Flowers insolita Blog

We are closed on July 4th, 5th (Sat), and 6th (Sun).  However, if you want us to deliver on one of these days, we may be able to do so.  Please call us on or before July 3rd.  Thank you and have a great Independence Day!

There’s an interesting article in Boston Globe entitled “Picking just the right florist.”
The author, Kytja Weir, tested two national brands, FTD.com and 1-800-flowers.com, as well as two local florists in Boston, Winston Flowers and University Florist.  I know Winston; they are a very famous florist over there.  Her budget was $75 including everything (tax and […]

In another post, I talked about a nursery guy who was claiming that it’s been difficult to find a “decent young people” willing to work in his establishment. I also wrote that I hear the same stories from many small business owners.
Well, one of our employees, who happens to be a young Long Island […]

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 […]

We are pleased to announce that we are now open on Sundays, from 1 pm to 5 pm.  We can deliver on Sundays, too.  So see you all on Sundays!

According to an article that appeared in British tabloid “The Sun” yesterday, a romantic proposal plan by a British guy vanished into thin air, after a balloon containing an expensive diamond ring was blown away.
The guy, Lefkos Hajji, asked his florist to put his $12,000 engagement-ring inside a balloon. His plan was to […]

This is our Premium-grade Rose offering this year. Click on the picture to enlarge.
Price: $89.99 + $7.50 delivery = $97.49 (+tax)
It comes with a red Victorian vase, high-end greens, and high-end fillers. The roses are expertly arranged, 7-day freshness guaranteed.
This is ProFlower’s Premium-grade Rose offering this year (50 cm roses, 4″ shorter than […]

NAIROBI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Violence in Kenya’s main flower growing area has hit production as workers have fled or stayed at home ahead of the peak sales period of St Valentines Day on February 14, producers said on Tuesday.

Kenya is the leading exporter of cut flowers to Europe, providing over 25 percent of stems […]

Linnea Johansson said in a USA Weekend magazine that flower arrangements can be a total rip-off for parties.  Now, SAF (Society of American Florists), of which we are a member, formerly protested to both Ms Johansson and USA Weekend magazine.  Here’s the quote…
“While SAF understands and appreciates the need to provide readers with decorating […]

When you place an order for flower delivery at 1-800-flowers.com, FTD.com, or ProFlowers.com, at the end of checkout, they will charge you a fee for their service.
In case for 1-800-flowers, it’s $12.99 and they call it “Shipping and handling fee.”
You might think that the fee is reasonable, because they will deliver your flowers to the […]