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Local Dog wants to Model with our Flowers

In the past, I mentioned we have partnered with the +The Humane Society of the United States, specifically in Atlantic County. We will donate a portion of the proceeds for every "Puppy Love" we sell until December 31, 2014 to help benefit +Cats and +Dogs in our area. With almost three months to go until our deadline, we have an interesting story. A local dog has expressed an extreme interest in wanting to model with our Puppy Loves. Sandy, a 5 year old +Golden Retriever from Somers Point, NJ, loves the idea of the fundraiser and wants to help out in any way she can. So, we agreed to set up a modeling shoot and here are just 2 out of the hundreds of photos we snapped of Sandy. She is really picky with what we can and cannot post online... models.

High-Traffic areas get New Signals, Traffic Stoppers Part 1

Where do you go and see a line out the door and around the block? When was the last time you had to wait and stare at a wall?

In response to our new initiative to increase exposure to a larger area of prospective customers, we at South Jersey Florist, have begun to search out new partners and new locations to showcase out art.

In a new series, Traffic Stoppers, we will be highlighting our work in all new loci around the area. All of our Facebook fans will remember a post from last week where we prototyped this new idea at Tilton Fitness in Northfield, NJ. The response was overwhelming in favor of new pieces in new scenery.

Below you will see this very same vase arrangement that over 200 Facebook fans loved. In the future we will highlight the new locations much more and possibly get some reactions from patrons. Stay tuned for other stories in the series, Traffic Stoppers.

Our Fundraising Efforts in Action! Thank You.

The Humane Society of Atlantic County and South Jersey Florist working together for a common goal.

Picture originally from 1800Flowers.com

Giving Back

We at South Jersey Florist have partnered with the Humane Society of Atlantic County for the betterment of your furry friends. Until December 31, 2014, we will be donating a portion of each "Puppy-Love" arrangement to the Humane Society. Below is a small portion of the Puppy-Love collection. You can view the rest of the assortment at Puppy-Love.

Party Animal (Puppy Love #2)

Teacher's Pet (Puppy Love #4)

Lucky in Love (Puppy Love #6)

Sports Hound (Puppy Love #12)

Some New Pieces

Devil Dog

American Flag



Lilly Vase Arrangement



Mosaic vase



Autumn Season means Autumn Flowers

The autumn season brings with it the freshness of crisp, cool air, the glow of rich, warm colors, and an abundant harvest of floral materials. As the leaves begin to display their brilliant hues, we find ourselves irresistibly drawn to the natural symbols of fall pumpkins and gourds, dried wheat and cattails, berries and pods, and of course, vibrant fresh flowers and your local professional florist has just what you need to complement your seasonal decorating theme.

We can celebrate the bounty of autumn and simultaneously welcome our guests with a seasonal wreath of dried and permanent materials placed on the front door. A circular frame of grapevine or twigs can be embellished with any combination of fall leaves, preserved eucalyptus, artificial blossoms or fruits, and grasses or pheasant feathers, all coordinated with a patterned ribbon.

Bountiful Rose Bouquet

We have all seen pumpkins carved into jack-o-lanterns, but a fresh pumpkin can also become the container for a novel autumn centerpiece.  

Fresh flowers for the autumn season include soft-textured red or green amaranthus, velvety celosia, tall purple liatris, a variety of asters in a wide range of colors and sizes, bristly orange safflower, cheery golden sunflowers, delicate montbretia, and crunchy yellow or purple statice. Of course, roses, alstroemeria, carnations and gerberas are available year round in a palette of autumnal hues such as orange, red, burgundy, and gold. For an interesting contrast in form and texture, consider using the waxy, mahogany-toned hypericum berries (better known as St. John's Wort), or bright red-orange bittersweet on it's tendrilled stems.

Perhaps the quintessential flower of autumn is the chrysanthemum, which is available in a tremendous selection of colors, sizes and shapes. "Spray" chrysanthemums feature several individual flowers on one stem, whereas "disbuds" have their lateral shoots removed as they grow, resulting in one, large flower at the top of the stem. Football mums, spider and fuji mums and "Red Rovers" (with a large, reddish- rust colored, daisy-type flower at the end of the stem) are all examples of disbuds. Spray chrysanthemums are available as "cushion" or "daisy" types, as well as small, round "button" varieties, and anemone-flowered, or "duet" styles, which feature semi-double, ruffled centers.

Spray chrysanthemums are one of the best flower values around. They are inexpensive, they have many blossoms per stem, they offer a huge choice of colors and styles, and they are long lasting, often enduring for up to two weeks or longer in a vase. It's no wonder they have been so popular for so many years.

Bring the blaze of autumn colors into your home or send some to someone you know. Call or visit your local professional florist to see what's been harvested for you!

The Fonzie of all Flowers

Re-posted from: http://www.gagsfactory.com/2010/12/29/funny-flower-pictures/

Spring Time Ideas

Spring Floral Decorating Ideas

• Decorate your brunch table with votive candles interspersed among several vases of spring blooms. Guests can each take home a small vase as a party favor.

• Line your entryway with beautiful blooming spring plants. A wreath of spring flowers on your front door is a fabulous finishing touch.

• Decorate each place setting at your table with a different flower variety. Include each variety in a vase for your table centerpiece.

• Garnish hors d'oeuvre trays with spring flowers.

• Ask your florist to make a design in a teapot or a cluster of teacups. Or place a small bloom on each saucer when serving tea.

• Fill a traditional wicker basket with mixed spring flowers to use as a centerpiece. For a charming effect place smaller baskets and candles next to the flowers. This can also be done with clay pots.

Flower Suggestions

Spring flowers include: tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, iris, daisies, lily of the valley, violets, pansies, lilies, mini carnations, gerbera daisies, pussywillow, and flowering branches such as forsythia and cherry blossoms.

Starts at $49.99

Stir up St. Patrick's Day smiles with our lucky floral libation. Inspired by the popular Irish cocktail, our florists hand-arrange the freshest green carnations and poms with alstroemeria and fresh greenery, inside a keepsake acrylic martini glass. To complete the recipe, it's accented with green apple picks they'll think came straight from the city of Dublin. Sláinte. 

Lucky

$49.99

Make them feel like a lucky dog -- surprise your favorite lad or lass with our playful puppy-shaped St. Patrick’s Day arrangement. Crafted from fresh lime green carnations and cheerful poms, he's accented with a jaunty top hat and green ribbon, ready to make Irish eyes of all ages smile

These Dogs are moving fast!

"This is the most adorable thing I have ever seen in flowers!"
~Corrine Wilsey

In 2008, while experimenting with new creative designs, South Jersey Florist made a very similar dog-like flower arrangement.  Who would of guessed it would of become such a hit with our customers? Sadly, we did not give it enough credence to attach any trademark to it, so 1800flowers.com takes the credit for this one.

Red Poinsettia Basket

$44.99
The traditional holiday blooming plant, a Christmas Poinsettia with its dark leaves and deep red flowers, is set in a beautiful white-washed basket to create the perfect gift for family and friends. Approximately 8-inches in diameter.
Approx. 8"D 

The FTD® Holiday Traditions™Bouquet

$59.99

The FTD® Holiday Traditions™ Bouquet speaks to the beauty and magic of the holiday season. Rich red roses, white chrysanthemums, red mini carnations and lush holiday greens are gorgeously arranged in a designer white ceramic sleigh while accented with red and white holiday glass balls and red ribbon, to create a wonderful way for you to convey your warmest season's greetings.Approximately 13"H x 12"W.

Santa Paws is Coming to Town!!!

$49.99

Our holiday hound-shaped arrangement is ready to deliver smiles under the tree or on the tabletop. Hand-arranged from fresh carnations and fragrant greens inside a willow dog bed basket, he's decked in a Santa hat and glasses and accented with emerald ornaments.

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Harvest Glow™ Centerpiece

$59.99

Decorate the season in style with a glamorous, glowing gift for the tabletop. Fresh roses, alstroemeria, Gerberas, poms and more are hand-crafted into an abundant centerpiece ring around a green pillar candle. Accented with touches of dried wheat, apple picks and pear picks to celebrate Autumn occasions beautifully.

Approximately 6"H x 17"L

Great Deal for Fall

Ok guys, this is a HOT seller this past week. I made 3 of these in the first two hours we were open on Monday. So let's see if we can keep that demand going with this great deal!

Anyone who walks in and buys one of these Halloween Dogs, gets a free $5 coupon for their next purchase!

The FTD® Bountiful™ Bouquet bursts with harvest cheer and Autumn beauty. Bright orange roses, Asiatic lilies and Peruvian lilies are gorgeously accented with rich red spray roses and seeded eucalyptus. All are perfectly arranged in a designer ceramic pumpkin container, with lid included, to send your most heartfelt wish of affection and gratitude. 

Approx. 8H x 8W

$49.99

The FTD® Big Hug® Bouquet is the perfect way to give them a squeeze when they need it! Everybody needs a hug now and then and this bouquet, featuring a 6-inch bear hugging a simple, pale green ceramic vase, is the perfect way to indulge your special someone. Lavender Peruvian Lilies, magenta mini carnations and lush greens create the perfect expression of love, gratitude and cheer making this a gift they won't soon forget.
Approximately 15"H x 11"W.