Monday 27 April 2015

5 #MothersDayGifts that AREN'T Flowers

This year will be the 23rd Mother's Day for Simon Says Roses.

That's a long time for a florist!

In thinking of Mother's Day 2015, we've come up with a Top 5 list of gifts that our customers have sent for this special day, that AREN'T flowers!

1. All Chocolate Basket

We added this product 3 years ago, and it sure is popular. Mom can have a 6 month supply of her favourite treat (if she eats sparingly), and can share with the family as well.


2. All Fruit Basket

Mom not into chocolate? Looking for a healthy alternative? (you know what Mothers are like...at least mine was).


 3. Super Gourmet Food Baskets

Does Mom get stuck making pre-game snacks on what is supposed to be her special day? We're right in the middle of hockey & basketball play-offs, so why should Mum be stuck in the kitchen? Our gourmet food baskets can include fruit, nuts, cheeses, crackers & more!





4.  Go Whimsical with a Balloon & Teddy Bear!

No flowers, plants, or food? Mom enjoys having fun...but still loves to be recognized as well? A balloon for the day, and a plush teddy bear as a keepsake for years to come!!!



5. Teddy Bear, Chocolates, and Balloons too!

We've got this item currently set up on the website for birthday celebrations, but we could simply substitute "Happy Mother's Day" or "I Love You Balloons" to make a fun Mother's Day Gift!



Bottom line is that your Mother's Day gift doesn't have to be flowers. But whether it's Mom, Mum, Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-Law or wife...make her day as special as possible!

Tuesday 27 January 2015

Valentine's Day Flowers in Canada, or Mexico?

It must be so easy to be a florist in Mexico at Valentine's Day, compared to being a florist in Canada.



After all, here it's almost the end of January, and flowers in Mexico seem to be everywhere!



Roses outside of a manicured home...




A hedge made of flowering bougainvillea...

Even outside of a rudimentary "casa", the large azalea and tropical shrubs are well cared for...


Even walking by what appeared to be a tropical jungle, this is a picture of a Mexican nursery and garden centre. Talk about plants!
In Canada on the other hand, many regions are digging out of tons of snow. Even in areas where they've avoided the deluge, the freezing temperatures are mind-numbing.



In Canada there's certainly no flowers growing wild...no Valentine's Day roses blooming next to the house...and our nurseries won't look lush and vibrant for a few months yet.



Life in a warm year round climate...even the flowers love it!