Flowershop Blog

Gentleman: Have you ever bought your significant other flowers from a large online florist, only to learn from her that they were dropped off on her doorstep in a box for her to arrange herself?  Many people fall into this trap when buying flowers online.  They see a beautiful picture on a slick website, and somehow miss the fine print that explains that those flowers won’t really be delivered like that.

Sure, this business model allows the “big guys” to sell flowers at much cheaper prices than real florists.  They are shipping direct from a flower distributor, cutting out middlemen (including mom and pop florists).  If your gal has a creative edge, she might enjoy doing the cutting and arranging of her Valentine’s Day flowers herself.  But most women haven’t taken a floral design class, and her arrangement will most likely not end up looking like the picture you saw on the website.

What happens in the winter when the recipient is not at home to sign for the flowers? FedEx leaves them on the doorstep to freeze until she gets home.  With Flowershop.com, a real florist makes the delivery and leaves the fresh arrangement with a neighbor or tries to deliver later.

Bottom line: Which makes her feel more special?  Having a florist deliver a gorgeous arrangement (designed by a professional) to her office that can be simply placed on her desk and enjoyed?  Or a FedEx guy delivering a box that she brings into her office, cuts open with a knife, brings into the office breakroom to fill the vase with water and try to arrange the flowers herself so they look as pretty as her co-worker’s?

Flowershop.com works ONLY with real florists around the nation to expertly design and hand-deliver gorgeous arrangements.   Don’t ever send flowers in a box again!

Flowershop.com is pleased to announce the launch of strictly kosher gift baskets and gourmet parve foods, just in time for Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah 5769 is Sept 30-Oct 1, 2008. All of the gifts are sealed under the supervision of one or more of the following agencies: Orthodox Union, Chicago Rabbinical Council, Kof-K, Chasam Sofer, Isreal. From rugelach and honey cakes to grand gourmet baskets with goodies from Isreal and South Africa, there are plenty products to choose from for every budget. Visit Flowershop.com today to find Rosh Hashanah gifts and flowers for this special holiday.

Each year, Hollywood icons mingle with sports stars at The ESPY Awards event, an annual awards event put on by ESPN, recognizing outstanding achievement in sports . This year’s event is on Sunday, July 20, hosted by Justin Timberlake. What do Hollywood, top athletes, and Flowershop.com have in common? Well, 150 of the nominated and presenting athletes and superstars will be receiving a Flowershop.com gift card in their ESPY Gift Bag, a bag chocked full of amazing luxury gift items. Flowershop.com is proud to be the only florist participating, along with brands like Chipotle, Disneyland, Timberland, Under Armour and more. Tune into ESPN on Sunday, 7/20 at 9PM ET to watch the best of the world’s athletes receive recognition.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day. We’ve been celebrating moms for a century, and it’s no wonder why. Mom is arguably the most influential woman in our life. Who else has such an instrumental role in shaping the person we ultimately become? We owe it to our mothers to give them the treatment they deserve, at least one day a year.

Start her day out right with Mother’s Day flowers. Year after year, Mothers Day flowers are a winning Mother’s Day gift. All women like receiving flowers - in fact, 92% of them remember the last time they received them - so you really can’t go wrong. Unlike the quintessential neck tie that fails to excite Dad on Father’s Day, you can send Mother’s Day flowers every year and Mom will always feel special.

Need help selecting a Mother’s Day arrangement? Here are some of our suggestions.

Traditional Mom. Teleflora’s America’s Favorite Mom Bouquet is a win for moms that prefer traditional floral bouquets. A mix of pink alstromeria, stargazer lilies and roses in a luminous pink keepsake vase will be sure to win her heart.

Victorian Mom. Teleflora’s Victorian Teapot Bouquet will delight moms with an appreciation for Victorian chintz. The teapot is filled with roses, but will be a gift to last long after the flowers have gone

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Modern Mom. Teleflora’s Watercolor Wonder is attracting a lot of attention this Mother’s Day, mostly due to its fun colors and modern simplicity.