It's TIME to Ponder...Autumn Treats Just for YOU!

It's that time of the year again...

....$hopping for new $chool $upplies, new clothe$, & backpack$.

You need to $tock up on lunch & $nack $taples too!

SO,

When you're done doing all that $tuff for your kids...

&

they're back in that lovely little thing called

 "$chool"

 you can rest assured that Grandiflora will have treats galore just for you!

AND AT AFFORDABLE PRICES TO BEAT!

:)

We are back fresh from market with lots of lovely items to get you in the mood for

Autumn!

We loved all the greige and russet tones for this warm and comfy season...

We are seeing more and more gold in the metallic sector...

...however the silvers & gunmetals are still the strongest.

The biggest thing we were seeing on every chic persons hand?

RINGS!!!!!

BIG RINGS!!!!

Aren't these ones adorable???

We're just pleased as punch to offer such a great selection of goodies for all you ladies out there.

Don't have little kiddos to send off to

$chool???

Come in NOW for the best selection!

Hope to see you soon!

:)

Behind the Scenes at Market with the Owners of Grandiflora!

 Oooouuuuuooooooo!!!

If you like bags, jewelry, scarves, & hats...then you're gonna LOVE this post!

We took off last weekend to:

 Seattle!

We love to attend market to hunt down all the latest and coolest new digs.

This time we spent most of one day searching out all the cutest new looks for fall and winter!

We are so lucky to get in and shop for you, our customer in the department which is called

"Cash & Carry"

 You see, most of "Market" consists of going into a showroom & looking through hoards and hoards of candles, home decor, and silks. You spend days and days marking up order forms, sitting in front of computer screens, with tired eyes....and even more tired feet.

THEN,

YOU,

WAIT..............

&

WAIT>>>>>>>SOME>>>>>>MORE!!!

It can take up to 9 months to get orders placed in January!

It makes it kinda hard for folks to understand how things work in the store when they

"....want just one more???"

We try our hardest to keep on top of things, but it's always a bit difficult when a reorder is involved.

HOWEVER...

:)

"Cash and Carry"

is just that:

Pay NOW & GET NOW!

Whoo Hoo!

:)

We LIKE it alot...it's SO refreshing from the norm of order now.....get in 6 months.

 So,

we take a few trusted employees along & start pickin'

We think long and hard about what we need to find.

This trip we had taken hours to look for the perfect new floral bags (see first photo), and a new purse line (come to store to see!).

Then we spent hours shopping for jewelry in all the best finishes & styles.

Scarves are always on the top of the list for us at this time of the year...you should see the cute ones in the store already!

After that we wandered around and decided we needed some

SUPER CUTE HATS!!!

 Here's Janice our Office Manager in a sweet hand knit warmer.

 Kim joined in with Janice....

 ....she was looking quite chic, so....

...we all listened to the owner of the company give us some tutorials to take back for all of you about hats! 

 She was quite the wiz bang with the way hats should compliment your features...and how there is a hat for everyone!

Small head, short hair, big head, long hair, even folks who fight with wearing glasses...

 We found the cutest hat that looked different on everone!

You can scruntch it and tweak it to look good on anyone!

Don't believe me?

See below!

Amazing how two sisters that are SO DIFFERENT....and yet very similar can look real cute in the same hat worn very differently.

( Yep, that's La Von my sister and partner & me Trish looking oh so dashing in our new found fave hat.)

SO,

we are working VERY hard to get all these goodies priced and out for your shopping pleasure.

Please be patient with us as it takes alot of work to do so.

We are still buried in boxes galore from all the new products we are deperately trying to get out everyday.

We hope to see you in soon for all the new discoveries!

Cheers!

:)

Autumn & A Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot

 So, have you ever wondered what it takes to get a beautiful photo shoot?

Well:

1. Gorgeous Products

2. A designer's eye for product photography.

3. The right light.

4. Decent equipment & photographer.

5. TIME TIME TIME!

:D

Here is a behind the scenes look at a basic set up for a photo shoot of our products at Grandiflora.

Yeah, it loses a bit of romance when you see it this way, but realistically one must have vision beyond the obvious to create.

Thankfully there is an endless supply of wonderful products to choose from here at the shop.

The first thing we do is wander the floor for a piece which will inspire the shot.

In this instance it was the Goldenrod colored Bird Cage.

Then we pick other elements to go along side that accent the statement piece.

Arranging for a photo display is much more difficult than a display in the store which is more of a living breathing thing. Displays in the shop can constantly be changing, are 3 dimensional, and generally look great from alot of angles.

In photography, one must make their own depth by placement, cozyness & warmth with colors and textures, and generally make a flat image come to life with inatimate objects.

Yeah....I know...tough huh?

Well, after much time spent hunting, prepping, arranging, shooting, & editing....we have a lovely Autumn inspired vignette that is vintagey & dreamy.



I don't know about you, but this photo makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside....and the late summer, early fall colors don't threaten me too much since this summer has been less than desirable.

Come on in to see what's new in the shop.

The changeover is happening slowly but surely; and in the meantime you can take advantage of the awesome 50-75% off clearance sales still going on to make room for all the new merchandise!

Don't miss out on the new selections & awesome deals,

hope to see you in SOON!

:)

It's Only in the Beginning Stages....

 It's only in the beginning stages.....they asked me to put out the signs....

 They tell me it could take a couple of weeks to get it all out....

 They tell me it's gonna be a little bit of a mess for a week or so....

But....they also tell me it's already selling....what have I already missed out on????

Hmmmmm.......

We heart new product....

:)

Ooops....gotta go....it's another shipment from UPS.....

See you in soon???

The UPS Guy Commeth...& Commeth Some MORE!!!

.....um yeah....just a little bit of work cut out for us!

69 boxes in one day with some already arrived previously...and MANY, MANY MORE to come!

Working feverishly to get it priced and out....until then, come in and save 40%-75% off in the store and out in our clearance sale tent.

We're still making room for all the new items!

Hope to see you in soon.

:)

Sometimes the Basics are Best

 Have you ever noticed how sometimes the basics are best?

 We think you can always dress up a good basic with some fun color or even sparkle!

 Well, as Grandiflora is still going through its awesome 40%-75% off Summer Clearance Sale...

 We are also buying up all sorts of goodies & basics to fill the shop right up again for the coming seasonal change!!!

Yes,

AUTUMN.

( We know, we know...have we even had a Summer yet??? Hmmmm....)

One can't deny however....August is already back to School month, & from there it's Fall.

 So, while you are trying to capture every summer moment you can in the few sun spots we have.

We at Grandiflora are scrambling to open the huge amounts of boxes arriving every day.

Maybe you should think about stopping in on your way to or from the beach to pick up some great decor at some fabulous reduced

40%-75% off

prices.

REMEMBER JULY IS ALWAYS SUMMER CLEARANCE MONTH!!!!

( We just wanted to remind all of you who have been a little bit worried about the store lately-because stock has seemed a little low- that we are always reducing our inventory in both January & July which follows our two most productive seasons of the year...Holiday & Mothers Day. You have no need to worry, we aren't going anywhere. If anything, you should stay tuned for more ways in which Grandiflora will be expanding & be  able to serve you better! )

:)

When you are ready to face the reality of Autumn....you can come back in August to enjoy all the new product coming in daily.

Either way, we hope to see you in the shop soon!

Cheers!

The Grandiflora Girls

:D

They Call it Mellow Yellow...But We Call It: GET ON IN HERE NOW, YELLOW!

Yellow, a bright & easy to see color.

It signifies so many things:

Sunshine/Summer

A Happy Celebratory Color....a color noticed by it's bright hue!

A color we here at Grandiflora use to signify a

40% OFF YELLOW TAG SALE!!!!

We are seeing many shades of yellow tags all throughout the store right now,

SO:

grab your shades,

jump in the biggest vehicle you can find & follow the

proverbial Yellow Brick Road to

to get first dibs on all the best summer items we've marked with yellow tags to be

 discounted 40% off at the register!

(all yellow tagged items are final sales)

We realize this message is a bit corny....

however....

we hope it makes you smile.

After all,

 saving 40% off items at Grandiflora should always plaster a super duper smile on your face!

Hope to see you soon!