Lumsden FLorist etc.

We are MOVING!

2012-02-01T15:16:00.003-06:00

We're Moving in March!
Soon to be located beside Camerons Pharmacy at 345 James St N

Moving Sale:
NO TAX on all decor, potted plants, and further reductions on previous sale items

February Specials

2012-02-01T15:16:00.002-06:00

Its Valentines Day on Tuesday February 14

THEY'RE BACK!!!

bright and cupcake-like rainbow roses

Valentine Specials:

- Love Bouquets mini handtied (wedding style)

- Sweet Nothings: 6 fresh roses & a box of Prairie Cherry Chocolates

- Exotics and Springtime flower designs

We Deliver on Valentines Day within the Valley Communities

click here for more

$5000 give-away winners

2011-12-24T09:16:00.000-06:00

The names have been drawn!

Thank you all for playing along, Merry Christmas and all the best to you in 2012! I am certain in it will be a fabulous year, with many great things to come. Travel safe this holiday season.

Please remember our store will be
CLOSED January 1-30

Winners are:
4th prize - Dot Lambsdown
3rd prize - Dana Gherasim
2nd prize - Tricia Slobodian
Grand Prize - Ryker Schmidt

click to see prize info and rules

December Deals

2011-12-16T12:54:00.002-06:00

visit our Facebook Page to stay current on our Specials and Discounts!

BEWARE: SCAMS of FAKE FLORISTS

2011-11-18T13:37:00.001-06:00

Ever pay $75 for this But this is what is comes:

If this has happened to you - you've been scammed!

Here’s how to help make sure it doesn’t happen to you.

What is a Fake Florist?

A Fake florist is typically an entity that operates on the internet, or advertises in a manner that implies they are local, when in fact they may not even have a physical location, and sometimes even purchase local phone #’s to give they appearance they are local. It is not uncommon for Fake Florists to advertise in such places as the Yellow Pages or Internet Directories and give the impression that they actually deliver flowers locally in a specific area.

What is an Order Skimmer?

Order Skimmers are frequently Fake Florists, or sometimes real florists that operate in an unethical manner. Order skimmers typically use one or more, well known national wire services such as FTD, Teleflora, or 1800flowers to operate. Order skimmers typically focus on gathering flower orders, charging an unreasonable service fee (which is typically not disclosed to the customer), and sending the diluted dollar amount to a real local florist, who then receives a discounted order, frequently resulting in a much smaller or cheaper arrangement than what the sender intended or requested.

What is a Direct Shipper?

Direct Shippers are entities that frequently work directly with flower growers or wholesalers, are internet based, and rely on national delivery services such as UPS or FEDEX to deliver their flowers. Direct Shippers are sometimes able to provide flowers at a lower cost claiming to cut out the middle man (the real local florist). It may be true that direct shippers are able to ship fresh flowers but, while those flowers are in transit, they are typically exposed to conditions that drastically reduce their life. These flower packages are frequently shipped with all other types of cargo exposing them to extreme conditions such as freezing temperatures, extremely warm temperatures, no water, and exposure to ethylene gas which contributes to a much shorter vase life.

How do Order Skimmers and Fake Florists operate?

Order Skimmer’s and Fake Florists generally rely on customers to find their phone # or website via advertisements on the internet or publications such as the Yellow Pages. The customer places his order with the company, who then transmits the order through a wire service. The wire service sends the order to a real local florist who delivers the arrangement.

Avoid Fake Florist flower scams! Follow these tips prior to placing your order!

Ask family or friends for recommendations!

Deal only with shops that list a real street address with a local phone #

Ask for directions to the local shop to determine if the shop is indeed “local”

Ask the flower shop to itemize your charges

Ask the sending shop to email you a photo of the actual arrangment

read a real life account

Lumsden Florist Featured Online

2011-11-09T11:22:00.001-06:00

We've been featured on Customized Girl - an online customized clothing website! Check it out

T'was the Month Before Christmas ...SALE!

2011-10-21T12:37:00.003-06:00

Friday

November 4 2011

6pm - 9pm

Save 20% off everything on our store!

Enjoy wine and cheese samples while you shop. Bring a friend and "Visit the Valley"

2011-10-05T14:54:00.000-06:00

AVAILABLE NOW

The delicious port kits are back!

This year is even better:
1-chocolate port kit (makes 30 375ml bottles)
1- raspberry flavour packet
1- cherry flavour packet
1- orange flavour packet

This allows you to make some bottles of each flavour, or however you wish!

Use an accelerator and it will be ready to drink in 14 days. Even better, make 2 kits! Drink one now while the other is aging!

FREE SAMPLE only on Friday Nov 4 at 6-9pm
and, save 20% on ALL purchases

SALE SALE SALE

2011-09-07T13:02:00.000-06:00

SALE ON NOW ~~~ WIN $5000*

~ locally made concrete mushrooms = 15% off
~ canvas wall prints = 20% off
~ suncatchers and windchimes = 30% off
~ locally made bath goodies = 30% off
~ wall talk decals = 50% off
~ wine unit, holds glasses and 9 bottles = 50% off

*Enter with every $50 purchase from now until Christmas Eve. Spend $100+ and receive 3 entries!!

The florist got hitched! See a preview...

2011-09-01T15:15:00.001-06:00

Photo album customized with Smilebox

New Items!

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Patio Fun

Coffee Time

WIN $5000.00 !!!

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We're giving away $5000.00!*

*Spend $50 = 1 entry
Spend $100+ = 3 entries

*Prizes are will be awarded on December 24 2011 at closing time via telephone and e-newsletter. You must leave your name, phone number and email address in order to win.

Prizes are:
Grand Prize: $3000.00 $2500 cash and $500 store credit
2nd: $1000.00 $500 cash and $500 store credit
3rd: $500.00 store credit
4th: $500.00 store credit

click to see the winners!

Busy with Wedding Flowers

2011-06-01T16:01:00.000-06:00

We're now onto the busy Graduation and Wedding Season.

Click here to see more of our Wedding Designs

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Click here and SCROLL DOWN to see more of our Graduation Flowers

CYBF Photo Shoot

2011-05-13T12:04:00.000-06:00

So - we won Mentor of the Year AWARD, and had a photo shoot compliments of CYBF. Look Matters in Regina took the photos.

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And... the BLOOPERS: (which are my favourite!)

I just drank two pots of coffee... and painted the walls, swept the coolers, made 17 arrangements, watered all the plants, ran a marathon - in 5 minutes! What can I do for you?!

Soooo, what is it you wanted???

I think I just made a stinky... Think the photographer smells it?

Uhhhhhhhhhhh, what was I doing just now?

Don't you touch my coffee lady.

This one's for you SARA!!

Come any closer and I'll scratch your eyes out!

You talkin to me?!

Thats just FANTASTIC! Yippee-doo!

Fun times in the shop being silly....

Mothers Day was HUGE success

2011-04-28T12:57:00.003-06:00

The shop was exploding with colour and delicious fresh scent. It was hard to believe when there were no flowers left.

Those who ordered early got the best selection.

We delivered far and wide - within Lumsden and as far as Strasbourg to bring well wishes and special goodies to Moms in the area.

SPECIAL: now until May 15: spend $100+ on anything (except wine kits and taxes) and receive a $10 gift card.

Thank you to everyone for another great Mothers Day.

Easter Saturday in Lumsden...

2011-04-23T10:22:00.001-06:00

- Eater egg hunt from 10-2
- Community BBQ on the blocked James St Bridge 11-7
- Sweet Easter deals at the shops!
- Fresh spring flowers at Lumsden Florist etc.

Customer Survey

2011-04-19T18:03:00.000-06:00

Yes, I did it.

I made a QUICK SURVEY to see what you think of us. It'll take you less than a minute, go and have your say.

Take the Survey

Grou-pon Promotion and Flooding Rivers

2011-04-13T12:56:00.008-06:00

So, our Deal from Groupon: 50% off flowers,

ended Sunday with 23 sold.
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The Qu'Appelle is no longer on the rise. The flooded fields surrounding Lumsden are starting to drain back towards the rivers rightful place. The dikes/burms have held the river at bay in town - THANK YOU to all town staff and volunteers.

Our town has decided to seal off the bridge with new burms at 1pm Sat April 16, in order to necessitate better flood control. cjme news Town info

Apparently the town staff hope to open up the bridge once all danger of imminent flood is passed - likely next week: April 26 or 27th.

We ARE open for business as usual.

Award & Photo Shoot

2011-04-05T12:23:00.000-06:00

We are excited to announce that Lumsden Florist etc. has won an award through the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF).

Tomorrow we will have a photo shoot in Regina, and on location in the shop! I'll post some of the press release as they come available.

Spring 2011 at the shop

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Garlic Expressions

2011-02-18T12:54:00.002-06:00

IT's BACK!

We have your favourite vinaigrette back in stock NOW!
Want recipes?

Since its ice fishing season and Sean has been bringing home the fish:

Fish - in - Foil
Using fresh or frozen fish fillets, place on heavy-duty aluminum foil large enough to fold over and form a pouch. Coat liberally with Garlic Expressions®. Add sliced onions, peppers, fresh herbs or shallots. Fold and crimp tightly and cook on an outdoor grill or bake in a 375 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

click here for more recipes

Valentine's Day is Monday February 14

2011-02-04T14:45:00.005-06:00

100 Rainbow Roses came to Saskatchewan for Valentines Day and we got 50 of them and they went fast!

Rainbow Roses Are Extra Special Flowers For The Extra Special People In Your Life

Rainbow roses are exactly what they sound like... roses in the colors of a rainbow. They look like a box of crayons had babies with a bunch of roses.

They were designed by Peter Van de Werken, who owns a flower company close to Den Bosch in southern Holland. Rainbow roses are real roses, but they can't be purchased as a rose bush. They are only available as cut or dried flowers.

These special roses are made by inserting dye into the stem of the roses while they are growing, which results in the color being absorbed by the petals of the flower. They are not easy to make, as they take a bit of careful engineering. Rainbow roses are used to create unusual and striking floral arrangements, wedding bouquets, and they are often given as gifts.

People either love them, or hate them.
There is no middle ground with these brightly colored flowers in shades of blue, purple, green orange, pink, and yellow.

How Much Are Rainbow Roses?
Lumsden Florist etc. had rainbow roses in brilliant arrangements and various price points during Valentine's Day 2011. For example, 6 rainbow roses in a bouquet of greenery starts at $68, and 1 dozen rainbow roses can cost as much as $165.

NEW! Order Online

NEW - Order Online with PayPal

2011-01-19T16:25:00.001-06:00

FREE Pair of Padraigs

2011-01-09T10:09:00.005-06:00

Yes, you read correctly.
We're giving away a pair of Padraig slippers to a lucky winner. We're even giving you three ways to enter to win.

Details:

One pair will be awarded the winner at time of winning.
Winner may choose any size and colour that we have in the shop on that date.
Draw date will be Monday February 14th (Valentine's Day) at 6pm.

How to Enter:

send us some feedback about our products and/or services (1 entry per person)
"LIKE" this promo with the facebook link below.
spend $50+ in our store and earn an entry (multiple entries available with multiple purchases)

FACEBOOK CHALLENGE: forward this along to friends

Lumsden Florist etc. currently has 82 people who like us. If we can get that number up to 200 we will choose 2 winners, and if the number of likes reaches 300, we will choose 3 lucky winners!!

AND THE WINNER IS: cookiemonsterjd@hotmail.com

Gift Ideas FOR HIM

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Gifts Under $25

Bacon Salt - Hickory Flavour $6
Budweiser BBQ & Wing Sauce $8
FREEZE! Handgun ice tray $12
Shooter cup ice tray $15

Gifts Under $40

Gourmet Food Basket made to order JUST FOR HIM $30+
Include: Kicking Horse Coffee, gourmet cheese, Garlic Expressions marinade and dipping sauce, chocolates, local comb honey, local Saskatoon berry spread, Cheesecake Spread, Davinci Coffee Flavouring

Gifts Under $100

Padraig Slippers - they're never too hot or cold and you can wear them inside and out! $85+

Gifts Ideas For HER

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Gifts Under $25

Bath Salts, Hand Cream, Room Scent (made local) $6+
Bracelets: pearl, diamante, wood cuff, bangles $12+
Local Lumsden Cookbook $16.95
FRESH FLOWERS every month of the year! $25/month

Gifts Under $40

Swarovski Crystal Earrings (24 colours!) $39
Batik handbag $39
Lucky Bamboo vase $19+
Table top candle displays $19+

Gifts under $100

Padraig Slippers! The best gift she'll receive all year...
Bliss Basket - customize a selection of bath goodies JUST FOR HER.
Locally made wreath $59+

Watch our Gift Giving Guide

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It only takes 2 minutes. THank you!

Happy Halloween

2010-10-27T17:09:00.000-06:00

Wishing you a warm and fun filled Halloween! Come down to the shop on Saturday where we'll have goodies for anyone decked out in costume.

Overnight Cinnamon Bun Recipe

2010-10-12T17:56:00.001-06:00

These couldn't be easier. Whether you've tried to make bread before or not, this is a super easy, lazy way to make a nice treat. You can easily double this recipe and put a dozen in the freezer.

1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
4c flour Rub these ingredients together. For low calorie, omit ALL the butter.
1/2 c butter You might have to add a splash of milk to compensate.
shake of salt

1tsp sugar
1/2 c lukewarm water Mix sugar in water. Sprinkle yeast on top and let rise 10 minutes
1 Tbsp yeast (any type)

Add: yeast mixture, milk, beaten eggs, to flour mixture. Mix well. Place in the fridge for the night inside a plastic bowl with a lid.

In the morning: sprinkle flour on your counter and a little on top of the dough. Knead for a minute or 2. Add more flour if sticking, and using a floured rolling pin, roll dough to 1/4" thickness in a rectangle shape.* Spread with butter, as you would toast. Rub brown sugar into the butter with a spoon - about a cup. Sprinkle with cinnamon and roll up into a log. Slice the log into 1" pieces. Place pinwheel side up in a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

* Alternative to cinnamon buns: spread rolled out dough with your favourite jam and 1c shredded cheese.
*For Pizza Buns: leave out the 1/2c sugar in the dough. Proceed as normal. Spread rolled out dough with a little pizza sauce, oregano and Parmesan cheese.

October Prize Winner

2010-10-12T17:24:00.001-06:00

This month's Prize Winner has won a handmade birdhouse! It was lovingly made in Pilot Butte Sk. Lets all support local!
The winner is.... Tara Hudye! Come on in to claim your prize.

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Lumsden Pumpkin and Scarecrow Festival

2010-10-05T13:21:00.001-06:00

Well, we had a wonderful day this year. The sun was shining and the park was crowded with folks, young and old. I was even lucky enough to get a Spider Burger from BRIMMER & CO. Construction before they ran out.

This fabulous fall floral display was raffled off at our booth. The lucky winner was drawn at 3:30pm on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets, and the winner is Florence Holt of Lumsden.

You can get your own Autumn flowers for your table this holiday weekend. Call to order yours today!

Lumsden FLorist etc.: Floriography: The Language of Flowers

2010-09-22T16:22:00.001-06:00

Lumsden FLorist etc.: Floriography: The Language of Flowers

Lumsden Pumpkin and Scarecrow Festival

2010-09-22T16:05:00.001-06:00

October 1&2 in Lumsden Sk
Friday night "Story Time" with cocoa & cookies, lantern parade and jack o'lantern contest.
Saturday includes a Pumpkin Catapult, Scarecrow Hayride Tours. Visit our booth at the Festival Harvest Market- where you can find all kinds of crafts & treats for all ages.

Watch for some new exciting events for the kids on festival day.
more info

Hope to you there!

BRIMMER & CO. Construction will be there as well working the grill with those delicious bear paw burgers.

More Wedding Packages

2010-09-14T14:20:00.001-06:00

This collage personalized with Smilebox

For MORE Wedding Packages by Lumsden Florist etc. CLICK HERE

Lumsden Duck Derby 2010

2010-09-07T12:41:00.001-06:00

Despite the cool weather, the Duck Derby was a great success. The winner of the $20,000 duck was a resident of Regina Beach if I heard correctly.

Our flower car took part in the parade, which had more spectators than I expected and sorry kids, we ran out of candy halfway through. Next year!

The arts and crafts booths were crazy busy as well. Lots of locals selling handcrafted hats, jewelry, doggie treats, people treats, quilts and offering other various services. I did notice the "Fortune Teller" Angela Doyle was very busy, along with the Shiatsu massage lady.

Among the food vendors, BRIMMER & CO. CONSTRUCTION had a rocking BBQ booth featuring an Ultimate Duck Berger combo, which was a hotdog on a cheeseburger - very delicious actually!!

Come out for the Scarecrow Festival on October 2 and see what this fun little town has to offer!!

Hawaiian Luau - How to Pit Roast a Pig

2010-08-25T12:32:00.001-06:00

Pit Cooking In an Imu (under ground oven)

Tools and Items for the Job

LOTS - 8-10” diameter rocks for 2 layers on bottom of pit (WIT Landscaping) Pick and Shovel

1-1/2 Pipe six foot length
Newspaper and kindling

8 bundles Ti Leaves (available at Lumsden Florist etc.)

1/4 cord firewood
1 qt. Charcoal lighter fluid

Machete or Sharp Knife
Heavy Leather gloves or oven mitts

Post hole digger to pick up hot rocks (optional)
12 Burlap sacks soaking in a tub of water

12x12 Canvas Tarp
Garden Hose

Rock Salt (for seasoning)
3-1/2 x 5 Chicken wire

Large receiving tray for the kalua poaa
Large forks

Serving pans or trays

1. Dig a pit approximately 7x5 Keep the pile of dirt on the opposite side of the pit you intend to work from. Remember the cleaner your work the easier it is. The depth should be 2-1/2 to 3 ft.
2. Crumple newspaper and place on the bottom of imu. Add kindling on to of newspaper. Position pipe in the center of the imu standing up and build firewood evenly in a 45 deg. angle around pipe as you would a bon fire.
3. Carefully place rocks neatly on top of fire wood and around pipe. Ready!

Poaa (the pig)
An 80 pound dressed pig will feed approximately 40-70 guests. Depending on what other entree dishes you serve. I will recommend a chicken and a fish dish as well.

Score the poaa with deep incisions in any of the thick parts such as the hams (thighs). If you have a tight schedule and need it to cook in 6 hours, then remove the spine from the neck to the hip. Season generously with rock salt.

You will need chicken wire to wrap your poaa in to be place in the imu. The chicken wire should be large enough to go around the poaa once. Remember, you will have to unwrap the kalua poaa and lose as little meat as possible so don’t over wrap! Line the chicken wire with 8 bundles of Ti leaves, positioned so the pig will be surrounded by the leaves. Be sure to have the open side of the pigs cavity is on the same side of the opening. You will be putting a couple of hot rocks into the cavity of the pig just before you put the basket into the imu. You can make other baskets for other items you would like to add such as whole turkeys, steamship rounds of beef, sweet potatoes etc..

Timing...
Your Imu is now ready to be fired up! 2 hours to preheat the imu plus 8 hours cooking time, total of 10 hours.

4am - 7am - Start fire, prepare the poaa
6am – 9am - Place the poaa into the Imu
10am - 5pm - Prepare other entrees, salads, desserts, etc.
5pm - 6pm - Set up Buffet. Unearth Kalua Poaa
6pm - 6:30 - after showing, de-bone and pan the meat- place in chafing dishes on buffet.
7pm - Open buffet

Pit Roasting Continued....

Now would be a good time to have all your tools and items ready sorted out and organized close to the imu. Cut the banana tree trunks cut into 2 lengths. Cut those pieces in quarters lengthwise. Use your sledge hammer to flatten them a bit. Neatly stack them near the imu. Wash off the banana leaves with water and stack them near the flattened stumps. The burlap sacks should be clean. Soak them in a tub and have them near the imu also. The following tasks should be done fairly quickly so too much of the heat from the imu is not lost. It should take about a half hour by time the imu is sealed.

Into the Imu
Once the Imu is ready to be fired up, get out the charcoal lighter fluid and pour the 1 pint bottle down the pipe and remove the pipe. Carefully drop a lit match into the hole where the pipe came from. Charcoal lighter fluid lights easily and doesnt explode so it is pretty safe, I wouldnt use anything else.

After 2 hours of burning the rocks should have fallen lower in to the imu. Using a post hole digger or a shovel, even out the hot rocks so to form a bed that your poaa will eventually be situated on.

Put the poaa that is already in the chicken wire on your canvas tarp next to the imu. Open up the cavity and season generously with rock salt. Place about four hot rocks into the cavity of the pig. Close up the wire with a couple of pieces of bailing wire. We ran a steel rod through the wire to use as a handle to lift the pig in/out of the fire.

Put a layer of the wet burlap on the hot rocks followed by a layer of banana leaves (if you have extra). Place the wrapped poaa on top and cover the poaa with another layer of soaking burlap sacks. Cover the whole imu with the canvas tarp.

Starting around the edges of the tarp, cover with the dirt. Then cover the rest of the tarp evenly. Try not to put too much dirt on the middle of the tarp so you wont have a hard time taking it off.

The hose will be needed to spray the imu with water after it is covered to create a good seal, and also to check for any smoke that could be escaping from the imu. If any smoke is detected then you must cover it with more dirt.

If smoke is not covered, a fire may start in your imu and you will lose your kalua pig (baked pig), and all your hard work will be for nothing. Once you have covered any leaks, then shoot it down once again with water. Now you have 8 hours to prepare the rest of your menu.

Out from the Imu
You should have a large tray to receive the basket of kalua poaa. There will be alot of grease from the poaa so be prepared to drain it somewhere. Have a bucket of water handy to dip your hands in occasionally to cool your hands while handling the hot rocks, basket etc. You will also need some large forks to shred the meat and remove the bones. Have your pans that you will be serving the kalua poaa from handy so you can transfer it into after the bones are removed and the meat is shredded.

The time has come to remove the kalua poaa from the imu. Remove the dirt from the tarp, taking care not to puncture the tarp. Roll back the tarp towards the back of the imu. Remove the burlap sacks. Carefully remove the basket and place it on your receiving tray on top of your work table. Open the basket and remove the rocks that are inside the basket. Turn out the kalua poaa from the basket into the tray. Take pics and show the cooked pig.

Using the forks, shred all the meat and remove all the bones. Season with salt.Transfer the meat into your serving pans. It is ready to go to your buffet! Now go and enjoy the fruits of your labor. As the Hawaiians say suck em up!

Wait a couple of days before you clean up the imu, to make sure the fire is out. Save the rocks.

Cascading Orchid Wedding Package

2010-08-19T17:13:00.001-06:00

Want to see more of our wedding packages? click here

QUIZ: Are you High Maintenance?

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1 – It’s the first nice weekend all summer. You plan to:

A) Dunno, hit the lake with the girls, enjoy some sun and surf!

B) LuLu Lemon is having a sale – So what if its 2 hours away and you don’t have a car!? Make your beau cancel his plans and drive you!

C) I’m pulling an extra shift @ work for some extra cash.

D) Hmmm, maybe I’ll grab some friends and check out the cool shops in Lumsden.

2 2 - You have been invited to a friend’s cabin for the weekend. Your first question is:

A) Is there running water? Does it stink?

B) What can I bring??

C) Is there a blow dryer there?

D) Can we stop in Lumsden Florist etc. for some frozen shot glass molds!?

3 3 - Suntanning. Your opinion?

A) Wrinkles = gross

B) Everyone looks better with a tan

C) Tanning beds are great – no bugs!!

D) Who has time to tan?

4 4 - Your perfect vacay would be:

A) Eclectic Bed & Breakfast in Lumsden, tour the shops, have a massage and enjoy the view.

B) 5 Star Luxury. Room Service. In room Couples Massage.

C) A remote campsite with good fishing, canoeing and no one around to disturb the quiet.

D) Vegas! Or New York! Bright lights, big city fun.

5 5 - After work on a Friday night you’re hoping for a quiet night. However, your roomy has invited people over for a last minute party and BBQ. Do you:

A) Empty some chips and salsa into bowls, and grab a couple bottles of your fave wine that you brewed yourself – Thanks Lumsden Florist!

B) To hell with this! Run a hot bath with bath melts from Lumsden Florist and lock yourself into the only bathroom. Take that party peeps!

C) Bow out and head to a girlfriends 4 a nice relaxing night.

D) Hello!? Lets make this a pool party - Canon Ball!!

6 6 - You find yourself on an un-planned (unprepared) beach day with friends. Do you:

A) Well, my underwear is a matched set, so no one will know its not a bikini.

B) Allow my friend to lend me a bikini while cringing at the thought of borrowed bottoms the whole time

C) Insist a shopping trip to Lumsden for necessities. I am so NOT wearing someone else’s outdated suit.

D) Suggest we go to a quiet secluded beach and do a little skinny dipping

7 7 - Your Grandmother is laying a guilt trip on you. She wants you to donate a precious summer weekend to help roof her house. You figure:

A) Duh, she’s my Grandma. I’ll tell my brother that Grandma needs his help. I’m not cancelling my outta province shop trip.

B) Complain bitterly to anyone who’ll listen. But you go and drop many hints of birthday gifts all weekend long.

C) These hands do not do manual labour! Has she lost her mind? Time for Shady Pines maybe.

D) Dial 306-533-6032 and hire BRIMMER & CO. CONSTRUCTION to do it. You’ll even go halvsies with her. Why not pay someone who knows what they’re doing to do it?

8 8 - A friend is having a holiday wedding this summer. She’s asked you to look after house and yard. You say:

A) For Sure! You even get them a gift of matching Padraig Slippers from Lumsden Florist etc.

B) You’re a little miffed that you weren’t asked to be a bridesmaid, so you accept and relocate her bedroom set in the living room and vice versa.

C) Tell her to find another chump. You’ve got plans baby! Yard work…(shudder)

D) Accept however the yard suffers somehow. Those sprinklers should come with instructions.

9 9 - Your beau is taking you on a drive to the pretty Qu’Appelle Valley. Do you:

A) Head to Lumsden, hitting all the fun little shops – especially the funky flower shop, they have EVERYTHING, and so much is made locally.

B) Stop frequently, picking wildflowers along the roadside. While enjoying a delicious lunch, you have Lumsden Florist professionally arrange your flowers for you.

C) Tour all the Market Gardens and stuff yourself full of fresh veggies!

D) Keep the AC on, windows up. There are bugs out animals out there – Yech.

SCORING

1 A) 3 B)1 C)4 D)2

2 A) 1 B)4 C)2 D)3

3 A) 1 B)3 C)2 D)4

4 A) 3 B)1 C)4 D)2

5 A) 3 B)1 C)2 D)4

6 A) 2 B)3 C)1 D)4

7 A) 3 B)4 C)1 D)2

8 A) 4 B)3 C)1 D)2

9 A) 2 B)4 C)3 D)1

9-14 Points

I kinda doubt you get invited to many campouts. Your life is orderly, scheduled and precise. You are well groomed and know what you like. People might find you a little hard to take – but who cares? You can enjoy unplanned chaos now and again, like once every three years…

15-25 Points

You’re friends and family know that you are up for almost anything. You’ll try anything once - almost. You are at home with yourself and you are able to adjust to most situations.

26+ Points

Guys love to date you. You love the simple pleasures in life. Nachos, beer and a game on TV – right on! You’re probably a tom boy, but you can definitely glam up and dazzle anyone in your path.

WINNER - Valley Escape Package

2010-07-10T16:45:00.001-06:00

Congratulations to Andrea Adcock!

I look forward to seeing you in Lumsden. You will receive booking instructions via email.

Thank you all for participating in our draw! Watch our newsletter for new upcoming events and prizes.

Last Chance!

2010-07-07T18:05:00.000-06:00

WIN

Valley Escape Package

- 1 night at Eclectic Bed & Breakfast Lumsden

- Prairie Cherry chocolates

- Bottle of Red or White Wine

- Catered Candlelight Dinner

- Fresh Flowers to take home

Draw date: July 12 2010

*$50 purchase, Name & Email required

You will receive notification via email.

Virtual Tour of the Shop

2010-07-06T17:36:00.002-06:00

A free photo slideshow by Smilebox

Weddings: To Theme or not to Theme?

2010-05-19T12:36:00.001-06:00

Besides being fun to plan, theme weddings are becoming very popular. Here are some themes that we really like.

Watch for * = available at Lumsden Florist etc.

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Country Fair

- Casual setting, usually outdoors, under a big event tent*, decorate with paper lanterns*

- Hot dog stands and candy apples amidst ring toss and dart games

- Favours: small honey jars with custom labels*, or handmade soap with your favourite scent and custom labels*

- Have guests toss air popped popcorn in lieu of rice

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Fresh Garden or Lakeside Cottage

- Line paths with ambience: using paper lunch bags or recycled 2L bottles with tops cut off; fill to 1/3 with sand and nestle in lit votive.

- Prop your old canoe onto its side, fill with ice and Voila - you have your bar half ready!

- Centrepieces: collect driftwood and stones from the lakeshore. OR handmade birdhouses* which you can auction off! OR try potted herbs or small plants*

- Set straw bales around in clearings and under trees for sitting space. Cover with bright coloured blankets and quilts.

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Vintage Vanity Fair

  - Hit second hand shops for fun classic diva accessories: Cigarette holders, half veiled hats, shawls, boas... Have handy for guests to use.

- Feathers! On everything: cake, in hair, with flowers. Use feather boas as garland and piled as centrepieces.*

- Flowers can be anything, but the full, imperfect garden roses look sooo good with their own half veil.*

- Think: old Coca Cola bottle machines with glass bottles cokes on hand, and of course, champagne darling!

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Modern Zen


- Zen in peaceful, and relaxing. Choose colours which are quiet yet modern: pale blue or cream with espresso.

- Centrepiece ideas abound: single, simple bamboo stems* OR a tall vase of curly willow* OR floating candle orchid vases seen here.*

- Location can be either outside with groomed rock or sand garden accents OR inside with elements of nature brought in.

- Have your bridesmaids hold simple paper parasols* in lieu of flowers

- Line walkways with a trail of rose petals* or river stones*

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Mother's Day - Newsletter Prize Winner

2010-04-26T16:02:00.000-06:00

This lucky recipient will receive a blown glass hummingbird feeder!

Just pop into our shop to claim your prize!

And the Winning email address is....

tsdon@sasktel.net

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Floriography: The Language of Flowers

2010-03-20T16:00:00.002-06:00

Agapanthus	Love letters
Alstromeria	Devotion, Friendship
Amaryllis	Pride, Pastoral Poetry
Anemone	Forsaken
Aster	Symbol of Love, Daintiness
Azalea	Take Care of Yourself for Me, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood
Bachelor Button	Single Blessedness
Begonia	Beware
Bells of Ireland	Good Luck
Bird of Paradise	Magnificence, Fascination
Bluebell	Humility
Bouquet of Withered Flowers	Rejected Love
Cactus	Endurance
Camellia (Pink)	Longing For You
Camellia (Red)	You're a Flame in My Heart
Camellia (White)	You're Adorable
Cattail	Peace, Prosperity
Chrysanthemum (Red)	I Love You
Chrysanthemum (White)	Truth
Chrysanthemum (Yellow)	Slighted Love
Coreopsis	Always Cheerful
Crocus	Cheerfulness
Cyclamen	Resignation and Good-bye
Daffodil	Regard, Unequalled Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining When I'm with You
Daisy	Innocence, Loyal Love, I'll Never Tell, Purity
Delphinium	Airy
Fern	Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter
Fern (Maidenhair)	Secret Bond of Love
Freesia	You smell great
Fir	Time
Gardenia	You're Lovely, Secret Love
Garlic	Courage, Strength
Gerbra Daisy	Appreciation, Cheerful
Ginger Flower	Complicated
Gladioli	Give Me a Break, I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators
Gloxinia	Love at First Sight
Grass	Submission
Heather (Lavender)	Admiration, Solitude
Heather (White)	Protection, Wishes Will Come True
Holly	Defence, Domestic Happiness
Hyacinth (General)	Games and Sports, Rashness, Flower Dedicated to Apollo
Hyacinth (Blue)	Constancy
Hyacinth (Purple)	I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow
Hyacinth (Red or Pink)	Play
Hyacinth (White)	Loveliness, I'll Pray for You
Hyacinth (Yellow)	Jealousy
Hydrangea	Thank You for Understanding, Frigidity, Heartlessness
Iris	Fleur-de-lis, Emblem of France, Your Friendship Means so Much to Me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valour, My Compliments
Ivy	Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
Leucadendron	Daring
Liatris (blazing star)	Happiness
Lily (Orange)	Hatred
Lily (White)	Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly to be with You
Lily (Yellow)	I'm Walking on Air, False and Gay
Lily (Calla)	Beauty
Lily (Day)	Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother
Lily (Eucharis)	Maiden Charms
Lily (Tiger)	Wealth, Pride
Lily of the Valley	Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Return to Happiness, Humility, You've Made My Life Complete
Magnolia	Nobility
Mistletoe	Kiss Me, Affection, To Surmount Difficulties, Sacred Plant of India, Magic Plant of the Druids
Moss	Maternal Love, Charity
Myrtle	Love, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage
Narcissus (daffodil)	Egotism, Formality, Stay as Sweet as You Are
Orange Blossom	Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage and Fruitfulness
Orchid	Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children
Palm Leaves	Victory and Success
Peony	Shame, Happy Life, Happy Marriage
Pine	Hope, Pity
Poppy (General)	Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination
Primrose	I Can't Live without You
Protea	Daring
Ranunculus	Radiant
Rose (Bridal)	Happy Love
Rose (Pink)	Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me
Rose (Red)	Love, I Love You
Rose (Tea)	I'll Remember Always
Rose (Thorn less)	Love at First Sight
Rose (White)	Innocence and Purity, I am Worthy of You, You're Heavenly, Secrecy and Silence
Rose (White and Red Mixed)	Unity, Flower Emblem of England
Rose (White-Dried)	Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
Rose (White-Withered)	Transient Impression, Fleeting Beauty, You Made No Impression
Rose (Yellow)	Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care
Rosebud	Beauty and You, A Heart Innocent of Love
Rosebud (Red)	Pure and Lovely
Rosebud (White)	Girlhood
Roses (Bouquet of Mature Blooms)	Gratitude
Roses (Single Full Bloom)	I Love You, I Still Love You
Snapdragon	Deception, Gracious Lady
Spider Mum	Elope with Me
Star of Bethlehem	Everlasting
Stephanotis	Happiness in Marriage, Desire to Travel
Stock	Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me
Sunflower	Pure Thoughts
Sweet pea	Good-bye, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time
Tulip (General)	Perfect Lover, Fame, Flower Emblem of Holland
Tulip (Red)	Believe Me, Declaration of Love
Tulip (Variegated)	Beautiful Eyes
Tulip (Yellow)	There's Sunshine in Your Smile
Violet	Modesty
Violet (Blue)	Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I'll Always Be There

Valentines Day 2010

2010-02-20T12:46:00.000-06:00

Valentines Day

We were quite busy, with many brand new customers in the shop! Sean and I opened up for 3 hours on Sunday Feb 14, just to help out the last minute guys. Even I was surprised with 4 dozen roses waiting for me when I got home! (I love you too Sean!)

Our best selling design was either the "Forever Yours" heart shaped dozen roses, or "Lip Service" which consisted of tulips, roses and either a gerbra daisy or stargazer lily.

Equally popular was the 6 fresh cut roses and a box of local Prairie Cherry chocolates. Have you tried them? Delicious!

As you can see, the shop was fully stocked with many choices of flowers, all fresh from Ecuador, Australia, BC and other points afar!

So, flowers were the number ONE gift for the ladies. We discovered that the women who were shopping for their guys tended to choose other items:

- gourmet cheeses
- imported chocolates
- massage oils
- rose petals
- Padraig slippers

Thank you to everyone for your continued interest and support in our little shop!

QUIZ - Are you a SELFISH Jerk?

2009-11-28T12:23:00.002-06:00

It's already Dec 23, Christmas is looming close. Your Christmas shopping includes:
1. Gifts for everyone on your list at this cute flower shop in Lumsden! And a little something for the dog.
2. S#@* Christmas is in 2 days?! I HAVE to stop binge drinking for at least 2 days.
3. I keep finding lovely little things for myself, but I have bought a whack of gift certificates to dispurse.
You've been invited to a Holiday Party at a co-workers home tonight. Do you:
1. Show up late, semi-trashed; eat all their food and throw up in their plants? Oh the shame.
2. Ring the bell holding a festive poinsettia for the host. Do I hear you humming "Santa Baby"?
3. Cart in a forest of jello-shooter trees that you made yourself (with the kit from Lumsden Florist etc.)
After going on the Holiday Home tour in Lumsden on Dec 5, you:
1. Throw out ALL your families' treasured ornaments, replacing them with hot pink icicles and brown feathers. Sooo Diva!
2. Donate old decorations to a needy organization and get an original wreath made at Lumsden Florist etc.
3. Announce loudly that these homes are inferior to your own, then go back to your double wide and cry.
It's your job to plan the company Christmas Soiree. You have planned:
1. Dinner at the Bistro in Lumsden (that way I can sneak over and check out the fab flower shop that you keep hearing so much about!!)
2. After careful planning: Limos will transport everyone through the scenic valley to Lumsden, where you will all have $50 to spend in the shops.
3. You have a dinner planned at your epansive home, with cocktails, appies and live entertainment. Oh, and gifts for all. J
Your family draws couples' names for gift buying. When asked what you and your honey want:
1. Hmmm, well you are renovating your home, so you ask for this gorgeous mirror from Lumsden Florist etc.
2. Your honey is out of town... You ask for them to make you Chocolate Cherry Port - your fave! I think Lumsden Florist has 1 left...
3. Easy. His and hers Padraig slippers from that fun little flower shop!
Your idea of a nice evening in during the holidays is:
1. Jamming on a friends party, and staying in to watch Seinfeld re-runs on the tube. Hot chocolate in your new peek-a-boo snowman mug. Adorable!
2. Inviting over a few close pals and have a pajama party amidst the tinsel and twinkling lights of the tree.
3. Plan a movie night and eat drink and be merry with your special hunny. Maybe break out that new bottle of caramel massage oil from LF?

SCORES
1: a-1 b-3 c-2
2: a-3 b-1 c-2
3: a-3 b-1 c-2
4: a-3 b-2 c-1
5: a-2 b-3 c-1
6: a-3 b-1 c-2

Under 9 Points:
You are so thoughtful, you almost make people sick – but in a good way! You sometimes do a more than is called for, which some people will take advantage of, so be careful. On the whole, you are a good friend and people like and appreciate your thoughtfulness. Get a spray for that rash on your back. Happy New Year!
10-14 Points:
You just love the middle of the road don'tcha? You always seem to put forth the epected amount of effort, while saving some time and energy for yourself. The REALLY selfless people will be the only ones who notice though. Afterall, you need time for yourself right? Otherwise you might get a rash too. Shudder. All the best and good luck with that H1N1.
15+ Points:
You're pretty much the most selfish person that I know of. There are other people on this planet you know. Hey - I know you're making fun of me behind that hospital mask! I told you I got the H1N1 shot. Its not like I have a rash or anything. Hellllloooo? I'm talking to you! If you could pause filing your nails for a couple seconds please: I just need to Thank you!

Thank you for all your continued support of Lumsden Florist etc.
Have a wonderful Holiday Season and a Fresh New Year!

QUIZ: are YOU a Shabby Lover??

2009-08-22T12:00:00.000-06:00

QUIZ: Are you a Shabby Lover?

Lets find out...

1- It’s Sunday morning and you have a day of leisure planned for you and your beau, however it is pouring rain outside. Do you:
a. Stay under the sheets and try that new edible massage oil from Lumsden Florist etc.
b. Pull on some fat pants and cuddle on the couch while munching gourmet cheese and crackers you got at Lumsden Florist etc.
c. Tell your honey that you’ll see him later – you’re hitting the shops with the girls instead

2- You’re enjoying a glass of your newly bottled Cabernet Sauvignon wine from Lumsden Florist etc. Your honey wants a glass but there’s only enough left in the bottle for 1 person. Do you:
a. Tell him to take a hike – this is YOUR treat, Buddy. Then down the glass before he can make a grab for it
b. Tell him he can share it with you, if he brings you some chocolate.
c. Give it up... in more ways than one

3- Its your 4+ year anniversary. Your love has just brought home some flowers! From Costco! They’re hideous and half dead – ewww. Do you:
a. Smile and say how thoughtful, as you’re plotting to burn his steak..
b. Tell him he’s a dummy for not getting some fresh, fun flowers from Lumsden Florist etc. Duh – they even have free flower points AND you can win a FREE TRIP if you spend over $50! Sheesh.
c. Tell him its over. Now get out and take these ugly carnations with ya!

4- You’re out restocking your essentials. You KNOW your sweetie loves those soaps with the risqué names: Butt Naked and Lick me All Over, from Lumsden Florist etc. But... you have your eye on their new bath bombs. Hmmm. You don’t have enough $ for both. DO you:
a. Buy the kinky soaps, really, its like a gift for you too. Steamy shower, here we come!
b. Decide to get the Galaxy of Stars bath bomb, its been a stressful week – he’ll understand.
c. What the hell – buy ever scent of the soaps and the bombs! You make money to spend it right?!

5- While you were away on the FREE trip you won from Lumsden Florist etc. – You’re honey’s fave Hibiscus plant died. Do you:
a. Run straight to Lumsden Florist etc. And grab a new one before he finds out. While you’re there, you might as well pick up a new plant watering orb too, so this won’t happen again.
b. Oh – you hated that plant anyways. Besides, he shrunk your totally fabulous rainbow slippers from Lumsden Florist etc! Everyone knows wool does NOT go in the dryer!
c. Take him to Lumsden Florist etc with you and pick out some fun 3 foot bamboo to replace it.

6- When you’re kissing your lover, you’re thinking about:
a. Wow – his hair is so soft – must be the new Squeaky Clean soap from Lumsden Florist etc.
b. Mmmm... chocolatey raspberry cheese. Gotta get more of that from Lumsden Florist etc. I wonder when they open tomorrow...
c. So... if I spend over $50 at Lumsden Florist etc I can win a free trip? Better get down there!

SCORES
1: a-1 b-2 c-3
2: a-3 b-2 c-1
3: a-1 b-2 c-3
4: a-2 b-3 c-1
5: a-1 b-3 c-2
6: a-1 b-2 c-3

UNDER 9 points: Aren’t you just soooo caring and selfless. Its almost sickening, really. You don’t want to be labelled a door mat, do you? Maybe you should be a little more of a jerk sometimes. Get a more ME FIRST mentality. Come down to the shop. We can help you spoil yourself for once.

10 to 14 points: You’re a pretty well rounded lover I guess. You know the rules of give and take, and obviously you know Lumsden Florist etc. Is THE best place to shop – they are Romancing the Valley afterall...

15 points+: Well, you’re a real crap lover apparently. You and the selfless wonder should talk and trade secrets. You’ll never keep a beau happy with that attitude. Unless... you hook up with the selfless weirdo. That would work actually. Come down to Lumsden Florist etc together and you can both shop for goodies for... you!

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2009-08-04T17:08:00.000-06:00

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