Friday, July 24, 2009

Visit Your Local Florist Or Shop Online

Are you looking for a special gift for your loved one? Have you done everything you can in the past, bought chocolates, jewelry, little trinkets? Maybe you've never thought about sending flowers, but you should! Everyone loves the beautiful and thoughtful gift of live flowers. Visit your local florist and check out a wide variety of gift ideas.

Your local florist is well experienced in the matters of gift giving. Whether you're sending an arrangement to say I love you, I'm sorry or Congratulations, they'll know just what is right for each occasion. You can also rely on your local florist to take care of sending thoughtful sentiments when someone is in the hospital or has passed away.

If you're wanting to physically take something to someone, it's best to go to a local walk in florist. However, if you'd like to have something delivered locally or across the continent, you can call one of thousands of florists' world wide and have your items taken care of.

Florists don't just have roses and sympathy bouquets. These days, most florists also carry a big line of additional or alternative products. You can select from balloon arrangements or send just one balloon. Many times, a florist will carry a wide range of balloons from Mylar to latex and beyond. You can get balloons with captions or pictures or simply select colored balloons.

Your standard florist can also special order items for you, if you don't see anything you like in store. When you want the very largest assortment of goodies to send to those you love, get online and do a search on Florist and the zip code where you'll be sending the care package. You can deal with a florist who is local to the delivery area or a big name florist who sends items out, worldwide.

You can have flowers and live plants shipped anywhere in the world when you work with a big name florist. You can also often send a variety of food products. You can find fruit baskets, assorted specialty food products like popcorn and nuts or everyone's favorite, chocolates.

You can also ask your florist if they send cookie bouquets. This is a very popular item right now and everyone loves cookies. Make sure you take a little thought when selecting a gift. Don't be afraid to ask your florist for suggestions. They'll be glad to help you send the perfect, well thought gift for any occasion.

The Best Wedding Flowers - Set Off Your Big Day With Perfect Arrangements

Are roses still the best flowers to go with for a wedding? If you aren't a big rose fan, you may be glad to hear that there are many other options for setting off your big day with perfection. If you do love roses, consider some of your other options before making the final decision on what you will adorn your wedding with.

Roses

This still makes the top of the list because for many people the thorny rose is the symbol for enduring love and true romance. Roses come in a variety of colors and have magnificent scents that add great pleasures to a wedding ceremony and the following celebration.

Consider using roses as well as other types of flowers in different aspects for your wedding. For a very traditional look, combine them with baby's breath.

Calla Lilies

Lilies are a great source of large blooms for table settings or surrounding areas at a reception, but the calla lily gives a more elegant appeal. The closed shape of the bloom is extremely attractive and comes in a variety of colors. Use these in arrangements with other flowers as an accent.

Carnations

These are often used as a more affordable alternative to roses in bouquets for members of the bridal party, while the bride gets roses in a similar color. Carnations come in a large array of colors, give off pleasing scents that can be quite strong, and tend to cost much less than long stemmed roses.

Depending on how they are used and where they are placed, these flowers can take on an elegant appearance or can be dressed down to be a little more casual. They look nice when combined together in different colors, such as red and white carnations together in a bouquet with baby's breath.

Hydrangeas

If you are going for pure elegance and sense of tradition, this is an heirloom flower that has been around for centuries. The large, beautiful blooms come in less colors and are not easily used in hand held bouquets, but they make a wonderful presence in table arrangements or along the periphery of an active wedding reception.

For a bold color choice that nicely accompanies most other wedding color themes, consider light pink or deep purple hydrangea blooms.

Sunflowers

This is an option that most people overlook unless advised by a knowing florist. You may not think that the tall, stalky sunflower would make a pleasing addition to a wedding, but there are many different varieties that look quite nice. The yellow color can actually create a nice contrast to many other common wedding color schemes.

Are you still in love with a simple rose? Are you now rethinking your options? For even more ideas for your big day, consider talking with a florist or browsing online florist websites to see what flowers other brides are demanding these days.

Choosing your Sympathy Flowers

The Best Funeral Flowers To Express Love And Mourning

The funeral flowers you choose have the power to express the deep, sincere mourning and longing that you feel inside after losing someone you love. In the event you are purchasing flowers for someone who was not so close to you, your flowers will convey the depth of your respect and sorrow at the passing of a fellow human being.

The types of flowers that can be used in a funeral arrangement are almost endless. Rather than simple, plain arrangements of just one or two flowers, elaborate combinations of a variety of flowers are often used to make a bigger statement or respect.

Some of the flowers most often used in funeral arrangements include:

* Lilies* Daisies* Roses* Carnations* Mums* Snapdragons

Many other flowers can also be used in arrangements, depending largely on the color that is being used. Since white is known to symbolize the expression "I miss you" it is usually represented in the arrangement. It is also known to symbolize purity and youth, which is quite fitting when remembering a loved one or dear friend you have known since they were young and vibrant.

Yellow is another common color, and is often combined with white flowers. Traditionally, yellow was known to symbolize deep jealousy, but in modern days it is known more to reflect friendship. It also blends well with white, while not standing out too bold and becoming inappropriate for such an occasion. Many mourners also appreciate that yellow is associated with the sun and hope.

Many people go searching for black roses to symbolize the deep mourning and sadness that they feel inside over losing someone so dear, but this color does not naturally occur in roses. There are some very deep purple colored roses that can be used, or a florist can often create a rose that appears black in nature.

While roses are often used for weddings and other events that celebrate love, they remain a popular choice for funerals as well. Love is just as intense for someone who has passed on, or perhaps it is even deeper at this time.

Before purchasing funeral flowers, make a detailed list of the types of arrangements you will be needed as well as where they will be placed. This will make the ordering process easier. To make it even easier, consider ordering your flowers online. Many online florists can have fresh or silk flower arrangements delivered the same day they are ordered, give you order from a service relatively close to your location.

Roses: What they really mean

Roses Say It All - Why Color Is Important

When you want to give someone special a gift or want to decorate for a special occasion, it is tempting to rush to the florist or to a local store and purchase a nice bouquet of roses or arrangements that include roses. Instead of just purchasing the colors that best suit your mood or the color scheme for an event, consider the meaning of different colors.

If you allow the rich history of this beautiful flower to work for you, the rose will say everything that is on your heart and mind.

Red

You probably already know that a red rose is the symbol of love, but did you know that there is a reason for there being different shades of red roses? Different shades mean different levels of devotion, with a deep fiery red showing the most intense passion.

Red is the obvious choice for weddings, anniversaries, and other occasions celebrated by couples in love. While you may want to break tradition and go with less commonly used flowers for these events, it's nice to include some red roses here and there just for this well understood sentiment.

Pink Roses

This is the color to spring for when you want to convey a sincere "thank you." The deeper the shade of pink the more devotion that will come with the meaning. Often, pink flowers are given to people in the hospital or in bed with severe sickness. This is not incorrect, but it is best to choose a more pale shade for this purpose.

Pink is often used at sweet sixteen parties as well as weddings and anniversaries. This is often done without regard to the true meaning of the color, but because it simply fits the occasion. Pink is also used for baby showers when a little girl is being expected.

White Roses

When you go with white, you are speaking to innocence, youth, and all things pure. This is the most popular color for religious events such as a baby's baptism. Since marriage is considered a ritual that keeps a couple pure and in line with proper customs, this is an appropriate color for bridal showers and weddings.

Combining red and white roses is extremely popular, not only because it looks beautiful together but because it combines the purity of youth and hope with the intense desire and urgency of romantic love.

Yellow Roses

A yellow rose symbolizes friendship and is often used in non-romantic situations. While it can be used as a subtle accent color at weddings or funerals, it is often not the primary color used in bouquets for such events.

Order your flowers online and $ave time and money

Florist Arrangements For Every Occasion

If you have an engagement coming up and are stressing out getting everything prepared on time, consider ordering your flower arrangements from an online florist. This is an often overlooked option which can spare you tons of time and even save you considerably on the budget.

Flower arrangements purchased online are just like those you would order by walking into a local shop. The quality is just as high if not superior and the arrangements are delivered fresh and ready for use. In fact, there are some clear advantages to ordering online.

When you go with a florist that has taken the time to create a strong online presence, you will have access to more creative arrangements and options which are simply not available in your local area. By looking around at various online sellers you can find the perfect arrangement that meets the theme and purpose of your special occasion.

When you shop online you will be able to see pictures of the different arrangements, which gives a clear visualization of what you will ultimately receive. If you want to custom order a special arrangement of your own creation, you can often do that at a lower rate than a local floral shop would charge.

As if all of that were not enough to convince you that shopping online for flowers is a great idea, add in the convenience factor. When you shop online you can do it at any time of the day or night that best fits your schedule. There is no waiting for a local shop to open or rushing through your day to make it before the doors lock in the evening.

You can also go back and look over a website as often as you like. This means you can compare rates and arrangements from different online floral shops before you actually make a purchase. This invaluable as it ensures you will get the perfect arrangements for your occasion without paying an overly inflated price.

Florists offer high quality arrangements that can make or break a special occasion. Often, the entire mood is set by the flowers surrounding the guests, so the freshness and originality of the arrangements are very important.

Purchasing online is not only a way to get everything done in time, but it is a way to ensure that you get the best arrangement for whatever engagement you are planning. Before committing to a local floral shop that may not be able to suit your needs, look around online and consider all of your options.

Long time no blog

hey folks,

Sorry. Had a few family and business issues to deal with. Anyway We have an entire shipment of the coolest, freshest flowers around. Sometimes you cannot tell great quality from not, unless you have both in front of you to compare. Walk ins are welcomed. We are at 2800 N Federal Hwy in Boca Raton, across from the Boca Diner. Also looking forward to answering some of your questions.

Josh

Monday, July 6, 2009

Sunflowers- Buy one get 2 FREE

Pay $4.00 For our premium California Sunflowers and get 2 FREE...Not a gimmick, we just have too many. Stop in or order an arrangement by phone. either way you will get the same deal.

Independence Day

Wow that was fun...............not....I am all done wasting my hard earned money on chinese fireworks....for what??? to go deaf and to make a huge mess..

We did have a bbq though =) I do love to eat. The next day I spent planting grass seed and doing lots of yard work...that's real fun in this Florida sun...thought i died 3 times on sunday. At least the pool was refreshing. Not like sometimes where the pool is so warm you jump in with carrots, celery and bouillon.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Happy July 4th

Not too sure what we have to celebrate these days...but enjoy the weekend regardless...

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Flowers in a box???!!!

People do not realize that when they order flowers from some of the online retailers. The flowers come boxed and delivered via a hot ups truck. The problem is that the flowers are shown in a vase and nice and purdy...If/when you read the fine print, it says the flowers come "with" a glass vase. What that means is that your recipient has to become her own florist.

These online floral retailers like to say their flowers are so much cheaper and better quality than the retail florist. It simply isnt true. People pay florists to design and arrange the flowers. Sending flowers in a hot box is tacky and cheap.

Most consumers do not take the time to read the descriptions carefully. In their defense, these retailers deceive the public by showing the flowers already arranged in a vase.

Most of those online retailers never touch a stem or a piece of green. They dont know the difference between a lily and a carnation.

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