Do We Sell Flowers?

Image courtesy of Simon Says Roses

A recent post from a fellow florist reminded me of how I often answer the question posed in this graphic by Simon says Roses.

Yes, we sell flowers, but so much more. When a woman first becomes a grandmother, a little girl receives her first communion, a couple celebrates a 50th wedding anniversary, a girl goes to her school prom, a loved one passes away, becomes ill, or celebrates a special birthday, we're there to honor that event, not just with flowers, but with all of the emotions that come with them - the joy, pride, happiness, sadness, thanks, love, apology, hope, cheer, sympathy, comfort, peace. And we consider it an honor when you choose us for those events.

So, when you send or give flowers, it's not just flowers that you're sending, but all of the emotions you want to share with that person. Flowers say what is sometimes too difficult for us to say; or when we can't find the words, the flowers can speak for us. Here at The Treehouse Florist, we always remember that the gift of flowers is actually one heart speaking to another (and that's why you'll find two hearts in our logo). When you need to make someone's heart smile, think Flowers, think The Treehouse Florist, where emotions reign, and flowers, too.

In lieu of flowers ...

Lots of well meaning people every day use this term in obituaries for their loved ones. While they may not want to be overwhelmed with flowers that they then have to take home or distribute, they obviously don't think about the very real, and very opposite, possibility that using this term can create.
I received a call from a business associate yesterday, telling me that she needed to send flowers to her friend, whose husband had passed away. She had been at this person's viewing the night before and was appalled to find almost no flowers there. "It was so sad" she said, and wanted to make sure that her friend knew that she cared by sending flowers the next day.
This is just a reminder, both to those who opt to use this term and to those who act on it. Even when you read "in lieu of flowers" in an obituary, it doesn't mean you can't send flowers, especially if you are partial to giving flowers to express your sympathy. Remember, that a viewing or visitation for a loved one completely devoid of flowers is a very somber one.

The Dance Academy Production 2013

Every year, I tell myself I'm going to get better at blogging, but always fall short. Pretty obvious, since this is  my first post this year.
So perhaps I should take a few lines to update you on what's been going on here at the shop.
The year started out quietly enough, given the non-winter we had here in the mid-Atlantic. We had an absolutely fabulous Valentine's Day - best ever. Eventually, we got to prom the week before Mother's Day and have been crazy busy up to last weekend, at the annual Dance Production we sell flowers at.
Here's where things got really crazy. We thought the show started at 7:00, so when we arrived at 5:00 and saw how packed the parking lot was, we were in for a surprise. Apparently, the show was starting at 5:30 and all the dance moms and others who had pre-booked flowers were waiting to collect them from us. Good thing we were otherwise super organized. Got the vans unpacked in record time, and everyone sorted out with their flowers before the show started. And even managed to take enough new orders to keep us busy until intermission. Whew!
Next year, we'll make sure to double-check, and triple-check the start time, so it won't be so stressful.


So here are a couple of pics of flowers for the show. The first are the crazy dyed daisies we use in all the mixed bouquets. And the second is a pic of the princess wands we sold - glitter everywhere! And the girls love it!