Beautiful Comes In Small Too!

More and more, we are requested by clients to create smaller arrangements for parties, showers, and events. These smaller arrangements are adorable and can be designed in many different vessels including small garden vases, mason jars, candle holders -- pretty much anything made of glass and doesn't have holes! They can be arranged using a mixture of flowers or clustered using same or similar color flowers. We are definitely seeing the trend come alive in bridal magazines and home and garden magazines. What do you think?

Eco Pots Have Arrived!

In an effort to be more green, Petals & Paper is now carrying eco pots! What are eco pots you ask? Eco pots are made from natural grain husks, bamboo powder, rapeseed fiber, corn cob and natural binding agents. It is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, ceramic pots, and glasswares. They are heat-resistant, waterproof, high strength, non-flammable, and non-toxic -- all great qualities to have for those families with children and pets. Eco pots are durable outdoors and longer indoors for up to 5 years. The drainage holes in these pots are pre-pressed, so they can either be used as a table vase or a flower planter (the holes can be hammered down easily). These pots can naturally biodegrade into organic fertilizer in landfills after they are discarded or buried in the soil. The degradation period takes one year for all the styles we carry currently. Buying eco-friendly pots is a considerate choice -- a simple green solution for the earth and future generations.

Join us in this effort to take a small green step towards a more sustainable living environment and ask to have your next floral design created using an eco pot!

Easter - Sunday, April 24

Out of all the holidays throughout the year, Easter is one of the best seasons to celebrate with flowers! With beautiful spring blooms and plants springing up, it is easy to find gorgeous centerpieces and plants to decorate your home or bring to a dinner party. Call us today to order your Easter arrangement!

Here are some pictures from the Martha Stewart Easter Collection that we absolutely adore and can replicate for your Easter celebration! They would be quite lovely for weddings and showers as well!

Passover April 18-26

Passover started at sundown yesterday and will last for eight days. To celebrate the holiday, a Seder is held on the first day. The decorating of the Seder table is an important custom. Why not send your Jewish friends a floral centerpiece for the dinner table to celebrate the holiday? Flowers and plants are a perfect Passover gift.

Secretary and Administrative Professionals Week - April 24-30

Secretary and Administrative Professionals Week falls in the week of April 24-30 this year! Don't scurry at the last minute and order your token of appreciation today! We have lots of gifts from which you can choose your gift! From beautiful spring floral arrangements to gift baskets (fresh fruits, nuts, loose leaf teas, etc) to indoor plants and dish gardens, we have many gift items in the boutique that is sure to say to that special person, "Thank you and I appreciate all your hard work throughout the year!

Prom 101: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I order for my date?

A: For ladies: Wristlets and bouquets that complement her dress are most popular to give to your lady date.

For gentlemen: Boutonnieres that complement the dress or suit are best.

Q: When should I order my flowers?

A: It is best to order your flowers a week in advance if you have something very special in mind. However, we can design our most basic collections with 24-hour notice. Walk-ins are welcome and you may choose to design your flowers using our daily selection of fresh cut flowers.

Q: Do you design prom corsages and boutonnieres using materials other than fresh flowers?

A: Why, yes! We also use ingredients such as feathers, pearls, rhinestones, wires, and silk flowers for all your prom accesories. Special orders do need to be placed in advance to make sure we can create the most awesome accessories for you!

Q: Do you offer discounts?

A: Why, yes! If you place your prom orders during the month of April, we offer 10% off your total purchase. It pays to be organized! =)

Q: Do you have prom flower shows at my school?

A: Yes! Your prom committee representative may contact our boutique at 267.392.5763 or email us at petalsandpaperboutique@gmail.com and speak to Jessica regarding scheduling the perfect date and time for us to visit your school with fresh samples and order forms! Plus, your rep can inquire about great fundraising opportunities so that your prom can be even more fabulous!!!

Passion for Prom!!!

Fresh flower ring
Fresh flower ring
Fresh flower necklaces or chokers
Hair bands and head pieces

Wrist corsages and matching boutonnieres
Hand-tied bouquets with ribbons that match her dress

April showers bring May flowers! Here at the boutique, April also brings many of our young clients in to order their prom flowers! Most high schools in the area hold their senior proms and dances in the month of May. With flowers becoming more a part of the fashion ensemble that young ladies and gentlemen put together for this special occasion, there are lots of choices of wearable flowers available here at the boutique. Also, fresh flowers are not the only ingredients we use in our designs! With flowers making such a strong fashion statement on the dance floor, we can add all kinds of bling to your prom flowers! From rhinestones to feathers to pearls to leather, we can custom design pretty much anything your heart (or your date's heart) desires! Here are just some ideas for you and your date to consider for this special night!