Grandparent’s Day & Flowers…the perfect combination
September 2, 2008 at 7:54 pm | In Gift Ideas | Leave a CommentTags: appropriate, beautiful, birthday, birthdays, bridal, bridesmaid, buy, cake, calendar, card, color, cookies, crafts, date, dating, day, Etiquette, events, father’s, floral, florist, flower, flowers, food, forget, forgot, formal, fragrant, funerals, gift, happy, holiday, holidays, ideas, language, life, lifestyle, live, love, lover, novel, of, online, organized, outlet, plan, planner, plants, potpourri, preserve, recognition, recycle, remind, reminder, responsibilities, romance, romantic, roses, say, Seminole, shop, store, sweet, symbol, thank you, thinking, thoughtful, tips, treats, unique, valentine, valentines day, weddings, write, you
Grandparents’ Day: September 7
On Grandparents’ Day, grandchildren show their appreciation for their grandparents by spending quality time with them and by sending cards, flowers, and gifts.
Grandparents’ Day has three purposes: to honor grandparents; to give grandparents the opportunity to show their love for their grandchildren; and to help children realize the insight and guidance older people can offer. Every grandchild may be involved in the celebrations, as it’s a day for discovering family roots and for learning patience and understanding.
Originally observed by the state of West Virginia, Grandparents’ Day was declared a national holiday by U.S. congress in 1978. To signify the “autumn years” of life, September was chosen for the holiday. Today millions throughout the United States observe this event.
The Perfect Order
August 25, 2008 at 5:04 pm | In Gift Ideas | Leave a CommentTags: appropriate, beautiful, birthday, birthdays, bridal, bridesmaid, buy, cake, calendar, card, color, cookies, crafts, date, dating, day, Etiquette, events, father’s, floral, florist, flower, flowers, food, forget, forgot, formal, fragrant, funerals, gift, happy, holiday, holidays, ideas, language, life, lifestyle, live, love, lover, novel, of, online, organized, outlet, plan, planner, plants, potpourri, preserve, recognition, recycle, remind, reminder, responsibilities, romance, romantic, roses, say, Seminole, shop, store, sweet, symbol, thank you, thinking, thoughtful, tips, treats, unique, valentine, valentines day, weddings, write, you
Love to give flowers but your now exactly sure which arrangements are best?
Here are some tips to help you pick the perfect arrangement:
- Look for a florist you can trust
- A well known and respected florist is a step in the right direction
- Ask someone in your community they recomment
- Once you have a florist in mind see if they will work with you to create special arrangements
When should you send flowers?
- Office promotion
- Retirement
- Anniversary
- Grand openings or Grand Re-Openings
- Brithdays
- Just to be thoughtful – your child’s teacher, your pastor, a secretary or assistant who helps you out
- Recognition for excellent customer service
- To say I love you or I’m thinking of you
- I am sorry
- Condolences
- Good luck
The Details:
- Make sure you select a container that is complementary to the arrangement and the space it will be held in
- Are allergies a problem?
- Will the recipient be there to accept the arrangement?
- What is the recipient’s favorite color? favorite flower?
Put thought into your order. If you do, you are sure to make their day special!
Floral Finesse
August 13, 2008 at 8:24 am | In Gift Ideas | 1 CommentTags: appropriate, beautiful, birthday, birthdays, bridal, bridesmaid, buy, cake, calendar, card, color, cookies, crafts, date, dating, day, Etiquette, events, father’s, floral, florist, flower, flowers, food, forget, forgot, formal, fragrant, funerals, gift, happy, holiday, holidays, ideas, language, life, lifestyle, live, love, lover, novel, of, online, organized, outlet, plan, planner, plants, potpourri, preserve, recognition, recycle, remind, reminder, responsibilities, romance, romantic, roses, say, Seminole, shop, store, sweet, symbol, thank you, thinking, thoughtful, tips, treats, unique, valentine, valentines day, weddings, write, you
When it’s time to send flowers, you want to make an impact. Flowers speak to our emotions and to events. Make your selection memorable.
Here’s how…
- Send flowers to a hostess before you arrive for a party or event, and choose a color palette that will mix with her décor.
- Do your best to tailor a gift to the recipient, whether it’s her favorite flower, color or even matches her eyes.
- “Just because” is the best reason to send flowers! Try sending flowers in the middle of an ordinary week for the ultimate impact.
- Get to know your florist. Having someone who knows you and your tastes will make expressing any emotion much easier.
So Much More Than Flowers
August 5, 2008 at 8:54 am | In Gift Ideas | Leave a CommentTags: appropriate, beautiful, birthday, birthdays, bridal, bridesmaid, buy, cake, calendar, card, color, cookies, crafts, date, dating, day, Etiquette, events, father’s, floral, florist, flower, flowers, food, forget, forgot, formal, fragrant, funerals, gift, happy, holiday, holidays, ideas, language, life, lifestyle, live, love, lover, novel, of, online, organized, outlet, plan, planner, plants, potpourri, preserve, recognition, recycle, remind, reminder, responsibilities, romance, romantic, roses, say, Seminole, shop, store, sweet, symbol, thank you, thinking, thoughtful, tips, treats, unique, valentine, valentines day, weddings, write, you
Did you know Seminole Florist offers a wide variety of different gifts? If you are looking for a unique gift to send, we have just the thing for anyone on your list!
You won’t want to miss selections from…
Making Potpourri From Your Arrangement
July 25, 2008 at 10:20 am | In Gift Ideas | Leave a CommentTags: appropriate, beautiful, birthday, birthdays, buy, cake, calendar, card, cookies, crafts, date, dating, day, Etiquette, events, father’s, floral, florist, flower, flowers, food, forget, forgot, formal, fragrant, funerals, gift, happy, holiday, holidays, ideas, language, life, lifestyle, live, love, lover, novel, of, online, outlet, plants, potpourri, preserve, recognition, recycle, responsibilities, romance, romantic, roses, say, Seminole, shop, store, sweet, symbol, thank you, thinking, thoughtful, treats, unique, valentine, valentines day, weddings, write, you
Keep that special arrangment living on! Give it NEW life by making potpourri out of it!
Here’s how:
After you have successfully dried the petals of your arrangement, place the petals in a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of Orrisroot for every 1 cup of petals.
Select your favorite scented oil (lavender, rose, etc.) and add a few drops to the petals and mix well!
Now place the potpourri in a paper bag and shake! shake! shake!
Let the potpourri cure for 6 weeks shaking the bag once a week
Add a few more drops of oil and more petals, sea glass, decorative wood pieces and shake again to distribute the scent.
Now you can place the potpourri around your house, in sachets, or give as gifts.
Enjoy!
Did You Know?
June 7, 2008 at 8:08 am | In Gift Ideas | Leave a CommentTags: appropriate, beautiful, birthday, buy, cake, cookies, day, Etiquette, events, father’s, floral, florist, flower, flowers, food, formal, fragrant, funerals, gift, happy, holiday, holidays, ideas, life, lifestyle, live, novel, of, online, outlet, plants, recognition, responsibilities, roses, Seminole, shop, store, sweet, thank you, thinking, thoughtful, treats, unique, weddings, you
Here are some FUN facts about Father’s Day…
The fifth most popular purchased greeting cards are for Father’s Day
Roman Catholics celebrate Father’s Day on Saint Joseph’s Day which is on 19 March, though in modern times this is now a separate Saint’s Festival for dead fathers.
Slippers aren’t the most popular Father’s Day present – it is the gift of a tie. – TIP: Don’t do the expected this Father’s Day, do the unexpected…buy flowers or a plant for Dad!
What do you call your Dad?
- Da
- Dad
- Daddy
- Pa
- Papa
- Pappy
- Pop
- Pops
- Pater
- The Old Man
- Windbag
- Old Fella
- Sir
- Papa Smurf
- Guvnor
- Paw Paw
Yes, Give Dad Flowers!
June 5, 2008 at 8:07 am | In Gift Ideas | 1 CommentTags: appropriate, beautiful, birthday, buy, cake, cookies, day, Etiquette, events, father’s, floral, florist, flower, flowers, food, formal, fragrant, funerals, gift, happy, holiday, holidays, ideas, life, lifestyle, live, novel, of, online, outlet, plants, recognition, responsibilities, roses, Seminole, shop, store, sweet, thank you, thinking, thoughtful, treats, unique, weddings, you
Q: Should I Give My Dad Flowers On Father’s Day
A: Yes! Many people think flowers are just for women and are a feminine present.
Dad’s appreciate a gift of flowers too because they are a loving thoughtful gift. Dads will love a flower or a bouquet on Father’s Day.
Traditionally fathers should be given the gift of white or red roses, though some may prefer a plant.
Seminole florist can recommend something special for your Dad. Call us today! 727-392-1000.
Father’s Day Fun!
June 4, 2008 at 6:15 pm | In Gift Ideas | 1 CommentTags: appropriate, beautiful, birthday, buy, cake, cookies, day, Etiquette, events, father’s, floral, florist, flower, flowers, food, formal, fragrant, funerals, gift, happy, holiday, holidays, ideas, life, lifestyle, live, novel, of, online, outlet, plants, recognition, responsibilities, roses, Seminole, shop, store, sweet, thank you, thinking, thoughtful, treats, unique, weddings, you
Here’s some fun Father’s Day trivia to share with your Dad this Father’s Day!
Father’s Day Trivia
- Sonora Louise Smart Dodd, of Spokane, Washington, started the tradition of Father’s Day in the honor of her dad.
- First local Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington.
- In 1916, US President Woodrow Wilson approved the idea of observing an annual Father’s Day.
- In1924, President Calvin Coolidge made Father’s Day a national event.
- In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father’s Day.
- Father’s Day is the fifth most popular card-sending holiday, with an estimated $100 million in card sales. Husbands, grandfathers, uncles, sons and sons-in-law are honored as well as father.
CREATE THE PERFECT FATHER’S DAY
Start the day out right with:
Breakfast Buffet
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Imagine their delight when they receive this beautiful cloth lined bread basket filled with fantastic breakfast favorites. Includes classic buttermilk pancake mix, New England maple syrup, Belgian stroopwaffels, cinnamon nut coffee, Perugina chocolates, cappuccino rolled wafer cookies and European sipping chocolate. We’ve even included a spatula for flipping the pancakes. A great way to start the day!
Spend the day doing something FUN together and then celebrate with:
Victory Lap
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Rev up the fun for Dad this Father’s Day! This race-inspired gift includes an edible dipstick, race car cookies, beer nuts, chocolates, and a Pedal to the Metal music CD. All are packed into a titanium looking container. Great for Father’s day, birthdays, congratulations or just for fun. Vroooom!
Top the day off with the dinner of Dad’s choice. Include a festive arrangement for your table:
The FTD® Cosmopolitan ™ Bouquet
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This sophisticated bouquet holds a symphony of colors. Orange lilies are surrounded by yellow roses, bells of Ireland, yellow oncidium orchids, purple stock and more. A great gift for any occasion.
Save room for some sweets!
| My Dad’s A Star WGX475 Honor the star in your family with a special Father’s Day edition of the taste of Hollywood gift box favored by Hollywood celebrities. Includes a mini chocolate teacake, four brownie bars, four signature chocolate truffle cookies and 25 chocolate chip Mini B’s made with Ghirardelli® chocolate. A unique gift Dad will talk about and keep for family photos or photo discs. |
After Today, 13 More Days ‘Til Father’s Day!!!
June 2, 2008 at 4:19 pm | In Gift Ideas | Leave a CommentTags: beautiful, buy, cake, cookies, day, Etiquette, events, father’s, floral, florist, flower, flowers, food, funerals, gift, happy, holiday, holidays, ideas, life, lifestyle, live, novel, online, outlet, plants, recognition, responsibilities, roses, Seminole, shop, store, sweet, treats, unique, weddings
I had to start this Monday off with some humor as we approach Father’s Day!
Enjoy!
Things Dads Would Never Say:
I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions!
Here’s the credit card and the keys to my new car – HAVE A BLAST!
Your mother and I are going away for the weekend. Start making an guest list and have a great party while we are gone!
No son of mine is going to live under this roof without an earring.
Now quit whining – let’s go the mall.
Why would you want to get a jobe? I make plenty of money for you to spend.
Father’s Day? It’s just like any other day!
Hope you got a chuckle! We will return tomorrow with some great information and gift ideas for the Dad in your life who celebrates ‘just another day’!
Sweet Treats
May 30, 2008 at 11:37 am | In Gift Ideas | Leave a CommentTags: beautiful, buy, cake, cookies, day, Etiquette, events, father’s, floral, florist, flower, flowers, food, funerals, gift, happy, holiday, holidays, ideas, life, lifestyle, live, novel, online, outlet, plants, recognition, responsibilities, roses, Seminole, shop, store, sweet, treats, unique, weddings
WOW! May is almost over and Father’s Day is FAST approaching! Many of you are still searching for that perfect gift. Well, the Team at Seminole Florist has more than flowers. If the Dad in your life has a sweet tooth, you won’t want to miss what we have “in-store” for him.
But first – just a little background for you regarding father’s…
QUOTEABLE:
The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.
Tim Russert
I NEVER KNEW THAT!
Animals are fathers too! Check out their responsibilities:
A father ocean catfish is a true example of a devoted father. He carries the eggs of his young is his mouth until they are ready to be born, which may take up to several weeks. During that time, he cannot eat a thing!
Penguins are another good example; Father penguins keep on their feet in arctic temperatures for sixty days or more to protect his eggs. He hides them on top of his feet, hiding them with feathered flap. Like the catfish, he cannot eat for the duration of his guard of the eggs.
Now its time to treat the Dad’s in your life with something tastey!
For fishing, hiking, or road trips, Dad will love this spacious cooler with shoulder strap and exterior pockets. It arrives brimming with gourmet treats, including 48 Nibblers® bite-siz cookies, and 24 brownie bites.
The best of Eli’s all in one cheesecake. Eli’s Sampler Cheesecake has a blend of 4 mouthwatering flavors. 8″ Cheesecake has three slices each of the following flavors: Original Plain – all natural rich and creamy cheesecake; Apple Streusel cheesecake – made with fresh apple slices, cinnamon and crunchy streusel; Turtle cheesecake – caramel cheesecake with a layer of caramel topped with crunchy toasted pecans and chocolate drizzle; and White Chocolate Raspberry cheesecake – topped with a mirror of raspberry puree and splashes of white chocolate backed on a chocolate cookie crust. 8″ Cheesecake comes pre-cut and ships frozen. Serves 12. Measues 2″ high x 8″ diameter and weighs approximately 2 pounds. Kosher.
Coffee-washed cake layered with classic mascarpone custard and garnished with delicious coffee whipped cream, dark chocolate shaves and a dusting of cocoa… that’s amore!
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