http://floristsillinois.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:41:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Brenda Poole, floral designer-wedding consultant for 24 years at Heritage House. Favorite Flowers-Cymbidium Orchid Spray They’re very distinctive.  The sprays are great in wedding work or in a simple vase is just spectacular.  They come In white, green, gold, mauve even browns.   Cymbidiums are a very three dimensional flower because of the ... http://floristsillinois.com/?p=63 Joe Karban Floral designer & former owner of Lombard Floral Co. “Years ago my favorite flower was wild liatris, we got from Indiana.  It was a great willowy, summer flower in purple. I really like all flowers, but Gerber daisies are a favorite because of the many colors available [caption id="attachment_60" align="alignnone" ... http://floristsillinois.com/?p=58 If you don’t buy or receive flowers often, these favorites may help in your selection of fresh flowers. I’ll go first, I’m Kathy owner of Heritage House Florist. Favorite Flower-Verigated Dendrobium Orchid Why-Its longlasting, exotic looking but pairs up nicely with every day stems like green button mums, liatris and spray roses. It ... http://floristsillinois.com/?p=45 As I approach my 49th birthday, I’ve started thinking about my legacy.  Twenty years, owning our own store, has gone by so fast.  I’ve learned so much but I think I have so much still to learn.  I’ve educated myself by trial & error and working with people with many ... http://floristsillinois.com/?p=42 Yes this is true, we have an association with the QIX Delivery Service. QIX is owned by Andrew G Auer a very kind, articulate man.  He (or his employee) comes to our store in the morning, pick up our wrapped arrangements, take them to a warehouse, where they are met by other ... http://floristsillinois.com/?p=33 In the past 2 years we have found a way to perfect our floral design class and help local charities.   We have held classes to benefit Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, St John Lutheran Church Youth Group Mission Trip, Sponsored Chris Linde for her Hike for Leukemia, The ... http://floristsillinois.com/?p=25 Over 50% of customers are buying their flowers on the Internet these days, but from Flower Companies (know in the flower business as order gatherers), not local flower shops. Local flower shops, unlike companies like 1800Flowers can give you a vast amount of benefits not available from these order gatherers. ... http://floristsillinois.com/?p=22 Are you looking for a special gift that shows someone how much you care? Are you looking for a way to brighten up your own home or office? Then, check out our wide variety of special autumn floral arrangements guaranteed to be enjoyed by all! Visit our website today and see ... http://floristsillinois.com/?p=12 [caption id="attachment_6" align="alignleft" width="425" caption="Heritage House Florist"][/caption] While we all know that we enjoy receiving flowers, it has now been established scientifically that flowers are good for your health as well. The sight and aroma of flowers has an immediate effect on your mood and causes the release of endorphins – ... http://floristsillinois.com/?p=1