Mothers Day Specials

Teleflora

We are trying out a free trial with a wire service.  It is quite costly to be part of a wire service, so a risk free 6 month trial is perfect for us to see if it fits our small shop.  So, we now have 2 websites you can order from, our original: www.lumsdenflorist.com  and the new www.lumsdenflorist.ca 

Here's a little info about it:

About Teleflora

At Teleflora, we're proud to have been connecting customers with the nation's best florists for more than 75 years. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Teleflora has over 18,000 member florists throughout the U.S. and Canada, with an additional 20,000 affiliated florists outside North America. This extensive network, coupled with our commitment to exceptional customer service, means that when you send flowers from Teleflora, you can be confident that you’re sending the best.


As a service organization rather than a florist, Teleflora makes it easy to select beautiful florist-delivered products by investing in the most modern technology, seeking continuous innovation and improvement in services, and providing the best people in the business to ensure your confidence that your order will be placed easily and filled by a Teleflora florist quickly and professionally to your complete satisfaction. 

The Teleflora Guarantee

Teleflora guarantees satisfaction with every gift order. If you are not completely satisfied with your gift bouquet or its delivery, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you prefer, you can call Teleflora directly at 800-835-3356 . With a network of florists committed to hand-making bouquets using the freshest flowers available, Teleflora lets you send flowers with confidence. And since every arrangement is personally delivered, same-day delivery is available on almost every order.

5th Annual SALE NIGHT

Save 20% on all items in our store
Enjoy complimentary wine and goodies

6-9pm (3 hours only)
Friday March 22 2013

Tell your friends:

Gift Giving Guide 2012

Under $20
FOR HIM

• bacon products: toothpaste, candies, band-aids, and more 
• comb honey - locally produced, all natural "candy" BEST SELLER
• manly ice cube trays - guns, bullets, dentures

FOR HER

• sparkly rings galore!  (stretchy band fits all)
• head massager - looks silly, feels like heaven! a BEST SELLER
• tea forte - loose teas and sampler packs

Under $40
FOR HIM

• whiskey stones - for those alcoholics in your life!
• skull speaker - for your phone or ipod
• samurai umbrella/sword - keeps you dry - looks pretty sweet

FOR HER

• swarovski crystal earrings - 14mm of bling!  a BEST SELLER
• rainbow maker - solar powered crystal transforms your room
• handmade scarves - made local!  Nice and cozy, stylish too

Over $40+
FOR HIM

• Padraig slippers - easy decision, lasts for years, machine washable, indoor/outdoor
• terrariums - a perfect eco system in a stylish recycled vase

FOR HER

• Padraig slippers - easy decision, lasts for years, machine washable, indoor/outdoor
• Fighting fish bowl with lucky bamboo - easy to care for and fun too

Staff Picks
Ginny 

1. Garlic Expressions - the ultimate salad dressing/marinade!
2. Rittersport Chocolates - German chocolates in lots of different flavours
3. Wonderful Word Weaving Game - very addictive, like scrabble-ish

Jordan

1. Cocktail Infusions by Tea Forte - perfect for entertaining
2. Free-loader fork - extends to steal off your companions plate!

Rachel

1. Luxurious Living - set up a standing flower order for that person who LOVES fresh flowers!
2. stropwaffles - syrup wafer cookies from Holland - to DIE for!
3. Isagenix Sample Shake Pak - for the health nut on your list

Meet our staff

Jordan Cz - Take-Over Superstar - seriously epic.
Quick background:
- Grew up on a farm
- graduated from lumsden high in 2010
- currently trying to learn the art of flower whispering. 

Loves:
- my cat Geillis
- long walks on the beach
- shopping!

Favourite Flower:
- Hydrangeas and birds of paradise


Ginny McGregor - Weekday Morning Covergirl Extraordinaire
Quick background:
- married for 34 (happy) years to Norwood
- raised 3 girls who are all married and have blessed Ginny with 3 adorable grandkids (and another one on the way in May!)

Loves:
- decorating, shopping and travel
- working at Lumsden Florist because it combines her love of people and finding that "perfect" item for them

Favourite Flower:
- freesia for its delicious scent!

New items with Men-in-Mind

Bacon flavoured Jelly Beans

Bacon flavoured Bar Soap

Bacon flavoured Effervescent drink tabs

Bacon flavoured Car Air Freshener

More coming.  Come check it out!

New Shop Front

Our bright and sunny new location is a treat for the senses!  Come in and be dazzled!

Isagenix: 30 day system

Myself, my husband Sean, along with my parents: Max and Jeannie all went in on the 30 day Isagenix challenge  on the path to better health and living.  Isagenix site



DAY 1: March 1 2012                                      Day 30: March 30 2012

Sean lost 10 pounds, Rachel lost 15!!

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We have MOVED

Thanks to the help of friends and family, we were moved over in a matter of hours.  In no time the cooler was fired up, phone lines hooked up, etc.

This little guy was very excited about the new store!  Come and see for yourself

You're Invited...

Its our 4th Annual Wine and Cheese SALE night

• Friday March 30
• 6-9pm
• 20% off everything in our store!

Bring a friend and come see our new location at 345 James St N, beside Camerons Pharmacy.

We are MOVING!

We're Moving in March!
(March 18-22)
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

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


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$5000 give-away winners

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

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

BEWARE: SCAMS of FAKE FLORISTS

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

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