Today is a glorious Friday . The start of Summer.  For me, it's a time to catch my breath & reflect on the past floral season and all the comments I heard both good & bad.The most common  little remark, "Flowers just die.  What else do you have?'  seems to... Continue reading →

October 17.  So?  Is that special for some reason?  It's a Monday in the middle of October; in the middle of Fall.  Not a three day weekend. Nope got nothing.  Why is October 17 special?It is Bosses Day this year.  Super stoked aren't you?  I can tell.  But honestly, you... Continue reading →

It is wedding season, Brides are dreaming of the perfect wedding with the perfect accessories that of course, they can make.  Save lots of cash.  And it will be perfect.  Just Perfect!  Thanks Pinterest.Reality.  Vases come in cases of 12.   YOU need 15.  YOU now own 24.The ribbon you want... Continue reading →

Secretary's Day.  Professional Admin Day.  Whatever you call it, it's just around the corner.  April 27 to be exact and believe it or not, it's important.I could quote studies about work place productivity.  I could talk about the impact of florals on work place moral.  I could even go into... Continue reading →

Valentine's Day has come & gone.  Another year under our belts.  (In the life of a florist, time is measured by this holiday.  T - 8 days and counting.  Start calculating strategy.  What mistakes were made this year.  What day does it fall next year.  Potential staffing. etc)With that in... Continue reading →

It's that time of year again.  Valentine's Day.  The once a year pilgrimage of men trying to make up for a year of not purposeful but romantic neglect none the less.   Now this statement isn't 100 % accurate.  We at Butterfields are truly blessed to have a customer base... Continue reading →

It's winter again.  After the initial snow fall, after finding that perfect snuggly sweater, after drinking that first warm cup of cocoa with extra marshmellows,  the excitement and love for the season is GONE!  I'm ready, as is almost everyone above the Mason Dixon line, for pops of color bursting... Continue reading →

It seems funny to me that there are people out there who don't know how to show love.  The shear power of the emotion leaves them stranded on the side of the proverbially love road way 101.   Dazed, confused, lost, just hoping that a van of overly optimistic love... Continue reading →