Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re staring at another row of ties, grilling aprons, and “World’s Best Dad” mugs wondering how to switch things up this year, we’ve got good news. Dads love thoughtful gifts too — especially the kind that feel personal, useful, and a little unexpected. And yes, that absolutely includes flowers!
At Gillespie Florists, we believe a great Father’s Day gift should match his personality and give him something to enjoy long after the holiday weekend. This year, we’ve put together a fun lineup of Father’s Day specials designed for every type of dad, featuring fresh flowers arranged in keepsake containers perfect for his desk, workbench, patio, or favorite spot at home.
Here is our ultimate guide to matching the perfect arrangement to the one-of-a-kind dad in your life!
For the Sports Enthusiast: The MVP Dads
If your dad spends his weekends watching the big game, coaching from the sidelines, or shooting hoops in the driveway, our sports-themed keepsakes are a winning choice. These compact, colorful arrangements are perfect for a bedside table, desk, office, or sports den.
The Soccer Fanatic: Score major points with the Bunker Defense arrangement. This bold design features rich red carnations, sunny yellow daisy poms, and textured purple statice, all hand-arranged inside a classic keepsake ceramic soccer ball.
The Hoop King: If he’s more at home on the hardwood, the Scrimmage bouquet is a guaranteed slam dunk. It features a striking mix of carnations, delicate alstroemeria, and purple statice arranged inside a fun basketball container that lets Dad know he’s the real MVP.
For the Automotive Buff: The Vintage & Classic Dads
Does your dad love tinkering in the garage, talking classic cars, or stopping by every car show in town? Our collectible truck arrangements bring a bright touch of Americana and nostalgia right to his favorite space.
The Timeless Stylist: The Classic Blue Truck features a cheerful mix of yellow daisy poms, red carnations, purple statice, and fresh greenery styled inside a vintage blue pickup container. It’s a charming trip down memory lane that looks great on a desk, shelf, mantle, or workbench.
The Hardworking Ford Loyalist: Take things a step further into classic automotive history with the Tel 1948 Ford Pickup Alt. This arrangement delivers a proud, patriotic feel with bold red carnations, crisp white daisies, blue statice, and a red, white, and blue ribbon. It’s designed inside a high-quality, collectible navy blue 1948 Ford F-1 pickup container he’ll want to keep on display long after Father’s Day.
For the Great Outdoorsman: The Backyard & Camping Dads
For the dad who is happiest by a crackling fire pit, firing up the grill, working in the yard, or heading off for a weekend of camping, we have an arrangement that brings that cozy outdoor feeling right inside.
The Nature Lover: The Fireside Lantern is a rugged and beautiful Father’s Day favorite. A 7-inch genuine kerosene-style railroad lantern is nestled among a bright bed of sunflowers, red carnations, mini carnations, yellow daisies, hypericum berries, solidago, and fresh greenery. It makes a wonderful rustic centerpiece for a patio table, workbench, or cabin-inspired corner — and the keepsake lantern adds an extra special touch he can enjoy again.
Navigation Update: Getting to the Shop Safely!
As you head out to pick up your Father’s Day gifts, please keep in mind that the roundabout construction at 10th & Raceway is still ongoing, and that intersection remains closed.
Don’t worry, you can still easily reach us! To get to our shop, simply approach from the east on 10th Street, coming from the corner of Country Club & 10th.
Make Father’s Day Shopping Easy
Once you get here, we want to make your shopping experience as smooth and quick as possible:
Quick In-and-Out: If you are coming into the showroom, head straight to our far west register at the main counter for the speediest checkout.
Convenient Curbside Service: Prefer to stay in the car? We’ve got you covered. You can request seamless curbside pickup by giving us a call at 317-273-1100 as soon as you pull into our parking lot, and we will bring Dad’s gift right out to your window!
Don’t wait until the last minute — explore our full Father’s Day category online today to secure local delivery or quick store pickup!
