Saturday, April 30, 2005

Coby Neal The Flower Studio in Austin, Texas- Full Service Florist


A Full Service Florist proudly serving Austin, Lakeway and Round Rock, Texas! Catering to the Exclusive Client with an Appreciation for Exceptional Flora. Coby Neal The Flower Studio is Dedicated to the Art of Expression in Representing Emotions through the Language of Flowers. They focus on Uniqueness, Creativity and Intimate Attention to Details with Absolute Professionalism! A Quality Florist you can count on! For more information or to contact Coby Neal The Flower Studio click here.

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Friday, April 29, 2005

Mother's Day Messages for Mom!


Your local florist can include a message with your Mother's Day floral gift. Need some ideas for your message card to Mom? Here we have listed a few quotes and sentiments to assist you.
  • Always there with a hug and a smile…What a wonderful Mom!
  • Blooming with Good Wishes for You on Mother’s Day!
  • For all the hats you’ve worn, for all the hearts you’ve mended, for all the love you’ve shared......may your life be filled with joy! Happy Mother’s Day!
  • Guided by my heritage of a love of beauty and a respect for strength-in search of my mother’s garden, I found my own. (Alice Walker)
  • Your love makes everything grow more beautiful . . .Happy Mother’s Day!
  • In the garden of your heart, may love forever grow, Happy Mother’s Day!
  • May the joy you plant in the hearts of others......bloom in your heart today!
  • Thank You for listening, loving, encouraging, and always believing in me.
  • Though we can’t be together on Mother’s Day You are thought of with very special love. Happy Mother’s Day~
  • Thoughts of you are always filled with happy memories, wishes for you are always filled with love. Happy Mother’s Day ~ Happiness Always
  • A mother is the fairest flower in life’s garden. Happy Mother’s Day!


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Thursday, April 28, 2005

Do you need to send flowers to Fort Wayne? Lopshire Flowers in Fort Wayne, Indiana


Flower Power Network is pleased to introduce Lopshire Flowers in Fort Wayne, Indiana! As a full service florist they have served the entire Allen County area since 1930... including Grabill, Harlan, Leo, Monroeville, New Haven & Woodburn, Indiana. You can count on Lopshire Flowers for superb quality, creative designs, value and professional service! For more information or to contact Lopshire Flowers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, click here.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Leading Floral Co. in Corvallis, Oregon ~ A Full Service Florist Since 1917!


Leading Floral Company is a Full Service Florist and has been proudly serving the Corvallis, Oregon area since 1917! Corvallis is the home of Oregon State University! You can count on Leading Floral Co. for beautiful floral designs for all occasions. In addition to Fresh Flowers they also offer Green & Blooming Plants, Dish Gardens, Silk Florals, Gourmet & Gift Baskets. Leading Floral Co. Florist offers daily delivery to Corvallis, Philomath and Albany, Oregon. Their friendly staff would be delighted to assist you! For more information or to contact Leading Floral Co. to send flowers click here.

Do you need to send flowers to another city other than Corvallis? Search our national directory for a real local florist here. You don't have to pay someone to send your flowers for you! Flower Power Network is your online resource of local florists. You can call the florist toll free & direct. No middleman, no extra fees.

Monday, April 25, 2005

Locate a real local florist & send flowers today!

If you need to send flowers, we are here to help! You can locate a real local florist anywhere in the nation and call them toll free & direct! No middleman, no extra fees! By calling a local florist direct, your floral order will be filled to value! Select a state below to locate a local florist!

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Secretary's Day is Wednesday, April 27th! To ensure timely delivery, order your flowers today! Click here for floral gift ideas! Your local florist can provide many options to express your "Thanks" to these very important employees! To locate a real local florist now and send flowers, click here.
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Sunday, April 24, 2005

Celebrate with Flowers!


Flower Power Network presents our most recent articles for your reading enjoyment! You will find these articles helpful if you are looking to select or send flowers for an upcoming occasion! Enjoy!

Send Mom Flowers! Tips on selecting and sending flowers for Mother's Day!

Prom Flowers Select the perfect flowers for prom!

Send Unique Flowers! Your imagination is the only limit when sending a gift of flowers!

Flowers For Men? Here are some tips to choosing the perfect flowers for him!

Enter to win Flowers! Enter our contest daily and Win Flowers from your local florist!

Flower Power Network - Your free national directory of Real Local Florists!

New York Flowers & Decorations ~ Your Full Service Florist in Eagan, Minnesota


New York Flowers & Decorations proudly serves Eagan, St. Paul, Apple Valley and Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Your full service florist for all occasions! They specialize in European & High Style Floral Designs. Their fresh flowers are hand picked and they offer a large variety of Blooming Plants! For more information or to contact New York Flowers & Decorations, click here.

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Thursday, April 21, 2005

Flower Power Network Welcomes Peacock's on 37th Flower Shop ~ Savannah, Georgia


Flower Power Network Welcomes Peacock's on 37th Flower Shop ~ Savannah, Georgia. When you need beautiful flowers or plants in the Savannah, Tybee Island or Skidaway Island, Georgia area, Call Peacock's on 37th Flower Shop! Full Service Florist for all of your special occasions! Locally owned & operated by The Peacock Family since 1973, Peacock's on 37th Flower Shop offers the area's most exclusive collection of unique Fresh & Silk Flower Arrangements, Orchid Plants, Gourmet Fruit Baskets and lovely Blooming and Green Plants. For more information or to contact Peacock's on 37th Flower Shop, click here!

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Monday, April 18, 2005

Sending Flowers to Nashville, Tennessee? Call Joy's Flowers for Any Occasion!


Introducing Joy's Flowers of Nashville, Tennessee! Since 1877, Joy's Flowers, a full service florist, has provided the Nashville area with Fresh Flowers, Plants & Gifts for all occasions! Delivery available to Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin and Hendersonville, Tennessee. You can count on Joy's Flowers for Quality & Service. For more information or to contact Joy's Flowers, click here.

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Flower Power Network Welcomes Shandon Florist in Columbia, South Carolina!


Flower Power Network Welcomes Shandon Florist in Columbia, South Carolina! If you need Fresh Flowers delivered to Columbia, West Columbia, Blythewood or Irmo, South Carolina, call Shandon Florist! Since 1919, they have served the Columbia area with Fresh Flowers for all occasions! They even offer delivery to University of South Carolina. ~If You Can Describe It, They Can Design It~ For further information or to contact Shandon Florist, click here.

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Saturday, April 16, 2005

Win Flowers!

Win a Fresh Flower Arrangement for Mom! (or yourself) Designed & Delivered by a Real Local Florist! ($100.00 value!) You can enter once a day through April 30, 2005. No Purchase Necessary! Click here to read the rules and enter to win a beautiful flower arrangement! Good Luck!

Consumer Tips


FlowerPowerNetwork.com makes locating a local florist easier than ever. By ordering direct from the florist, you save money by avoiding processing fees charged by "Floral Marketers". Need suggestions on choosing your flowers? Access our article forum here.

Here we have listed some suggestions about ordering flowers from a local florist.
  • Simply search our home page HERE. Type in the name of the city, and select the state, and you will be taken to a list of florists serving that area. When you click on the shop’s name, you are taken to their full page ad. You can call the florist toll free and directly. You can also view their website to get ideas for your floral gift. This saves you money and allows you direct contact with the florist that will be designing and delivering your flowers.
  • Be sure to let the florist know how you heard about them. It will help them to effectively market their shop. So be sure you tell the florist that you found them on FlowerPowerNetwork.com!
  • It is important when you call a florist that you have the following information on hand;
    Name, Full address including zip code, Phone number, Delivery date, Your card message, Your name, phone number and payment information.
  • Tell your florist if the gift is for a special occasion (birthday, anniversary or other personal milestone). They can offer creative suggestions on how to best celebrate with flowers.
    What a pleasant surprise it will be for your recipient to receive beautiful flowers! It is a gesture they will soon not forget!

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Click here to view our Flower Picture Guide.

Flowers For Men


Do men like flowers? You bet they do! Men appreciate the sentiment and beauty of flowers just as women do! In fact, it can be a nice surprise for him to receive an unexpected bunch of blooms! Here are some tips on selecting and sending flowers to a man.

  • Men tend to prefer vibrant colors. Blues, Purples, Yellows, Reds and Oranges.
  • For texture ask your florist to use premium greenery to compliment the flowers. Ruscus is a beautiful accent. Ask your florist for greenery suggestions.
  • Consider a unique vase, container or basket. Cobalt Blue vases are a nice alternative to a clear vase, and are a great foundation for vibrant colors.
  • Tropical flowers are colorful and rich in texture. Consider sending him a tropical arrangement in a unique container.
  • Sending roses to that special man? Consider a unique variety to make a real impression. Instead of the standard reds…send him a dozen or two Black Magics, Black Beauties or Black Baccaras. These dramatic deep red rose varieties are sure to make a statement!

Your local florist can also offer other unique gift options for any occasion. Plants, Dish Gardens, Gift Baskets and Balloon Bouquets can be delivered to him at the office or home. Your local florist can include your personalized message with your gift.

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Sunday, April 10, 2005

Flowers = Happiness!


Flowers = Happiness!

A study at Rutgers University showed that flowers create a sense of happiness, wellness and optimism. Flowers can be sent for any occasion or better yet, just because. Flowers are the ultimate gift of expression! Happy Spring from your Friends at www.flowerpowernetwork.com!

Welcome Avante Gardens ~ Florals Unique ~ Anaheim, California Florist


Sending Your Sentiments with Style!

Flower Power Network welcomes Avante Gardens in Anaheim, California to our elite network of florists! Anaheim and Orange County's only national and international award winning florists.

Avante Gardens ~ Florals Unique offers a large range of styles to express your perfect sentiment. Your full service florist for any occasion!

Featuring prompt delivery of Ecuadorian roses, tropicals, exotics and an abundant selection of fresh seasonal California flowers.

Avante Gardens delivers to Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Brea and Fullerton, California. Need speedy service? They offer guaranteed deliveries before 10AM and noon.

For more information or to contact Avante Gardens to send flowers click here.

Introducing Blakemore's Flowers in Harrisonburg, Virginia!


Voted "Most Popular Shop in the Valley" for 2004!

Introducing Blakemore's Flowers!

Voted "Most Popular Flower Shop in the Valley" for 2004 ~ Blakemore's Flowers has been serving the Harrisonburg area for over 63 years~

Blakemore's Flowers is a full service florist offering the finest floral designs for a variety of occasions: Anniversaries, Birthdays, Recitals, Baby Showers, Weddings as well as a full line of Sympathy Floral Design.

Blakemore's also carries a large selection of Silk Designs, Stuffed Animals, Green Plants and Balloons. Daily Delivery to James Madison Univerisity and Eastern Mennonite University! In addition to Harrisonburg, they also serve
Bridgewater, Virginia and Dayton, West Virginia. For Superb Quality & Service you can count on Blakemore's Flowers! For more information or to contact Blakemore's Flowers, click here.

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Prom Flowers

Make Prom Memorable!

It’s Prom Season! Flowers are a staple in prom attire. Here we will discuss the different types of floral design for prom. You will also find helpful tips to assist you with selecting corsages, boutonnieres, and posies.

For the Young Lady….

You can choose flowers to match or compliment her dress. If the color of her dress is difficult to match, your local florist can suggest a complimentary color. If your date has a favorite flower, let your florist know. The ribbon can also be matched to her dress or a neutral color can be used, such as sheer, gold or silver.

Pin-on Corsage- A traditional corsage that can be attached to a dress with pins. Using 2 pins will stabilize the corsage. Pin On corsages are not appropriate for lightweight material or strapless dress designs.

Wrist Corsage- A corsage attached to an elastic band to worn around the wrist. When choosing a wrist corsage, let your florist know if the young lady wearing it is petite. Too large of a corsage (ie; too many flowers) can be uncomfortable on someone with a smaller frame. In this case, your florist might suggest fewer or smaller flowers to be incorporated into the corsage.

Upper Arm Corsage- This new trend in corsages has proved popular for several reasons. It is a floral corsage attached to an elastic band, like the wrist corsage, worn on the upper arm (tricep area). Placement on the upper arm allows for less interference near the hand. It is appropriate for strapless or sleeveless dress designs. Ribbons, greenery or beads can be incorporated into the design to “dangle” from the corsage as an accessory.

Posies/Nosegays- These are small clutches of flowers to be presented and carried like a small bouquet. They can consist of one type of flower or a variety of flowers. Because they need to be carried, they are not as popular as the wearable corsages.

For the Young Man….

Boutonnieres- To be pinned on to the male’s jacket. Boutonnieres are usually created with 1 focal flower, green foliage, and some filler. If using smaller flowers such as sweetheart/spray roses or mini carnations, more flowers can be used. It can be made to match the corsage, but it is not necessary. To attach the Boutonniere to the jacket, use two pins and place the corsage (upright at a slight angle) centered on the left lapel of the jacket.

Some final tips….

Be sure to plan accordingly. Order from your florist one week ahead if possible. Prom Season is close to Mother’s Day and ordering early will ensure the best selection of flowers. Pick up the corsage/boutonniere no sooner than the day before. They must be kept in the refrigerator to stay cool until they are ready to present or wear.

In addition to photographing the prom couple in attire with their floral accessories, take a few close up snapshots of the floral designs, for their photo books. Years from now, they will appreciate the detailed photos.

Flowers are traditionally worn on the left side, the same side as your heart.

The most popular flowers for Corsages, Boutonnieres and Posies are Mini/Sweetheart Roses, Standard Roses, Dendrobium Orchids, Alstroemeria, Mini Carnations, Standard Carnations and Freesia.

Make Prom memorable and magical with flowers! Call your local florist for details!

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Thursday, April 07, 2005

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th!


Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th! Whether she lives next door or across the country, Send Mom a beautiful Fresh Flower Arrangement to celebrate her "Special Day!" Your local florist can design and deliver the perfect gift to Mom this year.

A Vase or Basket of Mom’s Favorite flowers will be a welcome surprise. Lilies, Roses and Orchids are especially popular for Mother’s Day. With Spring in full swing, Tulips and Daisies are abundant as well. Ask your local florist for creative suggestions based on your Mom’s favorite floral variety and/or colors. You may also find that they have some unique/specialty vases or containers available to showcase Mom’s blooms!

A Green or Blooming Plant can be delivered with your "Happy Mother’s Day" message. A decorative bow can be added for that special touch. Fresh Cut Flowers can also be added to a planted gift for an extra splash of color.

A Floral Centerpiece can be created just for "Mom" to highlight her table of homecooked meals she is so famous for! Centerpieces can even be designed with a candle as an extra keepsake for Mother’s Day.

Fruit/Gourmet Baskets offer Mom some delicious treats in a decorative basket. Consider sending Mom some special Teas, Coffees, Cookies, Chocolates or any Gourmet treats. Ask your local florist about the many delicious options available for Gift Baskets.

  • For an extra special touch, add some balloons or a plush animal to Mom’s flowers, plant or gift basket. It will give Mom’s gift a real "WOW" effect!
  • A simple "Happy Mother’s Day or detailed sentiment can be included with your floral gift on a message card. Some florists also have full size greetng cards available.
  • Consider sending your Grandmother a floral gift on Mother’s Day as well! Mother’s Day is a perfect day to celebrate any woman in your life that you honor and respect; Your Wife, Your Grandmother, Your Stepmother, Your Mother-In-Law, Daughter-In-Law.

Mother’s Day is a busy floral holiday. We suggest ordering your floral gift a few days early to ensure timely delivery for Mom’s Special Day! For the best value and service, you should always order from the florist delivering your arrangement directly. This will ensure that your order is filled to value, and you can discuss any details with the florist designing your order.

Need some help writing your message card to Mom? Click here for a few ideas/quotes to inspire you and tell Mom how much you appreciate her!

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Tuesday, April 05, 2005

FAQ- Question of the week


Question of the week...

Q. I called a national floral service to order flowers for my dear friend who has been ill. After the delivery, I called my friend, she described the flowers to me, and they were not what I ordered. So, I called the floral service, and they said they have the right to substitute flowers. Why didn't they tell me that when I placed my order for a specific bouquet?

A. Unfortunately, this is an all too common problem when ordering from a third party. Not only are you talking to someone who is charging you to process your order, they do not know what is "in stock" at the flower shop that will be designing the order. In fact, they are not a florist, but a call center. If you call the florist directly, you can find out what items are available. This will ensure that you are getting what you have specifically requested for your floral delivery and getting your order filled to value.

To locate a real local florist search our free national directory here. Posted by Hello

Monday, April 04, 2005

Petra Flowers- East Lansing, Michigan


Petra Flowers of East Lansing, Michigan is a full service shop offering you fresh flowers for Any Occasion! They provide delivery service to East Lansing, Lansing, Haslett and Okemos, Michigan. For more information about Petra Flowers, click here.
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Enchanted Florist- Ashland, Oregon


Need Flowers in Southern Oregon? Flower Power Network is pleased to introduce Enchanted Florist of Ashland, Oregon to our network of florists! Specializing in unique European designs...Enchanted Florist also delivers to Medford, Phoenix and Talent, Oregon. For more information or to contact Enchanted Florist click here! Posted by Hello

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Saturday, April 02, 2005

Flower Power Network- Your FREE National Directory of Real Local Florists!


Order Flowers for any occasion! With Flower Power Network, you can contact a real local florist toll free and direct. Don't pay an "order taker" to process your order! You will always get a better value and professional service when calling the florist that will be designing and delivering your order. No Fees, No Middleman! We call it "Putting the Power of Flowers Back in Your Hands!"Posted by Hello

Friday, April 01, 2005

Bosses- mark your calendars! Administrative Professional's Day/Secretary's Day is April 27th!


Bosses- mark your calendars! April 24-30 is Administrative Professional's Week. Wednesday, April 27th is Administrative Professional's Day, also known as Secretary's Day. It has become a time for recognition of those assistants and/or secretaries that work with you to make your life easier! Often in the hustle and bustle of work, we don't get the opportunity to thank those who work so diligently to keep things running smoothly. Your local florist can provide many options to express your "Thanks" to these very important employees!

  • Fresh Floral Arrangement
  • Green or Blooming Plants
  • Fruit Baskets
  • Gourmet Baskets
  • Gift Items (candles & collectables)
  • A Festive Balloon Bouquet

Include a personal message of "Thanks" with your gift. What a terrific way to recognize those who do so much for you and/or your company! We suggest ordering your gift a few days ahead of time to ensure timely delivery. Remember to ensure your floral order is filled to value, order direct from a local florist. No extra fees! To locate a real local florist now click here .
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Mother's Day Contest


Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th! So here it is! Our Mother's Day Contest! Win a Fresh Flower Arrangement for Mom! (or yourself) Designed & Delivered by a Real Local Florist! Make Mom's Day special! ($100.00 value!) Enter Daily! Good Luck!

No Purchase Necessary. One entry per person/email per day. Must be 18 or over and a legal resident of the United States. Email address and contact information (address and phone number) must be valid, as winner will be contacted via email and/or telephone number. Contest ends at midnight Pacific Time on April 30, 2005. Winner will be notified by May 3, 2005.
Enter our Mother's Day Contest Here! Posted by Hello