There's nothing like International Floral Distributors' annual trend forecast for flowers to give us just the design inspo we need. Here at Conklyn's Flowers, we love knowing what lies ahead in 2018 when it comes to floral work. The colors, textures and shapes that everyone will be talking about next year give us plenty to think about now.
Of the four trends identified by IFD, it's the Positively Posh style that we're discussing in this week's blog. Read More about 2018’s Posh Victorian Blooms »
Posted by conklyns on December 15, 2017
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We're decking the halls with boughs of holly and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas over here at Conklyn's Flowers. To prove it, we're excited to unveil our Holiday Gift Guide, a collection of seasonal flowers and plants inspired by the holidays.
Winter's vivid blooms and greens are so much fun to work with, not to mention the other natural accents available to us this time of year. Holiday flowers are all about color and texture, pairing items together to evoke a snowy walk in the woods as well as the pleasures of being inside by the fire, with presents all around. Read More about Floral Highlights From Our Holiday Gift Guide »
Posted by conklyns on December 8, 2017
| Last Updated: November 6, 2020
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Secret Santa - and its many variations - is a group gift swap practiced throughout the West. It goes by many names depending on where you are, but the premise is always the same: gifters and giftees are randomly assigned, and the person giving the gift must conceal their identity from the one who receives it. Until the big reveal, that is.
At Conklyn's Flowers, we're fans of every gift-giving scenario, and we've got just the thing for this one. Read More about Stellar Secret Santa Flowers »
Posted by conklyns on December 1, 2017
| Last Updated: November 6, 2020
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We often associate certain flowers with certain times of the year. Red roses, for example, are an iconic symbol of Valentine’s Day, and spring never really arrives until the tulips start popping up. Poinsettias usher in the holiday season while… Read More about Chrysanthemums: The Ultimate Fall Flower »
Posted by conklyns on October 27, 2017
| Last Updated: October 5, 2020
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Since 1985, the month of October has been designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a goal of promoting mammography as the most effective weapon in the battle against breast cancer. Each year during October, a variety of events… Read More about October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month »
Posted by conklyns on September 29, 2017
| Last Updated: October 6, 2017
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Harvest Sun by Conklyn’s Florist Every season brings with it a new “hot” color pallet that dictates everything from high fashion to floral designs. Certain decades are even defined by the colors that were popular during that… Read More about Bringing Back Brown »
Posted by conklyns on September 21, 2017
| Last Updated: October 3, 2017
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Dear Friends, The term “family owned and operated,” has been tossed around over and over without much significance. But it still means something to us. Conklyn’s Florist truly is a family-owned retail florist, and we take a lot of pride… Read More about A Message From Your Friends at Conklyn’s Florist »
Flowers are the international language and florists are the messenger. Did you know? You can count on Conklyn’s Flowers, your local florist here in Alexandria can send flowers ANYWHERE in the world! Sending flowers across town? That’s easy. How about,… Read More about Need to send flowers to someone on Cat Island? Yes We Can! »
We all know that flowers make wonderful gifts for a variety of different circumstances. It’s hard to go wrong with choosing flowers as a gift, but there are a few rules of etiquette that should be followed when giving flowers… Read More about Know Your Flower Etiquette »
Sunflowers are admired in floral arrangements for their warm and inviting beauty and are known to symbolize loyalty, adoration, and longevity. They are used in the floral industry to express feelings of happiness and energy, but the wondrous sunflower is… Read More about Summertime’s Sensational Sunflowers »
