The Real Moms of OC and their Favorite Flowers

Planning the flower menu for our 25th Mother’s Day caused me reflect on the changes in taste of Moms in the OC over the last 2 1/2 decades.  Popular flowers and floral design styles, like fashion, ebb and flow so keeping up on the trends is just as import as making sure our flowers are delivered fresh. Your Mom isn't wearing the same looks as '84 (like this vision of purple ensemble - complete with purple stockings - found on MochaSofa.com) and her flowers shouldn't look the same either.

Way back in 1984, most Mother’s Day choices featured combinations of carnations, roses, mums and babies breath in pinks, lavenders & purples and were delivered in baskets or utility vases (remember those pressed green glass vases – Oh boy! What were we thinking?). Flowers were also sent in ‘keepsake’ containers, generally themed around something that could be later used in the kitchen - like this pitcher with a cat motif (can you tell “country” was an ‘in’ home décor theme that year? )

We’ve come a long way in both flowers and container selections - with many of this year’s moms favoring bright blossoms like our Sassy Gerbera Bouquet, Spring Sonata Vase and Vibrant Spring Garden arrangement. 

Eco-friendly flowers and containers are increasing in popularity so we’re featuring lots of California flowers (with smaller carbon footprints - or should I say ‘stemprints’ - than most imported blooms) and a selection of unique vases made of 80% recycled paper products.

Continuing to be favorite Mother’s Day flowers colors, pinks and lavenders have been updated in both style and texture in our chic Pave' Elegance Vase which features wonderfully fragrant California lilies and lilacs with imported hydrangeas and roses.

Flowering Plants

With an emphasis on long lasting value, blooming plants have been an important part of our Mother’s Day holiday mix over the years. Potted mums, azaleas and African violets were the top choices back in 1984.  

This season, with flowering plants again gaining popularity, we’re featuring a unique spotted magenta and white phalaenopsis orchid plant artfully presented in a contemporary glass cube.

Green thumb moms will also like our large Azalea and Ivy Cache Pot and the sweet, petite Azalea and Violet planter – both which can be enjoyed for many weeks.

Order early for pick up or delivery to ensure your favorite selection for Mom. We’ll be open until 6 PM each night this week and will be delivering daily to Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Fullerton, Brea, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Orange, Santa Ana,  Villa Park, Irvine and most other OC cities through Sunday, Mother’s Day, May 10.

Whatever flower style your Real OC Mom prefers, make sure to take the time so say ‘thanks for all you do’.

And sending a text message isn’t enough, kids! Get her some flowers, take her out for a nice meal, clean the house or just do something thoughtful to show your appreciation for all she’s done and continues to do.

That message hasn’t changed one bit since 1984. :)

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