As a florist for more than twenty years, I've had many customers rely on me for advice as to what to send their friends and loved ones as a bereavement gift. Depending on where the flowers will be sent, the answer to this question can be quite different. Flowers that... Continue reading →

Dad's like flowers too! My nephew read something disturbing, that most men have never had flowers sent to them. Flower and plants are beautiful ways of bringing the outdoors inside. Nature has a way of picking up our spirits and flowers never cease to amaze with their beauty. This Father's... Continue reading →

I've worked as a florist for many years, as far back as I can remember June was PROM season and the rush for corsages and boutonnieres was on! I just did some reading on the subject of corsages and boutonnieres and found that they go back as far as the... Continue reading →

May 2022 is a month of Spring, Celebrations, New Beginnings, weather to look forward to, Summers on the way! With Prom Bouquets, Corsages and Boutonnieres to be made, Graduation to look forward to, we are anticipating lots of Congratulations Bouquets, Graduation Bouquets, Party Centerpieces, Wedding flowers and Corsage sales. Outdoor... Continue reading →

Mother's come in all shapes and sizes, with many different titles. They are all those great women in your life that always have your back. They encourage, inspire, cheer you on and most of all teach you to love. They are your Mom, Step Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Gaga, Nona, Auntie,... Continue reading →

The amount of advertising and social media posts from large business during Mother's Day is staggering. Small businesses have a hard time competing when it comes to marketing, but not when it comes to quality and service. I personally think our service and quality far out performs the largest businesses... Continue reading →

I remember as a child picking Lilac's from my mom's Lilac bush for my grandma. The fragrance is so beautiful and I was so excited to give them to her. Even though that was more than 50 years ago, the fragrance of Lilac still triggers my memories of my childhood... Continue reading →

Back in the 1990’s when I first became interested in floral design I was obsessed with DRIED FLOWER DECOR. I spent years making arrangements and wreaths out of dried blooms. They were the beginning of my flower design career and the cross over to fresh flower design. The call for... Continue reading →

Trying to put a spin on the traditional Red Rose Valentine Vase? Florist have many ideas to take the Red Rose to the next level. Add some delicate, fragrant Japanese Sweet Pea that will put your red roses over the top. Red means I love you, but roses in general... Continue reading →

As a florist Valentine's Day is both exciting and stressful. Trying to keep your shop from falling behind during one of the busiest flower holidays and COVID, has proven to be a major challenge. Good thing I've been doing this for a long time, I've picked up some important lessons... Continue reading →