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Yes, we have flowers!

2/8/2023

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  So with our recent move to the home studio in Scandinavia I have been getting asked a lot if people can still order flowers for pickup and delivery. YES, you can still order flowers! And here are the best two ways to do so:
1. Order online at BloomingEnvy.com 
2. Call us at 715-445-2134 
 You can place orders for pickup or delivery. We currently deliver to Iola, Scandinavia, Manawa, Amherst, Amherst Jct, Odensburg and Rosholt. If you order for pick up online we ask that you pick up your order between 9-5 on the day that you request. If you need an earlier or later time please call and we will try to accommodate you.  One last note, we don't keep set hours but we do offer delivery/pickups Monday - Saturday as our schedule allows. Please order ahead or make an appointment. Sometimes we reach capacity for daily orders or we have to be onsite for a setup and we're not at the studio. We look forward to serving you!
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Picture courtesy of Natural Intuition Photography.
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Non-Traditional DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece

11/21/2019

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The other day I was on Pinterest, no surprise there. While browsing for some inspiration, I came across this awesome tutorial for a Thanksgiving table runner/centerpiece. Not your traditional look for the holiday but ohh is it stunning! And the best part...it's DIY! Check it out, give it a try, I promise you it will  be easy. 
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Click Here to Learn How
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Vase Life, What to expect from your flowers

2/20/2013

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So if you are one of the lucky one's who was given flowers by your Valentine, you are probably wishing they would last forever. Unfortunately they don't and chances are right about now you are contemplating throwing them away. Well, if you are anything like me you will wait for the very last sign of life to leave before taking them out to the compost bin.

On average, cut flowers should last about 4-7 days in your home. With the proper care(see tips here) you can extend the life of your cut flowers. If your arrangement happens to have more than one type of flower you may notice that some last longer than others. Although there is no guarantee just how long a flower will last, below is a list of some of the more popular flowers and their average life span.

        Flower                                                Vase Life in Days
    Alstromeria (Peruvian Lily)                                     6-14
    Baby's Breath (Gypsophillia)                                    5-10+
    Calla Lily                                                               4-8
    Carnation /Mini Carnation                                       6-14+
    Chrysanthemum                                                    7-14+
    Cymbidium (Orchid)                                               7-28
    Daffodil                                                                 4-6
    Dahlia                                                                   4-10
    Delphinium                                                            4-12
    Dendrobium                                                          10-16+
    Freesia                                                                 4-12
    Gardenia                                                               1-3
    Gerbera                                                                4-14
    Gladiolus                                                               6-10
    Hyacinth                                                                3-7
    Hydrangea                                                             5-10
    Hypericum                                                             10-21
    Iris                                                                        2-6
    Larkspur                                                                4-12
    Lily                                                                        4-11  
    Lisianthus                                                               6-10
    Peony                                                                     5-10
    Phalaenopsis (Orchid)                                              20-30
    Queen Anne's Lace                                                  3-5
    Ranunculus                                                             3-7
    Rose                                                                      4-12
    Snapdragon                                                            5-8
    Statice                                                                    4-8+
    Stock                                                                      5-8
    Sunflower                                                               5-12+
    Sweet Pea                                                               3-7
    Tulip                                                                       3-7
    Waxflower                                                               5-9


A few other things that will affect the vase life of your flowers are: growing conditions, the amount of time the flower spent in transit, and post harvest care received in the distribution chain. One other note, arrangements made in floral foam generally do not last as long as flowers in a vase of water. The best advise I have for your flowers, sit back and enjoy them! Then will not last forever!






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Last Minute Thanksgiving Table Decor

11/20/2012

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Thanksgiving, a day to stop and give thanks for all the blessings in our lives, a day to spend time with family, a day for good food and gorgeous table arrangements. But if you are like most people I know, the gorgeous table arrangement may have slipped your mind. Well, I have a quick and easy idea to help you out, think Cornucopia.

Ever since I was a kid the Cornucopia has always captured my interest.  I guess even then I was drawn to things floral and decorative. The cornucopia or horn of plenty is a symbol of abundance and nourishment and commonly in a large horn-shaped container. Not only do cornucopias make lovely centerpieces at Thanksgiving they are great for the DIY'er.

How to make a Cornucopia:
First choose a container. If you don't have a cornucopia you can pick up a wicker or grapevine one at most craft stores. Or you could use a basket or even a burlap sack. Next choose any combinations of fruits, vegetable, nuts and seasonal flowers that you like. Collect and use things you have around the house; apples, oranges, pumpkins, gourds, potatoes, dried Indian corn, fresh or silk flowers, you get the idea, be creative and use your imagination. Then take your container and place it where you want to display it. You could choose to place a table runner, place mat or such underneath the container. If you are using a basket you could choose to tip it on it's side to create a spilling effect similar to the cornucopia. Finally arrange the items you found, in and around your container, start with your larger items. When you are happy with the placement of your items, sit back and enjoy.

We would love to see pictures of your "Cornucopias". Please post them on our Blooming Envy Facebook Page.

Happy Thanksgiving!




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Wedding Flowers, where do I start?

10/17/2012

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So you find yourself asking the questions, Wedding Flowers, where do I start? Don't worry you are not alone. With the surge of brides I have been talking to recently, I thought it would be a good time to re post the planning video I made last year. It is full of good tips and information. It will walk you through, step by step, on how to begin planning your wedding flowers. I hope you find it helpful. Feel free to contact us or leave any questions you may have below.




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Talk to us!

10/10/2012

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This week we want to hear from you. Send us any question(s) you have about Blooming Envy? Has Blooming Envy had the privilege to have designed for your event, tell us how we did. Do you have a flower question you would love to know the answer to? Or is there anything else you would you like to know (with in reason, wink, wink)?  Also don't forget to tell us what you like and don't like about our blog.  Comment below, leave us a review or email us. Most of all let us hear from you.

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Accidents Can and Do Happen

7/18/2012

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This week I leave you with the thought that you should plan for the unexpected, accidents can and do happen. The trick to keeping your cool is to have a backup plan. Below is a link to my blog from last summer but a great example of one such accident.

http://bloomingenvy.weebly.com/2/post/2011/06/blooming-envys-got-your-back.html

Are you ready for anything?


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How To Care For Your Fresh Flowers

2/15/2012

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_So you find yourself with a beautiful arrangement of flowers from your Valentine. That's great news! It is scientifically prove that the presence of flowers increase feel good emotions, overall life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manor. Flowers are the easiest way to improve our emotional health.

The average life of a fresh floral arrangement is usually about 4-7 days. Of course this will vary depending on where your flowers came from and how you care for them. Here are some tips to help keep your flowers looking as beautiful for as long as possible.
  • Keep the flowers hydrated. Add water with flower food to the vase or foam that hold your flowers. If you don't have any flower food your local florist can provide it for you. If the flowers are in a vase, completely change the water every 2-3 days and re-cut the stems.
  •  When re-cutting stems use a sharp knife (this will reduce the crushing effect on the stem, making it easier for the flower to drink) or very sharp clippers and remove 1-2 inches from the bottoms, remove any foliage that will fall below your water line and place the flowers back into a clean vase with fresh water and flower food immediately.
  • Keep the flowers cool. Flowers kept cool last longer. Place them out of the sun and away from vents or appliances that give off heat. Heat causes flowers to dehydrate. Ideal home temperature should be about 65-70 degrees F.
  • Don't store your flowers in your home refrigerator. I know what your thinking, why not? My mom use to do it. Well foods in you refrigerator give off a gas called Ethelyn. Ethelyn will actually cause your flowers to die faster. Some flowers are more sensitive than others. Regardless, leave the flowers out where they can be enjoyed.

If you have any other flower care questions we are happy to answer them, just leave your comments below.



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Tips for planning your wedding flowers

11/12/2011

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So you have been busy planning and making arrangements for your wedding. Now you find yourself ready to start planning you wedding flowers but are not sure how or where to begin. Take a moment to watch this short video we put together. It will walk you through, step by step, on how to begin planning your wedding flowers.
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