us a peek into their stores.

The Valentine’s Day interior of La Pine Florist, La Pine OR

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Who doesn’t want to visit this Valentine’s Day wonderland at East Coast Florist, Chelmsford MA?

An Extra Special Valentine’s Day Delivery

February 11, 2013 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

If this tender story of love and romance doesn’t bring tears to your eyes, I don’t know what will.

“My sweet husband, John, and I were married for 46 years. Each Valentine’s Day, he’d send me the most beautiful flowers containing a note with five simple words, ‘My love for you grows.’ Four children, 46 bouquets and a lifetime of love were his legacy to me when he passed away two years ago.

“On my first Valentine’s Day alone, 10 months after I lost him, I was shocked to receive a gorgeous bouquet addressed to me… from John. Angry and heartbroken, I called the florist to say there had been a mistake. The florist replied, ‘No ma’am, it’s not a mistake. Before he passed away, your husband prepaid for many years and asked us to guarantee that you’d continue getting bouquets every Valentine’s Day.’ With my heart in my throat, I hung up the phone and read the attached card. It said, ‘My love for you is eternal.’“

What an amazing story of eternal love. This Valentine’s Day, why not start your flower traditions? Your local florist would be happy to take care of you, this year and for the many more to come.

I saw this photo being passed around the internet and had to share it with our readers. If you know what magazine (or what florist) this story came from, we would be happy to add the credit.

Filed Under: Flower Memories, Holiday Info Tagged With: Valentines Day, Valentines Day Card Messages, Valentines Day Gifts

Going Beyond Red This Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2013 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

When you think Valentine’s Day flowers, most people instantly imagine a bouquet of a dozen red roses. Why? Roses have been the traditional romantic gift for generations, but these days more and more people are craving something more personal. This Valentine’s Day, if you’re looking for something unique to send to your sweetie, why not choose flowers specifically chosen just for her? Not only will she be blown away by your sweetness, she’ll love that you remembered her favorite color. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

Purple Valentine’s Day Flowers

Purple has been said to evoke feelings of spirituality and luxury; it encourages creativity, uplifts, and calms the mind/nerves.

Orange Valentine’s Day Flowers [Read more…]

Filed Under: Flower Suggestions, Trends Tagged With: Valentines Day, Valentines Day Flowers

Valentine’s Day is So Close! Be 100% Loveable!

February 4, 2013 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

If you’re reading this and have not decided on a Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetie — what are you waiting for? Flowers are the quintessential Valentine’s Day gift, and have been for generations. Trust me, you don’t want your lady to be the only one at the office without flowers.

Why wait when you can be ahead of the game? Here’s what to do:

Step 1: Use Flower Shop Network’s handy local florist finder to find a florist in your city. (FSN verifies all florists in our directory are real local florists.)

Be aware, it’s important to go directly to a local florist when sending flowers. There are third parties out there that pose as florists on the internet, will take your order, and then pass it along to a real florist to fill at a lower rate. By going directly to a trusted, local florist, you will get the best bang for your buck. Check out this article for more information: Local Florist Urges Local Shopping This Valentine’s Day.

How Local Florists Made Valentines Day A Success

February 16, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

Valentines Day is truly one of the biggest holidays of the year for florists, and this year’s has come and gone with great success. We are so proud to see more people turning to their real local florist when they need flowers, and even more proud of how well these florists were able to take care of their customers with good service and quality products.

On the day after Valentines Day, we asked florists to share their favorite memories of the holiday and were answered with overwhelming response. As you are reading these, consider how much these florists care for each and every customer.

All Flowers & Charm, New Hamburg, ON

My favourite customer of the day happened to be one of my last. 2 little boys about 12 and 9 came in and dumped a bunch of change on my counter, and asked “What can we get for this for our step mom?” I made sure they left with a lovely bunch of flowers that had her favourite colour in it and enough left over for a chocolate bar each. Its amazing how far 1 .79 goes!

The Flower Shoppe, Alexandria, PA

Best part of Valentine’s Day today was delivering an arrangement to a daughter from her Dad. Her Dad passed away two days ago. It brought tears to her and our eyes.

The Enchanted Florist Asheville, Asheville NC

From recipient of flowers to florist: “My husband Troy Dill was your mailman for a long time and was killed back in July. He used you to make all our flower arrangements. Thank you Emily for creating the flower arrangements that he would have picked out for his 3 girls this morning. You were a blessing to wake up to!

Glendale Flowers & Gifts, Glendale AZ

We made a small, hand-tied bouquet of 4 roses and some babies breath, cut short and taped tightly for our landscaper… This is the 2nd year we had to make his wife’s roses in this fashion, for they now grace her crypt at the mausoleum. Previously, she got a standard dozen, but the little cup on the wall only holds a tiny handful of flowers. As I carefully made the flowers look as pretty as possible, given the circumstances, the man stood before me sobbing genuine tears of loss. How lucky was he to have loved someone this much? How lucky was I to get to make his love gift?

True Colors Floral Artistry, Springfield Illinois

Jane Lindley got flowers from her daughter and granddaughter at work today… She is one of my designers… Boy was she surprised! Flowers from FSN florist!

4 Great Tips For Last Minute Valentines Day Flowers

February 9, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

WOW! Valentines Day may have sneaked up on us fast, but don’t fret. There’s still time to send flowers and spark some romance!

While ordering early is ALWAYS best when ordering flowers during such a busy holiday, it’s not always convenient. Now that it’s getting closer, we want to make it EASY for you to get your flowers ordered and keep your sweetie happy!

Simply follow these easy steps and you’ll be all set for Valentines Day!

1. Be Ready With A Great Card Message

Valentines Day card messages should be from the heart. Sometimes when we’re put on the spot, it’s so much harder to think of just the right words. Think of how your sweetie has impacted your life and just what she means to you. If you need help, check out this list of Valentines Day Card Messages.

2. Choose The Right Arrangement

There are so many options out there for Valentines Day arrangements. However, as it gets closer to the big day, options grow more and more limited. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! There are only two things you need to consider when choosing flowers: (1) her favorite color, (2) her favorite flowers. If you don’t know these, go for something classy, like roses. Check out these recent posts for even more ideas:

Romantic Valentine Ideas For The Six Phases of Love
Top 5 Trendiest Flowers This Valentines Day
Send Her Wedding Bouquet on Valentines Day(May be too late for this one, depending on how complex her bouquet was)

You can also browse our Shop Flowers section for more great Valentines Day arrangement ideas. (Choosing an arrangement from Shop Flowers will connect you to a local florist in your area to take care of your order. We believe in local business and do not take orders away from real local flower shops.)
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Filed Under: Holiday Info, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Flower Sending Tip, Sending Flowers, Valentines Day, Valentines Day Flowers

Want a Classic Gift for a Classy Girl? Send Roses

February 6, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

When it comes to Valentines Day gifts, send your classy girl, classic red roses. Roses are the number one favorite flower for Valentines Day. Not surprising considering they have long been the symbol of romance, love and admiration.

Other popular rose colors include:

Coral – Desire.
Lavender – Enchantment.
Orange – Fascination.
Pale Pink – Modesty.
Pink – Thankfulness.
Red – Love, I love you.
Red and White Mixed – Unity
White – Innocence and purity. I am worthy of you.
Yellow – Decrease of love, jealousy, try to care.
Rosebud – Beauty and youth, a heart innocent of love.

Types of Rose Arrangements For Valentines Day

The rose arrangements have came a long way since the days of simple roses-and-babys-breath. While that is still an option, there are many more unique styles to choose from to really amp up the rose-factor! Just check out these styles:

The Bud Vase

You cannot go wrong with the classic red rose bud vase. A simple gesture to your sweetie to remind her she is always on your mind. The three red roses symbolize the love you share.
This design would also be good for young love. Imagine receiving this arrangement as your very first real Valentines Day gift, maybe even your first gift of flowers! So sweet.

Low Profile Roses

Flower arrangements don’t always have to be big and over-the-top. A good design goes a long way, like the picture above of Spellbound Roses. It features a dozen stunning red, short-stemmed roses in a beautifully designed arrangement. It’s perfect for the classic girl who doesn’t like to stand in the spotlight, but still deserves to be recognized for all she does.

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Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Holiday Info Tagged With: Red Roses, Rose, Valentines Day, Valentines Day Flowers

Streeeeetching Creativity With Your Local Florist

February 1, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

“Isn’t it great to be in a business where we are able to be creative!! Sometimes my customers streeeeetch my creativity to it’s limits, but I think that is how it grows!! Love my customers & this business…I think unique requests keep our minds from growing stale!!” – Buds ‘N Bows Flower Shop, Crawford GA

One of our great member florists wrote this on our Facebook yesterday, and I just had to share. It’s easy to forget that florists are also artists and love the challenge of creating something truly custom, just for you. From a unique bouquet inspired by your favorite band (Yes, I’ve seen Greatful Dead-themed flowers), to using special items to create flowers that are intimately personal (such as using Grandma’s teapot as a vase).

When you send flowers, take your time and think about what special details would mean the most to the recipient. Not just, what are their favorite colors and flowers, but also think about their hobbies, collections, obsessions or anything else that represents that individual.

Get Creative This Valentines Day!

Valentine’s Day is coming up. What ways can you get creative for your Valentine? Have a girl who likes to paint? Add a few paint brushes in with her flowers. Have a girl who can’t get enough zebra print? Sounds like a MUST for your flowers. All it takes is a little thought and, of course, your local florist.

To custom order something for your sweetie this Valentines Day, DON’T WAIT! Order your flowers today! And always always always use a real local florist! If you don’t know yours, you can use our handy florist finder to find them.

Filed Under: Flower Suggestions, Gift Ideas Tagged With: Custom Flower Arrangements, Sending Custom Flowers, Valentines Day, Valentines Day Flowers

FSN’s Favorite Arrangement For February

January 30, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

Can you believe Valentines Day will be here in just a couple of weeks? This Valentines Day, skip the red roses and go for something with more of a BANG! Create sparks with this colorful mixed arrangement! Roses are still featured, but in brighter, bolder colors. The green fugi mums explode like fireworks throughout this design. There’s no doubt these flowers are HOT!

Send some heat to your girl on Valentines Day with this unique, yet oh-so-stylish flower arrangement. The bright colors remind us warmer weather is on it’s way! Who wouldn’t want this delivered to them on their very special day? This arrangement is not only perfect for your sweetie, but you can also use it to show your affection to friends and family members on this day of love.

If you plan on sending Valentines Day flowers, order right now! Use our handy florist finder to find a real local florist and order your V-day flowers EARLY to get the best selections available! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Flower Suggestions, Gift Ideas, Holiday Info Tagged With: Featured Flower Arrangement, Valentines Day, Valentines Day Flowers

Top 5 Trendiest Flowers This Valentines Day

January 26, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

We’ve already discussed this month how Valentine’s flowers aren’t always roses and baby’s breath. Going the extra mile to make it extra personal always pays off in the end. Here we’ve compiled a list of the trendiest flowers for Valentines Day 2013 (Coming up Feb 14th) that doesn’t include roses! If you don’t know your honey’s favorite flower, I can almost guarantee she’ll love one of these!

5. Alstroemeria

Alstroemeria is a beautiful and delicate flower that kind of resembles a lily mixed with a gladiolus. Their big, showy blooms come in many beautiful colors and are used by florists in so many creative ways.

These flowers work well in many styles of floral arrangements, especially in traditional or garden-style designs.

4. Carnation

Carnations have made a huge comeback in recent years with the appearance of bright new colors and styles. Florists have also found incredibly creative ways to showcase this ruffly flower. And you’ve got to love their long-lasting abilities!

Carnations come in so many unique and vivid colors now, as well as different sizes and styles.

3. Tulip

The elegance of a tulip is undeniable. Even it’s champagne glass-like shape echos romance. Even their flower meaning is about love. Red tulips mean declaration of love and yellow tulip mean hopelessly in love; what more can you say on Valentine’s Day?

Tulips are available in many different colors and also sizes. Their stems are unique in the fact that they can be bent and shaped in many ways, this gives florists many more artistic options.

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Filed Under: Floral Design, Flower Suggestions, Gift Ideas, Holiday Info Tagged With: Flower Suggestions, Romance, Valentines Day, Valentines Day Flower Tips, Valentines Day Flowers