Sending Smiles ~

At this time of year the shop gets busy with lots of orange and black themed balloon decor and floral arrangements. Princeton Reunions and Graduation creates a whirlwind of activity here at the shop from decorating Hotel lobbies like these balloon decorations below.... To University events like the Varsity Club banquet that had us decorating 85 tables plus a huge stage!  With lots of colorful designs being created as I type this blog like these centerpieces below... The weekend between May and June is always a fun, festive and hectic time in our shop but what's not to love, right? We get to help people celebrate an important milestone in their life with festive balloons and beautiful blooms.  Congratulations Princeton University Class of 2015!!  

The sun is shining and we have finished setting up another Farm Wedding in Hopewell so we had to share a few of the unique elements that both we and the bridal family created! Below is a pretty close up of Bride Brittany's Bridal Bouquets (say that 10 times fast). Created using cut succulent plants, cream stock, lavender spray roses, queen anne's lace, purple waxflower and a very pale lavender hydrangea.  The driveway leading to the farm is long so we placed hanging mason jars of flowers lining  ~ these even have a light in the bottom to glow as guests leave in the evening!   The family really got creative and hung a few ladders from the garage ceiling with lanterns! This must have looked amazing when the light came down!  Here's something fun! The farm ordered a few bales of hay that were 4 feet tall and we created huge letters made from fresh moss in honor of the bride and groom! After the wedding , the hay will feed to horses!  Once inside un...

Are you following us yet on Instagram as  @mondayflowers ? If not we invite you to check us out. Our instagram feed a great place to see what's going on in the store and see what's new, like this new handbag that just arrived. It's Prom season so our Instagram feed is full of our current Prom offerings, like this corsage! Prom Season 2015 has been all about the color and bling!!  Have you heard about our FreshTen on Mondays and $5 Friday Flowers? Each week we have a flower deal on both Monday's and Fridays and following our Instagram feed is a good way to see our weekly specials!  We hope to see you on Instagram real soon!! 

It's that time of year! All those hard working students who are finishing up their High School and College Degrees are going to be kicking it up and celebrating their years of hard work. Here are a few gift ideas that are both fun and affordable! It's Your Graduation Day ~ this arrangement features brightly colored flowers in a clear glass vase decorated with festive ribbons curls and a Graduation Mylar balloon for only $49.99 Graduation Puppy Floral Arrangement ~ this adorable puppy is made from carnations and features yellow daisies and is arranged in an adorable doggy bed for only $54.99  Fabulous and Lucky Money Tree ~ this money tree plant is the perfect gift for the new graduate. These plants are both easy to care for and affordable. The perfect gift for graduates of all ages! This plant costs only $39.99 and is perfect for delivery or pick up at the store to deliver yourself!  Because You Are Special ~ this arrangement is a huge seller for us all year ...

Who's ready for some warm weather? We are, we are! This week we had quite a few floral events including this one at Palmer House in Princeton. Just looking at this picture makes me happy! Look at those amazing azalea bush in the background! Hey and the floral centerpieces look pretty good too!   Don't you just love the colors on these centerpieces? Hydrangeas, roses, protea, carnations and feverfew. 

The Mother's Day Rush ~ and boy what a rush it is. The busiest week of the year for us, even busier than Valentine's Day. Look at just a few of our favorite designs from the week so far! This arrangement is called Spring Time in Paris . don't you love the vibrant colors? Tulips, viburnum, roses, carnations, dianthus and more.  This was a custom; one of a kind designs. This arrangement included peony, roses, orchids, clematis and lilacs.   This arrangement is called Vineyard Jubilee and includes green hydrangeas, mini calla lilies, succulents and roses.  Why not call us to send your mother a beautiful arrangement from our store? 

National  Nurses  Day is celebrated annually on May 6 to raise awareness of the important role  nurses  play in society. It marks the beginning of National  Nurses Week , which ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. "Advocating, leading, caring" - the slogan of the American Nursing Association (ANA). Gift Idea #1 ~ Flowers! How often do nurses see flowers being delivered for others. This is their chance to receive a fresh floral bouquet! This arrangement is our "Because You're Special Bouquet". Would your favorite nurse love to get this.  Gift Idea #2 ~ Did you know that a few plants in the workplace means 12% less stress? Well, what could be a better gift than a beautiful and healthy indoor plant garden.  Gift Idea #3 ~Why not get an adorable gift items such as this "I'm a Nurse, what's your super power" mug! Only $9.99.  Happy Nurses Week to all those fantastic nurses out there!