Show Appreciation and Thanks to Summer School and Camp Counselors and New Teachers

As one part of the year draws to a close where your kids may have been in summer school or summer camp and another part begins — the new school year and a new set of teachers — this is an opportune time to show your appreciation for all those who mentor your child and provide excellent role models. We have an appreciation collection of flowers and bouquets as well as gift baskets that provide a convenient, beautiful, and affordable way to thank many of those teachers, administrators, and counselors that took so much time to help your children. To provide you with some gift ideas, here are some highlights from that thank you flower collection: SUNBURST BOUQUET offers sunflowers, green mini hydrangeas, orange Asiatic lilies, green hypericum, green button poms, and bear grass. Its unique floral design will wow your recipient. SHADES OF PURPLE is an elegant floral arrangement of purple and lavender flowers like roses, garden stock, and purple asters. It comes in a beautiful glass vase. SUMMER DREAMS includes premium summer flowers like hydrangea, sunflowers, roses, Peruvian lilies, and hypericum berries along with summer foliage arranged in a glass cylinder. Now, let’s think about all those delicious … Read More about Show Appreciation and Thanks to Summer School and Camp Counselors and New Teachers »

International Day of Friendship is July 30th

Sunday, July 30th is International Day of Friendship. This is the opportunity to celebrate the friendships that you have developed anywhere in the world from your travels or the fact that loved ones have moved abroad. Of course, you should also still celebrate those friendships closer to home. It is our friends that get us through the tough times but who also help us make great memories. They make us laugh, provide good advice, and just are there when we need them the most. Whether you will be able to celebrate in-person here in Atlanta or they are far away on this upcoming International Day of Friendship, flowers are a great way to toast your friendship. We have some beautiful ways to express how much you care for your friends with these stunning bouquets and flower arrangements: SUNBURST BOUQUET features a display of summer flowers that include sunflowers, green mini hydrangeas, orange Asiatic lilies, green hypericum, green button poms, and bear grass. SUMMER GARDEN comes from our European ‘bloom on bloom’ collection. It contains hand-arranged sunflowers, lilies, hydrangea, garden roses, stock, and lisianthus in a container. SUMMER DREAMS is a glass vase arrangement that offers hydrangea, sunflowers, roses, Peruvian lilies, … Read More about International Day of Friendship is July 30th »

Our European Bloom on Bloom Collection

Our Atlanta flower shop design team always is working on something creative. One of their most unique floral design collections is the European Bloom on Bloom Collection. Each flower arrangement within this floral collection comes in a cylindrical glass vase with premium flowers in a colorful design. To give you an idea of what these special floral designs look like, here are a few examples from our collection: SUMMERTIME This flower arrangement has a variety of summer flowers and colors that include tangerine roses, blooming hydrangea, and purple stock. MIDTOWN GARDEN’ This gorgeous floral display features garden florals that are arranged in a European pave style. PARISIAN’ This popular flower arrangement includes garden hydrangea, lilies, roses, lisianthus, and seasonal accents that are hand arranged in a willow-lined glass container. SUNBURST BOUQUET This bright flower arrangement is bursting with color. The flowers include sunflowers, green mini hydrangeas, orange Asiatic lilies, green hypericum, green button poms, and bear grass. GARDEN VERANDA This is a showcase of southern garden florals that has fresh-cut hydrangea, fragrant stargazer lilies, skyline and coral roses, lisianthus, and field fillers with willow accents. ORCHID BOTANICA This flower arrangement is unique in its color and presentation. It offers exotic … Read More about Our European Bloom on Bloom Collection »

Carither’s Wedding Flowers Featured at Summer Atlanta Wedding

We had the privilege of participating in Dustin and Christine Hawkin’s wedding at the Gardens at Great Oaks. Here, we share some special moments from their Atlanta summer wedding that highlight the flowers we created for them as part of their memorable day. These beautiful photos of their Atlanta wedding and our wedding flowers are courtesy of Anna Shackleford, a local professional photographer from Atlanta. The wedding photos shared by Dustin and Christine illustrate the beautiful examples of the wedding bouquet, ceremony flowers, wedding party flowers, and the reception flowers. We worked with the couple on their flowers when they contacted us for a free wedding flower consultation through our exclusive wedding flower website. Christine was looking for a traditional Southern charm style that would match well with her outdoor wedding ceremony at this gorgeous Atlanta area wedding venue. Our wedding floral design team worked with Christine to create a pastel color palette that reflected the garden feel of the outdoor wedding venue. Gorgeous floral designs also highlighted the special outdoor settings that made up the ceremony area with an almost bohemian feel. Each wedding guest had a special floral name card that told them where they were seated at … Read More about Carither’s Wedding Flowers Featured at Summer Atlanta Wedding »

Special Family Days in July

The month of July offers many ways to celebrate different members of the family and remind us all of the importance and value they hold in our lives. Here are the many family members you must remember this month with a special gift and thank you for being in your life: Parent’s Day — July 23 Cousin’s Day — July 24 Aunt and Uncle Day — July 26 Father-in-Law Day — July 30 We’ve got some great gift ideas for these special July days about the family that will be a way to show your love whether they live here in Atlanta or are located somewhere else in our country: We have all types of gift baskets that include a wide range of gourmet treats that are sure to please. The BLACK TIE VIP GIFT BASKET offers a decorative tin container that includes chocolate truffles, chocolate cookies, cheese, crackers, butter toffee pretzels, tea, chocolate fudge, chocolate chip cookies, Godiva milk chocolate caramels, hot cocoa, Classic chocolate chip cookies, European cookies, Sonoma cheese straws, biscotti and pastry cookies. The CHOCOLATE GOURMET gift basket features truffles, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, flavored chocolate treats, cookies, and more. GOLDEN GOODIES has Cashew Roca, gold … Read More about Special Family Days in July »

Celebrating the Arrival of Summer in Atlanta!

June 21st was the start of summer but we were already celebrating the season with many summer weddings and events that called for our gorgeous array of summer flowers that we now have available for these and other special occasions as well as for gifts and decor. Here are some great flower arrangements and bouquets that reflect the beauty and warmth of summer that you can order online, by phone, or at our Atlanta flower shops: THE JOY FOREVER BOUQUET This is a special arrangement full of summer flowers in a clear glass vase that is sure to please the recipient of such a stunning floral display! FRESH FLOURISH BOUQUET This summer bouquet features gorgeous pinks, hot pinks, purples, lavender, and greens with many flower varieties that are arranged in a tall glass vase. MIDTOWN GARDEN’ Luxurious garden floral varieties from the summer season are artistically presented in a European pave style within a glass vase. ‘MONET’S GARDEN’ CUBE Deliver our Monet’s Garden Bouquet in your choice of a European cube or glass vase. It includes a mix of Southern full-bloom hydrangea, garden roses, and field asters in shades of blue and yellow. ‘PARISIAN’ This summer flower arrangement contains garden … Read More about Celebrating the Arrival of Summer in Atlanta! »

Celebrating Father’s Day in Atlanta

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18th. This is the time to say thanks to Dad for all that he does for you and the family. While you may have plans to take him out to dinner or enjoy a day out together, don’t forget that Dad may also love receiving some special gifts. Our Father’s Day collection is available in our Atlanta flower shops and through our website. We’ve put together a great combination of flowers and plants for Dad to enjoy whether he has a green thumb or just appreciates the sentiment you are sending his way. Here are some highlights from our Father’s Day collection to give you some ideas about what to get your Dad: The Flowering Succulent Garden includes a combination of succulents and seasonal plants, including such beauties as the Yellow Sunshine Kalanchoe Plant. The Tabletop Plant Garden includes green plants and a colorful flowering plant. The Palm Tree plant is three-feet high and offers a beautiful addition to a home or office. Of course, we also have some great Father’s Day gift baskets and towers. These include delicious gifts for Father’s Day like a Godiva Chocolate basket full of all types of chocolate gifts … Read More about Celebrating Father’s Day in Atlanta »

Celebrating Red Rose Day on June 12th in Atlanta

Today is the perfect day to pick up some roses from our Atlanta flower shop or have them delivered to a local address. That’s because Monday, June 12th is Red Rose Day. It’s a special day to celebrate the rose and the love represented in a red rose. The month of June is also National Rose Month, and our Grand Reserve Roses are a perfect way to celebrate the timeless beauty of the rose. With roses in full bloom during their peak season, they make a great gift for a special occasion or even just offer some beautiful decor for your home or office. Our roses originate from Ecuador and shipped fresh directly to our Atlanta flower shops in a range of colors, including red, white, pink, yellow, lavender and more. The country is known for its ideal climate for roses, growing some of the largest roses available. You can order your roses in any quantity that suits your needs — from one to multiple dozens. You can choose one color or go with a mixed look of many colors. You can also combine any of the roses with other flower varieties for another beautiful way to celebrate the rose. … Read More about Celebrating Red Rose Day on June 12th in Atlanta »

Celebrating National Gardening Exercise Day and Best Friends Day

The month of June starts off with two special days, including National Gardening Exercise Day on June 6th and Best Friends Day on June 8th. Both are opportunities to send a special gift to someone in your life to remind them that you are thinking about them. Both are also opportunities for you to celebrate nature at its very best whether you are a lover of plants, flowers, or both. You can even treat yourself to something special on these days. To help you celebrate or get those special gifts, our Atlanta flower shop offers something for everyone, including our summer collection of flowers, plants, and gifts that are now available in our Atlanta florist locations or online through our flower website. To give you an idea of what you can order online, by phone, or in our Atlanta flower shop, here are some highlights to show you the variety, quality, and value we offer you: The Flights of Fancy offers a bird of paradise arrangement that delivers bold colors and a tropical feel. Summer Garden has a European bloom on bloom design with shades of yellow, orange, purple and blue. it comes with sunflowers, garden roses, hydrangea, lilies, and … Read More about Celebrating National Gardening Exercise Day and Best Friends Day »

Memorial Day in Atlanta

Memorial Day is Monday, May 29th but typically the entire weekend leading up to it includes many events geared toward remembering and recognizing all those we have lost in wars and conflicts that so bravely fought for our freedom. There are numerous events in the Atlanta area for Memorial Day, including a parade and many graveside services. You may also be doing your own remembrance day event at a graveside at a fallen loved one. It’s a time to remember these loved ones with fondness and share memories about their lives. We have many patriotic flower arrangements and wreaths that are a respectful way to honor those on Memorial Day: • Sincere Sympathy Basket includes mini carnations, red roses, gladioli and more in a choice of three sizes. • The American Patriot Standing Spray includes football mums, gladioli, delphiniums, roses and carnations in patriotic colors. • The Light in Your Honor is an array of white flowers that are a respectful and elegant way to remember the loss of loved ones over Memorial Day. • The American Patriot Sympathy Basket offers a patriotic mix of colors and flowers like mums, carnations, and gladioli along with accent flowers and greenery. • … Read More about Memorial Day in Atlanta »