The last blog post

This is it ladies and gentlemen, the final broadcast from The Flower Pot headquarters. We've decided that going out with a bang is preferable to cowering and whimpering so if any of you want to enjoy the warm glow of a beautiful centerpiece when the electricity goes out, ours are still on sale. Simply type SANTA404 when you order online and we'll brave the winter weather to deliver it for you.

If you're wondering what the big deal is with December 21, 2012, you're not the only one. Apparently this is the day the Mayan calendar, and therefore the world, ends. What happened to our trusty Gregorian calendar you say? Who knows. It seems that Maya is the flavour of the month. According to the Mexico Tourism Board, the end-of-the-world hysteria could boost tourism in the area by 8-10% as compared to last year's figures.

Don't hold your breath though folks, because some NASA scientists say that the Mayan calendar is exactly like ours in that you have to replace it when there aren't any days left. Do we panic every year when December 31st comes along? No. We go buy another calendar.

Thankfully, a recent archeological excavation unearthed another Mayan calendar that includes dates much later than today. Those of you who were hoping the doomsday predictions would eliminate the need for Christmas gifts had better get shopping. The Flower Pot has excellent last minute ideas for you, and we'll be open until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 

For the past month we've been giving budget specific gift and decoration suggestions. Here's a little breakdown of what we've got. Remember there's plenty more in the Christmas section of our website, and you can always call us at 514-938-1234 or drop by to talk directly to our florists so they can design exactly what you have in mind.

High rollers should check out our Tasty Christmas basket, the Candlelit Christmas centerpiece, or even Santa's Bear!

Mid-range products include our gorgeous Night Before Christmas arrangement, our Sparkling Christmas ice cider basket, and our Forever Christmas cyclamen plant. The Night Before Christmas arrangement is even on sale! So type SANTA404 when you order it to get 20% off.

Are there any students in the house? These ones are for you: Rockin' Christmas Tree, Holiday Chocolate, and the Lazy-Boy Christmas mug.

 Happy Holidays from The Flower Pot!

What? Another sale? NO WAY

Still looking for decoration ideas? We keep them coming with this week's sale. Type SANTA404 when you order and get a 20% discount!

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." This warm centerpiece is named after that well-loved Christmas bedtime story.

Roses, evergreen, pine cones, and tiny miniature carnations make up the base of this beautiful arrangement, and two tall, thin, white candles give it an air of grace.

We've got plenty of holiday decorating ideas where that came from, never fear. Keep up with our sales by checking the banner on our homepage, and following us on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and Google+.

Don't hesitate to call your Montreal Florist at 514-938-1234 if you have any questions or requests. Better yet, why not stop by for a visit?

Christmas time!

Just 11 days away from Christmas Day and lots of Christmas shopping left to do! If our cyclamen isn't on your list yet, it should be. This gorgeous plant starts blooming in the fall and grows all winter. 

Your holiday cheer will last long past winter vacation.  By the time it fades, the spring will have reared it's head to get your spirits right back up where they should be.

For a limited time, the cyclamen is on sale, which is just as well because "sale" is The Flower Pot's middle name. Type CYC303 to get 20% off your Christmas gift. 

Looking for something lower on the price scale? Try one of our Rockin' Christmas Trees! They are so adorable, festive, and perfect for students with tiny apartments. 

If evergreen isn't colourful enough for you, have yourself a Candlelit Christmas with 18 red roses and red candles as a centerpiece.

If these still don't tickle your fancy, why not call us for advice at 514-938-1234 or drop by to visit our poinsettia-filled Griffintown shop?  

A festival of lights

Lately we've been talking a lot about Christmas, but what about Hanukkah? Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated over the course of eight days. Each day a new candle on the eight-branched Menorah is lit to commemorate the reconsecration of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. That's why it's a festival of lights (Wikipedia).

Present-wise, Jewish people have different customs just as Christians do. Some people get small gifts for each day of Hanukkah, and a bigger one at the end. The Flower Pot's mugs might have Christmas names but the Holiday season includes all holidays, like Hanukkah.

People looking for a perfect gift for Hanukkah should look no further. Our mugs are fully customizable. If you send us your image and your text, we'll print them onto the mug for you.

Those of you who are hoping to save a couple dollars this year are in luck. The Flower Pot's coupon codes are back and to save on your personalized mug, type "SANTA202" during the payment process. You'll automatically get 20% off!

As promised, here are a couple of other ideas: people celebrating Christmas could get our Lazy Boy Christmas mug. No need to think about a message because we've thought of one for you. We've made an in-house Christmas tree design that includes a Merry Christmas message in ten different languages. The "SANTA202" coupon code applies to this mug too.

For the higher rollers, why not go for a Sparkling Christmas this year? Get a beautiful white rose arrangement with your bottle of Québec-made ice cider from Pinnacle. 

Not good enough for you? We'll be only too glad to help you out! Call us at 514-938-1234, or drop by for some friendly advice!