Things to Check Out!

Apologies for not blogging much lately!  It seems that once you get one project you get one hundred of them and push all other things aside.  So here I am to update everyone one what’s new. 

 First off, I am pretty pumped about a new product line we started selling of mixed bouquets.  Gorgeous bouquets of a varietyof flowers for a wholesale price, varying in prices around $45. Throw in a vase for $10 extra and you are good to go.  We received a handful of the different mixed bouquets in the office before we put them live on the site and not only me, but everyone else was very impressed also.  We each have our favorites; mine would have to be the Prague bouquet.  So far, they have been quite a big hit for us so I have been running around like crazy all week!

Secondly, keep an eye out for us during the month of October.  We recently joined forces with the Maine Affiliates of the Susan G. Komen foundation for the Cure, to help fight breast cancer.  We will be specially offering 50 long stem pink roses throughout the month of October for this event.  Maybe someone you know is or has been effected by breast cancer, we thought these pink flowers would be a great way to show your love and support for them, and their fight against it. 

I hope you take a second to check out the website and give me some feedback on the mixed bouquets and also the Long Stem Pink Roses for breast cancer during the month of October if you get a chance.  I think it’s a really great thing that we are supporting by doing this!

Ideas for a Fall Wedding

It’s almost that time again, with fall being right around the corner.  Fall weddings can be absolutely beautiful with just the right colors.  For fall you want to stick with rich chocolates and deep reds and oranges.  Even an eggplant purple color would add a nice touch.  Also use off-white or cream colors instead of white, for the decor to match the mood of the other colors. 

You might be wondering where would be a good place to hold a fall wedding?  Perhaps an old barn, on a farmer’s porch of a cottage or older house, in an open field with the leaves changing colors as a backdrop, or even next to a slow river.  If it is a smaller wedding you could check out an old tavern that is still open.  Most have nice fireplaces that would make the perfect setting for the ceremony and pictures afterwards. 

Gorgeous harvest colored roses and even some calla lilies will look amazing put into a hand tied bouquet together.  Sunflowers are also a perfect flower for an early fall bouquet.  A splash of greenery wouldn’t hurt either. You have a wide variety of choices for fabrics to use between types and colors to wrap the stems in.  You could use a gold or copper even, to make the bouquet stand out a little bit more.

To make the atmosphere a little more fun for the reception, carve small pumpkins and place a tea candle inside for centerpieces, or maybe a bowl filled with Indian corn and miniature gourds and pumpkins.  If you want something more traditional, you can always use colored floating candles in a dish with black rocks on the bottom.

For cake decorating, try using an off white icing and gold or chocolate colored trim.  This makes for beautiful wedding cakes, then to take it one step further add the deep red and orange Gerber daisies, calla lilies, or sunflowers around the bottom layer of the cake to tie it into the theme of the wedding.  To make the cake more fun, add more flowers throughout the layers randomly until you get exactly what you want. 

Well this should help you get started planning you special day, or maybe just give you some ideas to add to your list.  Good luck!

Flowers for Events

Not sure if it is appropriate to have flowers for a specific occasion?  I have compiled a list that seems absolutely appropriate to have flowers at, so you don’t have to second-guess yourself. 

To start with the obvious, the first would have to be weddings.  I don’t think I have known anyone to not have even a single flower at his or her wedding.  Birthdays and anniversaries are next with the thought of who wouldn’t like a gift of flowers for their special day! 

Bridal and baby showers are also another popular time to have flowers to bring happiness and color into a room.  Especially if it’s a baby shower you can have fun with it by getting either blue or pink flowers depending on what the mother to be is having. 

Wakes and funerals are also an appropriate time for flowers to be present.  They tend to lighten the mood a little bit and show sympathy for the loved ones who have lost someone close to them. 

Other events that people may not think of right off would be proms, graduations and even at fancy restaurants.  Flowers are normally used for decoration, corsages and boutonnieres and also in pictures at the prom.  For something fun at graduations, you can usually find dyed carnations to match the school colors for decoration and gifts.  Something new fancy restaurants are starting to do is not only place flowers on each table, but also offer a small bouquet of roses usually, for the customer to purchase after their meal. 

Hopefully this information will steer you into the right direction next time you are unsure of bringing flowers to a function or not!

Tips on Buying Flowers for a Friend

We have all had our share of times when we wonder what in the world we should get our friends for their birthday, or if they are going through a rough time and words just don’t seem to help.  Why not buy some flowers we think; but then we start to wonder what kind and color, or if they will even like them, so we end up just getting a card instead.  Most people I know love getting flowers, there is a certain happiness when someone gets flowers even if they are just bringing them home to put on the table for a decoration. 

Your best bet to always stick with is picking out a mixed bouquet.  With that choice you get a variety of flowers and colors, so you can never really go wrong.  If going with a mixed bouquet, try Gerber Daisies, Roses, Lilies, Carnations, Orchids, Tulips and more.  When purchasing flowers, take what you know best about your friend and incorporate it with the bouquet.  Maybe you got lucky and actually know what their favorite flower is, but if not even what their favorite color is.  That way, if you use their favorite color in the bouquet, they will know you took the time to personalize it which will mean more to them.  These beautiful, colorful flowers are sure to fill the entire house with happiness.

If you are purchasing flowers for someone’s birthday and want to be creative, each month has a designated flower and are as follows: January-Carnation, February-Primrose, March-Violet, April-Daisy, May-Lily of the Valley, June-Rose, July-Water Lily, August-Poppy/Gladiolus, September-Morning Glory, October-Calendula, November-Chrysanthemum, December-Holly/Narcissus/Poinsettia.  Have fun with the idea, because most people probably don’t even know what flower represents their birthday month, so they might look at you funny if it’s an ugly flower but you could always add other flowers to it to spice it up a little bit!

I have compiled a list of flowers that have meanings that go along with friendship in case you are worried you will get them something that might bring them bad luck, or means hatred.

            White Carnation: sweet, lovely and usually given to a women for good luck

            Chrysanthemum: cheerfulness and wonderful friend

            Ivy: friendship

            Lily of the Valley: sweetness

            Magnolia: sweetness and beauty

            Narcissus: never change or stay as sweet as you are

            Pansy: thoughts and love

            Yellow Rose: friendship

            Bouquet of Roses: gratitude

            Red Rose bud: pure and lovely

            Hibiscus Rose: delicate beauty

            Sunflowers: loyalty and wishes

            Zinnia: thought of friends

            Iris: meaningful friendship

Hopefully these few tips will help out when making your decision.  Whatever you chose, I’m sure your friend will enjoy just for thinking of them!