10 Year Anniversary

South Jersey Florist just had a birthday! We are now 10 years old as of March 29, 2014. Celebrate with us with an extra smile today. As we all know, its getting harder and harder for the Mom & Pop shops to make it in this economy. That is precisely why we ask for that smile. This anniversary is a silent triumph that the small business owner can still endure an unforgiving economy. 

The best part of all, is we thriving! Let's recap for the new audience. South Jersey Florist, henceforth referred to as SJF, has won The Best of the Knot for 2013 and 2014. We were the runner-up in the Best of the Press for the Atlantic City Press for 2013. We doubled the number of Facebook likes since 2012. We have added a Twitter, Pintrest, Instagram, and Google+ presence. Our new loyalty program, Loyal Blocks, is off to a great start with 25 member in the first month. Our sales are up, our customer retention is up, and the savings we pass onto our customers is at an all time high. SJF is a powerhouse to be reckoned with in the years ahead. We hope you will continue to support us with your well wishes and business. 

Thank You for 10 GREAT Years!

New Logo

We have created a new logo in hopes of making a more memorable statement to our customers. Anyone can look at this image and realize two very important facts, quickly. First, we are located and reachable at www.southjerseyflorist.com. Second, we deal in fresh, vivid flowers. Now our customers know who we are and what we work with, but these are just assumptions. We would love to hear your input through comments, shares, reposts, likes, etc. Thank You!

Some New Pieces

Devil Dog

American Flag



Lilly Vase Arrangement



Mosaic vase



A healthy Report

Currently, South Jersey Florist is better than ever. We have seen increased business in every aspect we deal with, especially weddings. The positive reviews we have recieved on our google profile have exponentially increased the number of brides coming our way. We thank you for the support and ask that you continue to help us out whenever possible, and in turn we will continue to provide "Good old fashion customer service at it's best!"

In the days and weeks to come, I will attempt to start putting up the many pictures we have collected from last year's wedding season and a sneak preview into this year's colors and WOWs. Stay tuned to see all the fun we have been having at our shop.

Lastly, we ask that if you haven't already to please like us on our facebook page. A link can be found on the right hand column of this page. We are making a renewed effort to gather a following and promote the business and showcase our work while getting the deals/promotions to the customers faster.  

Thanks,
South Jersey Florist internet team

Back in Action

After a long vacation, I am back to bringing you all the news that is flower worthy! Please stay tuned for many new and exciting updates about South Jersey Florist and the wonderful people who work there.

Recent Weeks

Let us take stock in all that has transpired in the last few weeks.  First, the remainder of September and most of October were truly amazing days for South Jersey Florist.  Our customers have spoken, and they say they  like what we are doing in this shop.  However, the end of October had a rather nasty surprise.  Hurricane Sandy decimated the East Coast.  The storm sent high flood waters that wrecked neighborhoods, damaged property with its high gusting winds, and killed over 80 people.  Our hearts go out to those affected by the storm.

But, now that the storm has passed the clean up process can begin.  I would like to take a moment to say how proud of my state I live in.  New Jersey has already begun its recovery process, and you can see "RE-DO AC" stickers already popping up everywhere.  We know that everyone is working hard to get life back to some semblence of normalcy. We are here to help.  However, some lives will forever be changed.  We are here to help.  Send a friend, loved one, or complete stranger flowers in the difficult time to brighten their day. We are South Jersey Florist, and we are here to help.

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!