Business Milestone - Over 100 Weddings Booked!
WOW! Can I just start with that and really take it in? I started my business at 20 years old in 2017. Now I am 26 and have achieved many...
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May
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Mother's Day - May 14th
Mother's Day is coming up - need a gift idea? While I would LOVE if you ordered a bouquet or arrangement from me, there are many things...
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May
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Types of Orchids
There are thousands of different species and genus of orchids out there, but we carry just a handful of those out there. Ones we carry on...
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May
- Apr 14
- 1 min
Graduation 2023
After some quick internet searches, I found many sources (including, but not limited to! Seventeen, David's Bridal and Sherri Hill...
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May
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Spring Flowers
I wanted to start this post off by asking you a question! Did you know that daffodils and tulips should not go in the same vase?...
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May
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Wedding Vendors - Who to Contact and When!
You are engaged - congratulations! Now comes at least 8 months to 2 years of planning, depending on what you are planning for your big...
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May
- Mar 24
- 2 min
What is a Florist?
Well, the definition from the Oxford Dictionary would tell you “a person who sells and arranges plants and cut flowers.” Wikipedia will...
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May
- Mar 17
- 3 min
Why The Attitude Towards Carnations?
So, since I am in the shop most days, I hear a lot from my customers. I hear which flowers are their favorites, which are their least...
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May
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Flower Spotlight: Blue Dendrobium Orchids
When blue dendrobium orchids arrive in the store, they do not stay around for long! These orchids are naturally purple and are tinted...
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May
- Mar 3
- 2 min
How to Keep Your Fresh Arrangement Fresher, Longer
Have you received a fresh flower arrangement and been disappointed when it didn't last as long as you expected? Keep reading to get some...
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May
- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
Blog Post #101 - Why I love the Floral Industry
I was thinking of what I should write about for this blog post and I noticed that I have 100 published blog posts! That makes this one...
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May
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
Blooms by May is Turning Five!
On December 6th of 2017, Blooms by May opened at 9 am in Bonnie Doon Mall. We had just over 700 sq ft, and an owner with 3 years of...
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May
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Types of Eucalyptus
Are you aware there are over 700 species of Eucalyptus? Most of them are native to Australia - the koalas love it! Out of all of those...
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May
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Bridal Bouquet Ribbon Wraps
So, you want a unique ribbon wrap for your bridal bouquet? You're looking for something more stunning than a basic satin wrap to cover...
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May
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Thanksgiving Host(ess) Gifts
Are you the lucky (or unlucky, depending on how you see it!) host of Thanksgiving dinner this year? Or are you a guest at a family or...
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May
- Sep 8, 2022
- 3 min
Who Gets Flowers on Your Wedding Day?
When it is your turn to get married, there are many things to think about! There are traditions in different cultures, and different...
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May
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Why I am Happy Committing to a Life in Retail
If you haven't read my posts before - Hello! my name is May, I am the owner of Blooms by May. Most times when you come into the shop, you...
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May
- Aug 25, 2022
- 2 min
Life span of Cut Flower Varieties
This week I am going to talk about different varieties of flowers, and how long each of them lasts in a vase at home. Remember - everyone...
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May
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
What It's Really Like to be a Florist
I really do love my job, and wouldn't change careers, but, I do have a lot of comments from friends, customers, and acquaintances at how...
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May
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Funeral Flowers - Home or Service
Have you ever wondered what is appropriate to send someone for sympathy? Do you know whether you are sending to the home or the service?...
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