Flowers insolita Blog

We are located in Long Island, the Island of Lindsay Lohan and spoiled brats.
I was talking to the owner of a nursery the other day.  He was complaining how difficult it is to find “decent young people” to work in his establishment.  I often hear the same story from many small retail-business owners here; young people […]

Recently, we have had a few incidents in which a prospective bride came into our store with a specific floral proposal that we believe had been articulated by some other florist.  She apparently was looking for a “cheaper” florist who could duplicate someone else’s idea at a discount.
We are sorry, but we don’t do that here.  […]

This is the side of order gathering that most people (except other florists ) will not hear about. It is really frustrating when we get these orders. This is just one example.
This morning I received a call from one of the wire services. They wanted to know if we could complete and deliver an order […]

Good morning. Well, it was till I filled up my vehicle today. $63.00 later. OUCH!!! But it should last the week…. not. I get into work and the first thing I hear is that Exxon- Mobile  posted the highest profits for 2007. 39.5 BILLION!!!! How nice. Today was the first day in 3 weeks that […]

This video has absolutely nothing to do with flowers. But it’s so funny. Apparently, this is a Japanese comedy show. The rule is that you can’t laugh, or you would be whipped!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md8qQa_cCOM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iAmNwGQudA

In Nov 11 issue of USA Weekend magazine, Linnea Johansson, author of “Perfect Parties: Tips and Advice from a New York Party Planner”, offered the following “tip” for Holiday parties.
“Flower arrangements can be a total rip-off,” Johansson says. Instead, buy one kind of flower, in one color, in bulk. “Make your own multiple arrangements,” she […]

Someone in Flower Chat posted this funny video. I love it!
Report: Many U.S. Parents Outsourcing Child Care Overseas

On my way home today, a Honda smashed into the passenger side of my car.  I’m really p*ssed.
It happened at the intersection of Rt25 & Round Swamp Rd.  It was raining and dark.  Worst of all, the traffic light was completely out.  Every car was stopping at the intersection because the light was out.
This Honda […]

      Most people listen to the radio while driving. I must tell you that I absolutely hate commercials that use car horns honking, tires screeching to a halt, the sound of a car crash and best of all police and ambulance sirens blasting. All of these things are quite disturbing and distracting as you drive. Sometimes […]

    This morning I was driving to work as usual. The road I travel is realitively busy. I noticed a group of joggers, not just 3 or 4, but  15 to 20, followed by another group of 10 or 12 and behind them is another group just as large. Not really a big deal, but these […]