Thursday 29 April 2010

Does anybody really know what time it is.......?

Do you have that spot in your house that you tend to look at when you're wondering what time it is - but there's no clock there?

You've been looking for just the right clock - you know, numbers vs. roman numerals, one with color or black and white, large, small, table top, mantel, hanging - the list goes on.
Here at Grandiflora we have clocks - lots of them - in all sorts of colors and styles!
Come on in - don't waste time (pun intended), and get the clock you need so you're not checking time by looking at a blank wall!!

Friday 23 April 2010

By the sea, by the sea, the beautiful sea.

Here in the Northwest we have the privilege of having the ocean minutes away. Because of our close proximity, the beach cottage look tends to creep into our homes. I have a whole bathroom done in this look and it is so relaxing and calming!

I love how our design girls are mixing the lavenders and purples with the turquoise and aquas - beautiful.
You know, now that I look at these pictures, I'm a thinkin' I need to pick up a few lavenders and purples to add to my bathroom to update it!

The store looks amazing right now! Come in for some inspiration - I think you'll find you can add a couple small items and totally update a room and refresh it for Spring!

Make sure you're signed up for our Rewards program. This way you will receive our Spring Coupon in your email (coming soon!!) and you will be part of the Rewards program that is kicking into gear starting with this sale!! If you can't get in to the store to sign up, please call and we'll add your name and email address!

Enjoy your weekend and maybe sneak in a little inspiration stopover at Grandiflora!

Monday 19 April 2010

Welcome to the New Blog Design!

Well, hello there! Are you visiting the blog for the first time? If so, WELCOME! We hope you enjoy our little piece of Retail Therapy! Are you visiting the blog again? Well to you we'll say: WELCOME BACK, what d'ya think of the new web design? Isn't it lovely?
We are so pleased to introduce all the fun little gadgets and gizmos that are featured here on our blog. Hopefully you will have all kinds of fun playing around with the search feature, finding out what's going on in Lynden via the Chamber, and even visiting our Flickr Pictures! Oh there's even more than that to come....
you may have to sit back for this one....if you send us your email address, you can get signed up for our REWARDS PROGRAM ( we've been cooking up some goodness for you in the REWARDS department!!! yippee!) Also, you will receive special offers and discounts via invitation only emails. We have one really big event coming up soon....and I don't think you will want to miss out on these kinds of savings!!! I mean seriously....look how cute this stuff is! :)
Well, here's just a little sample of all the lovely new arrivals that are coming in to Grandiflora lately. We are just so excited to see you in the store....we can't wait to meet you....hey, I've got an idea....bring some friends! We love to see a group of gals really enjoying themselves! Make it a day; head to Lynden for a little Grandiflora Girl Retail Therapy....c'mon....you know you want to!!! ;o)
We just want to give a shout out to all you Loyal Grandiflora customers "Thanks for so many fond memories, big laughs, and decorative bliss! You girls are what we do this for....after nearly ten years in business....we still love seeing you come through our doors! We look forward to meeting new loyals every day....and cherish the loyals who already call Grandiflora one of their favorite places to shop in Whatcom County. Thanks so much for your support; it is very deeply appreciated." Jan, La Von, and Trish....the original Grandiflora Girls. :)

Tuesday 6 April 2010

Feeling the need for color?


The other day I heard a customer in the store visiting with one of our Grandiflora Girls, and she said "I just needed to come in to add a touch of color to my house"!!

Don't we all understand that?

Right now, there is a peek of blue sky up there, the ground is wet with the rain from early this morning, and there is more promised to come. It's cold, damp and frankly - I'm ready to turn off the breeze!! Sorry - this just turned in to a weather forecast!

The best place to add some "sunshine" to your day (and your home) is Grandiflora. We are busting at the seams with new, bright, happy merchandise! (Just ask our displayers who have magically fit it all in!)


These may not be your colors, but I bet we have lots that is! I am loving how the turquoise blues look with the oranges, and also the lavenders and purples! Maybe you need to come in and we'll add a new color to your scheme to go with your existing decor. Just a pop of a new color brightens things right up!! My house is reds and browns, and I just added a few touches of lime green - fun! It makes things look so much cheerier!

Come on in and we'll help you find the pop of color that is just right for you!

Thursday 1 April 2010

Root Candles (and a give away!!)

We are now carrying Root candles here at Grandiflora. We are so excited to add this line of great smelling and attractive candles. Just yesterday I picked up a "Gardenia" scented candle to smell, and it was fabulous! You know how Gardenia can sometimes be over the top, too sweet & floral - well, this one was perfect (and I haven't been a Gardenia scent fan!) These candles are not only beautiful, and smell divine, but their price point is awesome too!!

The colors are so varied you would be able to find the perfect candle for any color scheme in your decor. I love these new hues of purple!

Here is what Root has to say about their candles..................
" Perhaps the greatest contribution a company can make is to remain loyal to the truths from which it was founded. At no other time have we been more proud to be an American company that has consistently produced a superior product, for over 130 years, unequaled to any in the world."

The founder Amos Ives Root, was a shining example of the American spirit. He was known as "the father of modern day beekeeping". His contemporaries were the Wright Brothers, of which he was friends. He was also lauded for his humanitarian kindness by an eleven year old Hellen Keller. He was a visionary who believed in others who dared to dream. A.I. Root wrote in 1917, " I looked up at the stars and stripes that were floating in the wind from the flag pole over our company and said, The A.I. Root Company, God permitting, will last for years after A.I .Root, himself , is gone." Talk about vision, and daring to dream. Now in its fifth generation, the Root family continues to extol the virtues of honesty, integrity, and plain old hard work, that exemplifies their company. They are still manufacturing their lovely candles from Medina, Ohio within their beautifully restored original brick building!

Nothing can compare to the quality of a Root candle. Each is carefully handcrafted using processes mastered through five generations of craftsmanship combined with the latest in manufacturing technologies. The results are pure and simple: lasting fragrances, rich colors, longer and cleaner burning, uniquely appealing textures, and honestly the finest candles you can buy.


I love to read about how the company was started with such passion and integrity.

NOW - for all of you that read down here to the bottom of the post, email us and let us know you saw this post on the root candles, and we will enter your name into a drawing for one of the Root small jar candles (retail value $10.95). You must be willing to come into the store and pick it up, and let us grab a quick snapshot of you with your prize!! :-)