Sunny Sunflowers ~ Grown in New Jersey in Season Now!

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Our designers always love Sunflower season because let's face it, they are such a happy flower, right? Check out these new designs using local sunflowers. Our best selling Sunflower/Summer design is Sunny Shores. This design just screams summer. Deep blue delphinium, vibrantly yellow roses, light blue hydrangea, yellow alstromeria, beachy grasses and fresh locally grown sunflowers are arranged in a clear glass grace vase with real sea shells on the bottom. This design has been our best seller on our website at www.sendingsmiles.com 

Sunny ShoresWe've sold more Sunny Shores on our website than any other new design so far this July but a close second is our new and updated Sunny's Charm. This design is super affordable at only $34.99 and includes sweet baby's breath, white daisies and 3 gorgeous sunflowers arranged in the cutest little mason jar tied with a raffia bow. not only are local sunflowers pretty because because they are grown locally, they have a very long lasting vase life. When in doubt, go local! 

Sunny's CharmLast but not least is our updated Sunny Sunflower design which features local sunflowers too.  This arrangement really focus's on the long stemmed sunflowers. Accented with fever few daisies and even solidago, this design comes in a very pretty clear glass vase and stands over 22" tall. When choosing this arrangement you can upgrade to a deluxe or premium version which means it gets bigger and bigger - Wow!! 

With so many occasions happening over the the summer such as birthdays, anniversaries and even graduations, these local grown sunflower designs are the perfect gift. Do you know someone who is feeling under the weather? We think sunflower arrangements are the perfect choice of flower. Not only because they are so lively and long lasting but also because studies show that the color yellow helps to speed healing. Want to send something sweet for a sympathy? Don't shy away from these pretty local sunflower designs. Sunflowers are the perfect choice to send for both memorials or as sympathy floral designs sent to the home. 

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