Are flowers still relevant to our lifestyle?

Are flowers really relevant to our lifestyle?  What is their value?
I buy fresh flowers every day. Well, I am a florist.
I either leave them in vases for people to buy loosely,  or I design them into a bit of fresh art.
I then deliver them to people for any number of reasons.
I have been in the flower business since 1978.  I am amazed that people still have fresh flowers in their lives as they did then. Maybe more so.

I don't just sell flowers.  I sell the value they hold, the feelings and emotions they represent. Flowers influence the emotions. Flowers can speak volumes. Flowers are given for the moment, to get or to give that unique feeling that buzzes up inside your soul.
This feeling is something you get when you give flowers and also the same feeling you get when you receive flowers.
If you have never experienced this, try delivering a bundle of flowers to someone.
The recipient is so excited. The emotions are unrehearsed and real and the feeling actually transcends onto you. The power of flowers. Like a runners high.

I love the part that I play in peoples lives. Very happy or very sad occasions.
I think that the most meaningful part of my job is delivering the flowers and seeing the look in the eyes and the smile on the face of the recipient.

Yesterday, I received two phone calls from a person who just received a very simple gesture of flowers. It was apparently from a friend that she hadn't seen in so long and this friend just wanted to let her know she was thinking of her.
She called first to say how lovely. Then called me again to say that she was so happy that her friend somehow knew to call me, in her words, "she found the best florist to call".

Handing flowers to Frank, the man who's wife had just died.  He was so touched that someone thought of him to send beautiful flowers.
He was moved enough to tell me about his wife. It released his heartfelt emotions.

A new baby girl was born this week. The mother received a bouquet to mark the day and to ease the pain of delivery.

The men who spent great detail in writing their cards for Valentines Day, and actually choosing flowers that they feel would make their love shine.
The men who do not send flowers on this "forced" holiday, but, send then all year long, for no reason at all.

The hostess who opens the door to her guests and is given flowers to show their appreciation.

Flowers help feed our need for serenity, inspiration, wellness, gratitude, love and optimism.

Are flowers still relevant?  I believe so. 

 

Flower Balls

It's a ball of blooms. A flower Ball.
People want to touch it. Pick it up. It's just fun.

Kermit and  Berry Ball

Snow Ball

There is just no other way to describe these,
but as hanging balls! They are mini balls
and look great hanging above a dining table.
Giving one is a great hostess gift too!

Making the ball.

Receiving a ball. See. She loves it! This one in particular is frosty
and whimsical and sends a shiver when you see it close.
Like a snowball from your childhood.

And, the Kissing Ball.
We sell these in place of the traditional evergreen wreath.

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Labor Day Weekend Weddings

I cannot tell you how many times I hear, "Are people still getting married these days?"

Yes!  E v e r y o n e  is getting married, it seems!  This weekend, Stems flowered 9 brides.

Each were special and unique.  I loved them all.

Penny was a Big Ring girl.  No hand-held traditional bouquet for her.  Loved it!

And, loved her style. Check out that dress.

Flower Ring

    

A beautiful morning at Evergreen Lake

Jane Giagni Harpist harpbyjane@msn.com

Cymbidium and Blue Bom Orchid Centers

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Orchid Shots

The Bistro tables had two lovely orchids in tall shot glasses. Only, the wind was with

us today.and sometimes we need a little support from nature.  

We sent the guys on a rock hunt and I think it added a nice touch.

A bit about the Blue Bom Dendrobium orchid, which we fondly call them 
"Tie Dye Orchids" @ Stems. 

They are exotic and opulent, and make a breathtaking sight at your wedding or special event.

Our grower in Thailand takes a purple orchid and enhances the color just a bit with blue dye, 

creating a smashing intense color.

                             Love to Penny and Jeff!

Just Married

The Highland Haven award winning bed and breakfast is located on the creek in Evergreen.
It is the place to honeymoon when having your wedding in Evergreen.
This is also a wonderful venue for a small and cozy wedding.

Staying at The Highland Haven is a treat to a romantic celebration in the beautiful, wooded setting. Offering a variety of luxuries, opt for the champagne, chocolate and flower romance package, ready in your room upon arrival.  Breakfast is fresh and recipes from my personal favorite cookbook, Colorado Cravings by the owner, Gail Riley.     Romance is their specialty.

Summer Weddngs

Jennifer and Pete were married at The Meadows at Marshdale 

on June 5th, 2010. Jenn loves sunflowers and we put them everywhere!

 

 
Photographer was Erik Spring from JameePhotography who is just amazing!
Love the sunflower ring bearer pillow for the rings! Great alternative to the satin pillow....

Mothers Day Peony

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Peony.

This was my Mother's Day gift to myself.

They were all the same color and have been opening and changing
colors every day.  They are now the size of a dinner plate.

And oh, the smell is just amazing.