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Did you know this about your local flower shop?

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:34:33 +0000

So, after a huge shipment of flowers came in on Wednesday, it got me thinking…
Did you know that our flower shop gets flowers in almost every day? It’s true. And it’s hard work. If your a independent shop (like we are), you find yourself doing it all. From designing the gorgeous floral bouquets to cleaning buckets to answering phones to cleaning flowers. It’s important that when we get these gorgeous flowers in, that they get “treated” properly. Clean, warm water (that helps with hydrating them), clean buckets for display, cleaning the leaves off stems and cutting. So, don’t be surprised if you come in and see me walking around with a knife in my hand, I’m just constantly being busy.

Did you know that during the summertime, most of those flowers are locally grown? It’s true. We just received some beautiful zinnias, sunflowers, and dahlias. Such awesome colors!

Did you know that we are locally owned and operated? It’s true! The owners are a lovely couple that I get to work with every day. A husband and wife team who’s goal is to carry the best selection of flowers and to make them available to you (our clients). We all work very hard to make sure our customers know that they matter. You matter. Thank you for your business.

Did you know that we deliver to Bellevue, Kirkland, South Seattle, West Seattle, ALL of Seattle Metro, and more? It’s true! If you call us for a floral deliver to Microsoft…we can do that too!

Did you know you can order online? yep, right here. You can order 24/7 online from our website and feel good about supporting an independent flower shop/family.

Just a few things that you may have never known about your neighborhood flower shop. I’d love to see you. You can also follow us on twitter and/or facebook. We play an awesome name game..you should really check it out!

What kind of Blooms for a hot summer day?

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:45:21 +0000

As I sit here writing this, I’m able to look outside…you know what I see? I see sun….sun and more sun! yay! I’d say summer is finally here and did it sure come in a hurry. Just seems like 2 days ago it was wet and cold. Along with this sunshine is warm weather..into the 90’s the next couple of days. (And no, I’m not complaining!) With this warm weather, there are a couple tips I can give you to prolong the life of your fresh floral bouquet (hopefully purchased from us?!).

The best flowers to buy: tropicals are awesome, sunflowers, alstromeria, carnations, daisies..these are your hardiest flowers.

1. When you get your flowers home, give the stems a fresh cut with a sharp knife on a diagonal. (if you cut them straight across, the stems will sit flat on bottom of vase and not be able to uptake water)
2. The water in the vase should be warm. This will help expand the capillaries in stems to encourage water uptake.
3. Floral preservative (not always necessary..especially for tropicals). Clean, fresh water is the most important (along with clean vase).
4. Put your flowers in a cool place..(not by a draft or an air conditioner as both will kill your flowers). Do not put in the sun or on top of TV set either. A kitchen table, entry way table, coffee table, etc… are good places.
5. Every 2 days, give your vase a good rinse. Add new warm water and cut the stems again (about 1/2 inch to 1 inch)
6. Clean water and clean containers are the #1 way to keep your flowers longer.

I hope this helps out and everybody out there is enjoying this sunshine. If you need flowers, you know who to call! 206-324-8845 You can also follow us on twitter or visit our facebook page.

It’s Pride Weekend in Cap Hill…got flowers?

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:59:48 +0000

It started out cool and dreary in Cap Hill on Saturday (26th), but don’t let that fool you. The colors are flying bright down on Broadway (and even atop the Space Needle) for Pride Weekend. Music, Food, Clothes…fun, it’s all there. I feel so left out as we are up on 15th Ave..seems Broadway gets all the action. But, we will always be supporters of the cause…come check out our rainbow of flowers.

From hydrangea to lilies, roses to gerbera daisies, snap dragons to september flower…we’ve got the goodies. Come pick up a bouquet to take to a bbq or to give to your love…You know you want to. We’re on the corner of E Thomas and 15th Ave E..can’t miss all the flowers out front!

Or call me to make a delivery: 206-325-5068

Stargazer Garden

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:33:59 +0000

A beautiful vased arrangement fill with belles or ireland, stargazer lilies, liatris and stock with a variety of greens and filler. Very lovely bouquet for any occasion.

Order now for $78.00

Blooms can deliver anywhere in Seattle metro and surround areas. Give us a call: 206-324-8845 or order online anytime.

Thanks a Latte

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:29:49 +0000

Have something to be thankful for? Want to send flowers to say Thanks? Then this is the bouquet for you! An oversized mug filled with fresh flowers.

Let Blooms help you say “thanks”. Order now for $34.99

It’s your lucky day bouquet

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:23:29 +0000

Make their day lucky indeed with our stunning fresh green and white bouquet of carnations, Gerberas, lilies and more. A terrific gift to wish them luck and bring them peace for a Birthday, Graduation or any special occasion. The freshest carnations, Gerbera daisies, Asiatic lilies, daisy poms, button poms and more, all in gorgeous shades of green and white.

Blooms can deliver anywhere in Seattle metro and surrounding areas.
Order now for $49.99

Roses and Peruvian Lilies

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:00:43 +0000

You have a graduation coming up? These are a perfect combo for your $$. Alstromeria is long lasting and comes in a wonderful variety of colors. Roses, how can you ever go wrong with those? Together, they’re the dynamic duo.

As pictured this would be $44.99 (comes with the vase). If you want them wrapped presentation style it would be $34.99

Call us here at Blooms (your local Seattle florist) to make sure your graduate knows how awesome they really are: 206-324-8845 or order online here.

Martha Stewart Pink Oriental Lily

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:24:19 +0000

Want something simple and elegant? This unique flask-shaped Fishbowl Bottle Vase filled with fragrant stargazer (oriental) lilies creates a distinct presence.

Here at Blooms, your local Seattle florist, can deliver this for you around the corner or around the world.

Order now for $84.99

Don’t forget your mom this Mother’s Day!

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:07:49 +0000

With Mother’s Day being a few short days away, it’s important to remember your mother this mother’s day. Here at Blooms(your local Seattle florist), we can help! We deliver all over Seattle metro and surrounding areas. With the selection that we have, I’m sure we have something to please even the pickiest of moms!

From beautiful blooming plants (hydrangeas, azaleas, kalanchoes), blooming and green plant basket gardens, tropical flowers (ginger, anthuriums, dendrobium orchids, james story orchids, and oncidium orchids), dozens of roses (pink, yellow, creamy white, brandy colored, and red), and of course our beautiful mixed bouquets.

Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered. Just order online or pick up the phone and give us a call: 206-324-8845.

Party Time for Mom

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 01:07:08 +0000

This vibrant mix of eye-catching springtime flowers is meant to draw attention: roses and Gerbera daisies mix with bright green spider mums in festive celebration. It makes a perfectly lovely gift for Mother’s Day. Hot-pink Gerbera daisies, large-headed lavender roses, orange spray roses, green spider mums, accented by variegated pittosporum.

If your mom loves vibrant colors and has a personality to match, this would be the perfect gift for this Mother’s Day. Let (Blooms)your local florist help you out…you won’t be disappointed.

Order now for $69.99