Thanksgiving is here!

The holidays are fast approaching..with Thanksgiving only a couple days away then a mad dash for Christmas. Yes..I am a procrastinator...probably like many of you out there. I can tell you that Thanksgiving holds a dear place in my heart and family. For me, there is nothing like surrounding yourself with the people that you love and that love you and "breaking bread" so to say.

With the turkey, the stuffing, the mashed potatoes, the jellied cranberry sauce, the green bean casserole, the pumpkin pie...the leftovers...yum! But, you know what else makes this holiday great? The ambiance..the decore. Flowers on your table..whether it be a small centerpiece to something more elaborate that your local florist has whipped up just for you, flowers on your table or nearby, really do make a difference.

It's important to shop local..support your local florist. If they're like us, locally owned and operated, your business makes a real difference! We are only a click away.. www.flower4gift.com or a phone call away: 206-325-5068. We'll be here for you..to help make your holiday as special as ever. Our experienced floral designers are the ones that answer the phone and help you through the ordering process. Let us help you create a memorable holiday.

From our family to yours.... Happy Thanksgiving!

Easter is almost here!!

Easter is only days away. Most of us have those family traditions of dying the eggs, making baskets filled with candies and toys, going to Church on Easter Sunday, etc. For me, it was always the same for much of my childhood.

I would go to my Grandma's house and stay the night. On Saturday, we would watch cartoons and dye the eggs that Grandma had prepared. On Sunday (Easter) morning, I would wake up and groggily run into the living room where a HUGE Easter basket was laying in wait. It would be filled with candies, money (change), toys, stuffed animals and sometimes clothes. My grandma still feels foolish for buying me a dress that cost $80...but it was for her first born grandchild and that's what spoiling is all about...lol. We would then get dressed, go to church and come home to have an Easter egg hunt in her yard. It was so much fun.

I will always remember and cherish those memories. Now that I have a child, I'm making memories of that he'll always remember. He's 16 now and actually asked me the other day if he would be getting an Easter basket this year. haha...but of course!!

But, since I don't live close to my grandma or mom, I will be sending them a lovely bouquet of flowers to adorn their table this Easter. To let them know how much I miss them and how I wish I was still that little girl that could stay the night and color eggs. Fresh flowers are just the thoughtful gift that I (or you) can send anywhere to let those close to us know how we feel.

To my grandma, I will always be that giggly little girl that colored eggs and she spent far too much money on a dress for, but she enjoyed every minute of it. For me, those are lasting memories I am happy to pass on and to reciprocate that love I felt with the language of flowers.

So, send flowers today for Easter. Your local Seattle florist is here and waiting to help you speak through the language of flowers. Call: 206-325-5068...we're waiting... and you would also be supporting a local florist/family. Your business is truly appreciated!!

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.