Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. So, it is time to think about flowers and call in the orders. Give us a call. We can help you with your selection.

 
^^ sample photo only, flowers may  vary by availability ^^

This year, Valentine’s Day is on Sunday; it is not un-common to have the arrangement delivered to his/her work place on Friday or Monday. We will be opened Saturday at 7am-6pm and even earlier on Valentine’s day at 6:30 am (til 6pm) so you can surpise her with some early flowers. Have fun and best kisses.

Here are the prices for some of the popular items

Red and Pink Roses Arrangement
2 Dozen – $139
1 Dozen – $79
1/2 Dozen – $42

Color Roses Arrangement
1 Dozen – $69
1/2 Dozen – $42

Spring Mix (with Roses)
Large – $79
Medium – $59
Small – $40

^^ Tulips Arrangement (20 stems shown)

Tulips Arrangement
$38 (10 stems)
$57 (20 stems)

Tulips with Spray Roses Arrangement
$49

Live narcissus flower plants have arrived. It is the best flower to celebrate spring and Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is on February 14.   Please call 808-732-7668 for availability.

$15.99 per plant (in tofu container)
$21.99 with basic container
$28.99 with gift container

Check out the various Chinatown celebration events at link below. Celebration start today until the New Year. http://www.chinatownhi.com/?q=node/648

Donate $10 to the American Red Cross – charged to your cell phone bill – by texting “HAITI” to “90999″

That wreath looks a little dried out and brown?  That would be your reminder to take down those Christmas lights and decoration around the house.  If you have not already chopped up your Christmas tree and placed them in the green bin for green-cycle, please do so to eliminate the chance of fire from a dried-out Christmas tree.  Here at Sweet Blossoms Hawaii, we are accepting your holiday and Christmas wreath for wreath-cycle. We separate the wreath apart for proper disposal or recycle.  You can do the same by follow our blog from last year.  Wish you all a healthy 2010. 

 See video of Christmas tree fire at USFA

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/treefire.shtm

We can make green katomatsu that are 4 feet or taller – Perfect for business offices and restaurants to welcome the new year.  I think we all need a good start for 2010. (price at $160, Plain) Call to reserve your extra tall Katomatsu.

It’s almost new year and we have kadomatsu at the shop. Pre-orders are welcome.  Call us at 808-732-7668 for availability.  Happy Holidays.

Small – Plain: $24 / arranged: $40
Large – Plain: $29 / arranged: $47
X-Large – Plain: $40 / arranged: $55

Sunday, Dec. 27 New Year’s Oshogatsu Workshops
The Japanese Cultural Center and TEMARI Center for Asian & Pacific Arts is holding a workshop on kadomatsu (bamboo and pine display) Cost: $50 Cultural Center members/$60 non-members (students 18 years & up). Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’I 2454 S. Beretania Street
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=40580&year=2009&month=12

Paper katomatsu
http://okadadesign.blogspot.com/2009/03/another-high-school-workshop.html

It’s New Year soon; locals are getting kadomatsu for themselves and share them with friends, families and neighbors. Locals who live in the mainland (US) are having them delivered to their parents, old neighbors and friends, wishing them a happy New Year.

The Kadomatsu is packed with wonderful meanings that we have concluded that it is the perfect arrangement for the New Year.  I have updated last years post on the symbolism of kadomatsu.  

Green Bamboo / Take – A symbol of endurance and strength. The nodes or the joints indicate hardship that one experiences in life…” more
Pine / Mastu – A symbol of immortality. It remains green throughout the year. The city of Matsumoto translates to source of pine. more
Plum blossoms / Ume – A symbol of endurance and hope. The plum tree is the first to bloom after a bitter, cold winter to indicate the coming of spring. “ more
White Chrysanthemum (mum) A symbol of perfection and simplicity, the orderly unfolding of its petals represent perfection. It is the symbol of wealth, fidelity and truth.
 Kokutan – “The Kokutan is originated from parts of Asia. In Japan, this plant is called Sharinbai, meaning spokes of the wheel, referring to the arrangement of the leaves on the stems. This plant is also found in the warmer parts of Korea and Japan. Hawaii Okinawan name is Kokutan…..full text
Nanten - “A highly respected, slow growing tree. It is much sought after for a pillar for tokonoma, an alcove in Japanese houses. The symbolism is to alter or deter any harm or difficulties to a favorable circumstance….full text
Straw Rope – that tie everything together.

It is good time to share during the holidays. Please donate to Foodbank. A donation of $10 enables the Hawaii Foodbank to provide food for 25 meals. Happy Holidays!

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Hello everyone who loves flowers. Our store hours has been restored to Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-2:00pm.