Lei Making Workshop
March 1, 2008 Saturday
Brian Choy demonstrates the art of lei making
808-768-3041
Koko Head District Park
423 Kaumakani St.
9:30am-noon
Free.

Source MidWeek Feb 27, 2008

Please come by for free greeting cards and post cards. At the end of each month, we gather the dollars and contribute to our charity of the month.

October 2007 – Easter Seal
November 2007 – Doctor without Border
December 2007 – Habitat for Humanity
January 2008 – Habitat for Humanity
February 2008 – March of Dime

March 2008 – Easter Seal
“Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.”

January 2009 – Alzheimer’s Disease Research
“Invite a friend for a walk at the park or play board games, chess, or cards. Research shows that physical activities and mentally engaging games lessen the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.”

Feburary 2009 – BreastCancer.org
“Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.”

Other Charitable consideration
Print pre-paid mailing label to send Cell Phone for Soldiers

Stop by the store and check out a few samples I made for you. You can get a feel of the size and weight of the bouquet.

For photos of more prom bouquet, please check out our photos gallery at picasaweb by searching “sweet blossoms hawaii” in the future. Bring a picture of your favorite bouquet and we can create it for you for your special prom date.

Order your flowers, tux and limo early.  Three schools Proms falls on the same day, March 8, 2008.   

3/8/2008      Farrington High School Junior Prom
3/8/2008      McKinley High Schoool Junior Prom
3/8/2008      Mid Pacific Junior/Senior Prom

The remaining March Proms are much more spread out.  Get the attention you deserved by visiting your florist early.   

3/15/2008 University High Banquet
3/17/2008 Hawaii Baptist Academy Junior/Senior Banquet
3/22/2008 St. Louis School Junior Prom

What’s the different between a hand tied bouquet and a cascading bouquet? Does it mater if the bouquet is in a holder or tied? What about wristlet? How early should I order the flowers? Those are all good questions for teenagers who are preparing for their school prom.

More photos at PicasaWeb.com

Belows are a few popular types. They may have different bouquet names but let’s use the easy names.

Hand-tied bouquet = stems are wrapped with ribbons. More and more people like it because of its casual and natural look.
Cascade Bouquet = arranged on a holder. It has a cascade and more formal look.
Fan Bouquet = arranged on a holder that shape like a fan.
Wand Bouquet = bouquet on a stick with ribbon tail like a magic wand.
Arm Bouquet = presentation bouquet wrapped in cellophane. Similar to what ice skater or pageant winners receive.

Don’t let peer pressure get the best of you. Be yourself and exchange your flowers with confidence. Flowers and lei are exchanged as a gesture of affection at prom night or formal school dance. It is not necessary important what you give your date, but how have you considered your date when you choose your flowers. Is it important to have the bouquet be hand-tied, wand, cascade or arm bouquet? in holder or tied? roses or mix bouquet? Like Wedding bouquet, we suggest to teenage girls to choose something that they like and that will compliment their dresses in color and style. Never color match the flower with the dress, since it would blend right in with your dress and you’ll never see the flowers when you take the prom photos. Use flowers that will contrast your dress instead. For example a White calla lilies hand-tied bouquet would go well with a dark red summer dress; a lavender color roses cascade bouquet will go well with a white long dress. Do use ribbons that will match or compliment the dress. If you are making alteration to the dress, use a piece of the dress to shop for flowers. The florist will have a better chance choosing flowers to compliment your dress.

You should shop around for good prices, but more importantly for good service and product. Most florists have a book of arrangements for you to choose from. And if you want something extra special, bring pictures so your florist know what you’re looking for and price it accordingly. Work with your overall budget rather than picking the cheapest flower shop. Flower may not be the biggest items on the expense list which may include prom dress, shoes, tuxedo rental, limo rental, after prom activities. Imagine a saving in limo rental or shoe accessories budget can increase your flower budget. It’s okay to let your florist know your budget. They are flexible on picking the flower and the arrangement to meet it. They also will let you know if your budget can archive an effective bouquet or wristlet. Unlike a Wedding bouquet, which is used almost the whole day from church ceremony all the way to reception, a prom bouquet is used only for a few hours. So make sure you take a lot of photos, with you date, with your friends and tilt that bouquet forward so it show on the pictures. Don’t just lay it on the table all night. With an open end boquet, you can place it in a vase and enjoy it for a few more days. You can also hang dry the bouquet. Just tie it upside down in a cool and shaded place.

Since multiple prom and dance happen on the same day, order your bouquet early, most florists will turn away customers if they max out on their orders. It may not be okay to buy a bunch of flowers from the supermarket because you have not consider your date.

Vase Arrangements

Keep vase filled with water containing flower food (follow instruction on package)
When water become cloudy, change water. Re-cut stems with a sharp clippers. Place flowers back in water right away after cutting.
Keep floral arrangement in a cool spot and stay away from direct heat and drafts.
Pull foliage as they die.
Dispose along with your green waste.  Check www.opala.org for your green waste pick-up schedule.

Oasis Arrangements
Flowers are thirsty, every other day add water until oasis is moist. 
Keep floral arrangement cool and stay away from direct sun or heat and drafts.
Pull foliage as they die.
Dispose along with your green waste.

Check www.envhonolulu.orgfor your green waste pick-up schedule.

Other Care Posts

“Get your loved ones some flowers this Valentines Day.
People tend to forget what you said to them but they will never forget how you make them feel, especially on a special day like Valentine’s Day!
Here’s a flower shop that I ordered my Valentine’s Day flowers at and their prices are very reasonable. ” Craiglist shopper.

“Thanks for the flower bouquet. This year’s Valentine is extra special.” BJ

Thank you all for choosing Sweet Blossoms Hawaii for your Valentine needs this year. If you like our service and flower arrangement, please help us spread the words or leave us a note. Thanks again.

Please call us at 732-7668 for availability of flowers. See photos of what we have left for walk-in purchases (as of 2/13/08, 9:00 pm) We will open at 6 am for early Valentine pick-ups. Happy Valentine.

Check out more other arrangement possibilities at our picasweb photo post.

“Causual”  (3 roses, 3 tulips, 3 alstromeria, fillers, greens)

If you know her favorite rose color is very green, then don’t just buy her the red roses for valentine. If you don’t know, find out early from her girlfriends. It just means that much more when she realizes that you notice her favorite. Don’t mix up her favorite color with her favorite color rose. She could love the color yellow but love lavender roses. If you don’t know, then choose red, it sent messages such as “I love you”romantic love, beauty, and for valentine, I think she would rule out the meaning of “congratulation.” For meaning in alphabetical order, check
The Color of Roses post.

Check out more other arrangement possibilities at our picasweb photo post.

“Sincerity” (tulips in vase arrangement, bouquet)

“Forever Yours” (1 dozen roses arrangement in vase, bouquet)
“romance” (half dozen roses bouquet)
“I love you” (single rose)

We offer our normal $10 for valentine day delivery. (minimum $40 purchase) Delivery area offered at all 968xx area code.
Note: Prices for Valentine week only.

The first true primary red rose seen in Europe was ‘Slater’s Crimson China,’ introduced in 1792 from China, where it had been growing wild in the mountains. Immediately, rose breeders began using it to hybridize red roses for cultivation…..more

Admiration (pink, light pink)
Appreciation (pink, dark pink, peach)
Beauty (red)
Closing the deal (peach)
Congratulations (red)
Courage and Passion (red)
Courage and Respect (red)
Death (black)
Delight (yellow)
Desire (orange, coral)
Enchantment (lavender)
Enthusiasm (orange)
Falling in Love (yellow with red tip)
Farewell (black)
Fascination (orange)
Friendship (yellow, yellow with red tip)
Gentleness (pink, light pink)
Girlhood (white rosebud)
Given together (red and white)
Gladness (light pink, yellow)
Grace (pink, light pink)
Gratitude (dark pink , peach, single of any color)
Happy love (bridal) (white)
Heavenly (white)
Humility (white)
“I am worthy of you” (white)
“I care” (yellow)
“I Love You” (red, single stem red)
The impossible (blue)
Innocence (white)
Jealousy (yellow)
“Job Well Done” (red)
Joy (light pink, yellow)
Jovial and Happy Feelings (red and yellow)
Let’s get together (peach)
Love (red)
Love at first sight (lavender, thornless rose)
Modesty (pale peach)
Perfect Happiness (pink)
“Please Believe Me” (pink)
Promise of a new beginning (yellow)
Purity (white)
purity and loveliness (red rosebud)
Remember Me (yellow)
Respect (red)
Reverence (white)
Romantic Love (red)
Secrecy (white)
Silence (white)
Simplicity (single of any color)
Sincere Love (red)
Sincerity (peach)
Sympathy (light pink)
Sweetness (light pink)
“Thank you” (pink, dark pink)
These signify unity (red and white)
The unattainable (blue)
Unconscious beauty (dark red, deep burgundy)
Youthfulness (white)
Welcome Back (yellow)
source:meaning by color

Other old fashion flowers meanings

For Valentine delivery, you can elect to donate the delivery fee to our charity of the month – March of Dime. Please let us know when you place the order. Thank you.

Our delivery route is full in the morning and early afternoon. A few deliveries still available to residential location in the 96821-96815 area (Kapahulu, Waikiki, Kaimuki, Manoa, Kahala, Aina Hina, Moiliili, Kapiolani) Please call to cofirm availability.

Our delivery area is from Honolulu Airport to Hawaii Kai and everywhere in between.

From Kapahulu, Waikiki, Kaimuki, Manoa, Kahala, Aina Hina, Moiliili, Kapiolani, University of Hawaii, Makiki, Downtown, Kalihi, Plama, Ala Moana….. Include all the 968xx area code.