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Roses – Symbol of eternal love and beauty

October 15th, 2010

Roses are renowned worldwide as a symbol of love, beauty and purity. Roses come in a variety of colors, fragrance and kinds. Basically, they can be categorized under three classes:-species roses, old garden roses and modern roses. Species roses are simple flower with 5 petals and colorful hip. Rosa Rugosa is the most popular flower of species rose. Old garden roses are admired due to their magical fragrance and delicate beauty.

They are generally white or pastels colored and are best cultivated in warm climate. China Roses, Damask Roses, Moss Roses and Bourbon Roses are some of the famous varieties in old garden roses. The roses discovered after 1867 are categorized under modern Roses. These roses are produced by cross breeding of polyanthus with hybrid tea roses. These roses look vibrant with varied colors.

Roses are found in a wide variety of colors and aroma. Every rose color carries a symbolic meaning with it. Red Rose is the symbol of love, beauty and passion and is most popular of all roses. The beautiful lavender rose expresses elegance and enchantment and is also given to express the love at first sight. Pink rose gives a soothing effect and symbolized grace, admiration and sweetness. It also shows appreciation for someone. White rose is a symbol of peace, purity and spirituality. They are also the foremost choices for weddings and brides. Yellow is the color of sun and yellow roses are associated with brightness, happiness and friendship. Orange rose symbolizes passion and desire and expresses feeling of new relationships. Coral rose expresses great passion for something. At the same time it also symbolizes excitement, appreciation, desire and good luck. Apart from single color flower, different colors of rose can be combined in a bouquet to express a huge array of emotions and expressions to your near and dear ones.

Moreover, roses are a perfect gift for any occasion. It has the superb aesthetic appeal and charm which spell bound the person with its magical touch. Roses also add a pleasant effect to any home or office décor. A bouquet of red roses will say everything to your loved one which your heart feels and desires. Actually the beauty of rose lies in its petals which will be cherished deep in your heart for lifetime. The vibrant colors, fragility and splendor make the roses a visual retreat to everybody’s eyes.

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New Fall Letterpress Wedding Invitations Designs

May 18th, 2010

Santa Rosa, C.A.- Just in time for the fall wedding season, Invitations by Ajalon is proud to announce their introduction of three new letterpress wedding invitation designs. Known for their commitment to innovation, these new wedding invitations contain floral, Indian and classical themes.

Working over the past spring months to develop unique wedding invitation styles, Invitations by Ajalon has always served the artistic and design interests of their customers. These new fall letterpress wedding invitations are the most recent additions to a long line of gallery items that Invitations by Ajalon displays.

“We were trying to incorporate a different theme into each different letterpress wedding invitation,” notes Dean Tisthammer, Invitations by Ajalon’s lead design consultant. “We used a floral theme for one, an Indian pattern for another and classical motif for the third.

According to many professional wedding planners, fall wedding invitation trends include floral designs, multi-cultural patterns and classical styles. As part of their constant drive toward letterpress wedding invitation graphical design innovation, Invitations by Ajalon has worked tirelessly to offer what the modern bride is looking for.

Invitations by Ajalon is a letterpress invitation subsidiary of Ajalon Printing and Design and has been operating in northern California’s beautiful Sonoma County wine country for over 50 years. They are featured on numerous online publications, have a firm commitment to cultural and religious wedding practices and recently exhibited their work at several invitation showcases across the country. For additional information relating to new wedding invitation designs or Invitations by Ajalon, please call 707-528-0288 or visit www.invitationsbyajalon.com.

Trish Jackson

Marketing Director

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Lori’s Hearts N Flowers Announces Its Newly Redesigned Web Site

May 21st, 2009

Oshawa, ON ( Prfriend ) May 21, 2009 – Lori’s Hearts N Flowers of Oshawa is pleased to announce the availability of its newly redesigned Web site. The new Web, found at http://www.lorisheartsnflowers.com, site features a complete line of flowers, floral arrangements and gift baskets, improved navigation, and exceptional photographs.

“The new Web site is outstanding,” says Lori’s Hearts N Flowers owner Lori Lepizzera. “We wanted to offer an excellent customer experience on our Web site and the new layout really takes shopping for flowers in Oshawa to a new level.”

Visitors to the Web site can shop for flowers by occasion, price or colour, and can shop for gift baskets and live flowering and non-flowering plants. Lori’s Hearts N Flowers offers free local delivery with every online flower purchase. “Online flower shopping has gotten a bad name because the major floral retailers charge excessive service and delivery fees,” says Lepizzera. “We want to change that by letting our customers know that they can save money and get a much higher quality arrangement when they purchase flowers directly from us.”

Online customers can also reach the shop directly, using a toll-free number. “Our customers can call us anytime with questions about their order or special directions. We’ve always provided excellent customer service and we want to extend that to our online visitors,” says Lepizzera. Depending upon when you place your order, Lori’s Hearts N Flowers offers local same-day and next-day floral delivery to residences, businesses, hospitals, funeral homes and nursing homes. You can order online with no additional delivery charges or service fees.

About
Lori’s Hearts N Flowers, located at 199 Wentworth Street West in Oshawa, Ontario is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM-9:00 PM, Saturdays from 9:30 AM- 5:30 PM and is closed on Sundays.

Contact:
Lori Lepizzera
199 Wentworth Street
Oshawa L1J 2P6 ON
Phone: 800-922-0481
Email: [email protected]

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London’s Flower Boutique Introduces Its Newly Redesigned Web Site

May 20th, 2009

London, ON ( Prfriend ) May 20, 2009 – London’s Flower Boutique is pleased to announce the availability of its newly redesigned Web site. The new Web site, at http://www.londonflowerboutique.com, offers improved navigation and flower selection, beautiful, accurate photographs of bouquets and arrangements, and an online flower-ordering guide.

“We’re very excited about the new Web site,” says London’s Flower Boutique owner Yvonne Fairweather. “The site really shows the kind of work we do, and allows us to offer our full product line to our visitors.” The new site is designed to help visitors quickly find the flowers they want by price, colour or occasion.

“London’s Flower Boutique provides a different online flower-buying experience,” says Fairweather. “We don’t charge extra service fees for online orders and delivery is included at no extra charge for online orders.”  In addition, visitors can browse and order gift baskets, as well as live flowering and non-flowering plants.

“Most online florists aren’t really florists at all,” says Fairweather. “At our Web site, visitors can be certain that they’re dealing directly with our staff. At any time, visitors can call our toll-free number and speak directly to the people who are arranging and delivering their flowers.”

The new Web site offers visitors the convenience of online ordering with the same high-quality service they would receive if they walked into the shop. The London’s Flower Boutique Web site is available 24 hours a day to take orders and provide a safe, secure online shopping environment.

About
London’s Flower Boutique is a family-owned and operated independent florist, located at 520 Springbank Drive, London N6J 1G8 Ontario, and has served the floral needs of the greater London area since 1978.  Twice-daily delivery service is available to hospitals, funeral homes and neighborhoods throughout the London area, including Argyle, Fanshawe, East London, North London, South London, Tempo, Uplands and Westminster.  The London’s Flower Boutique Web site is located at http://www.londonflowerboutique.com.

Contact: Yvonne Fairweather
Address: 520 Springbank Dr, London ON
Phone: (888) 259-9188
Email: [email protected]
http://www.londonflowerboutique.com

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Three Village Flower Shoppe Announces Redesigned Web Site

April 28th, 2009

Setauket, NY ( PRFriend ) April 28, 2009  – Three Village Flower Shoppe, a local florist in Setauket, NY, is pleased to announce its newly redesigned Web site.  The new Web site is located at  www.ThreeVillageFlowerShop.com , and features improved navigation, a secure shopping environment, and exceptional photos of available flowers and floral arrangements.

“I’m really pleased with the new Web site,” says Chin Lee, owner of Three Village Flower Shoppe. Customers want a great shopping experience, whether they come to the store or visit on the Web.  “This sets us apart from other Long Island florists and really emphasizes the beautiful work we do.” The Web site provides large, full-color photographs of the arrangements, prices and delivery information, along with a toll-free number that customers can use to talk to Three Village Flower Shoppe staff directly.

Three Village Flower Shoppe does not charge additional fees for on online flower purchases. “Until now, online flower ordering has been a very expensive proposition for the buyer,” says Lee. “Online floral vendors simply take orders and mark up the price of the arrangement. We provide excellent value and service online at a lower cost than the national chains do.”

Three Village Flower Shoppe has provided expert flower delivery on Long Island since 1959 and enjoys an excellent reputation for customer service. “Ordering flowers online has never been easier, and we stand behind every flower we sell,” says Lee. “There’s a certain amount of trust that goes into sending flowers online, and we work hard to make sure our clients aren’t ever disappointed, whether they shop in the store or on the Web site.”

About

Three Village Flower Shoppe is located at 220 Main Street in Setauket, and provides free delivery service to local destinations on Long Island. Three Village Flower Shoppe is a locally owned, family-operated business and has served Nassau County and Suffolk County since 1959.

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Inaugural offer from TheFlowerExpertShop.com

April 17th, 2009

TheFlowerExpert.com, the only online flowers encyclopedia launched an online shop to ease buying of flowers as well as gardening related stuff at one place. On the eve of the inauguration of the new site, they have come up with a very attractive savings program just by registering with them before 15th May 2009.

Having started with the goal of providing comprehensive information on flowers and gardening, TheFlowerExpert.com started to tie up with various online flower sellers like Pickupflowers.com to enable people buy flowers as they seek information. With the tremendous response that has been received, TheFlowerExpert.com went for a feedback with select readers of TheFlowerExpert and found that there is a big need for a place where people can shop for more than flowers – it could be any stuff that is related to flowers and gardening.

To address this, TheFlowerExpert launched an online shop – TheFlowerExpertShop.com. In the words of Mr. Sai Thota, the Business Head of TheFlowerExpert.com, “the best part of TheFlowerExpertShop.com is that you can shop for flowers, plants, bonsais, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, books and videos on gardening, etc. You name anything related to flowers and gardening, we are going to have it. Further, this is being offered for 70 countries now and the list is expected to grow up to 100 in the next three months.”

TheFlowerExpertShop.com would be delivering flowers and related items through the network of local florists spread across these countries so that they are delivered fresh, besides savings against shipping through couriers. Besides, it would also tie up with leaders in various flowers and gardening related businesses to enable people buy them at better prices. More than everything else, you need not keep searching for vendors to buy flowers, plants, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. Mr. Thota says, “TheFlowerExpertShop.com is the one stop solution for all your diversified floral and gardening needs”.

On the eve of the inauguration of TheFlowerExpertShop.com, they have come up with a savings program – “Sign Up for Savings”. With this program, if you get registered with TheFlowerExpertShop.com before 15th May 2009, you are entitled for savings up to $8 on your purchase at the site in the next 30 days of your registration.

Contact:

Pansy, The Flower Expert
PMB #5892
2711 Centerville Rd Ste 120
Wilmington, DE 19808

Phone: 1-651-294-9229

http://www.theflowerexpert.com/

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Perfectly matched: Island Rose must-have gift combinations this Valentine’s Day

February 9th, 2009
MANILA, PHILIPPINES ( PRFriend ) February 5, 2009 – It’s no surprise that Valentine’s Day is the most romantic season of the year. For the 10-zillion lovers all over, it is the time to express how you feel and to let your special someone know that they are loved. They deserve to receive great treats with a personal touch. With Island Rose, a bouquet of fresh red roses combined with the Island Rose limited edition Messenger Bear™ completes the perfect Valentine’s treat you and your loved ones deserves.

When Cupid strikes, love will have no limits. May it be your crush or your lover, a life-long partner or simply your friends. Whether you want to express how your heart beats fervently or how every moment together is exciting and you couldn’t be happier, or just to let them know that your love has never change since day one. Valentine’s Day is the right time to let them know that you adore them.

Send the perfect treat for the perfect Valentine! Wondering what to give is something that you shouldn’t have to worry about. With the wide collection of unique gift items, Island Rose personally hand-pick the perfect and must-have gift combination for your oh-so-sweet Valentine’s surprise: The Island Rose farm fresh flowers with the limited edition Messenger Bear™. Flowers have always been the favorite. Match it with the adorable Island Rose Messenger Bear with a hand-embroidered “Be my Valentine” shirt message. This is the ideal way to convey how you feel in the sweetest way possible. The “Be my Valentine” shirt message says it all.

Visit www.islandrose.net and check out what’s hot this season. Island Rose must-have gift items are just the right combination that will surely set up the mood for love without compromising the essence of it. It’s the perfect statement that will make your special someone love you back for sure.

Island Rose offers a wide selection of flowers and gifts to fit any occasion. The delivery service allows you to send flowers to the Philippines straight from the farm to your doorstep using an online interface.

Contact:
Dustin Andaya
Ground Level Tropical Palms Building,
103 De La Rosa Street, Metro Manila 1229
Philippines

Tel. (632) 8163091
Fax. (632)8173263
[email protected]

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Jim Anderson Flowers Announces its Newly Redesigned Web Site

February 4th, 2009

London, ON ( Prfriend ) February 4, 2009 – Jim Anderson Flowers is pleased to announce the availability of its newly redesigned Web site. The new site features improved graphics, product descriptions, ordering information and easy navigation.

“The new Web site is wonderful,” says Jim Anderson, owner of Jim Anderson Flowers. “Having an Internet presence is critical in the floral business today. As a local florist, I need to be able to compete with national chains. This Web site can help me do just that.”

The new site is designed to help visitors find exactly the arrangements they’re looking for. The site also features an 800-number that visitors can use to talk to the florist directly. “Being able to talk directly to the (http://www.jimandersonflowers.com) flower shop is important,” says Anderson. “That’s something the national chains can’t offer, because they don’t fulfill the customer’s orders.”

Anderson says that the new Web site allows his business to maintain a high level of customer service, while providing the convenience of purchasing on the Internet. “This site will be a real time-saver for our customers. They will get the same high-quality service and floral arrangements online that they can get when they walk into the shop.” By purchasing flowers from JimAndersonFlowers.com, visitors can also save money. Unlike major floral chains, JimAndersonFlowers.com does not charge a service fee for online orders. Sending (http://www.jimandersonflowers.com) flowers in London Ontario is very simple if you use Jim Anderson Flowers.

Jim Anderson Flowers has served London, Ontario since 1976 and provides twice-daily delivery to all local hospitals and funeral homes.  In addition, Jim Anderson Flowers provides delivery service to local universities, including the University of Western Ontario, Fanshawe College, St. Peter’s Seminary, Brescia College. Huron College and King’s College.

About

Jim Anderson Flowers has served London Ontario and the surrounding areas since 1976. Jim Anderson (http://www.jimandersonflowers.com) Flowers is located at 451 Dundas Street in London and offers same-day delivery to Argyle, Byron, Carling, Central London, Crumlin, East London, Fanshawe, Fox Hollow, Glanworth, Glen Cairn, Hamilton Road, Highland, Huron Heights, Hyde Park, Jackson, Lambeth, Longwoods, Masonville, Medway, North London, Oakridge, River Bend, Sharon Creek, Southcrest, South London, Stoneybrook, Stoney Creek, Sunningdale, Talbot, Tempo, Uplands, West London, Westminster, Westmount, White Oaks and Woodhull.

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Save Over 20% on Advance Valentines Orders from Island Rose

January 30th, 2009

MANILA, PHILIPPINES ( PRFriend ) January 28, 2009 – Plan your BIG surprise as early as today and save with Island Rose products and services.

This love month, start the season right by planning the perfect Valentine’s treat at a low price as early as today. Island Rose customers can enjoy as much as 20% savings on flowers this Valentine’s Day if they reserve before February.

Make this season of hearts extra special with an extra gift to crave for: the freshest  variant shades of red roses together with the limited edition Messenger Bear TM at the fairest price.  To celebrate the coming Valentine’s Day, Island Rose, the country’s largest supplier of fresh cut roses is proud to offer an array of gift ideas that will add more excitement to you and your loved one’s Valentine experience.

The newest addition to the Island Rose collection of unique gift items will perfectly matches our red roses in expressing your thoughts. The Island Rose Messenger Bear Limited Edition. This cuddly white Bear comes with a red and beige shirt with a hand embroidered “Be My Valentine” message.  Island Rose Messenger Bear limited edition is only available on February 1-14 or while supply lasts.

Get thrilled on this special day of the year when the romantic spirit is in the fullest swing. Feel the romantic aura of love and make the month of February worth remembering to you and your loved ones. Don’t let the distance spoil your surprise. Check out www.islandrose.net and send the perfect variants of red rose, Island Rose Grand Gala (deep red flowers) and Red France (bright red flowers) combined with the Messenger Bear limited edition. Surprise your dearest with an Island Rose exclusive gifts right at their doorsteps.

The season’s countdown is on. Make it a Valentine’s Day to remember with Island Rose.   Order before February and save over 20% on Valentines Day Flower Prices.

Ordering directly from www.islandrose.net allows customers enjoy high quality fresh flowers straight from the farm.  Since customers do not pass through a middleman, they are able to enjoy first class flowers and gifts at reasonable prices.

Island Rose offers a wide selection of flowers and gifts to fit any occasion.  The delivery service allows you to send flowers to the Philippines straight from the farm to your doorstep using an online interface.

Contact:
Dustin Andaya
Ground Level Tropical Palms Building,
103 De La Rosa Street, Metro Manila 1229
Philippines

Tel. (632) 8163091
Fax. (632)8173263
[email protected]

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Is Interflora Ready for a Challenge?

January 21st, 2009
Karawara, Australia ( Prfriend ) January 20, 2009 -Ready Flowers grows market share with online smarts and darn good customer service.
Online retailers could learn a lot from this Australian Online Florist – Ready Flowers.
Since launching their business in 2005 Ready Flowers has grown their market share to become one of the top online flower businesses, second to long established brand Interflora, according to internet monitoring company, Hitwise.
Ready Flowers exemplifies a new generation of online businesses harnessing the power of the digital space and doing it well with a strong presence online and in search engines, a user friendly mobile website as well as 18 international websites. But Thomas Hegarty, CEO of Ready Flowers, says the secret to their success is great customer service.
Great customer service comes with 24hour ordering and enquiry centre, same day Australia wide flower delivery, easy payment options in your preferred currency plus great discounts and reward points with each order. You a get 5% discount just for joining and each reward point adds up to gift vouchers that you can either redeem or send as gifts for friends or family.
Ready Flowers guarantees fresh flower delivery worldwide thanks to a network of selected florists primarily throughout the Asia Pacific region and the UK. People looking to send flowers or flower gifts to Hong Kong now can delight family and friends with Hong Kong being the latest country to join the Ready Flowers Network.
Ready Flowers brings the quality customer service and rewards of the traditional local florist and delivers this service online Australia wide and around the world.
To send fresh flowers from Ready Flowers visit readyflowers.com.au today and collect your discount and rewards.
Contact:
Alex Hofmann
Ready Flowers Australia
1800 218 050
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