Thursday, July 30, 2009

Are you there Helios? It's me, Montreal...

According to ancient Greek mythology, Helios the sun god was banished into the sky by his uncles, the Titans, where he became the sun. The nymph Clytia, victim of unrequited love, was so heartbroken by his rejection that she sat, unmoving, for nine days facing the Helios. Turned brown and gold by the sun’s rays, she transformed into a sunflower, thus turning her face to follow the sun’s course each day.
For all you other sun worshippers that may be asking themselves if we’ll ever see it this summer, The Flower Pot has exactly what you’re looking for! Inject some sunshine into a special someone’s home by giving them one of our striking bouquets of happy yellow sunflowers. If you prefer a smaller flower, try our gorgeous gerberas in warm hues. These seasonal flowers are sure to warm the heart of a loved one on any occasion. Send them with our new HFM (Happy Face Messenger) and a personalized card. Brighten someone’s day: send them a bouquet of magnificent seasonal sunflowers!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

FAB Flamingos!

Have you ever tried poking a real live flamingo into the ground? Let me tell you, it's not easy. But, I have some good news - here at The Flower Pot, our flirty flock is fab, fake and ready to fill up your yard!
We've been steadily working all summer on our Flamingogramme packages to give our customers maximum options for all possible budgets. Starting at just $39 for a do-it-yourself flamingo rental, all the way up to $199 for the most spectacular, all-inclusive flamingo lawn display - we've got something for everyone.
Try adding our new HFM (Happy Face Messenger) to send your message along with the birds (after all, they can't talk). Or, add a custom-made sign if you want passersby to say "She turned HOW old?" And, if you love your flamingo display as much as Dan (above) did, why not have us take a picture of the setup? We'll print it on a mug, and deliver it to you when we whisk the display away at the end of the day. Visit our flamingo section to see everything available to you today!

Friday, July 10, 2009

It's Summer! Bring out those indoor plants!


Finally done your Montreal move? Lucky enough to have snagged a balcony or even a deck? Green it up! While potted geraniums and hanging baskets of fuschias or bacopas scream classic summer, nothing is stopping you from letting your indoor plants breathe some fresh air. Actually, there are lots of varieties of flowering plants and green plants that will flourish outdoors, and beautify your patio table or balcony.

To add a touch of green to your outdoor space, try something with decorative foliage such as the Aralia, the Dracaena, a Schefflera or even a Euphorbia cactus, the latter being particularly good for very sunny areas, and resistant to drying out (not that dry, hot, sunny weather has been a problem this year). For a touch of color, try a flowering Azalea, Kalanchoe, or Bromeliad.

Send your indoor plants on an outdoor vacation during the summer! They've got you covered in any season!

Friday, July 03, 2009

A Few Reasons to Send Flowers


Everybody knows when they are "supposed" to send flowers - Mother's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. But with so many gift options available to you - is there still a reason to send flowers? We may be biased here but our answer is a resounding yes. Georgianne Vinicombe of Monday Morning Flower & Balloon Co. gets it right: "'Why send flowers?' you may wonder. Flowers create memories. They attack all the senses at once. Color, fragrance and sentiment on a card."
Flowers can create, augment and express emotions. We send or receive them in emotional moments. These moments call for extra beauty - and the beauty of nature is universal. When you add a card to this - the combination of blooms and heartfelt words can be very powerful.
From a more lighthearted perspective, flowers create smiles and uplift moods. A recent study at a prestigious university hospital has confirmed that participants in the study reported feeling happier and more energetic after looking at flowers first thing in the morning!
There is no better way to send your feelings to somebody - or to send an instant mood boost!