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My Top 3 Tips to Longer Lasting Flowers

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I admit, I love blogging but it's been so busy here at the shop that I don't have as much time as I used to. That being said, I'm in love with sharing tips, as always and so in thinking about flowers , I'm talking the most asked question and turning into another top 3 Tip List ! "How do I keep my flowers looking fresh longer"? 1 ~ Fresh Water Yes, it truly is that simple. Keeping the water fresh in your floral display goes a long way to longevity. Rule of thumb for me is if you wouldn't want to drink that water, neither do your fresh flowers! What I see most often is not only do folks not keep the water fresh in their arrangement's but they forget to add water. Fresh flowers drink lots and lots of water, so be sure it's there for them. 2 ~ Little a Trim Off the Bottom You know how getting a hair cut makes you feel good and helps your hair to look healthy and grow stronger? Well, giving your flowers a little trim acts the same way. Whe

Check out our DIY Design Bench!

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Want to try your hand at being a floral designer? Need an arrangement for a special occasion that you want create and call your own? Did you know we have a D.I.Y. Design Bench? That's right, a DIY Design Bench. You can come in anytime during business hours and create your own arrangement. We'll show you around the shop and then you get to pick the flowers , containers and extra goodies. We'll provide the work space, tools and a helpful hand if you want. See what it's like in the production room and give it a shot to create your own arrangement! Available at our Princeton New Jersey flower shop only. Located in the Princeton Forrestal Village just behind the Westin hotel.

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Making - sign up before it's too late!

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For those of you who have not joined us for a design class, Monday is a great opportunity to get crafty with us!  On November 25 th , just in time for the holiday, create your own Thanksgiving centerpiece for Thursday’s big dinner.  From 6-8PM we will give hands on instruction on how to create a gorgeous centerpiece that you will take home, along with $15 of Monday Morning Money to spend however you like (perfect for December holiday shopping!)  Of course, we will have wine and refreshments to enjoy as you meet new people and get crafty.  This class is only $75 per person and it is not too late to sign up!  Call 609-520-2005 today or sign up online at www.sendingsmiles.com . For more information on in-store events at Monday Morning Flowers, visit our facebook .  Can’t make it to the class but would like to make your own arrangement?  Stop in to our Princeton location any day, any time and take advantage of our DIY Design Bench!  Pick your own flowers and container and create a

Ladies Night Out is right around the corner!

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We are excited to announce our upcoming Ladies Night Out at Monday Morning Flowers .  We love our design classes, but this is sure to be the ultimate night out for all ladies – and you can design an arrangement at Ladies Night Out also!  On September 9 th , we hope you will join us any time from 5-9PM for a night of pampering, drinking, eating, mingling and laughing.  In our Princeton location we will have spa professionals from The Face and Body Spa of Yardley PA for hair assessments and chair massages, as well as make-up application.  Discover amazing skin care products from Ava Anderson Non Toxic , and jewelry from Origami Owl .  If you have not heard of Origami Owl, let me just tell you, it is all the rage right now!  Artemis Boutique from Forrestal Village will also be joining us with incredible art, glass, and jewelry.   For all of our ladies who like to get crafty and design floral arrangements, we will be creating flower doggies (have you seen them yet!? – adora

Monthly Hot Topic Bridal Discussions

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Beginning in January 2013, Monday Morning Flowers will be hosting monthly discussions for brides-to-be.  In our Princeton showroom, we will be having a guest speaker each month specializing in various aspects of wedding planning - everything from music to flowers to hair!  Find out ways to perfect your wedding day and make it exactly what you want, by hearing from the pros!  Learn tricks on how to save a few dollars here and there, while having all of your wedding planning questions answered.  Of course, there will be champagne and snacks!  On January 22nd, Jasmine Cianflone of This Moment Events will kick off our "Hot Topic Bridal Discussions" with a talk on "DIY? Oh No you Don't! 5 Things you Should NEVER DIY."  Check out our website for a list of upcoming discussions!  Call 609-520-2005 today to reserve your spot as space is limited!