$100 seasonal flower design give-away

We are excited to announce the winner of our recent give-away contest of $100 flower design...
Hooray for Leslie Schaeffer, who was drawn from over 568 entrants!  WOW!

We will be having periodic facebook give-aways.  So, like and watch our facebook page for the next one and best of luck!

Like our Facebook Page

Currently:  Once we reach 1000 page likes we will be giving away a $250 Wedding Flower Credit.  Go to our Facebook page to enter.

the envelope please....

Prize Winners!

Thank you to all who entered our draw for a free pair of Padraig Slippers both online and in our shop.  Like us on facebook to stay connected and enter future give-aways.

The Winners are:

1st: Pair of Padraigs (any size, colour): Kim Carey
2nd: Lumsden Florist Bunny hug:  Colin Pfeifer
3rd: $50 flower credit: Kasia Otte
4th: Ceramic mug and notebook: Liz Cameron
5th: Mouse pad and note pad: Diane Hackman
6th: Mouse pad and note pad: Matt Johnson
7th: Mini Calendar, pen and notepad: Shannon Fuchs

Come into the shop to claim your prize before Dec 23 2014.
Congratulations to all and good luck on future prize draws.

Duck Days start August 1 in Lumsden!

Get Ready for another Year of the DUCK DERBY!*

As of August 1/14 start earning your DUCK BILLS by supporting local businesses.  Earn 1 Duck Bill for every $2 spent.*

Duck Bills can be used to bid on raffle prizes donated by the businesses on the day of the Duck Derby (Sept. 1/14).  See participating stores for complete details.  Stop by Lumsden Drugs to view the raffle prizes available.

*more info on the duck derby here
*some restrictions may apply from merchant to merchant.

 

New Tea Forte

Some of our new flavours:

Caramel Nougat

A tantalizing tea with the taste of sweet creamy caramel and toasty roasted hazelnut with a buttery finish. A perfect complement to post-dinner conversation, or as a delightful cup anytime. Enhance with a splash of milk.  

Peach Rhubarb Preserve

This organic rare white tea brews up all the bounty of a summer harvest. Savory rhubarb and the sweet taste of lush peaches are blended with fragrant, floral hibiscus. This cup sings with delight. Refreshing iced.

Blueberry Merlot

Deep taste of succulent summer-sweet 

blueberries with a wisp of sage to 

heighten an excellent cup. Corkscrew 

not required. 





Some new Products:

 
Iced Tea

Flash-Chilled Refreshment All one needs to steep authentic iced tea. Infuser and sample 

pack of teas available in our shop!

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Cocktail Infusions

The Collection includes three Lemongrass Mint, three Lavender Citrus and two Silkroad Chai Spirited Tea™infusers.  Recipe booklet included.





Bergamont Shooter

1 Lavender Citrus infuser
3 oz vodka
orange wedge

-  Place infuser in glass.
-  Pour vodka over infuser and steep 2-3 minutes.
-  Add infused vodka into a shaker with ice, shake vigorously.
-  Strain into 2 shot glasses.

To drink: Take the shot and follow with a bite into the orange wedge.

Mixologist: TEA FORTÉ

Wedding Trends 2014

With this stubborn snow its hard to believe, but wedding season is upon us.  Based on what we are finding popular locally and across the globe, here are some of the hottest trends for weddings this year:


COLOUR: pale pinks, neutrals, coral, navy blue, grey and aqua in all sorts of combinations.  Click here for more inspiration

FLOWERS:  Brides are straying from the trailing bouquets and more are opting for that tidy, rounded look.  Big, lush, full, multi petalled blooms: peonies, garden roses.  A less expensive option for a similar look is football mums, or realistic faux peonies as their season is short. Get ideas here     More ideas here  and here

RECEPTION: Smaller and more personal soirees.  Rustic/Romantic is huge.  Think Burlap and lace, Roses in mason jars.  Lots of fun outdoors themed ideas.  Some are also requesting an "unplugged" wedding, requesting guests not to facebook or instagram photos from the big day.  More here

FOOD/DRINK:  Brunch!  Again, with small weddings becoming more popular, it opens many doors that wouldn't be a good fit for a large group.  Be inspired here

HONEYMOON: While many opt for the easy peasy all-inclusive resort there are many other ways for the two of you to get away.  Some sweet spots    other locales

6th Annual Appreciation SALE

Friday March 21 2014: extended *ALL DAY* 11am - 9pm
Everything in store will be on sale 25% off.  Enjoy wine and treats from 6pm - 9pm.

Can't make our sale?
Print and/or show this post and receive 20% savings on ANY ONE item in our store.
Valid March 22-April 4 2014.  Not valid on custom orders.  Item must currently be in stock.  Only 1 item per person during the sale period.

Sale Continues...

• All locally made hats now 40% 0ff
• Paschmina scarves, 40% off
• Large selection of Wall Art 40% 0ff
• Bar ware 60% off 
• Seasonal items 40-60% off

 

Valentine Specials 2014

Valentines Day is Friday Feb 14. We will be delivering Feb 13 and 14 within the Valley Communities.  click for rates

ROSES, ROSES, ROSES
All colours available:
RED, pink, purple, yellow, peach, white, BLUE, variagated, two/tone and RAINBOW ROSES


Sweet Nothings
6 RED or colour roses cut and wrapped &
1 box Prairie Cherry Chocolates  $49


Dozen Roses
1 dozen RED roses vased    $89
1 dozen Colours vased                $79    
1 dozen Rainbow roses vased    $145





Keeper of My Heart
1 dozen roses with lilies, as shown:  $115+




Exotics
Designs with orchids, proteas, 
birds of paradise, ginger                   $49+ 

                  

 CALL TO ORDER 306.731.2424

  

CLEARANCE SALE!

Making way for new stock.  Savings of 40-60% off.  Many giftware items, canvas prints, framed artwork, barware, novelties, seasonal items.

New items will be added often. 

Year of Luxury Giveaway

How does a bouquet of fresh flowers every month for an entire year sound to you?  Well, we decided to spread the love around and we drew TWO lucky winners!

1- Marina Yahnke

2- Nicole Dunville

You can pop into our shop for your first bouquet after January 20 2014.

You will receive one $35 bouquet each month in 2014 

Holiday Gift Giving Guide 2013

Hard to believe another year has flown by!  These are the fun new items that will delight:

Jordan Suggests:

1. JINX REMOVING SPRAY ($12)- Removes Jiinxes, hexes and curses.  Smells like musk and magic!  Instruction booklet included
2. HEAD MASSAGER ($6.50)- Spine tingling bliss awaits!  You HAFTA try this!!
3. MONTHLY STANDING FLOWER ORDER ($25+)- Set this up for the special person who has EVERYTHING.  You tell us how much to spend each month, and we deliver!

Ginny's Picks:

1. TEA FORTE ($16+)- Wrap your hands around a steaming cup of the very best teas out there!  Lots of different flavours in stock, including sample packs, loose leaf, teapots, steeping cups
2. ICE SKATES ($19)- These lifesize winter accents are grey felt & silver painted wooden blades
3. PADRAIGS ($39-95)- I LOVE these!  I am buying them for everyone I know

Rachel Recommends:

1. PADRAIGS ($39-95)- these woolen gems are sooo popular!  Canadian made, machine washable, wear em inside and out.  I have had mine for 8 years.
2. COMB HONEY ($12)- made directly in the ring and then capped for sale.  Couldn't be more natural!  Made by Qu'Appelle bees
3. FRESH WREATH or SWAG ($65+)- Aromatic fresh winter greens made to order in your preferred accent colours.  Include pine cones, ribbon, ornaments, wire, wool, faux berries, branches - you name it!

Seans's Picks:

1. GURGLE POTS ($45)- brightly coloured ceramic pitcher that really gurgles as it pours!
2. TERRARIUMS and SUCCULENT BOWLS ($49-89)- low maintenance, air purifying, and they are cool to look at.  Put them outside in the summer and bring them inside for the cooler months
3. SNOWMAN CENTREPIECE ($69+)- Made of fresh flowers, these cheerful guys delight everyone.  We can make them in your accent colours to match your holiday decor

Jordan's epic choices of awesomeness:

Win a Year of Luxury

Enter to Win  a Year of Luxury

That means a bouquet of fresh cut flowers every month for an entire year!  In order to win, simply meet the following criteria:

• gain entry with EACH $20 spent on items in our shop
• receive our e-newsletter (via email) OR follow us on Facebook

Details: the winner will receive a $35 flower credit towards fresh cut flowers for 12 months.  The prize will be drawn on December 30 2013 and the winner notifies that evening or on the 31st of December.

Limitations: does not apply towards flower orders sent to other florists. (wire orders)

New Tea Forte!

 Summers not over yet so it's the perfect time to grab some fresh new summer teas! 

A new shipment of Tea Forte arrived not to long ago and I wanted to share some of new items we brought in. 

First, the Tea-Over-Ice system. This allows you to brew you favorite tea in the upper chamber then flash chill it by pouring it over the ice in the bottom chamber! Tea-Over-Ice makes making iced teas fast and easy. These two pitchers are hand blown and are designed to look beautiful on your table.

The perfect companion for the Over-Ice is this sample pack. The Nantucket Sampler pack includes a selection of white, black and herbals teas. Lavender Citrus and White Ginger Pear to name my favorites. This flavorful selection of teas is the perfect way to pick your favorite.

From iced to hot (or iced again). The Garden Harvest petite sampler is another great way to sample a selection of teas with out having to fully commit to a whole tin. This selection of white teas includes White cinnamon Sage, Wild Apple Ginger, Tangerine Rosemary, Tupelo Honey Fig, and Peach Rhubarb Preserve. My favorite of the bunch is Tangerine Rosemary which is great iced and is what I am currently drinking while I type up this post. 

New Product!

Gurgle Pots arrived today!

The story behind the Gurgle Pot. 

They are fun and unique and can be used as a water pitcher, a flower vase or simply to add a splash of color to any home! 

Click Here to hear a sample of the Gurgle Pot sound,

or stop by the shop and hear for yourself! 

Lucky Bamboo Meanings

With the Arrival of new bamboo I thought I would share the different meanings of lucky bamboo! 

Yin - even 

• 2 - Double luck, happy relationships; good number. 
• 6 - Easy money, wealth, good flow of luck. 
• 8 - Good luck and fertility.
• 10 - Completeness and fulfillment in life.

Yang - odd 

• 1 - Simplicity and a meaningful life. 
• 3 - Good for prosperity and fertility.
• 5 -=Happiness, good and balanced luck in all aspects of life.
• 7 -=Good luck and prosperity in relationships. 
• 9 -=Good health, prosperity and love life. 
• 11 -=Good all-around luck. 

Why is there no four? Well in Chinese, four is close to the word for death, so it would be rude to wish death upon someone... no?