Selecting the best summer flowers
By Velda Paynter | July 23, 2010
There’s no better way to bring a smile on someone’s face than by offering fresh flowers from your favourite Calgary Flower Shop. For as long as we can remember, flowers have been the ultimate symbol of beauty and elegance. On special occasions and at moments we need to express our feelings, we all turn to flowers to be our messengers. A carefully chosen flower bouquet can say everything we mean to say on different occasions. From lively summer flowers to romantic roses and colorful exotic flowers, they always represent the perfect gift. At flowerangels.com you will find a wide selection of fresh flowers, specially designed and arranged.
Enjoy Calgary Flowers to lighten up your summer
Everyone agrees that flowers can brighten up any occasion. Flowers have the unique ability to help us express our feelings of happiness, love, admiration, gratitude, sorrow, friendship and so on. Since the seventeenth century, people have been giving different meanings to certain types of flowers. Today, everyone realizes that there are certain flowers that are more appropriate for a given event than others – the tricky part is making the appropriate choice according to the event. With romantic occasions, the choice is fairly simple: roses are the eternal symbol of great passion. If you want to send a message of happiness, you should choose something bright and colorful, like sunflowers. Carnations are traditionally given on funerals while tulips are appropriate for joyful and elegant occasions. Velda’s Grower Direct has the widest variety of fresh flowers anywhere in the City of Calgary.
If you have to attend a summer wedding or any other summer event, you won’t have any trouble finding a beautiful selection of flowers. Summer flowers come in pastel or bright colors, are delicate or daring and can pretty much adapt to any occasion. Sunflower represents the summer season best and is great for elaborate arrangements. Aster is also a popular summer flower which comes in beautiful shades of pink, blue, white and purple. Daisies are gentle summer flowers and are perfect for simple arrangements. Lilies have a beautiful scent and can brighten up any home. Other flowers, such as sweet pea or snapdragons are also exceptional gifts during the summer season.
Order Your Flowers Online from Velda’s Grower Direct
There are many advantages to shopping for flowers online. First of all, it’s much more comfortable than going all the way out to a florist. Online flower shopping in Calgary is also highly convenient. Haven’t you ever forgotten about someone’s birthday and wanted to make a last minute gesture? Ordering flowers online is very quick and it’s the only way to save the situation elegantly. A reliable online florist will always be ready to deliver fresh flowers. Furthermore, your bouquet will be designed impeccably and look exactly like you wanted it to. At Velda’s Grower Direct in Calgary, we ensure your flowers are the freshest.
Get your Calgary Wedding Flowers from Velda’s
Flowers make for excellent gifts on almost any occasion. Whether it’s a wedding, a birthday party or a baby shower, there’s nothing like a gorgeous bouquet to let someone know how you feel. Summer flowers are the ones that really stand out – the bright colors and mesmerizing scents will win anyone over. At Velda’s in SE Calgary you can choose from hundreds of fresh flowers.
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Fresh Flowers for the Calgary Stampede
By Velda Paynter | July 12, 2010
Velda’s Grower Direct has a great special going on this week during the Calgary Stampede.
- Sunflower Smile Bouquet $45.99
- Watering Can Special $49.99
- Sunny Wheat Basket $79.99
- Gerbera Safari arrangement $45.99
- Bird of Paradise Special $79.99
The Calgary Stampede is a wonderful time to get some fresh cut flowers for your office or home.
Give Velda a call today and get your Calgary Flowers for Stampede. call 403.569.2023.
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Special Calgary Father’s Day deals from Velda’s Grower Direct Store #11
By Velda Paynter | June 16, 2010
Come by Velda’s Grower Direct this Calgary Father’s Day for some wonderful ways to say “Thanks Dad”. It doesn’t matter if your Dad is here in Calgary or somewhere else in Canada, Velda’s can take care of you and your needs during this Father’s Day weekend. Come by our location on 17th Ave SW (International Ave) or give a shout on the phone 403.569.2023. My staff and I would be honour to help you say thanks to your Father this weekend.
Mention you read about these gift ideas online on our Calgary florist blog and save 10% off all of your purchases this Father’s Day. Expires June 20, 2010.
Father’s Day Golf Gift Bag
This wonderful Father’s Day gift bag includes: a golfer’s cooler bag, a utility belt bag (holds pop can, cell phone, etc.), a Max golf tool, 3 new state-of-the-art golf balls, a non-slip thermal tumbler, a pocket knife with a compass & light, a Flexi-Lite with laser pointer and a sunglass clip.
Ideal for the Calgary Father who likes to believe he is one of the best golfers in our city. An excellent gift for your golfing Dad this Father’s Day.
Price: $59.99
The FTD® Florist Designed Gourmet Gift Basket
Still can’t decide which gourmet gift to send? Let your Calgary florist design something special using their best gourmet gift ideas. This item will be arranged in a basket, and reflect the amount you have spent.
Price: $41.99 & up
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Mother’s Day in a Unique Way
By Velda Paynter | May 7, 2010
A unique or a one of a kind celebration leaves us asking for more. It is something not seen, heard or experienced before. Celebrating Mother’s Day in a unique way is easy to do.
A Memorable Mother’s Day Outing
A fun outing is just the key to a unique Mother’s Day festivity. Think of some exotic yet approachable place that can be the venue for your excursion. A trip to the zoo, picnic in a park, nature hike, visit to a museum, botanical gardens or amusement park are all possibilities that can create lasting memories.
Journey to a Mother’s Heart
Giving Mother’s Day gifts is a common trend. Make it a journey! Turn the process into a treasure hunt for mom. Lead her towards her gift with clues that take her from one location to the next. She’ll cherish the memories and the gift.
Throw a Mother’s Day Party
Bring in Mother’s Day in a grand way. Organize a surprise celebration that includes all the people who are special to your mother. The food, fun music and games should be centred around her. Remember to take lots of pictures!
Reunion of Mothers’ on Mother’s Day
Bring together all the mothers in your family including grandmothers, mothers-in-law, aunts, sisters, cousins and women who have been like mothers to you. Showcase the talents of each and compile them in a scrapbook for lasting memories.
Don’t forget about your flowers!
Mother’s Day for Calgary mothers is May 9. Have you picked out your Mother’s Day Flowers yet? Now is the perfect time to get your on order from your local Calgary Flower Shop. Velda’s offers Calgary Flower delivery with all orders. Book now, call Velda’s Grower Direct at 403.569.2023.
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