It's not too late to order Christmas flowers!

Click here to check out all of our beautiful Christmas arrangements.  Or call 972.256.6637 to place an order for delivery now.

"Frost" your way through the Holidays with In Bloom's Holiday Arrangement Video Series

Be sure to check out all 8 videos, and you're sure to be a pro at "frosting" any table setting!

Happy Holidays everyone, from all of us here at In Bloom Flowers!

Holiday Arrangement Video Series

We've officially kicked off our Holiday Arrangement Video Series and will be posting new videos every day this week! Check back for easy, fun ways to decorate your table setting with things you already own, and add a bit of festive flair to your home this year!

Here's a special sneak peak of what's to come:

Monday: Use extra ornaments, a punchbowl, and festive Christmas greenery to create a fun and easy table setting
Tuesday: Make it a REAL Texas Christmas with this non-traditional center piece idea (definitely a conversation-starter!)
Wednesday: Simple and elegant -- a beautiful white hydrangea and a festive vase create the perfect centerpiece for any table
Thursday: New uses for all that tarnished silver
Friday: Festive and unique table settings perfect for parties and family dinners

Check out our YouTube channel to watch all of these videos, and don't forget to sign up for your own Mystery Coupon.  With all of these great centerpiece ideas, you'll want to stock up on some beautiful flowers!

Festive Centerpieces

Exciting things are happening here at In Bloom!  In addition to our Facebook Mystery Coupon Promotion, we're also gearing up for our Holiday Arrangement Video Series.  We just posted our first video of several, so click here to check it out our YouTube channel for easy ways to dress up your table or centerpieces for the holidays.

Mystery Promotion on Facebook

Check out our Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/inbloomtx to take advantage of our special Fan Promotion going on throughout December!

Mother-in-Law's Day is October 24

If you missed Mother's Day in May, here's another chance to honor your beloved Mother-In-Law. The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. 

Mother-in-Law's Day is celebrated on the 4th Sunday in October. This tradition began January 23, 2002.  It is similar to Mother's Day in that it is a day to celebrate motherhood.  

At a loss for words?  Following are some endearing messages for you to use.

You're unique!

You're one of a kind!

You're a terrific mother in law,

and I'm so glad you're mine!

Happy Mother-In-Law’s Day!

A bouquet of wishes

for a day that's as special as you!

I chose your daughter

to be my wife,

little expecting

there would be the bonus

of a mother-in-law

as special as you.

Happy Mother-In-Law’s Day!

Hello Kitty

Everyone is familiar with Hello Kitty, but do you know how this adorable character came about?  In 1974, Tokyo-based Sanrio asked designer Ikuko Shimizu to invent a cartoon animal who would appeal to the preteen girl in everyone.  Sanrio needed the new critter to decorate a plastic coin purse it was planning to produce.   Thirty-six years later Hello Kitty can be found on greeting cards, clothing, school supplies, dolls and home appliances. 

Many of us at In Bloom think Hello Kitty is adorable (we may be on in years, but we're young at heart).  When Ty came out with their line of Hello Kitty plush, we knew we had to have it!

    

Grandparents Day Poem

Grandparents' Day Poem

Grandmas and Grandpas are everything nice.
Like presents and candy and raspberry ice.

And chocolate fudge sundaes, with cherries on top.
And popcorn and peanuts and grape soda pop.

In winter or summer, in rain or in sun,
Grandmas and Grandpas are wonderful fun!!!
- By Unknown Author

Grandparents Day - September 12, 2010

National Grandparents Day was initiated by Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia.  Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes.  She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap into the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide.  In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor day.

For some interesting facts about Grandparents, go to http://www.grandparents.com/gp/content/opinions/from-the-editors/article/surprising-facts-about-grandparents.html

Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Back to School Contest. Thank you to all who entered and all who voted. Check out the winners and their stories at http://apps.facebook.com/promotionshq/contests/52256/prize_giving

Back to School Contest

Enter our Back to School Contest for a chance to win 1 of 4 prizes.  From your first day of Kindergarten to your first day of college, we're sure you have stories to tell.  Parents, students, and teachers are all welcome to share their funny, touching or even embarrassing stories.

Vote for your favorite stories.  We're giving away two floral arrangements from In Bloom Flowers and two gift baskets from Goodies from Goodman.

Click on the title above to enter today! 

Expressing Sympathy

The natural beauty of flowers at a funeral or at the home of the mourners brings a sense of warmth and comfort to the bereaved.  Sending flowers are one way to express your love and respect for the deceased and concern for the family members.  Quite often we are asked what is appropriate to send to a funeral.  Standing sprays, flower baskets, individual plants and garden plant baskets are all appropriate.  Sprays and flower baskets can be customized using the deceased's favorite colors or flowers.

Sending flowers to the family's home is a common trend and a thoughtful way to express your sympathy.  Some people send flowers to the home immediately, while others prefer to wait a week or more.  Gift baskets filled with food are also a comforting reminder during the grieving process that friends & colleagues have not forgotten.

It's easy to be at a loss for words when it comes to expressing your condolences.  Following are some commonly used phrases that you may want to consider...

- Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
- Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss
- [Name] will always be in our our hearts and memories
- With deepest sympathy
- May the peace which comes from the memories shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead
- We wish to express our sympathy for your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with you

Make Someone Smile

Experience the joy of making someone smile. This Wednesday, July 21, come by one of our 7 flower shops for a FREE rose. Pass it on to a friend, or a complete stranger, and enjoy their reaction!

A study conducted by Rutgers University, shows that flowers improve the emotional well-being of recipients. They have an immediate impact on happiness; they celebrate togetherness which leads to increased contact with friends & relatives; and the floral recipient likes to share their flowers by displaying them in open areas of their home or office. Click here for additional information on this topic.

Summer Sale!

This is our first ever Summer Sale. Two days only - July 13 & 14. Everything on our web site is 20% off. Click here for details.

Design Ideas Using In Bloom Flowers Summer Rose Special

Simply Elegant

Our last post featured a very cool and intricate wedding bouquet. We also wanted to show you a bridal bouquet that is simple, elegant and beautiful.

This white hand-tied rose bouquet is beautifully wrapped with silk ribbon adorned with jewels.

One Very Cool Bridal Bouquet

Wedding season is in full swing and we wanted to share some photos with you.

We love when brides let us get creative! This bouquet features a succulent called Hens & Chicks, blush colored roses, white lisianthus, hydrangea and green amaranthus. After speaking with the bride about her style and preferences, she let our designer roll with it.

If you'd like to see more photos of wedding flowers, click here.

Our First Post

Hello and welcome to In Bloom Flower's Blog. Our goal is to provide you with interesting and informative information about us and flowers in general.

We don't mean to be forward, but we need to boast just a little. Once again Teleflora has ranked In Bloom Flowers as a Top 50 florist in the U.S. We were also recently named a member of Teleflora's President's Club. A huge "thank you" goes to our wonderful customers for trusting us with their floral orders. And to our dedicated staff for their unparalleled customer service, creativity and can-do attitude.