Happiest Minds
I read a headline this morning about an Indian company called Happiest Minds. Their IPO received a huge initial response, "making it one of India's most successful first-time share sales of this decade." During this time of lockdowns and isolation,
The Circle of Life
Between last week and this week, I've taken a lot of orders for sympathy arrangements. Those phone calls are sometimes emotionally tough for me. Then I get an order for baby shower flowers, and I hear Elton John singing. "But the
Flowers Grow Right Through the Cracks
I was listening to NPR this morning driving into work. They were interviewing Katy Perry about her latest album, "Smile." As the interview was ending, a clip of her song, "Resilient," came on with these lyrics, I am resilient, born to
Same Day Delivery
When I first started at Fantasy Floral, our delivery fees were the same no matter when the order was placed. As business grew, same day orders put a short-term strain on our resources. We added a $2 same day delivery
Fathers and Daughters
I've been thinking about my dad a lot for some reason. He passed on a number of years ago. My kids knew him as Pa Bear, a name they bestowed on him when they could barely talk. He was the
Dear 2020 Bride
Since March we've had many brides change their plans with us. Some have postponed, and postponed again. Some have canceled indefinitely or rescheduled for next year. Others have switched plans altogether opting for a small living room ceremony with just
TGIF!
TGIF! It's been a bit since I've written. I guess I haven't had an ideas tugging at my sleeve lately. Today a gentleman walked in. Even with his mask on, I could see he was smiling broadly! "I need birthday flowers!"
Floral Designs of the Thirteen American Colonies
"Hamilton" is dropping on Disney+ this Friday! Although I haven't seen the musical yet, I sing the songs all the time. They are so infectious! Another musical that takes place during colonial times is "1776" which became a movie in
Our Favorite Flowers Right Now
While we have access to many flowers all year long with very little difference in pricing, there are some flowers that are still very seasonal. One of the most requested flowers is the peony. It's easy to see why, but
Into the Wild Flowers of Alaska
I read the book, "Into the Wild," and then saw the movie, because it was about a local boy. Chris McCandless graduated from Woodson HS in Fairfax, VA just a few years after I graduated from Fort Hunt HS in