The Best Mom

My Mom & Her Proudest Achievements Circa 1962

Again, another crazy busy day - I kept meaning to photograph some of the arrangements we sent out to add to the blog but customers kept arriving wanting things NOW, and with a work bench full of orders....no time! Instead, I have included a photo of my own Mom, who passed away last year shortly before Mothers Day.

That's me in all my 2 week old glory in the middle along with the two best gifts my Mom ever gave me, my brother and sister. What I have learned since her death, is that a mother is likely the only person who will love you completely and unconditionally no matter how much you mess up. I swear that if I murdered someone, my Mom would have been convinced it was their fault. So enjoy your Mom while she is still here with you - Spend some time with her! And above all, give her some flowers!

Mothers Day...Information & Hours

My Mom & My Sister Circa 1956

Mothers day...Here we go! Today started at 5:30 am at the Auction picking up the best of the best. One of those days when even though I'm exhausted I know why I love my job so much!

In addition to our regular hours, we will be open Sunday this week from 11am - 4pm, We offer delivery on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (morning )to the entire Metro Vancouver Area, including The North Shore, Richmond, New West, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Surrey, Whiterock, Tsawassen, and Langley. and our last delivery for Mothers Day (Vancouver only) is picked up at Noon on Sunday. Please give us 24 hours notice to ensure we can deliver for you! Please call us for delivery prices. If we can't provide delivery due to late ordering, we can always have the flowers ready for pick up. Because of the volume of deliveries it is impossible to guarantee an exact delivery time!

Because we are so busy right now, please have all the information ready when you call us to place your order, or print off the PDF order form from the Contact Us page on our website and fax it to us. We NEED your Moms address & PHONE NUMBER to ensure timely delivery. Please link in to our website for more photos and information!!!

Mothers Day...Think Pink!

Peony & Rose Bouquet

Timeless and classic beauty for your wonderful Mom....A monochromatic pink bouquet comprised of Bugatti Roses, Dr. A. Fleming Peonies, and Karl Rosenfeld Peonies. The bouquet shown is $75.00. (Prices start at $50.00 for similar style bouquets)

Our Signature Apple Green Wrapping with Pink Satin & Chiffon Ribbon Detail

Because God is in the Details....and Mom notices the details. We know Moms are worth more than a cellophane wrapped, raffia tied corner store bouquet!

Pink Hydrangea

If Mom has a garden with a shady area, she can enjoy her Hydrangea in the house for a few weeks, and then plant it directly in the garden (or in a frost proof pot on a balcony) and enjoy it as it gets bigger and fuller every year as it blooms through the summer. The gift that keeps on giving! Hydrangea is available in many shades of pinks, blues, and mauves. Ranging in price from $19.99 (wrapped in tissue and ribbon) through to $90.00 (as shown) depending on the vessel you choose.

Holt Renfrew/ Arts Umbrella

Today we provided the flowers for the annual Holt Renfrew/Arts Umbrella Fundraiser for one of our favourite clients, Arts Umbrella. Here are some photos of the flowers and the set-up.....

The Centrepieces

The Set-Up

The Tables

Tune in tomorrow for Mother's Day Ideas!

Just In Time For Mothers Day

Selection of Green Teas

One of my biggest challenges is finding new products that aren't sold everywhere else in Vancouver. We are the only store in Canada that carries Lupicia Teas, which I found and fell in love with in Honolulu last year. Our first shipment has just arrived! These are amazing green & black teas from Japan, beautifully packaged and sold as loose Tea in tins, or in packages of 5 or 10 teabags.

Selection of Black Teas

Sakurambo - Black Tea with Japanese Cherry

Keep checking in...each day this week we will feature different flowers & gifts for Mothers Day!

Vancouver Club Wedding

Altar Arrangement

Today we worked on a wedding at our favourite venue, the absolutely beautiful Vancouver Club. We have done the weekly flowers here for several years and love working in such a stunning venue. The photos above and below are taken in The Georgian Room. Peonies, Roses, Orchids, Crab Apple Blossoms, Snowball Vibernum....with up lit pedestals to make the submerged seashells glow.

The Georgian Room

Packing up the Centrepieces for delivery

The centrepieces are Lily of the Valley and white seashells enclosed within clear glass cylinders on short stems. What a delicious scent!

The Bridal Bouquet

The Bridal Bouquet was a simple hand tied Bouquet of "Dr. A. Fleming" Peonies. These became available locally just this week!

Happy 16th Anniversary!

Hilary & Lola

Well, It's hard to believe that it has been 16 years since I first opened the doors of my fabulous store. It certainly has been quite a ride! I have always felt blessed that I get to work in such a wonderful environment every day, surrounded by the flowers and the people I love. I want to thank all my clients for their continued support, and my wonderful staff (past and present) who have made coming to work each day a true joy. Without them, I would not be able to pull it all off .

In celebration of my Anniversary, Lily of the Valley, which is my all time favourite scented flower is on special tomorrow...3 bunches for $15.00 It truly doesn't get better than this!!!

Lily of the Valley (Muguet)

Keep checking in over the next week to see our Mothers Day ideas!