Sending Smiles ~

Cranbury Inn is one of our favorite venues for weddings and last weekends wedding for Danielle and Jason ranks pretty high on our favorite decor list. Held just a few weeks before Christmas, this holiday themed wedding that included winter berry, holly, pine, red roses and of course, cranberries really set the mood for the holiday season. Below is the pretty table arrangement we created for the place card table.  Next came the ceremony. Because the ceremony was held in the same location as the ceremony, the arch was the perfect way to anchor the "altar" and the floating Cranberries and hanging juliet candles looks so pretty lining the aisle.   Imagine these when the lights went low.   A touch of cranberries at the base of the Juliette holders were the perfect little touch to infuse a bit of red.   During the reception the candle holders were now used to decorate the ledges along the outer edge of the ballroom adding a warm glow.  The centerpieces were creat

Stop in today for quick and easy holiday gifts - all affordable, unique and useful things your friends and family will love!  We have delicious Peppermint Bark and Peppermint Truffles to bring to your holiday parties, or bundled gifts of all assortments. These bundled goodies come in all different styles, perfect for anyone!  For the tea-drinker, a combo of an adorable mug, gourmet tea, and local honey.  For the person on your list who loves candles all year round, votive candle holders with delicious cookies and spread.  For the kid in all of us, some of our old fashioned favorite candies with a festive holiday vase!   Check out our other bundled gifts, already wrapped beautifully and ready for gifting, at our Princeton location.  And don't forget - any purchase until December 24th allows you to enter into our Winter Raffle with great prizes!

Stop in to our Princeton location to win awesome raffle prizes this holiday season!  With every purchase, whether you are holiday shopping with us or grabbing your $5 friday bouquet, you can enter to win. Prizes include: -A one hour massage at Massage Garden of Mercerville -$50 gift certificate to Salt Creek Grille -$100 gift certificate to The Grape Escape -A one night stay at the Chateau Inn of Spring Lake -Pamper Her Spa Tower including body lotion, scrub, bath products and Godiva Truffles Our "Winter Raffle" will be open for entries until December 24th, so stop in today and enter with any purchase!  To see some of our cute gift items or gorgeous holiday floral arrangements, visit our website, www.sendingsmiles.com.

Today was $5 Flower Friday and actually our special deal were mini Holly plants. They just flew out of both shops with Yardley selling out around 4:30 pm. Here I am unpacking them from our wholesaler at about 7:15 am this morning!  The poinsettia's come in and the poinsettia's go out. We've received 3 shipments of these lovely plants already and it's only December 6th   Tomorrow's wedding bouquets are done and waiting over night in the cooler. They are the perfect flowers for the Christmas themed wedding , don't you agree?   I especially love the centerpieces. The wedding is at the Cranbury Inn and so the Cranberries are really appropriate!   That's it, just a sneak peek into the shop on a very busy Friday in December! 

We don't sell as many of these pretty plants as we used to but they still make a great gift option and they are easier to take care of than you may think!  Tip of the Day: Looking after a Poinsettia Position the plant in good light away from direct sunlight and draughts.  Poinsettias originate from warmer climates than our area, so avoid temperatures below 55F.  Over watering will quickly damage the plant. Wait until the surface of the compost begins to dry out, then water thoroughly.  It's as easy as that so get out and get those Poinsettias for your home or office!

The new “Scent of the Season” candles are here any ready to brighten up your home this holiday season! Buy one of our “Scent of the Season” candles and get 40% off any gift item in the store .  Being a floral and gift shop, your 40% off discount can be applied to nearly everything and anything, with the exception of fresh flowers.  Supplies are limited, so stop in and pick up our “Scent of the Season” candle today in either our Princeton or Yardley location.  Pick up Aunt Sadie’s Ginger Bread or Yuletide scented candle and find the perfect holiday gift for a friend, family member, or co-worker for 40% off! Who ever said holiday gifts are only for others?  Treat yourself to the candle AND gift item, we won’t tell!

Another successful class and with these gorgeous flowers, how could it not be.  The students began arriving and within a few minutes they were all friends, even if they had never met each other before. This class the students will be creating their very own Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece.  The designing instruction begins with Alanna leading the class.   Martha tries to be serious while daughter Kathy goofs off behind. We did mention that we serve wine at these classes right?   The centerpieces are taking shape and all the students are working really hard.   This is Kathy's second class and she obviously had fun!  The ladies pose with their creations. They are all so proud!   Would you like to attend a future class ? We'd love to have you! Our classes are held at our store and production space in the Princeton Forrestal Village. Be sure to check out our facebook page or our website   for future classes.