October 2007 - Posts
Chicago Tribune columnist Ellen Warren has posted a video guide for selecting fresh flowers. The tips come from a professional florist in Chicago, and if you have about two and a half minutes, it's worth the time to see the video. If you're familiar with
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Time and again, we've stressed the importance of the "cold chain" in flower quality. Most flowers in the US are moved by refrigerated truck ("reefer") from brokers in Miami and California to local wholesalers. The care and handling in transport are critical,
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Halloween is the second-most decorated holiday of the year, and in this area, it's starting to look pretty creepy out there! If your haunted mantion is preparing to host a Halloween party, plan ahead and order a fresh fall centerpiece with spooky accents--The
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Sweetest Day is sometimes called the Autumn Valentine's Day, and it's a day to show your sweethearts your feelings. This year, Sweetest Day is Saturday, October 20th. In addition to flowers, we have a great selection of stuffed animals, candles, and interior
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Believe it or not, there are only 10 weeks--70 short days--until Christmas! For the week of October 15-20, all Christmas items are 20% off, including any custom silk arrangements ordered this week! Shop now while the selection is fantastic! Share this
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This is a true story. A group of coworkers was in a quandry. Their young boss' too-young-to-be-gone mother had passed away suddenly. The well-liked boss had literally run out of the office to try and make the several hour journey home, to be there for
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Our Scent of the Month candle special is back! During the month of October, all pumpkin scents from both Bridgewater and Woodwick are 20% off! Shown at left is the wonderful Woodwick Pumpkin Butter candle--stop by and sniff the candles, and take home
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Several of us Florist Bloggers attented the Society of American Florists' annual convention in Palm Springs, CA in September. During the opening reception we were able to catch most of us in the same place for one photo. In the photo below, from left
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Homecoming season is here, and prom is not as far off as it looks. Writers Matt Vail and Claiborne Fletcher wrote an article filled with good advice for corsage and boutonniere buyers: Buying a corsage is a simple process. Much easier, in fact, than actually
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