Thanksgiving is truly a time to be thankful....

I love the beauty of the fall flowers and the brisk cool evenings with the smell of a lit fireplace. God is truly good, and his beauty is everywhere.....Let us all give thanks for his abiding love and the gathering of our families for thanksgiving fellowship.

Fallin' for Fall!!

I love the season of fall......the cool brisk air, the vibrant colors of all the fall flowers, and the smells of hot apple cider, and homemade pumpkin pie!........Halloween is so much fun and seeing all the children in their costumes brings back so many wonderful childhood memories - pillowcases full of candy!!.............such fun!!

Here is one of my favorite Halloween arrangements:

Summer Fun!!!

Aaahhhh.........Summer Fun, Schools out, and the days are longer! Looking forward to backyard cook-outs and enjoying the beautiful warm starlit nights. Chillin' by the pool and catchin' up on some gardening! A cold margarita puts anyone in the summer spirit! Check out this really cool flower margarita in .....awesome @ only 29.99!!

Fathers Day

What a cute idea for Fathers Day!

Adorable!! This is so perfect for Mom!

Momma's Hands

Wow! It's hard to believe Mothers day is fastly approaching! Funny how we really don't appreciate our mothers until we ourselves become Mothers.....And then, when you are young and busy raising your children, you don't realize that those will be the years you look fondly back on. Here's a poem that really touches my heart: Mommas Hands: My hands were busy through the day, I didn't have much time to play. The little games you asked me to, I didn't have much time for you. I'd wash your clothes, I'd sew and cook, But when you'd bring your picture book, And ask me please to share your fun, I'd say "A little later son". I'd tuck you all safe at night, Hear your prayers, turn out the light, Then tiptoe softly to the door, I wish I'd stayed a minute more. For life is short, and years rush past, A little child grows up so fast. No longer are they at your side, Their precious secrets to confide. The picture books are put away, There are no children's games to play. No good-night kiss, no thoughts to hear, That all belong to yesteryear. My hands, once busy, now lie still, The days are long and hard to fill. I wish I might go back and do, The little things you asked me to.

Happy Easter!!

I just love Easter.......it's the beginning of Spring, and a time to reflect on all that God has blessed us with. The smiles of the children hunting for eggs, and the wonderful gathering of our family for Easter Church Service and then a big dinner. Welcome Spring!! Thank you to all our customers for your patronage and to our Great Heavenly Father for blessing us with a job that we truly love! May you and your family have a blessed Easter.

The Holidays Over!!!

Whew! Another big floral holiday is behind us (The big "V"), and a time to look forward to the coming of springtime. Easter is such a wonderful time of the year - not only to celebrate our religious traditions, but also our family ones. Being in the floral business is not always as hectic as Valentines, and the beautiful "hatching" of spring gives us a time to slow down a little and literally smell all the wonderful flowers......like the fragrant Easter Lillies, Hyacinth, and Daffodils. What a blessing to be in the floral business at Easter, and meet so many people of all faiths celebrating in their own way with everything from palm leaves to Lillies.

Candy Bouquet

Need something for Valentines for your special guy? This cute ceramic Ford Truck or metal Firetruck comes with all the sweet treats to make him smile!

"How beautiful are the "simple things" we take for granted............................

I took this photo out my back door last night......I think sometimes we forget the beauty of lifes "simple" things.......like the Heavens.

Our Head Delivery Driver

(Larry)

The biggest delivery holiday is upon us..........Valentines Day!! Hat's off to our drivers for the next two weeks, as they begin the task of planning, routing, and delivering all those Valentine wishes around our city. It's quite the challenge with 200+ deliveries that all have a time frame of 2 days between 8am and 6pm.......whew! Here is a peek at our head Driver (and my wonderful Brother-in-Law) Larry.......................does he looked stressed yet? "May the force be with you" my dear!

Cool Callas

Isn't this bouquet so cool.........I love the white mini callas with the dark purple center!!

Oh to be young again!!! It's Prom time, and it's the fun time when we can really "bling it up"!!!

Adorable!!

My Fave!!!

This is my absolute favorite wedding ever! Having a Bride that trusts your instincts as well as her own is so rewarding! Beautiful and precious!! The adorable little children in this photo were so captivated by the moment that they too were cought up in the tender moment of a wedding kiss............so cute!!

Our Storefront - "Home Away from Home"

Yep, this is where most my waking hours are spent..........I love my little shop, and it's great to love what you do and actually get to do what you love! We are in the heart of Downtown Wichita, which makes it easy for us to deliver anywhere in the metro area within just a few miles drive. We are truly a family business in every sense........My husband is the buyer (the guy who gets to write the checks and worry about the finances - don't want his job!), my daughter is an apprentice designer (that means she basically gets to do the "grunt" work (gotta earn your stripes ya know), my brother-in-law (who also plays guitar in a really cool band @ night) is our delivery driver, and my granddaughter (who is only in kindergarten) spends half her day "helping" out by watering the plants! Oh, and myself.........well, I am the "orchestrator" of all the organized chaos.........it's quit challenging at times, but I love it!!

Budget Wedding Flowers

Wow! What a challenging time in our economy................How to have a beautiful wedding and yet stay within a budget. We have had a huge response to our DIY program for our "hands on" brides..........check out our website for details @ www.wichitaweddingflowers.com