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I have met with hundreds of couples and Brides over the years and still find new beginnings ever time. Each couple have a vision of what they want their unigue wedding day to be. Usually after choosing the venue, ceremony site, and of coarse "the dress" the other vendors are contacted.<br />
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As a wedding florist I have a job but more importantly I have a passion . The passion is to capture your vision and bring that to a reality for you. Educating you on what flowers are available, seasonal inspirations, personal reflection matching your personalities, and creating a life time of memories. Richmond Virginia is full of wonderful landmark sites for todays couples and that is only the beginning.<br />
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Now it's time to use those surrounding to cultivate the flowers that will naturally fall in place with the environment. Or simply create one from scratch. But experience is an important virtue because the florist should be familar with the wedding site. This is soooo important. Lasting Florals has worked at almost all of the local RVA and surrounding wedding sites. This is vital to knowing what looks best in the surrounding gardens, structures, plantations, farms, and all wedding locations.<br />
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Now on to the pricing of wedding flowers. Just how much should you spend ? Well, that depends on how important your flowers are to you for the overall effect you want for your wedding day. Flowers are not inexpensive but they don't have to break the bank either. Consider the number in the Bridal Party and extended family you want to honor with flowers. Then how many guest tables will be needing flowers. Are you getting married in an environment that can hold it's own or will flowers be needed to decorate a blah site. Are fresh flowers what you always dreamed of on the cake. All of these things come into play and should be covered with the Bridal consultation and leave you feeling comfortable with the quote you have been given. Nothing makes me feel better after meeting with a Bride and seeing the sign of relief on her face instead of worry she can't have want she wants. If there is a will , I find there is always a way !<br />
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Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comRichmond, VA, USA37.5407246 -77.436048137.339233099999994 -77.758771599999989 37.7422161 -77.1133246tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-57924962267980504162012-03-21T09:26:00.002-05:002012-03-21T09:28:27.020-05:00Interesting read about the benefit of plants.Florists' Review Magazine® : PLANTS CREATE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS<a href="http://www.floristsreview.com/Newsletter/2012/03/PlantsCreateHealthyEnvironments.html?piwik_campaign=2012MarchNewsletter&piwik_kwd=PlantsCreateHealthyEnvironments">Florists' Review Magazine® : PLANTS CREATE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS</a>Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-54787329822258628422012-03-06T10:23:00.001-06:002012-03-06T10:42:52.303-06:00Midlothian VA Florist. Lasting Florals Send flowers to Midlothian Va. Chesterfield Va. Richmond Va. and Moseley Va.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Saint Patty's Day be sure to remember to send your loved ones smiles across the miles with a green bouquet from Lasting Florals in Midlothian VA. We'll have green carnations, roses, bells of Ireland, and many more flowers. St. Patricks Day is a sure sign that Spring is right around the corner and Lasting Florals has the perfect bouquet just for you. Irish eyes will be smiling with flowers delivered from Lasting Florals.<br />
<br />Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comMidlothian, VA 23112, USA37.4470062 -77.66506600000002437.3719657 -77.75887000000003 37.5220467 -77.571262000000019tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-59864751196874000612012-01-13T10:09:00.000-06:002012-01-13T10:09:14.677-06:00A look back on 2011 Lasting Florals weddings.Some of our favorite bridal bouquets. To really see our selections follow us on our website or facebook page as we are constantly updating.<a href="http://www.lastingflorals.com/">http://www.lastingflorals.com/</a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NGEVHuTlVGs/TxBT9VdqmWI/AAAAAAAAAXs/z0fHmFtFGqE/s1600/Bridal+Bouquet.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NGEVHuTlVGs/TxBT9VdqmWI/AAAAAAAAAXs/z0fHmFtFGqE/s320/Bridal+Bouquet.JPG" width="281" /></a><br />
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Ok, winter has come and gone and most of our major flower holidays are now past. Now its time to get together with family and friends and share some good old fashion summer eats and treats. Youv'e arranged for a family barbeque and have 30 guests arriving and 5 picnic tables for your guests. The only thing missing is centerpieces to set the theme. Whether you're creating a tropical paradise, luau, or english garden tea party you'll want to show off your attention to detail for your event. Lasting Florals in Midlothian Virginia can create the perfect floral arrangements to wow your guests and deliver them timley so you don't even have to think about it. We can even design floating fresh flower arrangements, enhance them with lights for the evening and much more. Contact Lasting Florals if your planning something special this summer, we love making you the perfect entertainer. <br />
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This is the holiday we show appreciation and thanks for the friends and family in our lives and what better way to do that than to send someone special a beautiful fall flower arrangement with a nice note attached. Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to send your friends, families, and work relations a nice festive table centerpiece for all to enjoy during Thanksgiving dinner. All of these thoughtful gestures can be arranged and fulfilled by Lasting Florals in Midlothian, whether down the street or across the world, leaving you stress free and able to spend time with the people closest to your heart on this Thanksgiving holiday.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFLludnjHBI/TH5PDLnppRI/AAAAAAAAAN0/Go40ccQV24I/s1600/2009+019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFLludnjHBI/TH5PDLnppRI/AAAAAAAAAN0/Go40ccQV24I/s320/2009+019.jpg" /></a></div>Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-71459596696464561492010-07-25T11:11:00.000-05:002010-07-25T11:11:29.970-05:00Your Wedding Flower Budget Many seem to be surprised at the cost of wedding flowers after meeting with a florist and discussing all the available options. I find that when a Bride is not working with a wedding day planner or coordinator they often will shy away from being open about what it is they would like to allow for the flower budget. Maybe this is because people think that if you say " I have one thousand dollars to spend " the florist will then tell them your flowers are going to be nine hundred and ninety nine dollars. It is advantageous to work with a wedding day planner when it comes to your budget. They and you will be able to decide the most important items of your day and how much you should alot for everything you want, ( in priority order ). <br />
It is very helpful for me when I know how much a Bride and Groom want to spend before consulting about flowers. When a budget is discussed I know what flowers to suggest initially or perhaps as a substitute if the budget is lower than the flowers you want. . The flower market on the retail and wholesale level is an incredible industry. Florists have the ability to purchase their inventory in advance for most of the standard flowers that are used on a daily basis, called Standing Orders for the same price through out the year if we pre-commit to getting the SAME flowers on a weekly basis. However everyone always asks , why are wedding flowers so expensive ? Do florists charge more just because the word wedding is mentioned ? And one of the major reasons the flowers are sometimes more costly is because they usually have to be ordered specifically for the event. The market price at the present time will be paid. And this can fluctuate dramatically depending on supply and demand , imports, weather conditions, etc. This is why Big flower holidays and weddings will always cost much much more as will most often wedding flowers in general. In addition to the flowers themselves there is also a ton of expenses that go unseen by the common eye to design wedding flowers. Some of these include solutions to properly prepare the flowers, the electricity to maintain the coolers which maintain the freshness of flowers, then theres the wire, tape, ribbon, boxes, labels, vases, plus the time for contracts, proposals, and the correspondence time to carry out the perfect flowers for a wedding. As the buyer and head designer of Lasting Florals I will always try to get the best available price and work with a variety of wholesalers and growers locally and across the globe. So shop smart, interview wisely and most of all ENJOY planning the flowers for your wedding day !<br />
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Deborah<br />
Lasting Florals<br />
Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-3123571022387297562010-07-17T07:03:00.001-05:002010-07-20T00:28:22.366-05:00Lasting Florals bridal advise.Sometimes it's just over whelming when planning the first largest event of your life. The best way to find professional vendors is either from another Bride that has used their services or even another vendor that has worked side by side with them. I always recommend meeting with more than one vendor of the same type when I meet with my clients, this way an educated decision can be made. Of coarse every one is going to try and tell you what you should do, but ultimately the choice is yours.Oddly enough, I designed the wedding flowers for the Bride below at a location ( which I will not mention) that only refers the couples they meet with to certain " preferred vendors" on their banquet list. I prefer not to play this way and feel that you, as the consumer have a right to decide whose products and services you would like to choose. And as a business owner I find it respectful to encourage others in business to succeed while being completely confident that Lasting Florals provides the best service and products that we can with out ever discouraging a client to work with someone else if they so choose. <br />
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Deborah, I did not get to see you yesterday but I wanted to tell you that the flowers looked AMAZING!!! Absolutely incredible...they exceeded my expectations by miles and my bouquet especially was EXQUISITE!!! I still can't get over how beautiful the aisle was with the rose petals and the cake looked perfect....you out-did yourself. Thank you so much for a great experience, you are a wonderful florist. I will refer <strong>Lasting Florals </strong>to anyone I know getting married.Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-49734466129695532952010-07-17T06:41:00.000-05:002010-07-17T06:41:11.154-05:00Midlothian's Florist-Lasting Florals: About Us<a href="http://midlothiansflorist.blogspot.com/2010/07/about-us.html">Midlothian's Florist-Lasting Florals: About Us</a>Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-34453576480033576382010-07-17T06:40:00.000-05:002010-07-17T06:40:21.139-05:00About Us<a href="http://www.lastingflorals.net/about.html">About Us</a><br /><br /><br />Our flower shop is a family run and operated local business that has been operating since 1993. Lasting Florals specializes in Weddings and always will. Lasting Florals also offers daily flower delivery and will ensure maximum value for all of your floral purchases. Deborah Mooney our head designer brings her unique expertise to each order. Our additional staff consists of creative and experienced floral designers.<br />Our flower delivery range is from up to 20 miles from our location in Midlothian Virginia however we travel further for special events.<br /> <br />Customer Service ( 804 ) 839-1047<br />For daily flower delivery please follow these links.<br /><a href="http://www.lastingflorals.com/" target="_self" jquery1279367277984="2">http://www.Lastingflorals.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.myfsn.com/lastingflorals" target="_self" jquery1279367277984="4">http://www.myfsn.com/lastingflorals</a>Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-74228845568423038032010-07-16T05:32:00.000-05:002010-07-16T05:32:42.058-05:00Lasting Florals<a href="http://www.hotfrog.com/Companies/Lasting-Florals">Lasting Florals</a>-Midlothian Virginia florist.Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-66475369011332209182010-06-22T09:06:00.000-05:002010-06-22T09:06:36.553-05:00Know your wedding venue.I recently read an interesting blog written by Kara <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Buntin</span> of <a href="http://www.acaketoremember.com/">A Cake to Remember</a> about the importance of wedding pros knowing the venue site. I couldn't be in more agreement with that. As a wedding florist I have seen and been in some very unique settings delivering and displaying flowers. And yes. long roads to plantations definitely apply to flower delivery, just think fragile flowers, glass every where, water, and temperature, and 4 wheel drive ( it snows in Virginia ). But all of this comes into play when setting up, how far is the nearest water, does the venue allow you to use the kitchen for water, do they have a leaky facet problem themselves ? This was a live and learn lesson at a location and no fault of mine, the kitchens faucet which we were told to use lit<span class="goog-spellcheck-word">eraley</span> flooded the working banquets kitchen which they were also working out of. This was their first event being held so I'm sure the problem has since been corrected.<br />
Some of the more historical sites in Richmond have older AC units and the rooms can be on the warm side which will effect the flowers perseverance through out the wedding day. Remember sometimes we are carrying 30 centerpieces up stairs so it's nice to be prepared at all times. So what do we do to prepare ? Know the site which comes from experience working at the site. If we have not worked the venue I do make a personal visit to introduce myself and get familiar with the location before hand. Have a back up plan always in place for in climate weather changes. Arrange appropriate delivery times to coordinate with all the other working wedding vendors of the day. And carry a tool box of floral goodies as well as my own water supply. <br />
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<a href="http://www.lastingflorals.com/">Deborah-Lasting <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Florals</span></a>Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-4514103702780144342010-06-17T11:46:00.000-05:002010-06-17T11:46:25.372-05:00Fresh Innovative Floral Arrangementswww.Lastingflorals.com<a style="CLEAR: right; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WUqxiiD89LXiKWgayc0C3w?feat=blogger" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fFLludnjHBI/S7xivfXgIfI/AAAAAAAAAHU/Zc_BMCdVfDQ/s512/Lasting%20Florals%20Florist.jpg" border="0" /></a> 804-839-1047<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lastingflorals.com/"><strong>Lasting Florals – Midlothian Virginia</strong></a><br /><br />Top Ten Reasons to Order from a "Real" Local Florist<br /><br /><strong>1.</strong> Ensure Maximum Value<br />Save on extra service fees by cutting out the middleman.<br /><br /><strong>2.</strong> Speak Directly To The Florist Who Is Filling Your Order<br />Find out what flowers and plants are in stock, what looks particularly good, or whether any blooming plants may be planted outdoors later.<br />Have a custom design created to your specifications.<br /><br /><strong>3.</strong> Communicate Special Requests Directly<br />Does the recipient have any favorite flowers? Any dislikes?<br />Should the recipient be called prior to delivery?<br />Is the recipient hard of hearing, or slow answering the door?<br />Is one entrance better than another?<br /><br /><strong>4.</strong> Select Additional Gift Items<br />Many flower shops also carry unique gift lines, such as candy, potpourri, figurines, plush animals or candles, which can be added to your order or sent independently.<br /><br /><strong>5.</strong> Get Same-Day Delivery - If Possible<br />By phoning the local florist directly, find out if same-day delivery is possible. Calling early improves the chances.<br /><br /><strong>6.</strong> Pay Accurate and Appropriate Delivery Charges - No More, No Less<br />Pay the right local delivery fee without having it deducted from the value of your order.<br />A delivery to a location close to the shop may not cost as much as one farther away. Only the local florist knows.<br />Some locations, such as gated communities or certain businesses may require an additional charge.<br /><br /><strong>7.</strong> Familiarity With Local Delivery Regulations<br />Hospitals, funeral homes, schools and businesses may have delivery cut-off times or size limitations.<br />Hospitals in particular often limit the size, quantity, or types of balloons that can be delivered.<br /><br /><strong>8.</strong> Familiarity With Local Funeral Customs<br />In some areas a standing spray of flowers is customary, while in others a basket of flowers is most appropriate.<br />In smaller towns, a local florist may know what has already been ordered or sent to the funeral, and can then help you choose something different.<br /><br /><strong>9.</strong> Establish A Relationship With The Flower Shop For Future Orders<br />Join a mailing list for email newsletters or seasonal offers.<br />Many shops offer a reminder service for sending flowers at special occasions.<br />Only nine reasons, you ask? The tenth is simple and universal:<br /><br /><strong>10.</strong> Everyone Loves To Receive Flowers!<br />Research conducted by Rutgers University and the Society of American Florists indicates that <a title="view the Rutgers University and Society of American Flowers study on the positive impact of flowers on a persons mood" href="http://aboutflowers.com/happier.html" target="_blank">flowers have an immediate impact on the happiness of the recipient, have a long-term positive effect on people's moods, and increase the connections among family and friends</a>. Not only that, but a study by researchers at Texas A & M University shows that <a title="click here to view the Texas A & M Study involving the positive effects of flowers in the workplace" href="http://aboutflowers.com/workplace/research.htm" target="_blank">flowers and plants improve productivity, innovation, and creativity in the workplace</a>.<br />Don't take the chance of paying more than you need to and getting less than you expected when sending flowers out of town. Communicate directly with the florist in the place where the flowers are to be delivered. To see a comprehensive directory of flower shops all over North America, visit and let the smiles begin! <br /><a href="http://www.lastingflorals.com/"><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">www.Lastingflorals.com</span></strong></a><strong><br /></strong><a href="http://www.myfsn.com/lastingflorals"><strong>www.myfsn.com/lastingflorals</strong></a><br /><strong>Midlothian,Va.<br />804-839-1047<br /> </strong>Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-43853502155748376172010-06-17T11:37:00.000-05:002010-06-17T11:37:13.863-05:00Fresh summer roses from Lasting Florals in Midlothian VAwww.Lastingflorals.com<a style="CLEAR: right; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/sMepsmxrDGZxFq-SriJ3bQ?feat=blogger" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_fFLludnjHBI/S1kJePSmMtI/AAAAAAAAAHU/Trus_3YmpnI/s512/ASSORTED%20DOZEN%2039.95.jpg" border="0" /></a>Press Release Lasting Florals<br /> 804-839-1047<br /> <span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span><a href="http://www.lastingflorals.com/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">www.Lastingflorals.com</span></a><span style="color:#3333ff;"><br /></span> <a href="http://www.myfsn.com/lastingflorals"><span style="color:#6633ff;">www.myfsn.com/lastingflorals</span></a><span style="color:#6633ff;"> </span><br />Local Florist Opens World Wide Web Location<br /><br />Lasting Florals has opened a new location ; open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customers nationwide can now visit, as well as purchase flowers from a shop at www.myfsn.com/lastingflorals. The new site will display feature arrangements to coincide with the holidays and season, as well as arrangements for any occasion. We have affiliated with FlowerShopNetwork.com-an Internet directory dedicated to helping consumers find real florists within an area they wish to send flowers.<br /><br />We are a local Midlothian, Virginia florist that is independently owned and operated specializing in wedding flowers and special events since 1993. We hope you enjoy your online shopping experience with secure 24 hour ordering from the comfort of your home or office. For your convenience we offer daily local floral delivery 6 days a week National Publications Tout Benefits of Ordering From Local FloristsMidlothian, Virginia, - According to recent articles in Consumer Reports and SmartMoney magazines as well as The New York Times, ordering flowers from local florists (rather than national mail-order flower vendors or order relayers) can result in greater satisfaction among flower buyers and recipients.Consumer Reports revealed findings from four major online flower companies. After ordering a dozen roses from each company weekly for up to six weeks—and experiencing problems such as broken stems, incorrect bloom color and short vase life—the magazine came to the following as part of its conclusion: “Consider ordering from a florist near the recipient.”An article in an issue of SmartMoney also indicated that local florists may provide the most satisfactory results, with this conclusion: “When sending flowers long-distance, the best results often come from speaking with a local florist and having the order filled via a trusted, networked shop in the recipient's town. “Flowers remind us who we are—fragile, transitory creatures, not nearly as tough as our suits and our briefcases make us look,” she wrote. “They call our attention to the passing of spring, and to the fullness of love. Every city needs that.” Amy Stewart-Author. So the next time you need to order <a href="http://www.lastingflorals.com/"><span style="color:#3366ff;">flowers in Midlothian, call Lasting Florals, your local florist</span></a>. We are available for inquires regarding your order between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm est.Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-16104875651829011162010-06-07T09:59:00.000-05:002010-06-07T09:59:33.520-05:00Facebook | Deborah Mooney<blockquote></blockquote>Wedding florist Richmond Va. Follow this link to view over one hundred photos of wedding flowers designed by Lasting Florals . <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=1022604573#!/profile.php?id=1022604573">Facebook Deborah Mooney</a> You can also visit our website at <a href="http://www.lastingflorals.com/">http://www.Lastingflorals.com</a> where you can fill in our bridal consultation form on our wedding flower page.Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-71410689517990679822010-05-28T08:43:00.000-05:002010-05-28T08:43:50.108-05:00Wedding Flowers Richmond VA<strong>Lasting <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Florals</span></strong> will be busy designing <strong>wedding flowers</strong> this <strong>Memorial Day in Richmond Virginia</strong>.<br />
The color theme for this wedding will be red and white <strong>flowers.</strong> To keep a mo<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">dern</span> clean line we chose not to muffle the look with greenery and keep it very fresh looking. The <strong>bride</strong> will carry true red and dark red <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">gerberas</span> accented with <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">stephanotis</span> flowers high lighted with crystal rhinestones. All the bridesmaids are wearing red dresses and will carry bouquets of white <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">gerbera</span> daisies. The gentlemen will also wear boutonnieres designed of mini <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">gerberas</span> and the flower girl will wear a head wreath in red and white.<br />
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<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Gerberas</span> are not the easiest of <strong>flowers</strong> to design <strong>wedding flowers</strong> with as they require <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">alot</span> of attention to get them ready. The most important step to process fresh cut <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">gerbera</span> is to make sure the<strong> florists</strong> buckets are sanitized with a bleach solution as <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">gerbera</span> can easily be affected by bacteria. To hydrate the daisy properly I find the best way to straight stems is to place a temporary stem sleeve on them while in the floral cooler. This will eliminate any bent stems. All the mini <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">gerberas</span> will need to be wired and then taped with floral tape to create the men's boutonnieres. <strong>Lasting <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Florals</span></strong> prefers to get our <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Gerbera</span> Daisies from Canada as they grow superior quality and every color available. <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Gerbera's</span> make a beautiful arrangement for summer flowers and can be enjoyed with extended vase life if treated with care.<br />
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<strong>Wedding Flowers, Richmond Virginia</strong>Lasting Floralshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06439597467423034297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001365334641477081.post-63698563138416632902010-05-12T05:58:00.000-05:002010-05-12T05:58:00.344-05:00Summer Flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lasting <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Florals</span> provides fresh innovative designs.<br />
Now that summer has arrived in Richmond Virginia everyone will begin to plan vacations, family reunions, corporate picnics and many other special events. Memorial Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate the season than with a flower arrangement that honors tradition and creates the decoration needed for special occasions. Lasting <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Florals</span> in <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Midlothian</span> can design floating flowers for a pool party or graduation party as well as flowers for Birthdays, New Baby, Get Well , A<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">nniversary's</span> to name a few. The photograph on the left was designed for The Boat House at Sunday Park in <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Brandermill</span> for the annual Memorial Day Party. Visit or call us today.<br />
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