Atlanta Florist Carithers Flowers Provides Charity Support For Good Mews Animal Hospital

Carithers Flowers Delivers “Helping Hands” Along With Flowers Carithers Flowers of Atlanta has created a wonderful program that we call “Helping Hands.” This program is designed to generate financial support for charity organizations located throughout the Atlanta and Atlanta metropolitan area. Thus far, 6 organizations have taken advantage of the chance to sign up (For Free) for this wonderful program. The organizations currently participating include: Good Mews Animal Foundation, Susan G. Koman for Cancer, United Way, Serving Haiti, Wellstar Foundation & Hospice and High Meadows School and Camp. Charles Carithers, Owner and President of Carithers Flowers is absolutely committed to giving back to the community. Each year, Carithers makes record charitable contributions in excess $100,000 in products, services, and monies to local and national non-profits. Through the Helping Hands program, Carithers Flowers charitable partnership with Good Mews Animal Foundation in the Metro Atlanta area assists the organization in its mission to promote public awareness regarding the value of pets, animal welfare, pet overpopulation, and quality human-animal companionship through education and outreach programs. With each Carithers Flowers order, customers can make a $2.00 donation to the Good Mews Animal Foundation. Good Mews offers an alternative to traditional animal shelters in the Metro Atlanta … Read More about Atlanta Florist Carithers Flowers Provides Charity Support For Good Mews Animal Hospital »

‘Tis the Season for Sunflowers

Sunflowers are popular choices for decorative floral bouquets during September and through November. Whether it’s sunny or not outside, a bouquet of fresh-cut Sunflowers from Carithers Flowers makes anyone feel warm and happy. Blazingly beautiful and shamelessly abundant, these happy flowers are a sure-fire way to brighten your home and your mood! History of the Sunflower Sunflowers originated in North America more than 8,000 years ago and are believed to be one of the first crops gown by Native Americans. Grown around the globe for centuries, Sunflowers have been used in a variety of different purposes ranging from culinary to medicinal. From uses in cooking oil to paint and medicinal treatments to biodiesel fuel – the sunflower is one of the most versatile flowers we have today. Native Americans used Sunflower seeds for thickening soups and stems and the hull (shell) was used to make a drink similar to coffee. The hull and petals were also used to make dyes and the oil for cooking and medicinal remedies and ointments to treat snakebites and other wounds. Caring for your Sunflower Bouquet Fresh-cut Sunflowers need plenty of water and care. Cut the stems to a desired length under running water using … Read More about ‘Tis the Season for Sunflowers »

Carithers Flowers Invites You To Our New Interactive Facebook Fan Page

Carithers Flowers, Atlanta’s Premier Florist has created and deployed a new interactive, customized Facebook Fan Page.  Charles Carithers, owner of Carithers Flowers, Atlanta’s premier florist, proudly announced last week that Carithers Flowers has created an interactive site on Facebook that allows clients to have a more exciting and enjoyable experience when viewing the Carithers Flowers Facebook Fan Page.  Charles Carithers is the owner of Carithers Flowers, voted the number one florist in the Atlanta and Atlanta metropolitan area by NBC Television. Carithers has also been named a Consumers Choice award winner in each of past ten years in the Atlanta marketplace. Mr. Carithers states, “Our designs are unique, original and extraordinarily beautiful. We offer same day delivery and expedited delivery in the Atlanta market and all over the United States, through our network of strategic floral design partners. We are a family owned and operated Flower company and locally have been serving Atlanta, Alpharetta, Atlantic Station, Brookwood, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Buford, Canton, Chamblee, Cumming, Dawsonville, Decatur, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Emory, Fairburn, Kennesaw, Marietta, McDonough, Midtown,  Norcross, Peachtree City, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Stockbridge, Stone Mountain, Tucker, Woodstock and the rest of the Atlanta area metro communities since 1973. The Carithers Flowers team has historically served Atlanta area clients at their retail store front located on Powers Ferry road … Read More about Carithers Flowers Invites You To Our New Interactive Facebook Fan Page »

Make your Grandparents Smile with a Floral Arrangement from Carithers Flowers

Grandparents Day is September 12. Deliver a surprise that says “we love you” with a floral arrangement from Carithers Flowers. History of Grandparents Day In 1970, Marian McQuade, mother of fifteen children, grandmother of forty-three, and great-grandmother of ten, began campaigning for a special day to honor grandparents. Her unique situation drew national attention, and in 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Celebrating Grandparents Day Grandparents Day is a day when grandparents and grandchildren can connect with each other and express their love in a variety of ways. Whether your grandma or grandpa lives around the corner or across the country, show them how special they are to you with one of the beautiful selections of gifts and flowers from Carithers Flowers. The “pick a price” option on the Carithers Flowers website (www.carithers.com) will allow you to choose your Grandparents Day flowers, gift baskets, and plants in a variety of styles from large to small, modest to grand, and to fit every budget.   About Carithers Flowers Carithers Flowers, voted Atlanta’s Best Florist by Consumers Choice, is recognized as one of the Top 25 Florists in the … Read More about Make your Grandparents Smile with a Floral Arrangement from Carithers Flowers »

Carithers Flowers Covers All the Bases for Your Labor Day Holiday Entertaining

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer season – it’s time to break out the BBQ and say goodbye to the lazy days of summer. Students are heading back to school and vacationers are regretfully retreating home. Labor Day is, of course, reserved as a holiday for hardworking Americans, so take this opportunity to gather friends and family for one last hurrah before you return to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you fire up the grill, throw a pool party, or set up a picnic in the park, you can always dress up your surroundings with fresh floral arrangements from Carithers Flowers. From the traditional red, white, and blue arrangements to colorful custom bouquets to match your theme, the floral designers at Carithers Flowers can help you choose the perfect floral arrangement to make your party, barbecue, or picnic feel that much more special. The award-winning florist even has gift baskets – a prepackaged Ice Cream set or Fruit Basket can save you precious time when organizing your bash. However you choose to celebrate the holiday, fresh floral arrangements from Carithers Flowers are a welcoming and warm way to brighten up your bash (and your … Read More about Carithers Flowers Covers All the Bases for Your Labor Day Holiday Entertaining »

A Color Story

In any space, no matter how grand or simple, flowers can add that final touch. They quickly become the focal point of a space – their color, texture, and fragrance easily make a room or nook feel instantly chic and more pulled together. From bold neons and bright primary hues to subdued earth tones and bleached blooms, nothing dictates the overall feel of a floral arrangement quite like its color story. The range of palettes is almost dizzying, but the keen eye of Carithers Flowers expert design team can help you navigate the selections amidst a sea of colors. Whether you operate under the adage, “less is more” or subscribe to the “more is more” philosophy, Carithers Flowers has a floral arrangement to fit your unique aesthetic taste. Take a look at a sampling of the colorful options available on www.carithers.com or call Carithers Flowers at (404) 418-7443 to have its award-winning design team create you’re a masterpiece that is uniquely yours. Sensation Deliver a “Sensation” with this red on red floral cube, featuring garden red roses and long-lasting red carnations in a chic European glass cylinder. A monochromatic arrangement of these flowers is guaranteed to make a dramatic impression. … Read More about A Color Story »

Carithers Flowers Works With Helping Hands to Support Local Charities

Carithers Flowers believes in giving back to community organizations and charitable causes. Each year, Carithers donates over $100,000 in products, services, and monies to local and national non-profits. Carithers Flowers partnership with Helping Hands is a unique online fundraising program designed to benefit local schools, churches, and non-profit organizations. Whether ordering for themselves or gifting them to a friend, loved one, coworker, or business client, customers can also give back to the community with each online purchase they make. With each Carithers Flowers order, customers can make a $2.00 donation to one of the participating charitable organizations (currently: WellStar Foundation & Hospice, High Meadows School & Camp, United Way, Good Mews Animal Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Serve Haiti). The Helping Hands program encourages customers to take advantage of easily contributing to local charitable and non-profit organizations by sending flowers across town or across the country. Join Carithers Flowers Helping Hands program Carithers Flowers Helping Hands program is easy for an organization to implement and free to join. Simply fill out the online enrollment form to qualify your organization. Carithers Flowers provides readily available identification cards for your organization to distribute and to spread the word about the … Read More about Carithers Flowers Works With Helping Hands to Support Local Charities »

Celebrate your friends with a Carithers Flowers bouquet on International Friendship Day

Originating in the United States 75 years ago to honor the special meaning of friendship, International Friendship Day (August 1, 2010) has slowly spread to several countries around the globe. The International Friendship Day celebration takes place on the first Sunday of August every year. The Friendship Day holiday is unique in that it is marked by an almost concerted lack of commercial organization. Rather than rely upon prefabricated greeting cards and notions, the very concept of this holiday is based upon making the effort to express the importance of friendship in a meaningful way. Friends are present in a variety of contexts ranging from work colleagues, siblings, partners, aunts, uncles, and neighbors. You can show your appreciation for your friends in many ways, but the abundant varieties of friendship flowers and gift baskets available from Carithers Flowers will surely bring a smile to your recipients face. Flowers and their many varieties and colors have almost always been associated with friendship. There are several blooms to choose from that convey the many forms of friendship. Listed below are some of the most popular varieties to choose from and their various meanings: Yellow Rose: “Friendship, joy, and delight” Iris: “Meaningful friendship” … Read More about Celebrate your friends with a Carithers Flowers bouquet on International Friendship Day »

Carithers Flowers Offers Gift Baskets for Every Occasion

In addition to its award-winning floral arrangements, Carithers Flowers offers exceptional gift baskets to fit every occasion. When someone receives a gift basket from Carithers Flowers, an ordinary day becomes a day of indulgence. Carithers’ passion for delivering only the finest, overflowing gift baskets brimming with delicious foods, desserts, cookies, and treats is sure to have your recipient thinking they’ve been bestowed with the crème de la crème of gift baskets. Gift baskets are the perfect present for the hard-to-buy for person on your shopping list. Carithers Flowers offers an abundant selection of gift baskets tailored to special occasions or themes. Birthday “cakes” made of flowers, garden totes, spa packages, new baby baskets, and even a gentleman’s cigar chest are just a few samples of the plentiful collection that can be found at www.carithers.com or by calling (404) 418-7443. An artfully arranged selection of products adorned with beautiful ribbons in stylized containers makes Carithers gift baskets just as beautiful as they are useful. A family member, friend, client, or colleague with even the most discerning taste is sure to appreciate the thoughtfully chosen and well-packaged gift baskets that Carithers Flowers has to offer. Voted Best Atlanta Florist, Carithers Flowers offers … Read More about Carithers Flowers Offers Gift Baskets for Every Occasion »

Carithers Flowers Pays You Back with Rewards Program

At Carithers Flowers, the more you shop, the more you save. Because Carithers Flowers values your business so much, they created the Petal Rewards program™ as a way of thanking loyal customers for trusting them with their floral and gift-giving needs. With the company’s Petal Rewards™ program, every dollar spent on merchandise is a point earned. Reward points can be redeemed at checkout for cash savings on future orders or exchanged for new merchandise like gift cards, jewelry, mp3 players, kitchenware, and much more! You can even donate your points to the charity of your choice. Register today at www.carithers.com and earn 25 points just for signing up… keep growing those petal rewards and treat yourself to a gift! But Petal Rewards™ program isn’t the only incentive to shop with Carithers Flowers. The company’s “Win a Dozen Roses” contest grants one lucky winner per month a free set of one dozen roses. Try your luck today and fill out the form at https://www.carithers.com/programs/ If you’re the lucky winner, roses of your color choice will be delivered to you or anyone else across the USA and Canada. Follow Carithers Flowers Twitter and receive 10 % off your order using the special … Read More about Carithers Flowers Pays You Back with Rewards Program »