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Valentines Day Design Trends for 2011

Posted by Tue, Feb 01, 2011 @ 11:29 AM

Susan Gillespie

Fresh new ideas and colors are sweeping the trends for Valentines Day this year. With a new resurgence of all the beautiful bright shades of pink being at the forefront and delicate hues of soft ballet pink showing up in several varieties of flowers are destined to create quite a lovely new look to the designs this season. Look for roses, gerbera's and stargazer lilies as well as the long lasting carnations making a strong showing as they are being presented in beautiful garden style vased arrangements. A great example of this popular style bouquet is seen in our own "Love Speak" Valentines Day designed garden vase.

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It features lovely and very fragrant Star Gazer Lilies as well as delicate pink roses, carnations and lively larkspur. It will fill an entire room with fragrance and beauty!

For the more traditional romantics, nothing says "I love you" like a dozen long stem red roses vased all around style with complementary filler of limonium or babies breath.

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White roses as well as the various shades of pink are showing up as a strong preference to many of the
the more traditional customers who are often opting to mix several shades of roses together creating quite an eye catching palette in either brights or pastels.

Valentines Day Display with white tulips

Here we are showing, in one of our main window displays, a stunning all white arrangement with a reclined angel.

Valentines Day Display with Garden Vase

This display window features a contempory garden styled vase featuring several types of flowers and mixed greens.

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Topics: Holidays, Valentines Day Roses, Valentines Day Gift Ideas, Valentines Day flowers Indianapolis, Valentines Day Design Trends, trends

Why are Valentine's Day Roses more Expensive?

Posted by Mon, Jan 24, 2011 @ 04:12 PM

Red Rose for Valentine's Day in Indianapolis

Growers Cut Back Crop for Valentine's Day.

The growing period for a rose is 60 days from a rose bush. In order for the grower to have sufficient quantity to meet the high demand on Valentines Day, during the month of december, they must cut back production of their current crop of roses by cutting them early. That means that the growers must throw away a potential good crop to have more room available for the roses on Valentines day. Growers only have a limited amount of space and the fact that they are dealing with a perishable product, makes it impossible to stockpile. Winter and shortened daylight hours also plays a factor in the added expense of heating.
The grower sets the price for the roses- which is higher due to the dumping of the crops in december- and the additional cost gets passed through each market level. From the grower, the wholesaler, the florist and finally to the customer.

What you can do about it.

Just because rose prices are higher at Valentine's Day doesn't mean that all flowers are more expensive. Keep your cost down by asking your local florist to create you an arrangement without roses. A clear glass vase with mixed garden flowers will be fragrant and beautiful! You will still be conveying the important message "Be my Valentine".
Check under the sink at home- do you have a vase? Great! You can save even more money by stopping in the store and picking up wrapped flowers then designing them in your own vase!

What's the deal with Grocery stores?

Why are grocery store flowers less expensive? Chains stores buy in volume, which might result in lower prices. Also, They usually provide a shorter stem rose that is cut earlier than long stem roses. Shorter roses mean less growing time, which equals less cost. Grocery stores do not always implement the same design and quality principles as that of a traditional full service florist, which can also reduce labor and overall cost.
Don't forget Valentine's Day is February 14!
Have a Happy Valentine's Day!
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Topics: Holidays, Valentines Day roses in Indianapolis, Valentines Day flowers, Alternative to roses, Roses in Indianapolis, informational

New Years 2010!

Posted by Wed, Dec 29, 2010 @ 10:33 AM

Tinsel Town in Indianapolis IN, Gillespie Florists

New Years is just around the corner!

Be sure to let Gillespie Florists help you ring in the New Year

with flowers! We have fresh flower bouquets starting at just $24.95!

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Send a fresh fragrant bouquet with the wish for a wonderful 2011! Send this festive and colorful bouquet for a striking addition to any holiday table!

Tinsel Town

08X14

$44.95
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Start the New Year off right with Silver lights! The Silver Lights centerpiece is filled with daisies, fuji mums, silver accents, evergreens, and a beautiful silver keepsake pine cone that holds a tea light candle! Flowers, keepsake and container may vary. This product is available for the Indianapolis area and surrounding communities only.

Silver Lights

09X07

$52.95

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Funky Fur in Indianapolis IN, Gillespie Florists This spectacular arrangement of belles of Ireland, green fuji mums and festive trim is sure to make their New Year bright!

Funky Fur
08X23
$59.95
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Topics: Holidays, New Years Flowers