Spring is in the Air

Are you as ready for Spring as we are? It feels like it has been a very, very long winter and it's about time for those long walks in Central Park, strolls down 5th avenue, and for us to get some more bright and cheery colors in our arrangements. We're starting a new series of Spring arrangements and we're releasing our first one today! It is named Spring Sensations and we absolutely love it, especially since we were able to photograph it outside with the beautiful weather! Let us know what you think and be sure to stop by the store for more of the greatest flowers in all of New York! 

Spring Sensations at Roses and Blooms

Fresh Spring Look

Roses and Blooms is now showcasing a fresh Spring look, even though it is snowing outside. Mother Nature may not be on our side so far this year, but we are doing what we can to bring that warm, springtime feeling to New York. I've snapped a few pictures to show you what we are doing, but of course we'd love for you to drop by and see it for yourself!

Mini Phalaenopsis Orchids in DutZ Pots

 Here you can see our Spring colors come through not only in our selection of phalaenopsis orchids, but also in the pots they come in. These are some more examples of our DutZ collection, a line we are very proud to be able to carry. Each pot is mouth-blown glass and imported from Europe. Just what we need to continue showing our customers we offer only the highest quality in Manhattan. 

Assorted Succulents in DutZ Patina and Evita

Towards our registers, you can see our collection of succulents. These are the perfect plants for anyone, even those with the least green thumbs of all. Minimal care is needed and they always look great, especially when paired with more of our DutZ collection containers. My favorite are the evita, they are the ones with the three feet! 

Orchids and Green Trick Dianthus Flowers in Small DutZ Containers

Looking for a cute gift? We're continuing our trend of focusing on colorful DutZ containers in the front display with DutZ flower vases and small patina, frosted containers. All they need is a flower, and they are the perfect gift for a cubicle or small apartment. Or place them in groupings on a plate like we've done here to create a full effect. Isn't that Green Trick Dianthus something else? I love the way it really embodies the spirit of Spring! 

Front Window with Large Clear DutZ and Orchids Galore! 

And of course our beautiful front windows are done up as usual. This week we've taken our large, clear glass pieces from DutZ and filled them with our gorgeous cymbidium orchids. These vases don't need much to make an impact and the classic elegance of these orchids is just enough to put this over the top. 

I hope you've enjoyed our little tour of this week's springtime decor at Roses and Blooms. Come by and see our flowers sometime, we're always excited to get visitors!

Spring Has Sprung

Hello everyone! It's been a while, Valentine's Day was a great holiday, one of the best ever but I have let my blogging duties fall by the wayside. 

It may not look like it outside today, but Spring is right around the corner. I love Spring, it is truly a magical time for flowers. Blooms are budding, the air smells crisp and fresh, and we at Roses and Blooms are busy designing new looks for the season. I am planning on doing a series on these new designs, starting today with our new window display at the florist. I'd love to see all of you coming by to see the windows, the team has truly done a fantastic job bringing the flowers and beautiful DutZ glass together to make a large impact. Here are some pictures of the window, of course it doesn't look at good as real life though!
 

As you can see, we are embracing the less is more approach. You don't have to overload a vase with flowers when you are using quality. Just look at these DutZ clear vases. They are gorgeous on their own and putting too much in them just reduces them to something ordinary instead of celebrating the fact they are hand-made pieces from Holland. We've combined magnolia leaves, quince, and amaryllis to create this elegant, tall look. Don't you think it would look great in a hotel lobby, especially one with a more modern feel to it? I know I can think of plenty of places in New York where a large piece like this would be a sure fire hit! 

Let us know what you think of our Spring window display! We always love to hear from our customers and love using your ideas to inspire our future designs. There is no other florist in New York with a window display like ours, it is worth the trip to come by and see it, especially since this Spring display only covers about a third of the window display we have. Stay on the lookout for our continued Spring series, including a new collection of designs for the office and one of the home!

Martin Luther King's Day Gift Ideas

Good Morning New Yorkers! We're back from our trip to Holland with plenty of new design ideas that we'll be sharing with you during the coming months. Many of the design ideas were for Spring designs, so those will be coming as the weather starts warming up. 

Today I was thinking about what would make a great Martin Luther King's Day gift. Flowers are, of course, always the perfect gift for any occasion...especially from a New York florist, but which arrangements should we be sharing with our friends as ideas. I wanted something that would share the ideals of Dr. King. Hope, tenacity, peace, and fairness were the ideals that stood out to me. For hope, I decided to go with a colorful design of New York flowers that include plenty of bright colors.  

Roses and Blooms' A Perfect Day in Spring has these ideals in it, with hope for all after yesterday's nasty weather for the warm days of Spring to come. Bright, two-tone tulips we import ourselves from Holland are layered with green and white hydrangeas. A few brightly toned leaves are artfully inserted to create more depth. The look is completed by arranging it all in a mouth-blown DutZ pot in a truly Spring inspired color. I love the look of this arrangement and when I look at it, I see hope for better things to come and the brightness and layers always bring a smile to my face.

A Perfect Day in Spring - $120

My second option for a great MLK Day gift idea was the Passion vase. It is also a colorful, Spring-inspired design with cymbidium orchids, pink mini callas, lavender hydrangea, all finished with tropical foliage. It is all inside a uniquely designed DutZ pot to bring a pop to your flowers New York. See the vase below, it is available to our friends for only $99 including Manhattan delivery! 

Passion - $99

To all of your who will have Monday off...enjoy the day and hopefully you'll be able to spend some of the day enjoying the beauty of these or other vases from your preferred florist New York! If you find yourself looking for something to do, feel free to stop by Roses and Blooms at 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 or feel free to call us at (212) 758 7673. We are always available, whether it is for the holiday, a party, wedding, or office need...just come to your local florist and we will ensure that you leave happy.

Santa's Elves are Hard at Work!

No matter what, I can't get the Christmas spirit out of the store. John and Kristi have been teaming up with the Roses and Blooms Elves to create tons of new holiday and winter themed arrangements. Below is just the latest to come out of the New York florist workshop!

Santas DutZ

Santa's DutZ is an elven-made boxwood tree in a mouth-blown DutZ conic vase. The vase may come from Holland but the inspiration for the arrangement is 100% from the North Pole! To bring more cheer to these New York flowers we add some mini pine cones, round ornaments, and some fancier ornaments to finish off the look. Just look at how excited Frosty and Santa are to be a part of this wonderful holiday arrangement! And it's only $145...including delivery to Manhattan! What a great last-minute gift idea. 

For the holidays, we love to create more than just flowers New York. Taking lowly greens and creating something extraordinary like our designers have teamed up to do above is what distinguishes our designers from all the rest. That is why we pride ourselves on being a florist New York...we love to be different and create things that touch people. If you are ever in search for inspiration or just want to chat about your love of flowers and other pretty things, come on by the store at 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 or give our Elvish designers a call at (212) 758 7673. 

Happy Holidays from Roses and Blooms

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Homes are lit up all around the tri-state area, Santas are ringing their bells throughout the city, and Roses and Blooms is in full holiday mode. Today we have a tour of the New York florist for you with our freshly decorated store. We will be doing more videos of our New York flowers in the future, sometimes highlighting a certain area of the store, and other times doing a walk around like we have done today.

We want you to feel like you're hear at the florist New York. But...nothing beats actually being here, so when you get a chance come on down to 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 and see the store, smell the flowers, and touch the flowers that will be expertly designed into a custom arrangement just for you.

But now for the main event...the flowers New York!

Gift Ideas

Is it just me or can it be the hardest thing in the world to find the right gift for everyone on your list? Some people are techies and love the newest gadget, some are fashionistas and the latest look will be just right. My list has many people who are nature-lovers. For them, I always try and create something myself as the New York florist that I know they will appreciate. And this year, I'm going to share my secret with you so you can do the same for those on your list.

Winter Wonderland

This bunch of cuties is a great gift for an apartment-dweller who will appreciate New York flowers. I like to stick to the less is more philosophy and just focus on quality to enhance the gift. I take 3 of the most perfect green hydrangea and place each on in a mouth-blown DutZ vase. Then I add some winter-themed twigs or branches to fill out the look. To bring it all together, I use one of the newest DutZ plates, made of glass and all hand-made in Europe as a holder for the three cuties. All together, I think this is a great gift of flowers New York. I love how it has flowers, but doesn't necessarily make the gift all about a typical arrangement. Instead, this allows me to express myself as a florist New York. Being a florist isn't only about the flowers, it's about finding new ways to create designs that touch people somehow. It really is an art form and there are many in New York who are amazing at it. Some days, I love to just walk through the city and peek in the windows and see all the inspiration that is flowing throughout the city, whether it comes from florist, fashion designers, artists, chefs, and so many others. 

You can order this Winter Wonderland gift idea for anyone on your list for only $125 at our website (including Manhattan delivery, because that's just fair). You can also drop by the store at 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 or give us a call at (212) 758 7673.

PS If you're looking for what to get me for Christmas, I'll gladly accept what I consider the most beautiful new car for 2013, the Morgan EvaGT. See a picture here for yourself.