One of our own just welcomed a new baby girl into this world!  Christmas has been extra special this year with a newborn to think of.  Congratulations on this Christmas blessing!  Like a Mama bear and her newborn cub, hibernating in this snowy winter is oh so cozy.  We imagine our new Mother and child cuddled up on the couch, peaking out the window at the magical snowflake fluff.  Time will seem to slip away as a bond develops between these two.  Before too long these two will be out and about just in time for spring.  Send your warm wishes of a spring time thaw, when flowers are born and new babies keep growing into a New Year and renewed season.

New Baby bouquets with wintery style, or inspired by the sweetness of spring are available at www.mainfloral.net.  Call us for delivery specifics and add your personal touch to a beautiful bouquet for a New Baby and recently blessed family.

Main Floral’s

Fall Flowers

Celebrate
The Season’s Traditions!

Minnesotans are making the best of the early sunset glow and Autumn lighted nights… the moon is tucking us in earlier and earlier!  Still, this season brings absolute Autumn Grandeur!  We take part in many fall traditions and happenings like Farmers’ markets of Country Harvests, Hay Rides,  Apple Orchard Field Trips, Football Sundays,  and Bonfires Parties.  Friends and family gather to enjoy each other’s company in Celebration of Autumn!  Our Autumn flower bouquet styles express all the very things we love about Fall!  They make wonderful gifts and tokens of appreciation especially designed for the Fall season.  Order main floral quality at

www.mainfloral.net,

or call us at 763-421-7411.

Artful Autumn

Bouquet to the Twin Cities

This Autumn art will only be available for a limited time. 
Celebrate Autumn color with this modern hand blown glass vase… 
designed with beautiful fall flowers to compliment it.
Order today for St. Paul and Minneapolis delivery at

www.mainfloral.net

Orange Crush

Celebrate an Autumn Birthday with Orange Crush!   This Orange Crush Bouquet is filled with exciting orange flowers, accented by punches of red.   Fresh Lilies, Alstroemeria, Roses, Spray roses, Carnations and Hypericum Berries show off radiantly in this Orange Crush design.  What beautiful way to warm up an Autumn Celebration.  www.mainfloral.net

The Flower of August

The August birth flower, Gladiola,  represents moral integrity, strength of character, and also infatuation.  Its name comes from the Latin word for sword “Gladius.”  It is believed that the Gladiolus species was given its name because of its Roman Gladiator sword shaped stem.  Its romantic flowering blooms are also beautiful enough to pierce the heart.  Gladioli are mostly native to southern Africa and tropical areas of the world.  Because of their popularity, Gladioli are widely cultivated and show off  many bright colors.  The Gladiolus species are also known as ”sword lilies”, “Wild Iris”, and “Glads”.

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Orange Rose Mosaic

In Mosaic theme, this beautiful blend of roses and color make for a memorable floral arrangement.  It’s glass cube makes it modernly decorative, while the sunset oranges speak to the heart with the beauty and energy of life.  This bouquet is designed with a variety of orange roses and orange spray roses, red hypericum berries, and seeded eucalyptus.  Orange Rose Mosaic is perfect for any occasion and in any season but was especially designed with the warmth of Summer and glow of Autumn in mind.  All of our Teleflora designed arrangements are made fresh to order with attention to quality and detail by experienced Main Floral professional florists.

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About this time every year…
We are  feeling just lucky to have Dahlias in our flower shop.

Our Bouquets boast spectacular Dahlias of various sizes and brilliant colors.

During the Minnesota Summer’s end and early Autumn, Dahlias seem to smile and dance all around us.  Because they are here for such a limited time, we love them even more.

We are proud to share that our Dahlias are locally grown by local Gardeners.  They come to us in their prime and absolute freshness.  We are thrilled to design with these garden gems, and hope you get a chance to enjoy them too!

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Wreath of Remembrance

Undoubtedly the time will come in every ones life, when we lose our most beloved family member or friend.  Our hearts will ache and feel broken, yet somehow we will find the strength to remember why we loved them so much.  We will remember their goodness and their spirit.  We will celebrate their life and their beauty.  We will pray for them and the ones they left behind.  We will whisper many tearful goodbyes and we will rely on our faith and our hope to get us through.  We will hold on to our hope for a heavenly time when we will be reunited.  Until then, we will find comfort in our enduring remembrance.

“when only the most beautiful flowers will do…”

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Dreamy Flowers for Summer, Love and Romance

    Ahh… If only Summer could last forever.
Summer breezes, Romantic walks, and Cotton Candy will be but a Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Send Sweet Memories of Summer, Love and Romance with flowers from Main Floral
          

Teleflora’s Cotton Candy Bouquet

Midsummer Night’s Dream Bouquet

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Got a friend who’s down in the dumps?  Your friend probably doesn’t have much to smile about right now.  It happens to the best of us.  You know what they say though… “When life hands you lemons… make lemonade!”  Sometimes repeating that quote doesn’t help much.  Flowers might work better.

  
Your thoughtfulness and encouragement won’t go unappreciated.  After all what are friends for?  Cheer someone up with some lemony flowers that don’t suck!  Who knows maybe your friend will find at least one good thing going for them… You!  Check out our cheerfully Citrus bouquets including a few that might just fit the occasion like our Lemon aid  arrangement and Teleflora’s Pink Lemonade Bouquet.  Life is not all that bad with friends like you and Main Floral’s sweet flowers!

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Just because…

Main Floral delivers more than flowers.

Why wait for a special occasion to send your expressions of love?  Flowers can be symbolic of Love, Passion, Joy, and Perfection.  Share your feelings, give a smile and a hug from wherever you are with beautiful flowers from Main Floral.  There’s no better reason to send flowers than “Just because” .  An unexpected gift of quality flowers will convey just how much you really care today and everyday.  Main Floral is at your service to deliver your heart felt appreciation for someone close to your heart.

www.MainFloral.net

763-421-7411
1800-216-6444

We love to be known for our brightly mixed bouquets.  Each flower and brilliant color needs to be center of attention.  We design exciting color combinations and use as many flower varieties as possible.  Our Bright and Cheery Vased Bouquets really show off!!   Stargazer Lilies, Gerbera Daisies and more gorgeous blooms act as focal points in each arrangement, however each flower in the design is complimentary and just as pretty as the next.  We don’t just simply throw it all in a vase.   It will be carefully thought out and designed to maximize the goosebumps and smiles upon receipt.  Our stunning bouquets look great for days and even weeks.  Main Floral pays just as much attention to quality as it does beauty.  Visit our website for “Teleflora” designs and Ideas.  If you’d like to send our Main Floral signature work just choose “designer’s choice” or call us directly and ask for an awsome Bright and Cheery mix.

763-421-7411
1800-216-6444
www.MainFloral.net

(Anoka, Minnesota)
As your local florist we’re sending long lasting flowers with professional design and quality care

Teleflora’s MiGi Baby Keepsakes are wonderful ways to welcome the new baby in the family. These Sweet Nursery additions are filled with White Roses, Button chrysanthemums, and tucks of silky ribbon for a boy or a girl. 

Find more adorably Teleflora designed arrangements for the new baby’s arrival
at

 www.mainfloral.net 

is in the business of comfort, cheer, celebration and love.
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As one of our customers kindly reminded us… “Flowers are Food for the Soul.”  Flowers hold special meanings that go beyond words.  As gifts they comfort us and feed our souls.  Flowers are nature’s perfection and our inspiration.  Their beauty brings us down to Earth when life gets the better of us.  They can be consoling and full of hope when the skies are cloudy and perseverance is most needed. When words are hard to find, flowers speak of care and love.

“The flower that follows the sun does so even in cloudy days”

                                                      ~Robert Leighton 

Main Floral is introducing a new line of adorable Teleflora keepsakes for baby. 
View all of our New Baby Bouquet selections on our website,
www.mainfloral.net  or give us a call at 763-421-7411
to order a super cute bright and cheery arrangement for new baby girl or boy.

  

Celebrate the birth of a brand new little one!  Send Flowers that say “congratulations on your new arrival!”

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Brilliant Day

Make it a Brilliant Day with Main Floral Flowers

Celebrate someone you love on their Birthday. Make their day a Brilliant Day with Flowers from Main Floral. Visit www.mainfloral.net for Main Floral’s Teleflora Birthday Styles selections. Choose from Trendy, Contemporary, Classic and “Designer’s Choice” designs.

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Send warm feelings of Beachy Breezes, Cooling Aqua Blues, and Main Floral Cool Summer bouquets for Summer Birthdays and Cheery Hellos this summer season.  Main Floral is inventing fantastic designs with gorgeous summer flowers for Summer’s Celebrations and Fun.  Visit our website for Teleflora Ideas or call us to send a Main Floral’s signature “designer’s choice”, the very best we have to offer in summer flowers and design!  763-421-7411

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Paradise Found

This tropical arrangement reminds us of a paradise far far away.  
This presentation of exotic flowers lend us a vision of warm places.
It’s style and unique Zen quality come from nature’s perfect flowers…
Birds of Paradise, fiery Lilies, and summer berries
complimented with giant leaves and green bamboo.  
To order this “Paradise Found” or see more tropical selections visit

www.mainfloral.net

Find Zen in Flowers from Main Floral in Anoka, Minnesota serving our neighbors in Andover, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Ramsey and most major Cities in the Twin Cities Metro Area.  

Zen Artistry

 

Eye catching brilliance
Tropical and Exotic
Zen Artistry packs a punch

Available for delivery to Anoka, Andover, Champlin,
Coon Rapids, Ramsey and More!

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763-421-7411

 

(click Images & link to our website for easy online ordering)

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is creating hot flower bouquets 

for Summer Romances

The usual Rose Bouquet isn’t quite what we’re thinking of for Summer romances. We’re thinking of hot and stylish bouquets that knock her socks off. We can arrange bouquets that reflect the heat of Summer, Sunsets, Sunrises and fiery love. Our flowers are cared for by experienced florists and will stay beautiful for quite some time!  Spend just as much as you would for high quality traditional roses, but get much much more. Whomever receives these Main Floral flowers will be totally impressed with your choosiness in quality and design!

     

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 Having trouble deciding what design to choose?  Simply Ask for “Designer’s Choice” with a few of your ideas for inspiration.  Our Main Floral Designers are wonderful in chooseing the best from the best for a great quality and design.  You may also click here for Designer’s Choice link on our Main Floral website.

Dad’s Play Ball

Snack Basket

Let’s Face it. Dads are hard to find gifts for.  Teleflora has come up with some great gift ideas for Father’s Day.  Main Floral is offering these baseball themed gifts for a limited time.  Order ahead to reserve your Father’s Day Big hit. Whether Dad loves to attend the stadium game, Play Ball or simply cheer on a Home Run from his lazy boy chair… We’ve got great gifts for him.  Choose from flower filled baseball coffee mugs, practical yummy snack baskets, and more for Father’s Day! 

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Citrus Splash

mixed bouquet

Here at the flower shop, Summertime brings such tasty flowers.  When something looks so good… we find ourselves wishing they were edible!  Citrus Splash is just the kind of Summery arrangement that gets our taste buds excited.  We might just have to splurge for citrus fruit smoothies instead of Iced coffees this Summer.  Working with such appetising flower bouquets could be good for us.  Just think of all the vitamin rich fruits we would be having this season.  Slurp away all you florists!  Find Citrus Splash , Delicious bouquets and fruit basket gifts at

www.mainfloral.net

 or call 763-421-7411

Strikingly Chic

Strinking, Chic, bright and Impressive for even the pickiest flower lovers.  Whipper snappers, young and old… will appreciate these fiery oranges, sizzling pinks, and sunshine yellows!
Great for Summer Birthdays, Celebrations,
Happenings and Parties.
Teleflora’s “Strikingly Chic” Design is sure to get noticed. 
For the best of the best try Main Floral, a family owned business…
where quality and fresh design take center stage.

 www.mainfloral.net

763-421-7411

Are you day dreaming of the Summer’s Sun?  Antisipating those lazy days of sipping lemonade while the children laugh and play under the sprinkler? Are you thinking of tending to the garden on those long summer days just when the mood suits you?  Are you wishful for sweet smells that a warm summer breeze may bring you?  If you imagined a flower that totally represents summer in your mind, would it be the Sunflower?  For many people Sunflowers are favored and eagerly awaited for their simple glory that summer brings.  In the peak of Summer the sunflower stands tall, surpassing all the rest. With it’s noble face looking toward the rising and the setting sun…  it boasts it’s strength and size.  It stands mighty with it’s offerings of the most appetising seeds for birds and animals all around. It’s bounty will surely be appreciated into the next season.  The Sunflower is the flower of Summer.

Make it a special day for the one you love with a bouquet of sunflowers, send some excitement for a wondrous summer to come… or simply remind them of sweet summer memories. Remind them of  just how lovely life can be!

Summer is to celebrated, the sun is to be worshiped. Summer is the time when children make life long memories. Take it easy this summer. Enjoy all the life around you. Enjoy your family and friends. Tell someone you love them… send them Sunflowers. 

Perfect White Lilies

by Main Floral

Call a few days ahead to get these beautiful white lilies
made fresh to order. check our delivery areas!

www.mainfloral.net

763-421-7411

Memorial Day is the day to decorate the graves of our brave soldiers.  We leave them our flowers, our patriotic petals, our symbols of heart- felt wishes that their souls may rest in peace.  We pray for them. We leave our flowers to show that we miss them, that we mourn them.  We honor them with patriotic wreaths, American Spirit bouquets, flowers and sprays of red, white and true.  We acknowledge them for the freedoms we have and thank them for their sacrifice. We leave our flowers to show the grand importance of our soldiers lost in war and soldiers who dedicated their lives in service to America’s  sweet liberty and safety. 

We also honor the old and disabled war veterans that have earned glory for their nation.  We gift them flowers to show that we care for them, we recognize them, to show our respect for them and for what they have given our nation… We honor them for their bravery, their endurance, their dedication, their losses and their sacrifices.  We thank them with symbolic freedom Bouquets of red white and blue flowers.

 
     

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Colorful Sensation

Flowers full of color

Bright Bouquets are our Best Selling Gifts.
Flowers that say ” Wow!”
Main Floral has a Bright and Cheery way of Designing Flowers.
To get the most “Wow” out of every color, we put them next to other complimenting colors just as bright.
To get ”Wow” quality design, ask for something similar to “Colorful Sensation” or Designer’s Best Choice
 or just “Bright and Cheery”
Can’t wait to “Wow” you and your loved one!

www.mainfloral.net

763-421-7411

Order flowers the old fashioned way

When you call.. just say “Bright and Vivid.”  We know what you mean!  Or say “Malibu Barbie Colors” maybe you’re thinking “Hot and Spicy” or “Warm like a Summer Camp Fire”.  Describe your thoughts… be creative…  let your imagination run wild.  We’ll do our best to interpret your vision into flower colors, styles and textures.  Incorporating your ideas into a fantastic  floral design is our best talent. You come up with the words, we’ll take care of the rest!  If you’d rather order via the Internet (click this link)  ”Florist’s Choice”  Here you can type in any descriptive words you like. We look forward to your input and challenges!  Visit our website or call us at 763-421-7411. We are an old fashioned full service flower shop, hand delivering and designing exceptional flower bouquets!  (we are not a greedy middleman and we do not drop ship “do it yourself yuckiness” in a box.)  We are a real florist here to satisfy your floral needs with quality and “know how”.  Thanks for visiting our Blog today! We look forward to your business.  Please stop in if your in the neighborhood!

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We’d like to share with you some things we have learned about butterflies and their symbolism.

Butterflies have been adored and celebrated by many cultures.  The symbolism of a butterfly is seen as a personification of a person’s soul.  The Ancient Greek word for butterfly, primarily means soul and mind.  In the Chinese culture two butterflies together are a symbol of love. Japanese superstition says that if  a butterfly comes into your guestroom or perches behind a bamboo screen the person you most love will be coming to see you.  In some old cultures the butterfly symbolizes good luck.  In most cultures the butterfly means love, life, and rebirth.
The butterfly has and is often being used in various Art forms  including visual and literary arts such as drawings, paintings, photography, books, poems, short stories, movies and other mixed media artworks.  Today Butterflies are also featured in many jewelry, gifts and furnishing designs.  Butterflies go far back into the history of man.  They have been found in Egyptian Hieroglyphs over 3,500 years ago. Butterflies have long been respected and artistically depicted throughout the world and time.  Today the butterfly is being studied for health and environmental changes.  It has been influential in the design of  Air crafts and more.  The Butterfly’s importance is significant to nature as the pollinator among flowers.
People love flowers therefor they love butterflies! Find more information about butterflies visit Wikipedia/Butterfly

We wanted to show you some of our floral designs that incorporate the butterfly.  If your interested in ordering something you see here for a butterfly lover in our delivery areas.  Click on the image you like and it will bring you straight to our Main Floral Website.
You may also order by phone 763-421-7411 or visit our flower shop on Main Street in Anoka, Minnesota  … and of course we can add a butterfly to any flower bouquet you wish.

Sharing a Prayer by a Mother

                                             Dear Lord,
It’s such a hectic day
With little time to stop and pray
For life’s been anything but calm
Since You called on me to be a mom
Running errands, matching socks
Building dreams with building blocks
Cooking, cleaning, and finding shoes
And other stuff that children lose
Fitting lids on bottled bugs
Wiping tears and giving hugs
A stack of last weeks mail to read
So where’s the quiet time I need?
Yet when I steal a minute, Lord
Just at the sink or ironing board
To ask the blessings of Your grace
I see then, in my small one’s face
That you have blessed me
All the while
And I stop to kiss
That precious smile

~Author (Mom) Unknown

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Could we ever thank our Moms enough? It’s probably true that they have already received their gift.. A Mother’s greatest gift is her child. To her nothing will compare to You. Send Mom a something sweet. something personal. A note. A poem..or even a prayer on Mother’s Day. Flowers are Nice too. Especially ours But we would like your Mom to remember just how blessed she is and just how special she is.. so take some time to write down your thoughts and we can send them along with the most beautiful flowers. Give us a call 763-421-7411 or visit our Website. www.mainfloral.net We are a family owned business in downtown Anoka Minnesota. If you live near by.. stop in and meet with one of our talented designers! We love our customers and we can’t wait to work with you.
Happy Mother’s Day!

If your looking for floral ideas.. We have many to share.
Here’s  just but a few of our arrangement styles that Moms are sure to love. Click on the Image to go directly to our Main Floral”Teleflora” Website.

from Main Floral

Mom’s Butterfly Bouquet

because she loves flowers and because she is the very sweetness of a flower

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“Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.”

Mother’s Day

our next biggest holiday for our flower shop.

 We’re already getting ready! Orders are just starting to come in. It’s got to be our favorite holiday of the year!!  There are so many deserving Mother’s out there! It’s exciting to see just how greatly Mothers are appreciated, loved and celebrated. At Main Floral.. We enjoy working with all the beautiful flowers of the season. There are so many to choose from this time of year.. So many that we’re overflowing with ideas and inspiration. Each arrangement we arrange has something special about it.. something stunning about it. From soft and lavish pastel mixes, to bright and pretty varieties. We also have more garden and whimsical inspired designs this time of year. Our arrangements for Moms are pretty amazing.. because often our customers spare no expense when it comes to flowers for their mom.. That means we as florists have less limitations to our work.. and we shine and show off  with the most beautiful floral arrangements money can buy. We just can’t wait to get started!! See our special Mother’s Day selections on our Teleflora website. There are several keepsake floral containers that are reusable and more practical this year. Otherwise you can’t go wrong with Designer’s Choice.. just give us a few hints about your Mom’s style.

•  Teleflora’s Victorian Teacup Bouquet
• Teleflora’s Daisy Colander Bouquet
• Teleflora’s Spring Pitcher Bouquet
• Orchid Teacup bouquet

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will be grand … and  Beautiful from Main Floral!
and yes they are real!

Call to order something just like this! 
Tell us you saw it here on our Blog.
“Bright and Cheery”
“Designer’s Choice”
The  Price point is up to you. $35.00-$100.00
Whatever you spend we will fill it to value.
We will take excellent care of your order!

www.mainfloral.net

763-421-7411  

Teleflora’s

Victorian Tea Cup

Bouquet

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Just Because, just for Mom, or just to say Thank You!

for all Moms, new Moms,
and Moms to be

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous.
It is to decide forever
to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”
~Elizabeth Stone

To send beautiful flowers to a beautiful Mom
Visit us at

www.mainfloral.net

763-421-7411
115 East Main Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303

Showcasing Favorite Flowers

The Gerbera

Gerbera is from the sunflower family, Asteraceae.

It was honorably named after a German naturalist Traugott Gerber.

There are approximately 30 wild species of Gerbera found in the world.. in areas of South America, Africa, and tropical Asia.

Gerbera flowers are quite popular and widely enjoyed as decorative garden plants or as fresh cut flowers. 

The Gerbera is the fifth most used cut flower in the world after roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, and tulips.

Gerberas are loved for their striking appearance and their simple beauty.

You’ll find Gerbera flowers in many of our
Teleflora arrangements made fresh to order.
Simply click on your favorite bouquet Image..
to link straight to our website!  

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Sending Baskets of Bliss

This beautiful Basket of  Bliss makes a wonderful surprize gift..
for any special occasion!  Main Floral will arrange a beautiful and vibrant mix of fresh flowers in pinks, lavenders, and burgundy shades… such as Asiatic lilies, Stargazers, button chrysanthemums, alstroemeria, waxflower and other fresh pretty blooms!

 Visit Our Website to view more beautiful bouquet styles in our Birthday, Anniversary, New Baby, and Get Well categories.

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still available for Easter 2009

The Thomas Kinkade Chapel is no longer shown on our website.
We have a limited supply.
Please call to check availability before ordering.

763-421-7411

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Sparkling Alstroemeria

 Alstroemeria comes in many different colors and shades. to order Sparkling Alstroemeria in a specific color call us at 763-421-7411
otherwise visit our website for easy ordering.

www.mainfloral.net

Bella Blooms

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 unless it snows.

Our Tulips are cozy indoors thankfully!
To send happy Tulips safe from frostbite.
visit us at  

www.mainfloral.net 

This Beautiful Victorian Garden Style Floral Arrangement makes a  lovely Gift or Easter Gathering Centerpiece… it is one of our favorites!

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To send an Easter Lily to someone you love
in the Twin Cities Metro Area
call 763-421-7411
or visit our website

www.mainfloral.net

Spring Mist

It’s Spring! The Season in which we get excited and anticipate new flowers that the spring mist will bring.. The cold winter has finally ended and we are looking forward to beautiful blooms in our backyard gardens. We still have to wait a little while longer before the tulips pop through the soil. Here at Main Floral the flowers are beautiful all year round. And spring time flowers are abundant and popular this time of year. Visit our Website for many Spring bouquet styles and designs. www.mainfloral.net

Here are just a few of our favorites:
(just touch links to see preview, or click link to go directly)

• Splendid Spring
• Spring Sonata
• Spring Oasis
• Spring Mist

There are so many ways to express love and romantic feelings with your significant other..  Sending romantic flowers with your personal message is just one of them.  Not all flower shops are alike.  We’d like to think we stand amongst the best flower shops in the state.  We strive to give you your money’s worth in premium flowers, longevity and value. While love may last forever.. sadly flowers can’t possibly out last it.  However we work extremely hard to make sure your beautiful flowers last for as long as possible.  We would like your reminders of love to be around for more than just a few days..  Our flower bouquets typically stay beautiful for 6-12 days depending on the variety of flowers you pick. To order something special for the love of your life.. Visit our website.  We promise to take excellent care of your order.

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   Our favorite Love & Romance style bouquets.

• Pretty please
• Dance with me
• Secret crush
• How sweet it is
• Hearts a fire
• Fairy tale romance
• Teleflora’s heart songs
• Teleflora’s head over heels

We deliver our flowers to the greater twin cities metro areas.. We deliver the same day you call to our local areas.. although in some cases we need your order placed at least one day prior to your desired delivery date.