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Saying Congratulations with flowers – using Nature’s Messengers

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Whether it’s a promotion, a graduation or a new baby, flowers are an ideal way to our congratulations to a loved one.  Indeed, according to the Society of American Florists, or SAF, congratulating somebody is one of the five most common reasons people send flowers. The other four are to say  “thank you,” “I’m sorry,” “Get well,” and “sympathy.” There are plenty of ways to say congratulations to someone who truly deserves it.

There are some tips to help you choose the right way to say congratulations through flowers. One is to always keep in mind the favorite colors of the person. Taking his or her favorite colors into consideration means you really invested time and energy to choose the flowers he or she can truly appreciate. Bright, vibrant colors are usually found in flowers such as roses and tulips, while more subtle hues are more common on blue bonnets and lavender flowers. Take into consideration the kinds of flowers as well, as this will narrow down your search and make your decision-making easier.

Roses, for example, stand for love, passion, romance and beauty. Daisies and daffodils on the other hand, symbolize friendship. These are perfect for graduations or competitions, like a sports event. These can also be used for other occasions such as birthdays or Valentine’s.

If you still can’t quite decide what to give, stick to original favorites, such as a bouquet of different types of flowers, as a way to say congratulations. Try searching for exotic flowers, as these flowers aren’t usually given everyday. This implies that you think your friend is special and unique. Other flowers that go together are chrysanthemums, orchids and violets. These flowers are just as beautiful as your standard roses.

Keep in mind the presentation of the roses as well. Try to package your flowers well, as this shows the amount of time, energy and effort that went into choosing the right way to say congratulations. Try to go away from the oft-beaten road. For example, if you’re sending roses, u might want to send it with a nice velvet ribbon with a little extra note? You might also want to coordinate the flowers with the right kind of vase or flower holder. You may also try matching the flowers with the occasion. For example, if your loved one just won a soccer tournament, try sending him a gift basket with flowers and a little trophy keychain. If your friend just got promoted, try looking for a vase that resembles a pencil holder. There are many quirky decorations and knick-knacks available in your local florists. These little details add sweetness to the gesture of saying congratulations through flowers.

There’s also another way to say congratulations through flowers. If you can’t personally give the flowers, you may want to order from your local florist, or even online. They can help make the process easier for you. Tell them the details of the occasion, such as if the recipient is a man or woman, why you are sending them flowers. Have the flowers delivered at home or in the workplace or wherever you know the receiver can most appreciate it. If you can’t decide what to give, ask if the florist has an in-house specialist. Most likely he will be able to pick just the right kind of flowers to send. Indeed, whether it’s something as big as getting a promotion, or winning a sporting tournament, or graduation, or whether it’s just a more mundane occasion such as getting good grades at school, flowers are a great way to say congratulations.

Inbloom named Google Favorite Place

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Google Favorite PlaceInbloom Flowers has been recognized by Google as a Favorite Place On the Internet to shop.
So last week, I got the mail and there was an envelope from Google…thought it was just an advertisement flyer and so I waited until we were finished with an event to sit down and open the mail. What a pleasant surprise! We have been recognized as a Favorite Place on Google and we have received a special packet with a sticker to place on our door congratulating us for being a favorite place that folks search for!
Google identified over 100,000 businesses in the U.S.A. as a “Favorite Places on Google which was based on Google user’s interactions with local business listings…. and you, the customer chose us! This selection represents less than 1% of the 28 million U.S. businesses so we are pretty psyched. Google stated that it “believes that our standards for selecting businesses are as selective or more selective than other companies which have run similar initiatives”. 

So, a special thanks to all of our customers who took the time to write reviews or searched for directions to find us or just wanted more information about us …we thank you over and over for taking your time to do that!
As a real local florist in Corvallis, Oregon, who actually designs and delivers on the same day, as well as a Top 50 in the NationWide FTD Florist – we are excited and this is a Grand Congratulations from Google. Thank You Google for this honor.

We have our sticker going up on the window on Monday…have to wait for a bit of rain to pass and then you will be able to scan the bar code with your phones to get more information about our Flower Shop.

Flowers and Happiness – Exploring the Link

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Do you remember the last time you received flowers? Think about what you felt at that moment. What did you feel upon seeing perhaps that big bouquet of roses from your husband, or those bright, cheerful tulips your son gave you for Mother’s Day? Most probably you will remember feelings of gratitude, happiness and an overall feeling of joy.

That doesn’t really come as a surprise. Experts have long ago established the link between flowers and happiness. Nature has long been providing us with simple but effective ways to alleviate stress, induce relaxation and lift our general emotional and mental health. Just being surrounded by flowers can trigger a  more heightened sense of satisfaction in life, which can be translated to more kindness and compassion towards other people.  Rutgers study explored the link between flowers and happiness and found several surprising facts. Although we already know that flowers are linked to emotions, we did not know the extent of such a link. Now we know that flowers not only have an impact on happiness, they have an immediate impact on happiness. Upon receiving flowers, participants in their 10-month study expressed supreme delight, shown through “genuine” and “excited” smiles. This phenomenon is true for all age groups. Flowers and happiness go hand in hand regardless of age.

The study also found other things about flowers and happiness. The positive effect that flowers have on people lasts for a long time. The long-term joy that people feel when they are surrounded by flowers translates to less feelings of depression and anxiety and a better sense of life satisfaction and enjoyment. Another surprising fact about flowers and happiness is that simply being surrounded by flowers increases interpersonal communications between people. The study shows that when people display flowers in their homes, the generally feel more cheerful. When people display their flowers in their homes, such as in their living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms and foyers, it makes the place more inviting and more conducive for welcoming guests. Ultimately, they are able to carry these positive feelings even as they step outside their homes. They bring in their positive vibes as they interact with people in the workplace, for example. Flowers can help enhance productivity in the workplace and help both long and short term memory. Indeed, even senior citizens report being able to cope with the challenges of aging better when they are surrounded by flowers.

Flowers and happiness, it seems, cannot be separate from one another.Today, some people practice flower therapy which is centered in the belief that our emotional and even mental states can be improved through the use of flowers. The benefits we reap from flower therapy are related to factors such as the form, smell and color of a flower. Red roses, for example, may stimulate our adrenal glands and make us more active. Sunflowers can boost our energy and make us more hopeful and optimistic. Irises can make us more confident while bluebells can help us get that important good night’s sleep.

Inbloom flowers named Top Florist again

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Inbloom flowers has again, for the 5th year in a row, been ranked by FTD in the Top 50 florists in the US and Canada.

 

This prestigious award is given to florists in the FTD network that meet the high quality standards by FTD in providing exemplary service in nationwide deliveries.

 

Each year – the top florists in the FTD’s network are awarded an all expenses paid trip to an exotic location.  This year the location is a 6 Star resort in Nueve Vallarta, Mexico.  They meet there with the other top florists in the nation for several days of fun and sun, networking, brainstorming, and great activities such as Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Sailing, Jungle Tours, Golf, and many others that a resort area such as this has to offer.

 

This is the fifth year in a row that inbloom has been awarded this designation and honor.  Previous trips have been to St. Kitts, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Grand Cayman Islands.

 

We were lucky enough to have been early adopters of the internet and have, with dedication and vigilance built our business into a Top performing service oriented one stop shop for flowers of all types, delivered nationwide.  Being small enough to give every individual order the attention it deserves as an important emotional statement, yet large enough to have a great customer base that has been built over the 14 years we have been selling flowers on the web, one satisfied customer at a time.

 

We’re honored to have been recognized for our acheivements and are looking forward to our annual meeting of the minds of the most successful florists in the world.  We learn many new things every year at these wonderful networking opportunities and are very much looking forward to the trip.

 

Remember, our flowers are always professionally designed by our Preferred Florist Network and hand delivered into the warm hands of your loved ones, never left on a doorstep in a do-it-yourself box.