Homosassa Flower Shop News
Experienced decorator brings new life to Daffodil Hill Florist - Tampabay.com
Tuesday, December 20, 2016The out-front sign mentions florist, antiques, gifts, floral and event decorators.Neighbors here and from neighborhoods to Homosassa and New Port Richey are now counted among Richardson's customers. Noting the appeal to locals, he explained, "If they're going out to dinner, they can stop and grab a flower or a candle or a (hostess) gift and never have to leave the beach."As for those farther afield, the 50-something entrepreneur pointed out, "We're a premier shop for FTD."Daffodil Hill boasts a staff of three certified floral designers and enough business to keep them busy."Darren's the more creative," designer Rose Rose said. "If you give Darren a box of stuff, he can make something of it."Richardson said his 30-plus years in the industry enable him to compose an arrangement in minutes. But he might have turned over in his mind a design, its inclusions and enhancements over a period of days before he picks up a stem."This is a whole lot more than a florist," Richardson pointed out. "It's not your grandma's flower shop. Because of the uniqueness of the stock, it's a must-see store."The offering of home decor pieces ranges through vases, hand-blown glass butterfly and hummingbird feeders, tabletop accessories and lamps, and downsized animal replicas, with butterflies and owls currently popular. A few antiques remain, their usual space overtaken by Christmas items.The affable staff is joined after school hours by eager 9-year-old Aydan Marahilli, Richardson's grandson, who goes by the dual title of stock manager and tour director.In leading a descriptive look-through, Aydan said, "A lot of things are odd. We look at what would fit the store with its surroundings so it looks pretty."An adult might replace "odd" with "eclectic."Pointing to a vase of unadorned salmon-hued silk parrot tulips, Ayden said customers may buy the bunch or a single stem."It's up to them, whatever the customer wants."In addition to custom arrangements, the designers decorate homes for a range of parties and business... http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/experienced-decorator-brings-new-life-to-daffodil-hill-florist/2305970
Carrollwood Florist Supplies Fresh Valentine's Day Flowers - MENAFN.COM
Sunday, February 10, 2019MENAFN - GetNews) Since 1992, Carrollwood Florist has been offering Valentine's Day bouquets and floral arrangements that are stylish and beautiful. Tampa, Florida - January 30, 2019 - With over 27 years of experience, Carrollwood Florist offers floral arrangements and bouquets that are stylish, fresh and beautiful. To make this Valentine's Day a special one, they offer unique Valentine's Day Flowers. 'We are your local, full service Tampa florist . We take pride in providing our customers with quality flowers, artfully designed arrangements and gifts for all occasions. From birthday flowers to Valentine's Day Flowers, we make everything special, said the spokesperson of Carrollwood Florist. You can rest assured that your order will be personally cared for by our in-house professional floral experts. 'There are many colors and varieties of roses available, and during the Valentine's season we stock some truly gorgeous colors, the spokesperson continued. 'Choose the option ‘Prettiest Color Available' to send the best from our cooler - remember, breaking the mold shows that you put some extra thought into your gift! Ordering early ensure... https://menafn.com/1098050086/Carrollwood-Florist-Supplies-Fresh-Valentines-Day-Flowers
Alexandria Florist Invents Free Online Puzzle Game - The Zebra
Sunday, February 10, 2019District of Columbia. Originally designed as a game to be played in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC, SillyPuzzles has now branched out as far as Florida and Texas with new puzzles being designed daily.To play the free game, players create an account and login to see nearby puzzles listed in order by distance from their phone. When they get near the designated puzzle location, a clue or question appears. Some are easy and require only that the player observe the point of interest and answer a question. Others require the use of logic to solve a math problem or a riddle.SillyPuzzles is free to play. There are no ads to view and players will not be subjected to any advertising unless they choose a puzzle that takes them to a retail merchant location that is indicated in the puzzle description. Premium Memberships may be available in the future.For more information. visit sillypuzzles.com. https://thezebra.org/2018/07/10/alexandria-florist-invents-free-online-puzzle-game/
Better Than Roses - The Newtown Bee
Sunday, February 10, 2019The Sunshine Bouquet Company began in New Jersey before branching out to Florida and Columbia, which allowed “Sunshine to provide efficient, rapid delivery to the United States.”Ms Brisch said Big Y also offers flower bouquets and potted plants from local farms, like Cavicchio Greenhouse in Sudbury, Mass. Since Big Y is headquartered in Springfield, Mass., its local farms are located in Massachusetts or Connecticut. Newtown Big Y Store Director Angelo Soto shared a list of all of its local farms, and those include Casertano’s Greenhouse in Cheshire, Connecticut Valley Flower in Hamden, Geremia Greenhouse in Wallingford, and Grower Direct in Somers.“There are so many local things to chose from,” said Ms Brisch.From choosing to support a conscientious company to finding ways to support local farms there is more to consider than just the color of a bouquet’s assorted flowers.Off-Season OptionsConnecticut-grown flowers can be hard to find in the winter.Natalie Collette of The Gardenist of Norwalk offers floral arrangements and designs, along with garden design support and maintenance, according to her Facebook page, The Gardenist. She mostly sells her flowers to local florists and people who contact her directly. A farmer florist, Ms Collette said she has private properties where she plants seasonal flowers, all organically. She harvests and creates bouquets along with maintaining a dahlia farm in New Haven. Growers in Connecticut, unless they have a greenhouse, do not grow flowers out of season, she observed. This makes it harder for local shops to maintain locally grown flowers in the winter months.When asked for ideas for alternative Valentine’s Day presents, Ms Collette recommended gifting a living flower arrangement or foraging for a bouquet of seasonal elements. Potted plants from a nursery also provide year-long enjoyment.“If it is a perennial, you can enjoy the plant from when you purchase it [until you] plant it in the spring,” said Ms Collette, who is currently selling house plants.Around mid-January, Evelyn Lee of Butternut Gardens LLC of So... https://www.newtownbee.com/better-roses/02102019
The Blossom Shoppe Florist & Gifts Valentine's Day Ideas - Press Release - Digital Journal
Tuesday, February 05, 2019The Blossom Shoppe Florist & Gifts, the leading florist in Boynton Beach, features an impressive selection of Valentine’s Day flowers for a day filled with love and romance. Boynton Beach, Florida - January 29, 2019 - Being in the floral industry for over six decades, The Blossom Shoppe Florist & Gifts, the leading florist in Boynton Beach, has been providing exceptional floral arrangements and gifts backed by excellent customer service. They now feature an amazing selection of Valentine’s Day flowers to add more romance to the day.In our day-to-day responsibilities and hectic schedules, it is too easy to forget to celebrate the most important and enduring gift of all, the gift of love. Valentine’s Day is an important day set aside to refocus our affections and celebrate love, romance, and intimacy. Inspired by this, The Blossom Shoppe Florist & Gifts suggests a wide array of romantic and thoughtful Valentine’s Day floral arrangements to brighten the day of your love.“Presenting our unique Valentine’s Day floral collection is something we look forward to each year,” says the spokesperson for The Blossom Shoppe florist & Gifts. “Our team of talented designers creates beautiful... http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4131633