Valentine's Day countdown

So, today is February 1st. I took my first Valentine's order today. I sometimes forget how fun it is after having 17 years in this floral industry. He was nervous, didn't quite know what he wanted, like most you guys out there. With so many choices out there, it's hard to choose.

With roses, orchids, lilies, tulips, gerbera daisies, chocolates, balloons, stuffed animals, crystal vases, plain vases..it's no wonder that you guys get overwhelmed. Well, worry not. We here at Capitol Hill Flowers are here to help.

Step one, find out your sweeties' favorite flowers. You can never go wrong if you build a bouquet with her favorite flowers. Step two, find out her favorite color. If the flowers she loves aren't available, chances are, we've got her favorite color covered. Step three, does she like sweets? What woman doesn't! We've got some amazing gourmet chocolates. So if she loves her sweets (besides you), then attach some to your order. Step four, cuddly bears? We've got those too! Step five, are you having this delivered to her at work? then attach some balloons! This will ensure that everybody in her office knows that someone (you) love her and wanted to make this Valentine's Day special. Plus, she'll be easy to spot in a crowd with some balloons attached to a gorgeous bouquet, chocolates that she's savoring and a teddy bear that is a great reminder of this holiday after the flowers and chocolates are long gone.

So, give us a call: 206-325-5068 or look online: www.flower4gift.com . If you want to hand pick your flowers to make this extra special, we can help you over the phone or you can come on in. I encourage you to order early! Valentine's Day is Tuesday, February 14th!!! Make this a memorable day for you and your sweetie.

You Don't Want No Mama Drama! Order for mom NOW!

We're gettin' down to just a few days before Mother's Day this Sunday. I just have one thing to say (well..maybe a couple)...but basically, YOU DON'T WANT NO MAMA DRAMA! Order flowers now for your mom. I did (and she lives in Wyoming!) We can deliver around the corner or around the world. Your mom is worth it..isn't she?!

We've got some really great flowers this year..from hydrangea, calla lilies, stock, sunflowers, gladiolas, fragrant freesia, lilies, leucadendron, belles of ireland, orchids and roses. We've also got a nice assortment of plants= kalanchoes, mini rose bushes, hydrangea (my personal fave), orchids and azaleas.

Plus, we're a REAL floral shop with a retail location that you could always come see us and these beautiful flowers I'm talking about. 300 15th ave E; SEattle, wa 98112. Order anytime online or give us a call: 206-325-5068 or toll free: 800-888-5068. We can't wait to hear from you!

Just Say NO to Mama Drama...Order flowers today!!

Dozen Roses $19.99 (the one's in pic are $34.99)..read on...

So, the day after the big VDay...surprise!! We got a huge shipment of roses. Say what?! Yep, we were surprised too! With this overstock, it only means one thing... ROSE SPECIAL!

So, from today (wed) til they're gone..our roses will be $19.99 for a dozen plain and $34.99 for a dozen arranged in a vase. They're usually a flat $65!

If you're in the dog house cause you didn't get Valentine flowers..now is the time! If you just wanna surprise your sweetie with something nice..now is the time! We have a $10 delivery fee for anywhere in Seattle metro and surrounding areas, plus a $35 minimum.

So if you want those $19.99 roses, you gotta come to the store: 300 15th ave E; Seattle, WA 98112. But if you want a delivery, give us a call: 206-325-5068

Valentine Deals from your local florist!

With Valentine's day being just a few short days away, I wanted to put out there some of the deals that we'll be having. (And to also share some pics of some gorgeous flowers we've got in).

Deal #1: You can order a beautiful spring bouquet in vase, with a box of chocolates and a Vday mylar for your sweetheart. Total cost: $60 That even includes the delivery fee!!!

Deal #2: You can order the traditional dozen roses in a vase, with a box of chocolates and Vday mylar for your Valentine. Total cost: $95 That includes the delivery fee!

Deal #3: If you order a beautiful bouquet for Valentine's Day by Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 for delivery in Seattle area....the delivery will be FREE!

When you call up to order, just mention where you saw the deal that you want to go with, and we'll do the rest. We make it really easy for you...and when you order, You'll actually be talking with a designer that knows what they're doing! I'll be looking forward to hearing from you: 206-325-5068 or 800-888-5068

Christmas is here! Not too late to order flowers!!

Well, here we are again! Christmas. Need I say more. If you look to the left, you can tell that we here at Santa's Cap Hill Flower village have been really busy elves!

We've been receiving tons of flowers that will be ready for you to have delivered in All Seattle metro and surrounding areas or you can pick them up if you'd like! You can also order online 24/7. We're open all the way through Christmas Eve and delivering!

So, if you need a last minute gift or you need a little guidance, give us a call: 206-325-5068 or 800-888-5068. These elves can't wait to talk to you!

We've got the freshest flowers in town and some of the best designers. I am biased though! But our loyal clients will tell you that we're the best! Come n see for yourself. Can't wait to meet you. 300 15th Ave E; Seattle, WA 98112

Did you know *this* about your local flower shop?

So, after a huge shipment of flowers came in on Wednesday, it got me thinking...

Did you know that our flower shop gets fresh flowers in almost EVERY day? It's true! And it's hard work. If you're an independent flower shop (like we are), you find yourself doing it all. From designing gorgeous floral bouquets to cleaning buckets, to answering phones to cleaning flowers. It's important that when we get these gorgous flowers in, that they get treated properly. Clean, warm water (that helps hydrate them), clean buckets for display, cleaning the leaves from stems and cutting. So, don't be surprised if you come in and see me walking around with my knife...I'm just a busy bee!

Did you know that during the summertime, a lot of our flowers are locally grown? It's true! We just received some gorgeous dahlias, zinnias and sunflowers. You should come check them out!

Did you know that we are locally owned and operated? It's true. The owners are a lovely couple that I get to work with every day. Their goal for your local flower shop is to carry the best selection of flowers and make them available to you. We all work very hard to make sure our customers know that they matter. You matter. Thank you for your business.

Did you know that we deliver to Bellevue, Kirkland, South Seattle, downtown Seattle, West Seattle and more? It's true! Place an order for delivery to Microsoft, we can do that too! Even North Seattle, some of Lynnwood, Bothell, etc.

Did you know that you can order online? Yep, right here. You can feel good about ordering online 24/7 and supporting a local floral family.

Just a few things you may have never known about your local flower shop. You can also follow us on facebook and twitter!

Flower Delivery? Where do you need it to go?

So here you are, searching the net for a florist that delivers in the area you need. You may ask yourself a few different questions.
1. Are they local? Yes. We are local. Locally owned and operated, by a fab husband and wife team. We are located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, BUT we deliver to ALL Seattle metro and surrounding areas. That means that if you want a delivery made around the corner or around the world, our flower shop can do it! From South Seattle to Lake City, Kenmore to Bothell, Shoreline to Edmonds, Kirkland to Bellevue, Clyde Hill to Mercer Island, these are the places your local Seattle Florist delivers to.

2. Do they deliver that far? How far? We have a team of florists all over the country/world that we work with to make sure that your Aunt in Tim-buck-to gets flowers. There may be some places we can't get to, none of which I have discovered yet in my 15 years doing this job.

3. If I pick a pic online, will it look the same? The answer: yes and no. This is a tricky situation. Most of your big sending online places (FTD.com, Bloomstoday.com, 1800flowers.com) will show you this fantastic pic of flowers. They'll collect the order and then send it to a florist that's affiliated with them in that delivery area. From there, the florist gets the order and fills the order to value. Meaning: You see a gorgeous floral bouquet online for $29.99, nice and full with tons of flowers. The local florist cannot fill the order as pictured, as they are only receiving 65%-73% of the total $29.99 and have to eat the delivery fee (last time I checked, gas wasn't free..neither was the delivery driver), so we do the best we can, but often times, your bouquet will be small, have similar colors and flowers, but will not look like their pic. Sorry. We do try, but we encourage our clients to order direct, this way, you will get something filled to the price you paid and is usually 10x prettier than anything they pictured. Plus, you're supporting a local family. This is not just a job, this is our life. Every day, we come to our shop, waiting to help you deliver sunshine to your corner of the world, whever that may be. Feel free to give us a call: 206-324-8845 or visit us online.

What kind of Blooms for a hot summer day and some helpful hints

As I sit here writing this, I'm able to look outside...you know what I see? I see sun....sun and more sun! yay! I'd say summer is finally here and did it sure come in a hurry. Just seems like 2 days ago it was wet and cold. Along with this sunshine is warm weather..into the 90's the next couple of days. (And no, I'm not complaining!)

With this warm weather, there are a couple tips I can give you to prolong the life of your fresh floral bouquet (hopefully purchased from us?!). The best flowers to buy: tropicals are awesome, sunflowers, alstromeria, carnations, daisies..these are your hardiest flowers.

1. When you get your flowers home, give the stems a fresh cut with a sharp knife on a diagonal. (if you cut them straight across, the stems will sit flat on bottom of vase and not be able to uptake water)
2. The water in the vase should be warm. This will help expand the capillaries in stems to encourage water uptake.
3. Floral preservative (not always necessary..especially for tropicals). Clean, fresh water is the most important (along with clean vase).
4. Put your flowers in a cool place..(not by a draft or an air conditioner as both will kill your flowers). Do not put in the sun or on top of TV set either. A kitchen table, entry way table, coffee table, etc... are good places.
5. Every 2 days, give your vase a good rinse. Add new warm water and cut the stems again (about 1/2 inch to 1 inch)
6. Clean water and clean containers are the #1 way to keep your flowers longer.

I hope this helps out and everybody out there is enjoying this sunshine. If you need flowers, you know who to call! 206-325.5068 You can also follow us on twitter or visit our facebook page for some more helpful hints.

Capitol Hill Flowers

Hello everyone! We are Capitol Hill Flowers located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle on 15th Ave E. Just a little bit about us: We get fresh flowers in every other day, direct from the grower (that ensure's that they're super fresh)..we're talkin' flowers such as Roses, Hydrangea, Tropicals, Oriental lilies, Asiatic Lilies, Sunflowers, just to name a few.

We also deliver to Seattle Metro and the Greater Seattle Area such as Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Bothell, Kenmore, Bellevue, Medina, Clyde Hill, Mercer Island, Kirkland, etc......

Did I mention that we also carry chocolates, plants (mostly indoor), glassware, stuffed animals, and balloons. We also fit EVERY budget.

We're locally owned and operated by a fantastic couple. Your designers are Mimi (25 + yrs experience), Heather (15 + yrs experience) and Sherelle (5 yrs experience). We'd love to hear from you..call us at 206-325-5068 or stop by: 300 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112.