It May Be Grey Outside...But It Sure Is Festive In Here!

 Well, one can't complain in the Autumn when the view out their window is as gorgeous as this....

but,

we really do love

decorating for Christmas!

I'm saving photos for later...don't want to spoil all the fun...come in soon....half the store is

Christmas...the other half is in progress.

HOWEVER,

for those of you who

LOVE

Autumn,

don't fret...

we have plenty

of

goodies

for

you

too!

:)

Red Rules @ Grandiflora!

 We have an affinity to red here at Grandiflora.

 So many vignettes of ours revolve around the color red....

....most especially the ones which are being worked on right now....

Yep!

Christmas is partially up and running here at Grandiflora!

Pardon us as we turn the shop into a veritable winter wonderland.

We heart Christmas Decor

&

It shows!

:)

Rearranging For all the NEW Products....

 Rearranging Fall items because of all the wonderful new products which are slowly trickling in...

 This photo (above) actually cracked me up as I realized that I "Give Thanks" for paper plates and napkins every time I have company over!

:)

Make sure you get in here soon before the Thanksgiving rush to get the best selection before they are gone!

We've been having so much fun putting out all the new products....you're encouraged to see what we're up to over here these days.

SO much NEW

that there is just NOT ENOUGH

time or space to show it all.

I pinky swear!

:D

Creating the French Look with Annie Sloan Chalk Paints

 For those of you who haven't had the chance to come in and take a look at the gorgeous colors of

Annie Sloan Chalk Paints

filling the shelves at Grandiflora.....

well,

we say "What are you waiting for?"

 We are absolutely in love with what this paint can do!

What we love most about the paint is the fact that you don't have to do much in the way of prep work on any given item.

Just paint & wax....yep, it can really be that simple!

We also love the

NEW BOOK

that has recently been gracing the shelves....

Creating the French Look

by

Annie Sloan

I love the simplicity of the writing....

it's so easy to follow:

Yep....pretty simple alright!

The newest tool yet?

The fabulous paint brush that gets into all those difficult to reach places.

The magic really happens when you use this brush with a little bit of that dark wax....

Voila!

You have an instant antique!

Who doesn't love that?!?!

So,

if this has all gone over your head and you need to know more....

see our earlier blog post

HERE

or see Annie's site

HERE

to learn oh so much more about this lovely product!

We think you'll agree....Annie Sloan is one smart cookie!

Cheerio

&

TTFN

:)

I Heart, You Heart, We All Heart Grandiflora!

Grandiflora has that affect on folks doesn't it!

It's a happy sort of place filled to the brim with lots of fun stuff!

This week we seem to be featuring all sorts of wonderful accessories!

Like:

Cute hats and scarves which are at their all time best selection right now!

So hurry on in before the selection dwindles!

You wouldn't want to miss out now would you?

See ya soon!

:)



Ho Hum Hair? HATS to the RESCUE!

Ever have one of those

no good

horrible

terrible

nasty ol'

sad lookin'

super depressin'

bad

hair

days?

:(

Yeah, us too!

We

RECOMMEND

a

HAT!

:D

Come check our newest selection, which is out now!

&

Soon to be available online too at

Grandiflora Home

Your hair will thank-you!

Cheers!

:)

Magnabilities, Interchangeable Designs For Unique Style!

 Hello Everyone, I suppose this is turning into

 Fall Fashion Week here at Grandiflora!

:)

Today I'd like to share with you a new little company we've decided to carry here in the shop:

 Magnabilities!

Now, some of you have heard about these little lovelies already....

but,

for those of you who are a bit mystified....well, I'll explain.

 Magnabilities is a necklace pendant base made in many different but basic designs

in silvers, gunmetals, and golds.

( see below )

 Once you have a base...you can go hog wild filling the pendants with a myriad of different designs which can compliment your outfit for the day!

Basically, it's like buying multiple necklaces in one!

The best part?

Each of the little magnetic inserts are just

$3.95 each!

What a steal!

We have been having SO much fun helping folks find just the right magnet to go with their outfit!

The pendants can slide onto your existing chain necklace....or you can find a new one right here in our display.

The whole process is very fun & even entertaining....but most importantly it's

practical (without looking practical)

&

also affordable!

What more can you ask for???

These will make

GREAT

stocking stuffers for the Holiday Season, which is coming up soon!

What a fun gift to give or receive!

We will keep getting new and more stock in as the magnets sell down....so keep checking back!

Now,

if we can only choose which ones we want for ourselves!??!?!?

Hmmmm.....

:D

A Nip in the Air

Now that there's a little nip in the air, & the temperatures have dropped below freezing in the mornings....well, it's truly

Scarf time!

Grandiflora has been working so hard to bring you all the latest and greatest in scarves, hats, bags, and jewelry.

We have casual everyday styles....&....gorgeous out on the town styles

( like the ruffle scarf pictured above ).

Why don't you come in and treat yourself to a little goodie.

Remember,

a scarf can dress up any old outfit you might already own for a fraction of the price!

Our scarves are very reasonably priced....

so you can't go wrong!

You could even buy one in every color!

Come in soon for the best in selection...

&

be watching for more great scarves and accessories coming

SOON

to our up n' coming

web store

Grandiflora Home

so... stay tuned!

Cheerio!

:)

To Do, To do....SO Many Things to DO!

 Hello all!

:)

Just checking in to say

 "Hi!"

There are so many things

"to do"

around Grandiflora these days....

although we don't have to buy chicken feed for the store,

we DO have to buy and get all sorts of other items ready for the upcomming

Holiday Season!

What about you?

What are you up to these days?

Are you keeping more than busy?

We'd love to hear from you....so drop us a line!

Well, no time to dilly dally....

we have so much in store for this upcomming weekend that we'd better keep at it before it slips away!

Hope to see you in the shop soon!

We are putting out the new shipments of items as fast as our little hands can check them in...

Cheerio!

:)

Good Morning Grandiflora, You Are Worth Every Effort!!!

 How wonderful it is to come in to the shop in the mornings and see all the lovely items awaiting new homes.

I had the pleasure the other morning of coming in to work earlier than normal.

( I say pleasure...because it is absolutely wonderful to be able to work somewhere so filled with beauty!)

I was struck by the sunlight pouring in the windows....

 I had to capture it!

The awesome pools of gold on a crisp Autumn morning were so pretty....I stood in silence and just gazed over the products seeing so many wonderful future gifts, decorations, and party frivolities.

I thought to myself....

How blessed am I to work at such a happy place?

A place so able to fill other's lives with fun and joy?

All that I (and my sister La Von, and my mom Jan too) have toiled over & sacrificed to keep this favored shop alive & breathing right here in our tiny little burg of Lynden.....

well....

IT WAS ALL WORTH IT!

I got a little emotional to be honest, first tears swelled up....and then I found myself laughing hysterically at how dorky I must've looked standing there dumbfounded with a camera in one hand & a tissue in the other!

SO,

KNOW WHAT I DID???

I cranked up the happy music, sat down & got REAL THANKFUL!

:)

Every day I am thankful for faithful, loyal shoppers just like you!

This Autumn Season I'm giving thanks for all your support, happy visits, and frankly purchases.

 YOU have allowed us to keep our doors open in these difficult and uncertain times.

Not only that...but you have challenged us with your requests & voted for us as one of your favorite places to shop in Western Washington too!

That's a very humbling thing...honestly.

We try our very hardest for you, from finding the best deals on the prettiest items....to working long into the night to transform the store for your next visit.

Please KNOW that you are appreciated.

Help us spread the word about our new online site

Grandiflora Home

so that we can continue to grow our business to those who are unable to drive up (or down) to Lynden for the day.

The goal for our new online shop is to reach those who don't happen to have a

Grandiflora Home and Garden style shop

just down the street....and believe me....there are pleanty of those folks out there!

We have been overwhelmed and humbled by the

HUGE

response we've received from other lovely folks all over the blogosphere

who are SO EXCITED for our launch.

Whoa....right?

Thanks so much again for your business, we hope to grow even more from this new adventure....

&

if it's up to us....

our brick and mortar store will only get better with each new

&

brilliant day!

Cheers to you,

Trish

:)

If you know of someone who would like to be able to shop from a store like ours....please feel free to pass our information on...

http://www.grandiflorahome.com/

Thanks!

Hapiness is in the NEW Displays at Grandiflora!

 Ok...there is no way the photos could ever capture

the newest freshest display and product that we just got in!

I am in total love with this gorgeous display right now!!!

Mustard Yellow

Brownish Black

Greige

&

Cream

S T U N N I N G

really!

Honestly...

the photos do it no justice.

This is just the prettiest

"new look"

we have in at the moment.

But....

we've only just begun opening all the new boxes....

there is always more to come!

Hope you can make it in here soon before the selection dwindles!?

Also,

don't forget:

The Lynden Craft & Antique Show

will be coming up soon....

so mark your calendar for a visit to Lynden.

We hope that you'll have the time to swing in and see us too?!

We value your business, thanks for being so loyal!

Cheerio,

The Grandiflora Girls

:)

A Little Press is Always Nice...& "Honorable"!

 It's that time again....

Time for Bellingham Alive to Award the many

 Best in the Northwest Businesses right here in Whatcom County.

But realistically, that's not what I'd like to draw your attention to at the moment...

I'd like to draw your attention to:

Suggle in....Cozy Home Decor.

Grandiflora's Goodies

have been featured in the October/November issue!

If you see a copy on the news stand, you can pick one up and see a little bit more about it.

 One of the best things about the feature is the great exposure our

Hometown Signs are getting...

We highly expect to see a big surge of folks in from
Bellingham once they see the charming Bellingham sign featured:

We also carry: Lynden, Blaine, Ferndale, & Langley B.C. possibly more to come......

Well, it's a pretty exciting thing to see our lovelies in print form,

but even more than that...

it's so nice to know that

Grandiflora 

has been awarded an honorable mention by local voters.

(Along with the fabulousDigs in Bellingham)

&

A big congrats goes out to Green House in Bellingham for winning!!!

We should all feel so blessed to have 3 such great shops to choose from in such a relatively small area!

What we love the most?

Is the fact that you can find 3 very different looks depending on your mood for the day.

I personally enjoy mixing it up myself...so, I encourage you to shop local from independant retailers who care about their commuinites.

Reinvest right here in Whatcom County & find some of the hippest most happening looks around,

right in your own backyard!

We look forward to seeing you in the shop & don't forget to vote for

Grandiflora in the

Best of Western Washington

on
KING 5's

Evening Magazine!

You helped to make us first last year....let's see if you can do it again?!

Thanks in advance, & we appreciate your votes and your business!

:)