My Morning Surprise.

On my way to deliver an early morning funeral before the shop opens and lo and behold what do I find on my front step as I am loading up to get to the wake on time with the flowers, BUT a large blue toilet! Plopped (no pun intended) right in front of my door where customers enter. I thought to myself hmmm... I wonder if someone was in a hurry and dropped it off to get flowers planted in it or something for the garden or a practical joke (perhaps a 50th birthday?) I had to just let it go and ponder on my way to the funeral because I didn't have time to research it. Hopefully anyone who might come to the shop while I'm gone is not offended. When I get back I see that there is a note scribbled on rolled up toilet paper. Almost afraid to unwrap it  for fear of what is inside, seeing that the shape was somewhat suspicious, I carefully unfold the note which reads "Open Me, Read Me"... Oh, I get it, open the lid of the toilet seat, which on it are painted the words "Hola, Me llamo Senor Juan Caca" and eyes, nose and mustache. Now I'm really getting nervous, reminiscent of my child hood days in L.A. where anything could happen anywhere~I carefully open the lid to see a fresh white roll of toilet paper with more instructions written on it...... Well not being able to lift it off the front step without help, I must wait another hour when the first employee shows up to help me, in the meantime, must find something to cover up this toilet with. A lovely afghan from the basement serves this purpose, so that people feel welcome this morning to enter our lovely flower shop.

Just got done viewing an inspiring talk about business. What struck me the most was the fact that in order to get out of an economic slump is to do something crazy, like going down the street and passing out flowers. Sounds good to me and it puts a smile on people's faces. 

Books are a Bloomin'

We had such a great time creating floral arrangements to express books that we have read and loved. Each one was so unique and different. We try to re-create what the author has to say and how  we might interpret  what is in our heart and mind using the medium of flowers. Here are just a few examples from the following books: "Dr. Zhivago", "Thunderbolt Kid", "The Green Journey", "The Glass Castle" and "The History of Traverse Des Sioux". Can you guess which is which?

"Self Serve Bling Buffet"

If your "Bling Buffet"  for Prom is set up for total "self service", the girls know what they want and will help themselves! It makes your job easier and it's fun for the girls!

Amazing amounts of growth have taken place at Mary's Flowers. Perhaps because Spring is just around the corner and new life is taking place. Winter seems to be making way to all that bursts forth in springtime. For instance, one can still learn valuable lessons on running a flower business, even after years of experience. Let me pinpoint some lessons. 1) When you are ready to give up some ego, you can train younger people who have better joints than yourself to do some heavy lifting and leg running. 2) There is as much joy, if not more in seeing others burst forth and flourish.3) Hope is restored and the creative juices flow even more so.......making sense to any florists out there? Look what Deb created last week that has really created a "Buzz" around these parts

You are always welcome in our walk-in!

Love never dies so even after Valentine's Day there's always a reason to say "I love YOU" with fresh flowers! Check out what's in our cooler. You are welcome anytime to peruse our huge walk-in cooler to find EXACTLY what you are looking for to say what's in your heart!

Potted Plants!

What's that you say? You want more Valentine's Day Photos? Why, yes! We have more! These are some of our Valentine's  Day potted plants.

More, more!

Check back with us soon for even more pics!

HOW MAD IS SHE?

We are very excited for Valentine's Day. Like, super excited. We've already created some amazing arrangements that we are so proud of that we think you and your loved one will enjoy as well! 

Basically, we're so excited for the 14th that we've even started creating our own online fliers!

Lilac the ability to forget to give my loved one something special for Valentine's Day :)

Aren't these great?! More to follow this week!

Are you ready for Valentine's Day? We are! Choose from a vast array of wonderful cut tulips, roses, gerbera daisies and more!!!

Did you know the #1 killer for fresh flowers is green foliage in the water? The green foliage produces a bacteria so fast that the fresh flowers don't have a chance to drink pure water. Just remember, strip before you put fresh flowers in your water vessel! HA!

Come one come all to the free corsage class this Saturday. This could be your own creation!

Bridal Show!

The wedding show was this past Saturday and we had a BLAST! We talked about flowers all day, we were able to visit some gorgeous ladies, and then they were able to model our arrangements for the fashion show! 

The purple arrangement was by far our most popular of the day. It included lavender roses, eggplant carnations, and some fresh foliage to really make the colors pop. 

This lovely lady was the finale for our show! At the end, she threw the bouquet over her shoulder, into the audience! She did awesome!!!!!

Doesn't she look great! This fall arrangement consisted of orange roses, burnt orange hydrangea, and accents of fall leaves. 

This is our cascade arrangement made with a mix of real roses and silk orchids. Here's a better look-

Overall, couldn't have hoped for a better show and we want to thank the models and the Kato Ballroom for hosting such a a beautiful show.

Valentines Day is just around the corner, new post to follow soon!

Mary's Flowers has just started a blog! 


We're a flower shop in St. Peter, MN and we are where Fun and Flowers Meet!

Since we have a Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/marysflowersstpeter

... and a Twitter- https://twitter.com/#!/MarysFlowers1
... let alone a website to ourselves- http://www.marysflowersstpeter.net/
... we've decided to start blogging as well!

These arrangements are from the 2012 KDOG Bridal Show! Typing of, we actually have a new deal for brides- We're offering moderately priced wedding packages. You pick the color and leave the rest up to us!

$ 800

Bride- $175

4 Bridesmaids- $65 each, $260 total

2 Mothers Wrist Corsages, $20 each, $40 total

7 Boutonnières (1 Groom, 4 Groomsmen, 2 Fathers)- $10 each, $70 total    

2 Alter Bouquets- $60 each, $120 total

Flower Girl- $25

2 Grandmother Corsages- $15 each, $30 total

2 Grandfather Boutonnières- $10 each, $20 total

2Ushers- $10 each, $20 total

Personal Attendant Corsage- $15

Hostess Corsage- $15

Host Boutonnière- $10

$500

Bride- $150

3 Bridesmaids- $65 each, $195 total

2 Mothers Wrist Corsages- $18 each, $36 total

6 Boutonnières (1 Groom, 3 Groomsmen, 2 Fathers)- $10 each, $60 total

2 Grandmother Corsages- $15 each, $30 total

2 Grandfather Boutonnières- $8 each, $16 total

Personal Attendant Corsage- $13

$250

Bride- $75

3 Bridesmaids- $25 each, $75 total

2 Mothers Wrist Corsages- $15 each, $30 total

Groom Boutonnière- $10

5 Groomsmen Boutonnières- $8 each, $40 total

Toss Bouquet- $20

     

Swing by sometime! We're located at 1123 Minnesota Ave. St. Peter, MN 56082.