River of Flowers: Christchurch, New Zealand

The residents of Christchurch New Zealand use flowers to commemorate the lives lost in an earthquake. Read the whole article at: The Human Flower Project

“The River of Flowers is an opportunity to:

come together as a city through a river of flowers

let go through dropping flowers into the river

hold two minutes of silence to remember those who have died, been injured, or who have lost their homes

write notes of hope and post them on a tree of hope

acknowledge the importance of the river(s) in the life and heritage of the city

give a token of respect back to the river(s)

show the connections between communities – particularly those most affected

celebrate our strength – resilience and supporting one another”

Tags: New Zealand, River of Flowers

Flower Of The Week

This week’s flower is:

Iris

Iris is an intricate looking flower with 3 inner petals and 3 outer petals. They can be blue, purple, white, or yellow. We usually have the blue or purple variety here at the shop. Iris come to us tight in a bud (like in the picture below) they open when they are left at room temperature. When they are fully open you can see the 6 distinct petals.

Iris has many different meanings including:
Inspiration
A message for you
Faith
Wisdom & Valor
Hope
Good Luck gift for a man
Emblem of a Warrior
Your friendship means so much to me
My Compliments

Iris is the birth flower for February are also associated with the 25th wedding anniversary.

Tags: blue, Iris, Purple, White, Yellow, 25th Anniversary, Wedding, Friendship

Flower Of The Week

Sorry it’s a little late this week. As you all know it was Valentine’s Day this week so we’ve been quite busy at the shop.
This week’s flower is Dendrobium Orchid

Dendrobium Orchids are a beautiful, exotic flower. They can be White, Lavender, Pink, Magenta, Green, or Bicolor. Five to seven blooms adorn a ten to twelve inch stem. Dendrobium orchids mean Love, Refinement, Many Children, Ecstasy, and Rare Beauty.

Tell us you saw this post on our blog and you will receive 50% off Dendrobium Orchids (while supplies last)

Tags: dendrobium orchid

For the DIY Bride

If you’re the kind of bride that wants to be hands on with your wedding we have the perfect option for you!

Our Do-It-Yourself Package includes:
- Bridal Consultation
- Ordering, receiving and processing of your wedding flowers
- 3 hour design party for you and your friends and family to use our shop to design your arrangements (don’t worry one of our designers will be there for tips and suggestions)
- Storage in our coolers until you pick up your flowers the day of your wedding

All for $300.00
(does not include the cost of your flowers)

 

Tags: DIY, Wedding Flowers

Flower Of The Week

This week’s flower is…

Snapdragon

Snapdragons are also known as Dragon Flower or Snow Dragon. They can be White, Lavender, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Red, Peach, Orange, Yellow, or Bicolor. Snapdragons are fun and whimsical looking flowers and are used as the line flower in arrangements. Snapdragons are very sensitive to ethylene gas (the gas produced by ripening fruit) so be careful not to keep them too close to your fruit bowl.

Meanings: Deception; Presumption; Let’s be impetuous; Gracious lady; No

Tags: Line Flower, Snapdragon, Whimsical

Garden Club Meeting

We were glad to once again host the ladies of the Sequoyah Garden Club. Matt gave a great lesson about the care and handling of fresh flowers once you get them home from the florist. Did you know that if you don’t have any flower food you can put 2 tablespoons of sprite for every quart of water in your vase? You can also use 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice/vinegar to a quart of water. Remember to change the water and re-cut your stems under running water every day. Also, you should cut them at an angle so they don’t sit flat on the bottom of the vase as this prevents them from drinking. The better you take care of your flowers the longer you’ll be able to enjoy them.

Tags: Care, Handling, Happenings

Flower Of The Week

Hyacinth

Hyacinth is a pretty spring flower that smells so nice! They can be White, Blue, Lavender, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Peach, or Yellow. We have been getting hyacinth in our bulb gardens that also include tulips, daffodils, and primrose. Hyacinth means sport, game, play, young love, or rashness.

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Wedding Planning: What’s my style?

When you work in a flower shop you hear a lot of brides talk about planning their wedding. It seems that a common struggle for brides-to-be is settling on a specific style for their wedding. Having an overarching style for your wedding is important for providing unity between your dress, the wedding party’s attire, decorations, flowers etc. Some people shy away from a style because they think it is too confining, but a style really just provides you with inspiration. You can mix elements of different styles in to the subtle details of your wedding for a surprising twist. Here are 4 different styles to consider.

Classic
The staple of this style is clean lines with delicate details. Look to Coco Chanel and Katherine Hepburn for inspiration. Pearls are sure to be found around the bride’s neck. The ultra traditional bride may opt for an all white wedding which will add to the clean elegance of this style. The classic wedding definitely lends itself to a more formal affair perhaps set in a country club or ballroom. Orchids are a popular choice to include in a classic wedding.

Rustic
This style draws its inspiration from the earth and oozes with country charm. This style is very versatile that can be used for anything from a fall wedding with rich golds, reds, and greens to a spring affair with soft pinks and creams. You can also go in a more country direction with hay bales and corn stalks or opt for a woodland feel with wild flower crowns and manzanita tree centerpieces.

English Garden
Dreamy lace, soft pastels, and bird cages are all things you will find at an English Garden inspired wedding. This style begs for an outdoor setting preferably in, well, a garden. Perhaps one of the most romantic of all the styles the English Garden wedding is full of ruffles and frills. Peonies, Hydrangeas, and garden roses will most certainly be present on the tables and in the bouquets.

Modern
The style for the trendsetting bride. Modern weddings are full of sleek details that push the envelope of originality. A modern wedding often includes a somewhat neutral color scheme with pops of bright tangerine or aqua thrown in at unexpected places. Fun floral & feather hairpieces can often be seen at an event like this. The type of flower is not as important as how they are arranged. The modern bride opts for fun and unique arrangements that are out of the ordinary.

There you go, happy wedding planning everyone!

 

Tags: Classic, English Garden, Modern, Rustic, Wedding Styles

Flower Of The Week

The flower of the week is: Delphinium

Delphinium is also known as Jacob’s Ladder. It comes in White, Light Blue, Purple, and Lavender. The flowers grow along the length of the stem which can range from 18 to 40 inches tall. Delphinium means big-hearted, fun, airy, come down, swiftness, boldness, and it is also the symbol of the dolphin.

Tags: blue, flower

Flower Of The Week

It’s time for tulips!

Tulips are very simple flowers which is part of what makes them so appealing. Tulips are available in White, Lavender, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Red, Peach, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Two tone. Tulips grow on fairly short stems and look wonderful on their own in a vase. Tulips mean perfect lover or fame. Yellow tulips mean hopeless love or there’s sunshine in your smile. The two tone variety means beautiful eyes or enchantment. We have cash and carry tulips for $9.99 a bunch!

Fun Facts: Tulips continue to grow even after they have been cut. They naturally open and grow toward a light source.

Tags: springtime, tulips