Friday 22 March 2013

Grandiflora Featured in Gatherings Magazine!

Hello Everyone!
Just wanted to drop in and let you know about a wonderful magazine
publication that you can view online for free!
This is such a pretty magazine filled with all sorts of ideas that
we know you will simply love!
This magazine is put out by
Heather Spriggs Thompson
& it's called
The other pretty fun thing about the magazine,
is the fact that our main buyer
(and one of the owners)
is the new
Market Editor
for the magazine.
Pretty great huh?
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So many of the displays you see in the shop are
planned out strategically by two folks:
partners/owners/sisters
Trisha Brink & La Von Vander Werff
The two sisters work side by side
gathering ideas from market
&
piecing them together to tell the stories you see in
our store vignettes.
Trisha is the Main Buyer.
La Von is the Visual Merchandiser.
OR WAIT
is it the other way around?
Well, it really depends on the day.
Although both of these ladies could do eachothers' jobs...
(and often do!)
they do try to stick to what they do best...
&
that's why they work so well together.
Which is also what makes
Grandiflora
so great!
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So,
back to the magazine.
We highly recommend heading over to
to see the
Spring Market Preview
from our buyer Trisha.
Stay tuned to this magazine in the future for more
market trend reports too!
So excited to be a part of such a wonderful publication!
Enjoy!
:)
The
Grandiflora Girls
 
 

Thursday 21 March 2013

What Shoppers are Saying About Grandiflora

 
 HI EVERYONE!!!!
Recently we ran a contest on
to let friends tell us what they like most about
Grandiflora.
This was such a fun contest for us, as it helps us to understand how to
better ourselves...and what we are doing right as well.
Not gonna lie, it's pretty nice to get all those compliments....
but that truly wasn't the point.
We really like to know what you like about the shop,
because we want to know what
"works" and what doesn't.
We simply wanted to thank all the lovely ladies who were kind enough to leave these
sweet compliments.....
 



 
We wanted to show our appreciation to
each and every one of the participants.
Frankly we couldn't choose just one winner....
so we decided to award
everyone!!!!
Each of the entry participants will win a $5.00 gift certificate just for being kind
enough to take the time to enter!
However,
we did pick our top 3 favorites...and the winners are:
 
The
Bronze $10.00 G.C. Winner is
Congrats Joni!
We always wanted our customers to feel like they entered a sort of dreamland
filled with all kinds of sweet treasures!
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The
Silver $15.00 G.C. Winner is
Congrats Janell!
We are so happy that you noticed our goal to provide a respite from life's
"bad days".
We strive to make everyone feel welcome at Grandiflora...
whether you're on cloud nine....or feeling down....
we hope you always go away happier from the shop then when you entered!
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&
The
GOLD $20.00 G.C. Winner is
Congrats Sue!
Thanks so much for not only noticing all the senses we try so very hard to capture....
but for having a great sense of humor....
because frankly without one of those, we wouldn't be here!
We hope that you can come in with your girlfriends, sister or mom
&
giggle like a little girl.
Because truly....the happiest of girls are the prettiest of girls!
+
Basically, we suppose one could even say:
"Shop at Grandiflora and you'll be even prettier!"
LOL!!!!
I mean seriously...we work here and it's done wonders for us!
(buah ha ha ha!)
:)
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WELL......
Congratulations
 EVERYONE
&
many thanks again for entering your comment!
We appreciate each and every customer we have....
thanks for shopping at
Grandiflora!
&
If you havn't befriended us yet on
please hop on over and do so for all the latest information.
P.S.
Just as a side note...
we are getting tons of new items daily.
Maybe you need to come for your beauty treatment soon?
(wink, wink)
;)
 

(NOTE TO WINNERS: PLEASE NEXT TIME YOU'RE IN THE SHOP, JUST ASK FOR YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATE. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF WITH ID. THESE GIFT CERTIFICATES DO NOT EXPIRE...BUT THEY ARE NOTORIOUS FOR BURNING HOLES IN POCKETS, SO...FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WE RECOMMEND THEY ARE USED IMMEDIATELY.)

Tuesday 12 March 2013

Come and Sample Paint All Day Saturday March 16th

 Hello Everyone!
Wanted to stop in here and let you know about a fun
way to learn more about
Chalk Paint
by
Annie Sloan
Come in on Saturday March 16th to see Kim our
certified Chalk Paint Instructor
demonstrating how wonderful this product is.
On top of that,
you can experience the paint yourself for a very nominal fee.
 We will have small items for you to purchase inexpensively
&
for only $5.00 more you can sample a bit of the paint in any
C O L O R
you choose!
See how simple it is to take something so-so
& invigorate it with a whole new look
via
Annie's
paint.
NO PRIMING NEEDED!!!
Here we show you how to take something dark & make it light....
but imagine the possibilities you'll have with over 30 colors to choose from!!
All this...
a cute new item for your home, the help of a certified instructor to help you
& 30 colors of paint to choose from;
all for only $5.00.
Whoo - Hoo!
We call that a win+win situation.
But hurry in...there are only so many spots at the table at a time,
and we are open from 11-5.
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ALSO:
Come in for March's Colors of the Month. 10% off quarts
 of Antibes Green and Emile
while supplies last! Valid now through Sat., March 16th!
 
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And
remember the
will be going on at the
Northwest Washington Fairgrounds.
Don't miss out!
We'll see you soon!
:)
The Grandiflora Girls
 


Monday 11 March 2013

Hop on Over, Have We Got a Tweet For YOU!

Hello Everyone!
Just wanted to pop in to show you a cute little display that we've got going on right now
for SPRING!
(Trust me, there are many more where this came from!!)
I have to be honest in saying that we have been hopping busy
these past few weeks trying to get all the new product out that just keeps
pouring in from our market trip this past winter.
And, just as fast as we can get the items out....
they are walking out the door with loads of happy customers.
If you are popping down from
Canada you'll ba happy to know this one really great thing:
I've overheard more than a number of our new
Canadian customers raving about our prices.
Let me just say this:
We make a habit of passing our savings on to our customers as much as possible.
We adopted a new pricing strategy last April that has served us well
this past year.
If we get a discount....you get a discount.
Our theory is that we'd all like to get a deal once in awhile, right?
So....
that being said,
head on down to Lynden for some great deals on the
cutest items in one of the
prettiest settings around;
Grandiflora.
We can't wait to see you soon!
:)
The
Grandiflora Girls

Sunday 10 March 2013

The Craft Show is Coming & You'll Love What We've Got in Store For You!

Hello Everyone!
How has your weekend been?
Are you feeling like you need to get out of the house?
Feeling bored?
Have Spring Fever?
Well,
guess what?
We have an answer for you!
This coming weekend is the annual
at
The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds
here in Lynden.
We know that many of you like to wander through the show
&
eventually make your way to
Grandiflora to continue the fun.
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We'd like to invite you to come and have a little fun with us
on
Saturday the 16th
with our
CHALK PAINT
by Annie Sloan.
Our certified instructor Kim
will be demonstrating the paint all day in the shop.
 BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!
YOU'LL
be able to do it too!
(This is a "space limited" demonstration.)
You'll be able to purchase a small inexpensive item from the shop
(don't worry, we'll have a great selection for you.)
and for only a few dollars more sample
WHATEVER COLOR YOU'D LIKE
 on that item.
The best part?
Kim will be there to coach you through it all!
How fun is that?
Stay tuned for more news to come.....
but we think you'll have a ton of fun
getting your craft on at
Grandiflora!
:)

Wednesday 6 March 2013

Heading to the Home & Garden Show This Weekend?

Hello Everyone!
Well, were you thinking of heading to the
at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds
this weekend?
If so.....you might want to wander into Grandiflora for a bit of
decorative inspiration as well.
 
The store is chock full of new product for you and your home.
There is surely something for every
person, taste & style.
Grandiflora is like icing on the cake
of a visit to the
show....
don't miss out on the dessert!
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We hope to see you soon!
(Store Hours M-Sat 11-5 Closed Sunday)
Cheers,
The Grandiflora Girls

Tuesday 5 March 2013

Sweet Treats: Chick-ka-bobs are here!

Hello Everyone!
As if Easter isn't sweet enough
(thinking of His gift to us)
we get to have pastel pretties and yummies too?!?!
Yes,
they are finally here.....

...the
Chick-ka-bobs
are here again!
(I'm sure you'll remember the Kris-ka-bobs at Christmas time?)
They are cute, tasty & going fast!
Don't wait, get in soon and
grab some for your
Spring Easter Basket
packaging!
See you soon!
The
Grandiflora Girls
:)

Monday 4 March 2013

The Bunnies are Coming, The Bunnies are Coming!

 Hello + Hello!
It's that time of the year again....
SPRING!
Wa-hooooo!
I don't know about you, but we're pretty excited around here about this!
&
with Spring comes
bunnies, eggs, birds and more!
We are getting shipments everyday with
Spring & Easter
themed decor.
As a matter of fact we just put some cute items out and are currently working on
another shipment with more!
Hope you can come in and get a little treat for yourself.
What?
Budget saying you need to pass?
Well, we've got news for you;
you can come in and nab one of these cute little birdie tealights for only
.40 cents!
Or
you can find a sweet scented votive candle for only a few dollars;
that scent could get you through alot of hours of doing taxes my friends.
:)
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So,
swing in and have a treat for your senses with just a few dollars of pocket change.
We understand that you want
adorable items, at great prices,
while being entertained with beauty.
Hey...
we've gotcha covered.
See you soon!
:)
The
Grandiflora Girls

Friday 1 March 2013

New Scarves, Bags & Jewelry Await You @ Grandiflora!

Hello Everyone!
Happy March!
How have you been lately?
Feeling a little blah+zay?
Rain got you down?
Why don't you step into the shop to get a fresh perspective on things?
......................
In case it's been a little while since you stopped by,
you might like to know that the shop has been completely re-worked
with all NEW product!
The happiest of all the new items in the shop are the
ACCESSORIES!!!
We have new bags, purses, scarves & jewelry
for you to peruse.
Sometimes it's nice just to have a new little treat to brighten up your style.
I know my wardrobe needed a little perking up...
so I bought one of the new neclace and earring sets we just received.
Oh what a difference it made!
(Happy Happy + Joy Joy)
:)
Isn't this bike bag the cutest thing???
(We love vintage bikes in case you hadn't noticed...
there always seems to be one or two hanging around.)
Wouldn't it be cute for a library bag, or even better for a quick
bike to the grocery store bag?
We also really like this bike flower pot
There are also great new votive cups & yummy scented candles too!
So,
What are you waiting for?
Stop by soon to grab some
Grandiflora
Sunshine!
Cheerio,
The Grandiflora Girls
:)