Save 15% on Your Valentine’s Day Gifts with Carithers

We understand that you have a lot of expectations to live up to on Valentine’s Day. However, professing your love for your sweetheart – not to mention your mom, kids, and other family members – does not have to be expensive. That’s why we are offering some special sales prices this Valentine’s Day on our entire collection of Valentine’s Day flower arrangements and Valentine’s Day gifts. Valentine’s Day Promotions This year, we have topped ourselves in the value department by including an additional promotion designed to help you get the most for your money this Valentine’s Day. You can now save 15% when you spend $75 or more. Just use our promotion code, “WOW15,” during your online checkout. The offer is only valid through February 13, 2014. This promotion deadline is a good reminder to order now!  Not only will you be able to take advantage of all of our Valentine’s Day promotions by placing your order with us now, but you will also be able to experience our award-winning luxury on the flower variety and quantity you want for your sweetheart. Award-Winning Quality, Selection, and Service As an award-winning Atlanta florist, there are many reasons why we should be … Read More about Save 15% on Your Valentine’s Day Gifts with Carithers »

Stunning Valentine’s Day Flower Arrangements Await Online and In-store

Whether you visit us online or in any of our Atlanta flower shops, you will be sure to find a stunning selection of Valentine’s Day flower arrangements that fit your style and budget. Roses Galore Let’s start with some of the traditional favorites – our beautiful Grand Reserve Roses, which sold exclusively by us because we have a partnership with the flower farm that produces them. These roses are 30% larger than roses you would find elsewhere, and the size makes them a real standout whether you buy a half dozen, dozen, or multiple dozens. The other advantage with our Grand Reserve Roses is that they have a longer vase life, so your sweetheart can enjoy them that much longer. Color is not a problem either as we have them in multiple colors, including red, pink, hot pink, white, yellow and lavender just to name a few hue choices. Unique Flower Arrangements If your significant other is less traditional and you are expected to produce something decidedly different than others will get this holiday, we’ve also got you covered with some unique floral designs for Valentine’s Day, including those with exotic flowers or other favorites, such as tulips, lilies, and … Read More about Stunning Valentine’s Day Flower Arrangements Await Online and In-store »

Flowers: The Most Popular Valentine’s Day Gift

The Society of American Florists verified that Valentine’s Day is the number one holiday of the year for florists across the country. Fresh flower purchases accounts for 36 percent of all Valentine’s Day purchases and 40 percent of the holiday dollar sales volume. Other interesting facts gathered by the Society of American Florists in 2013 was information about the types of flowers bought, who is buying, and for whom the flowers are being bought. Consumers are typically remaining pretty traditional when it comes to their Valentine’s Day flowers with 63 percent of them purchasing red roses, 41% mixed flowers, and 27% roses that are not red. Thirty percent selected a flower variety beside roses, such as tulips, lilies, etc. while 22 percent opted to give a plant. Of the 25 percent of adults that bought flowers for Valentine’s Day, 64 percent were men and 36 percent were women. More than half the recipients of these flower gifts for Valentine’s Day are spouses followed by mothers, significant others, friends, self, sister, other relatives and children. Carithers Hand Arranges and Delivers Flowers for Valentine’s Day This year, we are offering an extensive Valentine’s Day collection of flowers for you to choose from, … Read More about Flowers: The Most Popular Valentine’s Day Gift »

What Does Your Sweetheart Prefer for Valentine’s Day?

Some prefer flowers for Valentine’s Day while others want chocolates. Then, there are those that expect their loved ones to give them both. Whatever your sweetheart prefers for Valentine’s Day, know that you can count on Carithers Flowers to have you covered. Flowers… First, there is our Valentine’s Day flower collection, which includes our exclusive Grand Reserve Roses. These stunning roses are 30% larger than any other rose variety, and we are the only florist to sell them! Along with these beautiful roses, we have a wide selection of luxury flowers and exotic varieties to choose from this Valentine’s Day, such as orchids and birds of paradise as well as other tropical flowers. Our dazzling luxury Valentine’s Day collection features large flower arrangements as well as unique arrangements that are perfectly suited to that sweetheart who wants something decidedly different. To serve all budgets, our Valentine’s Day collection of flowers also features a number of smaller arrangements as well as numerous specials and promotions that provide a greater value for you! Chocolates… If you’re sweetheart likes sweets, then we’ve got quite a choice sure to satisfy that sweet tooth! Our chocolate selection includes a number of premium chocolate brands known … Read More about What Does Your Sweetheart Prefer for Valentine’s Day? »

Valentine’s Day is Around the Corner! Order Our Winning Roses!

Now that the new year has arrived, it’s time to think about the next biggest celebration – Valentine’s Day. What better way to tell that special someone that you love them so much than to gift them with our Grand Reserve Roses? Our famous luxury roses are 30% larger than other luxury roses. They are grown exclusively for us by our rose farm partners. These are then hand-picked and arranged to enjoy for a much longer vase life than other roses. These are just some of the reasons our Grand Reserve roses have garnered awards and been features in National Florist Magazine. There’s no time like the present to place your order for these Grand Reserve roses for Valentine’s Day to ensure you get the color and number of roses you want to spoil that special someone.  While we have ordered even more roses than ever before, it is still a good idea to get your order in sooner than later! This year, our rose collection includes a wide range of colors, including traditional favorites like red and white as well as pink, lavender, yellow and even some custom rose colors. We are also offering a wide range of quantities … Read More about Valentine’s Day is Around the Corner! Order Our Winning Roses! »

Holiday Parties Require Special Planning and Attention to Detail

Whether you are hosting a holiday party in your home a corporate event, special planning and attention to detail are important to ensure festive success! Of course, planning a Christmas party is an extra task on top of all the other things you normally have to do plus the other holiday activities on the list. However, we are here to help you organize the best holiday party ever without having to spend too much or work too hard. Plus, we can also help with the decorating! Planning a Holiday Party Here is a great strategy for planning your home or office holiday party: Pick a location and date: Make sure it is a location that is convenient for as many party guests as possible. Depending on your budget, you can host it at a home, office, or event location. If you are picking an event location, be flexible with the dates as those closest to the holiday will either be booked up or more expensive. Create invitations: Make sure your guests know when and where the party is with a paper invitation or e-vite with all the details. Word-of-mouth is not the best way to invite people and you need … Read More about Holiday Parties Require Special Planning and Attention to Detail »

Enjoy Rewards Points for Every Holiday Purchase at Carithers Flowers

Besides enjoying the very best holiday décor and gifts at Carithers Flowers as well as great prices and promotions to get you the most for your money, you can also enjoy earning reward points to use toward future gifts for others or yourself thanks to our Petal Rewards Program. This is our way of saying thanks to all of our loyal customers and encouraging them to come back and shop often! How it Works It is a very simple process that allows you to start earning right away. There is an online registration form to get quickly signed up. With that registration, you immediately get 25 free rewards points. For every dollar spent with Carithers Flowers in-store and online you can earn one reward point. Then, when you have accumulated enough reward points, you can redeem them at checkout for cash savings on future flower and gift orders or you can exchange the points for brand name merchandise. To give you an idea of how the rewards add up, here are some examples of what you can get: 250 points = $20 500 points = $50 750 points = $75 1,000 points = $110 Types of Rewards When it comes … Read More about Enjoy Rewards Points for Every Holiday Purchase at Carithers Flowers »

Enjoy Atlanta’s Holiday Traditions with Loved Ones

In-between shopping with Carithers Flowers, be sure to take time out and enjoy many of the Atlanta holiday traditions featured each year. These remind us of the spirit and reason for the season. Check out this list of fun, festive, and family-oriented Christmas events in Atlanta over the Christmas holidays: The Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular: This new holiday show offers a great way to kick off the season. Holiday Lights: There will be tree lightings at Atlantic Station, East Point, and Lenox Square as well as around the city, including Macy’s department store. Christmas Performances: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will be playing many holiday concerts while the Alliance Theatre features ‘A Christmas Carol’ performance. Rudolph: This fun event is hosted by the Center for Puppetry Arts and tells Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s story. The Children’s Christmas Parade: Visit Santa Claus Lane as the sights and sounds make their way down Peachtree Street in Midtown for an event that benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Cabbage Patch Kids: This heart-warming event takes place in the mountain community of Cleveland where you can adopt a Cabbage Patch Kid at Babyland General Hospital. Christmas Tea: Enjoy a holiday refreshment between shopping expeditions and … Read More about Enjoy Atlanta’s Holiday Traditions with Loved Ones »

Carithers Flowers is a Great Place to Start Your Holiday Decorating

If you haven’t started already, this is a good time to get rolling on your holiday decorating. Typically, the Thanksgiving holidays bring out the Christmas lights and tree. You can also start thinking about the other types of holiday decorating to do to make your house – and even, office – a bit more festive. At Carithers Flowers, we are here to help you with a wide range of Christmas décor, including wreaths, garlands, poinsettia plants, Christmas centerpieces and more! Christmas Wreaths and Décor Let’s start with dressing the house for Christmas with wreaths, garland, miniature Christmas trees and more. We have a wide range of fresh Christmas wreaths decorated in various color schemes, including red, gold, or silver. Many feature Christmas symbols like pinecones and berries. These are great to place on the front door or any of your interior doors as well as above the fireplace. For the stairwells and railings, we have fresh Christmas garlands made from mixed Evergreens. They bring the scent of Christmas to the home and add festive cheer. There are also many Christmas plants to enjoy both inside and outside the home, including decorated and lighted three-foot high Christmas trees. These are a … Read More about Carithers Flowers is a Great Place to Start Your Holiday Decorating »

Come Join us for these Holiday Shopping Events

According to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Journal, local Atlanta businesses are ramping up for some post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping events to make the most of this busy retail season and encourage local Atlanta residents to help bolster the Atlanta economy. The article reported that a survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses and American Express found that 67% of small-business owners will offer discounts on specific items. 39% of small-business owners are planning to collaborate with other small businesses to promote Small Business Saturday. 36% will offer coupons for future offers or discounts. 33% rely on social media most to promote Small Business Saturday to their customers. 21% are planning to increase the number of employees working on Small Business Saturday. We agree with these findings as we have our plans underway for these special holiday events and encourage you to join us on any or all of these special shopping experiences. November 29 is Black Friday The infamous Black Friday is nearly here. Some retailers are trying to push it forward to just after the Thanksgiving meal, but for our employees and our customers we believe they should be with their families. We will be ready … Read More about Come Join us for these Holiday Shopping Events »