The Garden Rose

Oh the glorious garden rose! For rose aficionados nothing surpasses it in its fragrance and beauty. Here are some of our favorite varieties.

Feathers....

Feathers in floral arrangements isn't exactly a new trend, but it is one we really love. It can lend a beautiful romantic look to a bouquet if done correctly, and it can give a bouquet a daring fun look as well. Feathers are great way to add some drama and texture to to any arrangement.

We love succulents.

We love the trend of succulents in both wedding flowers and everyday fresh arrangements. They cannot be beat for longevity and their simple beauty. Imagine a bridal bouquet that can withstand the summer heat and not wilt and can be planted after. Here are some of our favorite bouquets.

Yes, it is March 16th and I have been neglecting my blog. Valentine's Day has come and gone, and we thank our fabulous loyal customers for a successful holiday!

Spring is in full swing in Las Vegas. It will be 88 degrees today and the shop is full of beautiful spring flowers.

I love bringing spring indoors with fresh flowers. Here are some of my favorites.

Ranunculus

Tulips

Daffodils

Hyacinth

Anemones

Blooming Branches

 

Wedding Dogs

For many people, their pets are their best friends and they wouldn't dream of not including them in their big day.

Look at some of these fun photos where couples have included their pets in their nuptials. Your pup maybe more predictable walking down the aisle than a toddler to bear your wedding rings!

Perhaps you have heard some of the controversy in the floral industry about ordering flowers from either a real local florist versus a national company that never touches a flower, only your money.
Yes, they sometimes offer incredible prices on arrangements, but by the time you add their service fees you are where you would have been if you had called a local florist directly. They employ sales and marketing tactics that promise the world to consumers and debilitate the floral industry while pocketing their percentage.
These national companies and "order gatherers" have to broker out the orders they take to a real florist as they do not fufill the orders themselves. They retain the service fees and then the florist they send the order to only receives 73% of the amount they have collected for the arrangement alone.
There are also large national companies that drop ship flowers directly from a farm. While this would be a spectacular gift for an aspiring floral designer, it is not a spectacular gift for a loved one  who has to design their own arrangement at the office. I assure you there will not be oohs and aahs from your girlfriend's co workers on Valentine's Day when the Fed Ex man shows up will a brown cardboard box. An arrangement artfully designed by your local florist will!

As a consumer myself, this doesn't sound like a good deal to me. Why would I make someone else wealthy that has nothing to do with the service or product I am purchasing? When you purchase flowers from us the total amount you spend on the arrangement goes to the arrangement. We charge a delivery fee and sales tax and that is it. There are no hidden charges.
This brings me to customer service. We stand behind our flowers. If you are not satisfied we will do anything in our power to make you a satisfied customer. Check out this link to see some of their ratings www.floristdetective.com .
So how do you tell if a florist online is legitimate? Look at the "About Us" section on the web page. Do they list a local address in the city you are sending flowers to? Call and ask for directions to the shop. Sometimes a fraudulent local address is listed. Ask for a photo of the actual arrangement being sent. We will happily e-mail or text you a photo of the arrangement being delivered. Look for online reviews.  Is there a local phone number or strictly a toll free number? Be nosy, it's your money.

Holiday Wreaths

Ancient Romans used wreaths as a sign of victory. Some believe that this is where the hanging of wreaths on doors began.
The origins of the advent wreath are rooted in the folk practices of the pre-Christian Germanic peoples who, in the darkness and cold of  December in Eastern Europe, gathered wreaths of evergreen and lighted fires as signs of hope in a coming spring and renewed light.
Wreaths are a beautiful and festive way to adorn our homes and welcome friends and family  at the holiday season. Whatever your decor is, there a wreath that will suit your style.

Fabulous living succulent wreaths.

A simple wreath of rose hips add a stunning punch of color.

A traditional evergreen wreath adorned with hydrangea, red roses, and beautiful ribbon.

Reindeer moss and pine cones create a natural and modern look.

A fun and whimsical holiday look.

Rolled pages of a book.

Metallic and very glam.

Very chic and modern.

A gorgeous look that can be used year after year.

A lush and natural fresh wreath that dries beautifully.

You didn't see your perfect look? Visit us and let us create the ideal holiday look for you!