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What did you do this Saturday?

March 8, 2010

On Saturday members of our design team traveled to the Illinois State Florist Association Spring Conference. We attended lectures and hands-on workshops to help hone our skills and learn about changes in the floral industry in topics from corsages to cascades, customer service to custom silks.

This bouquet was just one on the projects we worked on at our hands-on workshops. This slender and stylized cascade bouquet is perfect for the bride who wants to set herself apart. Neutral Sahara and Sandstone roses balance the bolder tones of the purple dendrobium orchids. Hypericum berries, spray roses, and leucadendron and lily grass add depth and texture.

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Elegant Orchids in Muted Tones.

18 February 2010

Wine and chocolate cymbidium orchids, Schwartzwalder mini calla lilies, James Storei Orchids, and hot lavender dendrobiums created a waterfall of orchids for this stunning bridal bouquet.

Thanks to Timothy Whaley Photography for sharing their beautiful images. To see more of their work visit www.timothywhaleyphotography.com.

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Amazing Prices on Roses for Valentine’s Week

2 February 2010

Valentine’s Day is Sunday, February 14th
Unofficial Valentine’s Day is Friday, February 12th
Blossom Basket Florist is Champaign-Urbana’s local Valentine’s Day Headquarters.
We have extended our delivery schedule so that will be delivering beautiful floral creations for Valentine’s Day Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this year.
Choose from these or many other beautiful bouquets online.
Or call 217.367.ROSE and [...]

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Fall Wedding Flowers- Champaign, IL as Photographed by Lane Christiansen

13 January 2010

Many thanks to Lane Christiansen – Photojournalist for the beautiful photos of this fall wedding
We used red roses, mango mini calla lilies, orange gerbera daisies and red hypericum berries to create bouquets in bold fall hues with several layers of texture.
The photo’s above show a close up of the bride’s bouquet and the cake topper from [...]

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Celebrate A Well Lived Life

28 December 2009

Bold and Brightly Colored Flowers Designed in a Easel Spray

The bold and vibrant colors selected for these tribute pieces says to all who see them that the life being celebrated at this ceremony made a lasting impact on friends and family. Celebrate the life of your loved one with custom designed tribute sprays by [...]

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Bake Up Some Holiday Memories – Sold Out

14 December 2009

This adorable mixing bowl container is the favorite of the design team here at Blossom Basket Florist. The red ceramic mixing bowl features a handle and pour spout and is decorated with cheery gingerbread people. This gift is perfect for anyone on your Christmas list and will be a cherished keepsake for years to come. Let [...]

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Poinsettias Have Arrived (or It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas)

2 December 2009

Poinsettias make the perfect gift for the holiday season with lasting blooms and feastive colors.
Who wouldn’t love a snow-white poinsettia to usher in this holiday season!
How about a traditional red poinsettia to say “Merry Christmas” to loved ones near and far!
At Blossom Basket Florist we have 3 colors – Red, Pink, & White in 3 [...]

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Alot To Be Thankful For

18 November 2009

In addition to traditional centerpieces and cornucopia’s this year Blossom Basket Florist is featuring 3 autumn bouquets just in time for Thanksgiving.

Spectacular is the word for this array of autumn flowers in a beautiful, hand-blown art-glass vase. Without flowers, it becomes a one-of-a-kind work of modern art. They’ll love it!

A lavish autumn bouquet in a [...]

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More Beautiful Weddings

6 November 2009

I just recieved pictures from two of our recent weddings. David Ghent was the photographer for each of these weddings and he has shared with us some beautiful images that feature the bouquets and arrangements we designed for these brides. His website http://www.ghentphoto.com/ features more of his beautiful photographs. He can be reached via email at [...]

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Orchids, Orchids Everywhere

6 November 2009

I guess the pictures speak for themselves, but I’ll say it too – These wedding flowers were fun, bright and full of orchids. This prefectly matched the personality of the bride who was fun, bright, and full of energy. She came to our shop with a few ideas and after a few minutes found the [...]

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