The cube has proven to be a favorite vase design around here.  It is modern, modest, compact, and straight to the point.  Showcasing flowers from this point of view is idyllic.  Flower blooms look you straight in the eyes and say “I’m Beautiful, and you can’t take your eyes off me!”
← Spring Sweetness

Cube arrangements are great because they take up minimal space and pack a punch with color and vitality!  These bouquets are the perfect size to be up close and personal.  Cubes display perfectly on bedside tables, coffee tables, dinner tables, desktops, countertops and more!
One Fine Day →

The possibilities are endless in styles and color combinations with the famous glass cube vase.  We’ve got many designs already thought up for you and many more unique designs that are dreamt up and created by your Main Floral designer everyday.  To order a cube filled with flowers to impress, call us today and ask for designer’s choice in a cube!

← Teleflora’s Blue Carribean

Sending a bright and cheery variety in a cube is foolproof for many reasons; Get Well Wishes, Secretaries Day, Happy Birthday, Romantic Dinner Dates, Breakfast In Bed, Anniversary Reminder, Corporate Gifting, Welcome Home, Guest Room Embellishments, Congratulations, New baby, Thank You Gifts or Just Because.
Teleflora’s Posh Pinks →

When spring fever comes a knocking and tulips can’t grow fast enough, Main Floral is here to save the day.  Of course it’s too cold for tulips here at this time.  Our backyard tulip bulbs are currently buried under a few feet of snow and ice.  Fortunately, we can still ring in spring with tulips, specially delivered, while we patiently wait for our very own to show themselves.  Tulip season is in full bloom at Main Floral! 

Have you ever wondered where your tulips come from?  Can you imagine what a field of tulips might look like?  We imagine it’s something of a heavenly sight… and the smell must be out of this world.  Our most prized Dutch tulips are imported from Holland and other provinces in the Netherlands, where tulip farming is a major part of their economy and culture.  Wouldn’t it be fun to work in those stunning fields!  We can’t all be so lucky, but we can get a little taste of it with a fresh bouquet of spring tulips.

Cheer someone up or cure the insatiable appetite for spring with the fresh scent and bright colour of tulips. Visit our website for easy ordering at www.mainfloral.net.  Better yet, give us a call and we’ll recommend our best colors available and best price points in tulip bouquets made fresh to order.

 
     
Color choices may include: Radiantly red, Sunny yellow, Precious pink, Passionate purple and more. 

More Blogging of Spring Flowers:

• Spring Mist
• Delightful Spring
• The Gerbera

Valentine’s 2010

Well, we made it through another Valentine’s Day!  Valentine’s Week rather.
Since Valentine’s Day fell on a Sunday, the busy holiday was strung out over the weekdays earlier.  It was actually quite weird for us. The momentum never quite led up to anything.  We started sending out Valentine’s Day flowers on Wednesday, and it gradually increased over the next few days… by the time Saturday came we felt like we were in the twilight zone. Valentine’s Day hadn’t even happened yet!  By Sunday (the actual holiday) we were utterly wiped out, looking forward to a nap that would just have to wait indefinitely.

Over all, we had only a few minor problems.  Sara goofed and gave someone an $85 dollar arrangement for $50.  At least we can say, the customer will be back.  Ann got everyone laughing when she remarked that Roni was of no help… right in front of Betsie.  I guess you just had to be there.  Everyone here knows how funny it was and that’s probably all that matters.

Dawn was in a spinning twilight zone of her own, rather scary and debilitating.  We really missed her, but had to courageously move forward without her.  Now, we’re relieved to have her back at the flower shop with her 95% normality.  Here’s a link we’d like to share on that spinning subject Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

If you ordered flowers from us this year for Valentine’s Day, We thank You.
Your business means quite a lot in this economic slump.  We owe our prevailing success to smarties buying locally and making choices based on their communities welfare.  We  appreciate your business, and will continue to be your best buddies in the floral business.  Thank you for your support.

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We made it on the news for Valentine’s Day!  Even better, we made it on the Fox 9 news!  Can you believe it?!  Some of us were spinning in circles and grinning ear to ear with camera shyness.  Only a few of us made the cut.  Dawn really did have vertigo and went to the Doctor, but not until she had her interview.  She’s amazing!  We pray she’ll manage through this busy holiday without  falling over or getting too sick.  April was a star today too, it’s like she’s been on camera all her life!  It was great to be featured on the five o’clock news!  Thank You Fox 9!  You are truly the best in the biz!
Check out Main Floral on Fox 9 video clip!
Click Here

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Our designer’s at Main Floral get giddy when you let us pick!  You can count on us in this area of expertise.  The girls here go nuts for a designer’s choice order.  There may be even a little tizzy in the flower shop… a fight for who gets to put there best skills to the test.  We love, love to pick the very best flowers from what we have available.  We pick the ones that stand out from the rest, the most perfect specimens in the flower world.  Choosing the flowers that look amazing, last the longest and make you go “ooh that is so pretty!”  We mix and match them, compliment them and design them in a vase of our choice.  When an order reads “designer’s choice”… that really means “choose from the choosiest cuts”.  It says to us “Designer, make a choice that will blow them away!”  At Main Floral, our style is modernly classic.  Not weedy or gaudy, just rich in color and lush in texture.  Relax, we’ve got the perfect Valentine’s Day bouquet for you. 

Who can you trust on the Internet, when ordering flowers?

So it seems we ran into another suspicious tactic of FTD.  Are they so desperate to conceal their damaged name that would hide under another name?  It has been reported that FTD is actually wiring their orders through a service, other than there own.  They are making it look as if they are a real florist and also a non FTD member.  The money ends up in FTD’s hands only when it’s too late to do anything about it.  So how do you know who you’re doing business with online?  Shouldn’t it be considered illegal to hide your identity in this money hungry way?  It’s unfriendly nature is effecting all the fair businesses that use the internet legitimately.  When captured flower orders aren’t making their way to individual small flower shops across the U.S. by using their own name, they just use another one that isn’t recognized.  How can a company that’s doing poorly succeed among the ones that are doing well?  FTD  seems to pull it off by being dishonest.  Should they be able to mislead and deceit consumers?  If you asked them what they were getting out of it, would they tell you?  They only exist to take fees from each consumer and also from flower shops by transferring orders from one place to another.  How would you ever know that?  Sadly, they are not alone. There are many companies using the same such deceptions like these, such as bloomsToday and Proflowers.  What can we do about it?  While we are awaiting legal action, it is wisest to order flowers the old-fashioned way.  Drive out unfair business, by Driving to your local flower shop. The one that actually has a real address with real people in it, with real flowers, and with the real intent to serve you.  These online monsters aren’t going anywhere unless we get proactive and hold them accountable… but we can’t hold them accountable if they’re not showing their faces can we? 

Click Here to check out this insanely informational blog about Kay’s Florist and FTD scam.  Our intention in sharing this information is to save the legitimate florists and the hardworking floral industry of America.  We’re speaking for the American florists, the American growers (greenhouses, farms) and American floral suppliers.

A simple love letter would probably suffice, but adding flowers makes it even better.  Here at Main Floral we welcome your sappy love letters of charm and cuteness. Write a poem, a haiku, song lyrics, or a letter of promises and romance. We’ll deliver them along with your bouquet as an extra favor to you.  Beautifully fresh and always professionally designed, our bouquets last and last and last.  We’re a real local florist, so you can drop in anytime with your 3 page letter or novel.

Love Letter Roses 2010

Pick out your lovely bouquet last-minute or preorder for Valentine’s Day delivery.  We promise we won’t read your love letter or funny Valentine, besides we’ve heard it all before. You just sign, seal and we’ll deliver.  If you don’t care about privacy so much, we can type up any sweet and tender message over the phone as well. You might make us grin, giggle or blush, but we’d love to help you send your message of love on Valentine’s Day!  To sneak a peek at our Teleflora Designs, visit www.mainfloral.net. Oh and don’t forget, you’re always welcome to visit our flower shop to see our Main Floral style in person.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

via Online Florists: Whither the ethics?.

Because  of FTD’s shady practices, we no longer use their wiring services.  They had a good thing going, a good reputation for many years, until they burned the hardworking florists from which they built their business on.  With FTD’s steep dues, betrayal and business tactics in question, flower shops everywhere are finding themselves perplexed.  Now, FTD is burning everybody, not just it’s loyal flower shop members.  A good name has of late become of shame. They are not the only ones damaging reputations either.  There are big names in big trouble, taking advantage of unsuspecting consumers and small flower shops just the same.  It seems that they are stealing and misleading everyday people but more importantly they are stealing from the heart of the floral industry.  The website,  www.flowerchat.com has many blogs about these issues hurting the floral industry.  We also blog from time to time about the Internet swindlers in the biz…and trying to show that our flower shop is real, true and different from these big advertisers.  It is important to us… that we get the word out, not just for ourselves  but for other shops like us.  High quality flower shops are suffering because they are competing with unethical businesses.  We are eager to let potential flower buyers know that there is a difference.  There are Internet Puranas out their trying to capture your order, using deceptions and false claims to grab your interest. Whatever you spend with them, consider it too much. Whatever promises are made to you, consider them made to be broken.  Instead of pretty flowers for a friend, you might receive an apology by email or spend a lot of time trying to get your money back.  You may want to think twice before ordering through a calling center or poser florist with no real address.  Save yourself from discounted flowers, drop shipping, and untimely deliveries.  Do some research… find out just who is getting your money, what deductions will be made, how will your flowers be delivered, and how much money will actually go towards the value of your flowers.  Please believe us when we say “Order from your local florist to receive value in flowers and service.” Real Flower shops need your business, and will serve you proudly without deception.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions, a good florist will appreciate it.  In this internet age it’s getting harder and harder to find transparency and fair business.  It’s up to all of us to weed the bad ones out.

Where are you buying your Valentine’s Day flowers from?

with a Red Hot Flower Bouquet from Main Floral!

When the typical dozen roses just won’t do for the special lady, a beautiful mix of pink lilies, red roses, and more pretty should do the trick.  Teleflora’s Red Hot Bouquet is expected to be one of the favorites this year with it’s special Valentine vase of silky shine. Get yours professionally designed to last from Main Floral, where the difference is in quality.  Check out our Valentine’s Day specials at www.mainfloral.net.
♥Vases are limited, early orders are welcomed.

 The disturbing truth behind 1800flowers, fromyouflowers, proflowers and more emerging companies like them…
 

They are not who you think they are!  It shouldn’t be so confusing.  Who is telling the truth and to who is lying to your face?  Sending beautiful flowers from a reputable florist is easier said than done these days.  If you stick to one major rule, your beloved is more likely to get the best quality Valentine’s Day Flowers for the money you spend.  The major rule of thumb would be:  Buy directly from your local florist… even if you need to wire them out-of-state.  Skip the big advertising companies such as 1800flowers, fromyouflowers, proflowers and more.  These online advertising companies only exist to take a percentage of your money and outsource to a local florist anyway.  Companies like these are skimming money from your order without you even knowing.  In the end you get something of much less value, less quality, or even worse… wilting flowers that are drop-shipped from who knows where.  These companies are well-known for misleading consumers and not telling whole truth.  You may find truth on consumer review websites and other helpful websites like www.flowerchat.com,  www.floristdetective.com and www.savetheflorist.com.  

These deceptive companies think you’re stupid and think that you will never know the difference or figure out their scheme.  We think you’re smarter than that, and can make good choices with honest information.  Save yourself from embarrassment…don’t get burned.  Save the flower recipient heartache too.  In many situations there are unhappy recipients, tears, frustration and little recourse.  You may file complaint with the FTC, if you’ve already been there.  Follow this link for help.
http://www.floristdetective.com/reportflowerdeceptiontotheftc.aspx

Helpful tip for ordering flowers:

Hypothetically ask the person on the phone if you can pickup your flowers instead of having them delivered.  If the answer is “no”, you’ll know you’re not dealing with a real florist, instead you’re dealing with an order gatherer.  Search out your local florist… They are there!  Look beneath all the advertisements and make sure they have a valid physical address.

So many send flowers to their friends, family or lovers when times are good, but also when times are not so good.  Flowers send a message, spoken or unspoken, something can be said for such the gesture.

Gentle Gestures…

From one person to another, flowers mean something.  Many see them as symbolic, and even greater than that… gifts from Heaven.

Reminders of Heaven…

When one gives flowers to another it’s a symbolism all of its own.  The act of giving flowers is capable of fitting any reason or anyone’s intentions.

Fitting with Intention…

It’s definitely not for one reason only… Here at Main Floral we see flowers go with messages of inspiration, love, hope, congratulations, sympathy, and get well wishes.  New birth and birthdays are celebrated with flowers but also used to show sympathy in the passing of someone loved.  For every reason, occasion, new beginning, mournful ending and life experience… flowers are given.

Because we are loved…

We are blessed to be in the floral business… We have to say every flower worthy occasion has one thing in common… Flowers are here to give, to pass on the glory, to remind us of how loved we must be to have such pretty things so near to us.

www.mainfloral.net
115 East Main St.
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
763-421-7411
Real, locally owned, family operated florist

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.

Modernly Traditional
floral bouquets for the Holidays

It’s true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  While some may appreciate traditional simplicity, others may scoff at it.  Whose to say either is better?  It’s often the case that fickle mindedness may reason in.  One year Gaudy just seems to appeal to us, the next year minimal is more refreshing.  It really doesn’t matter in the large scheme of things… but still we like what we like when we like.  Main Floral  caters to your particular style… whatever it may be.  We offer a wide variety floral arrangement styles already designed for you to choose from.  If you see something you like but are interested in tweaking it a bit, we have no problem with that either.

This year Modern and traditional are both quite popular.  Although, it seems that traditional styles are taking the lead. Maybe it’s the coming back down to earth mentality. Priority seems to be in the emotion of Christmas and not so much the materialistic and flashy aspects of it.  By traditional, we mean… colors of childhood Christmases, accustomed to, nothing over the top…Classic,  not trying so hard to start a new trend… just keeping with a  mature sensibility.  Flowers of red, green, whites and creams, ribbons, pine and other natural accents are simply enough to celebrate Christmas.

On the other hand, some perspectives of a traditional floral bouquet can still be modern.  There are little touches that bring a fresh take on traditional.  The Latest Modern meaning seems to be in fact a hybrid of sorts.  A little modern and a little traditional.  Like the Noel Chic bouquet  for example. traditional colors, simple, delicate and modestly sized… when designed in a colored glass cube, it takes on whole new modernly modified effect.

Visit our Website.. Wander around.  Maybe you’ll fall in love with a particular Holiday design.  Will it be modern that is beautiful?  Or traditional that captures your heart?  Again, Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!  We respect your personal taste!   

Ah, remember the days… when a thrill was just a thrill.  When we were kids,  fun was our only concern.  Now, Instead of being just leery of the unknown, we fear what we know… from bone breaking experience.  Our will to just have fun has been totally compromised.  In older age we usually reframe from participating in risky behaviors, such as sliding down a steep hill at 3o miles per hour on a flimsy piece of plastic. When we are brave and go out on a limb… we quickly regret and hang on for dear life!  It’s not easy growing up… but we’re sure glad we once lived those exciting times as kids.  Our fond memories of  just going for it, will last forever.  Remember the times when we were free to have fun, and take on new adventures in the spirit of fun!

Add a centerpiece of conversation…
to your holiday dinner table this year.

 We’re happy to pass on the tokens of inspiration brought to us by the Artist, Thomas Kinkade and Teleflora.  Thomas Kinkade is a well-known American Artist whose Artwork is inspired by simple pleasures and Christian faith.  We offer Thomas Kinkade collectable centerpiece specials every year.  New additions of Thomas Kinkade arrive each Christmas and Easter but move quickly, as they are loved and collected by many.  We decorate them with complimentary flowers, and careful not to take away from the art that’s already obvious.  This 2009 year, our Kinkade Christmas collectable is of a picture perfect house that lights up with a simple switch.  The quaint little house is nestled into the perfect hill for sledding.  It reminds us of our youth and good times of Winter!  This Christmas, let Kinkade light up the conversations at your house…gather around, tell your stories and share your fond memories of being so carefree and full of life.  Thomas Kinkade Sleigh Ride Bouquet is only available for a limited time.

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great floral choices this Christmas!

  Deliver your merry wishes with a Main Floral Christmas creation!  Christmas brings us warm and fuzzy feelings to the month of December.  To celebrate we give Gifts of Joy, Bake Christmas Cookies, and Deck the Halls with Holly.  This time of year our Flower bouquets are jazzed up in the holiday spirit. The Holiday cheer embellishments of candy canes, sparkling gold and silver ornaments, velvety ribbons and holiday spices just make us giddy.  Winter greenery of pine and cedar give us wonderous scent, bringing us back to our child hood with one little sniff.  For family gatherings of these joyous holidays, a floral momento or Christmas centerpiece would simply be the icing on the cake. 

This year of 2009, we have the new Teleflora Christmas designs available while supplies last.  ♦ Teleflora’s Mixing Bowl is one of two variations.  The decorative gingerbread man ceramic is filled with cinnamon sticks, wooden mixing spoons,  pine cones, white or snowflake chrysanthemums, premium red roses and holly berries.  Check out the other variation “Christmas cookie” on our website. ♦ Our Lenox Holly-Day Bouquet is something rather elegant, with its high class Lenox bowl and golden accents, it really shows its value.  ♦ Our Gift of Joy Bouquet is just plain fun with specialty peppermint carnations, candy canes and a stripedy style gift box.

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We’re sorry… We recently sold out of our Gift of Joy container.  A similar style and value can be designed for you.

Sadly, It is common that we see poinsettias leaving the supermarket uncovered in the winter.  Retail store employees are simply not educated on the cold weather effect on live plants and flowers.  Unfortunately, neither are the consumers.  Here at Main Floral, we diligently wrap our fresh bouquets, plants and poinsettia before sending them on their way in the winter months.  Sometimes our customers say “There’s no need to go to all the trouble, I’m parked near by.”  So, quite often we explain to them why we are taking such measures to protect their purchase.  Flowers and Plants can be easily shocked by cold temperatures. Frost bite may damage them within seconds.  If you ever wondered why your flowers looked great when bought them, but wilted and turned ugly shortly after getting home, it could have very well been caused by transporting them without any protection.  The results would be even worse if they were sitting in a cold car for an hour or more!  When the temperature is hovering just over 32 degrees, we completely wrap them head to toe in tissue and plastic or paper.  When the temperature drops below 20 degrees we double wrap them, sometimes triple wrap them.  Most Florists in colder climates understand this crucial importance and should educate their customers.  When we see flowers leaving someplace without precautionary care, we cringe at the thought that those flowers have been wasted and will be unsatisfactory within a few hours time.  Imagine the disappointment that was completely avoidable with the right knowledge.  Please Pass it on.

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Here at Main Floral, monochromatic Red is no bore!  Actually it’s quite riveting to see how many beautiful tints, tones and shades can come from one single hue… with that said, you can probably imagine how the depth and texture of a variety of naturally red blooms would be so deliciously spicy to your senses. 

This Holiday Spice Bouquet is filled with Roseate Gerberas, Cherry Berries, Scarlet Roses and more.  The sweet and natural little accents of Cinnamon and Pinecones give it a wintery holiday feel.  Holiday Spice is neatly tied all together with silky ribbon tucks and professionally designed in complimentary gathering basket.

Send a Holiday Spice Bouquet as a romantic gift or to cheer a friend.  Either way you go, you can’t go wrong with this Holiday Spice Basket this winter season.  Add a little kick of spice to someone’s day with Main Floral quality.  Main Floral at your service with same-day and next-day delivery service.  Call for delivery information 763-421-7411 or visit our Teleflora website.

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Have a Happy and Spicy Holiday!

If you love Holiday Spice, but you’re looking something with more color choice, you may also like our Warm Wishes Design.  Warm Wishes goes beyond the warm Reds.  An added mix of  sunny Oranges and passionate Pinks make for a mouth-watering floral design. Warm wishes is sure to make her grin and her heart just melt whatever the occasion!

Yum.

The family tradition recipe calls for flowers, sweetness and cinnamon!  Send fun loving cheer with this 
Christmas cookie design!
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↓Try this gingerbread recipe!↓

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cups dark molasses
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup cold water
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (16 ounce) package chocolate frosting
  

Directions:

Autumn Twilight

It’s really amazing if you think about it… the Sun breathes life into our flowers, trees and crops.  But not only that, Our planet’s growth is in sync with the Sun.  At dusk the Sun seems to blanket its dusty light upon the fields and gardens.  As if  it were tucking them in for the night…  Flowers can actually close up and rest… and in late Autumn Our Plants and Trees don’t die…
they just hibernate until the Sun warmly says “Wake up” in the Spring. 
Isn’t it amazing?
May you be enlightened and thankful for our Sun,
Earth, Moon and Stars this Thanksgiving Holiday!

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Lenox Sauce Server Bouquet (#09T100B)

This Thanksgiving we’re impressed by the newest Teleflora keepsake addition.  This lavish leaf-shaped ceramic sauce-boat (gravy boat) will be enjoyed every holiday dinner, year after year.  The Lenox Sauce  Server is complete with a utopian mix of premium flowers. Creamy roses,  auburn colored alstroemeria, and a hint of lavender show off in this modern yet traditional centerpiece.  Send your heartfelt wishes with this gorgeous Thanksgiving momento… or maybe you might just want to order this one for yourself?! 

It is a busy time here at the Flower Shop… busy like the changing season.  The Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner, and we are still preparing for the flower rush.  This Season has kept us bustling and rustling with Autumn inspired arrangements! 
Our fine Autumn bouquets and Thanksgiving centerpieces  will be full of traditional charm and natural wonder, infused with colors of rouge and spice.  Call upon us to dress your dining table with beautiful flowers and fresh pine scent.  May your Thanksgiving be rich with tradition, blessings and color.

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We’re wishing you an abundance of thankfulness and blessings of good health, happiness, tradition, beauty and love of family and friends.  If you can’t be there in person, send your Thanksgiving wishes.  Celebrate with spirit.  Be there in spirit.  Main Floral has many Thanksgiving centerpieces made fresh to order for delivery.  Each is carefully designed to show off the beauty of each bloom.  This bountiful beauty pictured is just one of our endless creations.  While we try to capture the style shown, with all it’s design details, we also take the time in creating each one as if  it were a work of art.  None shall be exactly the same, still each is as pretty as the next!  Have a Happy Thanksgiving… and remember to take some thankful time to stop and smell the Roses.

www.mainfloral.net

763-421-7411 

This is a totally random blog about people who deserve even more than flowers… it’s about the people who care for our great Minnesota wildlife.

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (of Roseville Minnesota) was there to lend a helping hand to us when we needed them.  They mend the wounds and rehabilitate our injured wildlife.  No creature is worth less to them, they give TLC  around the clock to many different helpless and orphaned animals including Birds, waterfowl, and small mammals. WRC is sending them back into the wild good as new.  We thought we’d pass on the good news about WRC to say Thank You.  Check out their website

.  If you can, please volunteer or contribute to make a difference.  Also check out this heart warming Swift release, simply science article and video from kare11.com!  For more WRC related video and news visit WRC in the News. 

Keep up the great work Wildlife Rehabilitation Center!

www.wrcmn.org

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Getting Ready for Christmas!

It’s been quite the busy mess around Main Floral lately.  We’re getting ready for Christmas! …putting up holiday decor and lights everywhere.  We’re also having fun bringing in Minnesota made products.  We’re excited for this Holiday Shopping Season because of our new and improved gift inventory.  We have locally crafted gifts like jewelry, mittens, and wooden birdhouses just to name a few.  Come in and visit with us this holiday season.  If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, Downtown Anoka has many new eccentric and occasional shops to explore.  Anoka has many long-established shops as well… Anoka Shops that bring quality and uniqueness to gift giving!  If you’re looking for the old charm of holiday shopping and fun…  Anoka is a great place to start. Visit www.rediscoveranoka.com  for more shopping and town event information.   Also visit our website www.mainfloral.net  for the latest Holiday Flower Designs!

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Visit our website to order Autumn and Thanksgiving flowers for delivery in the Twin Cities Metro Area: Surrounding areas of  St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Anoka Minnesota 
For further delivery details call us at 763-421-7411
or toll-free at 1-800-216-6444
Thank You.

Check out this great WCCO News Video on the Halloween Capital of the World and it’s 90-year-old Halloween Parade Tradition.

 WCCO Video Link

Because we’re from Anoka, We thought we’d pass on few decorating Ideas for Halloween Parties.

 Most importantly Have fun with it like you were a kid again!  Set the mood with lights, lots of candles and creepy colored light bulbs such as black lights, and flickering lights.  Keep candles safe!.. away from little hands and long hair.  Having a  fire extinguisher near by just in case is a good idea.  Get creative with material.  A garage can be a carefree zone where anything goes.  Securely fasten or staple darkening material or fabric to walls ceilings and more.  Patio furniture has to come in any way, why not use it one last time for a festive party.  Old furniture really helps, maybe you have an old hutch or dresser that is doing nothing but collecting dust in the basement, these kinds of things can be imperfect in their condition, but perfect for such an occasion. whether your room is modeled after a witch’s chamber, haunted house, wizardly palace or a fortune teller’s den, old unused furniture really helps set the stage.  Little touches like cobwebbed or dusty mirrors and framed pictures take on a new life just by tilting them a bit.  Spider webs and anything that glows really takes it up a notch.  Decorating can be hard work but if you brainstorm and work with a helper, this Halloween decorating will be well worth the extra effort.  And of course, if you need a spooktacular flower centerpiece, visit your local florist!  Check out our teleflora Halloween selections online at www.mainfloral.net

Spooky Spell Centerpiece

We’re Loving this!  This Halloween costume is right up our alley.  Maybe lil’ Yana will be our Halloween flower baby next year.  Can’t wait Melissa!

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Come see our fun Halloween Flower Arrangements!

Radiant Autumn Bouquets

Now we’re feeling it!  The chill of the Autumn air is pushing us indoors to snuggle and keep warm.  This golden season brings us all a little closer and a little cozier.  Minnesota hibernation is setting in for some of us… still others are enjoying the crisp fall air with romantic walks and memorable outdoor excursions.  Our Autumnal spirit brings charming horse drawn carriage rides, and scenic travels in picturesque wonders of nature.  Love is in the Autumn air!

Our flowers reflect the Season’s love with their warm and wonderous color…  Our flower designs radiant like sugar maples , leaves of Autumn and Autumn gemstones.  Enjoy the spirit of Autumn in our Main floral bouquets!  To order Teleflora specific designs visit our Teleflora Website at

www.mainfloral.net

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.

Get Well Wishes for the Sick.

♥ It’s a scary and sensitive time for cold and influenza sufferers.  All this talk about H1N1 is really freaking people out!  To be proactive, we recommend you visit the Minnesota Health Department website for helpful health tips, recommendations, common symptoms, and the latest health news effecting Minnesotans and H1N1 Novel. 

♥ If you know someone who needs some extra TLC at home or in the hospital, We deliver Healthy Food Gift Baskets, as well as beautiful Get Well Flowers, Teddy Bears and Balloons.  Send your message of love, care and thoughtfulness with Main Floral quality. 

 ♥ Your special requests for specific health foods are always welcomed here! e.g.: chicken noodle soup, vitamin C, Tea, fruits, veggies, crackers, ginger-ale.

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(763)421-7411
(800)216-6444

♥ Please Note:  We offer same day deliveries to our local Mercy and Unity Hospitals.  We may need 18 hour notice for all other Hospital deliveries in the Twin Cities metro area, which include the following hospitals: Abbott, Children’s, Fairview, Gillette Children’s, St. John’s,   St. Josephs and United Hospital.

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

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We’d have to say this one is so Autumnally Romantic, It’s almost reminiscent of an Autumn Bride’s Bouquet.  This Graceful Autumn Rose Bouquet pictured is hardly as beautiful as it would be in person.  With it’s lovely rose scent and it’s soft composition and color, this graceful bouquet is perfect for Fall Wedding Anniversaries and Autumn Romances.  Give the gift of Main Floral quality Flowers!  We can’t wait to impress you with our long lasting premium Flowers and intelligent design.
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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

Florists are losing $5oo million each year to drop-shipping.  For Florists every drop-shipped delivery isn’t just lost revenue.  It’s a step towards extinction.  That’s why Teleflora’s policy towards sending flowers in a box is simple: “we never have and we never will.” 

How do we save our floral Industry?  Order from none other than your local Teleflora Florist.  Avoid using deceptive companies that drop-ship flowers such as  ftd.com.

Main Floral is proud to be part of the Teleflora Network… and will always give you quality and value.  Our fresh flowers outlast our online competitor’s flowers.  We believe in moralistic business and love to serve our customers with great artistry and nature’s beauty.

Thank you for helping our floral Industry by ordering through your local Teleflora Florist!  If you’re ordering flowers in our local twin-cities metro areas, give us a call 736-421-7411 or visit

 www.mainfloral.net

We can’t wait to show you our difference.

Autumn Gemstones

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Free!

We have a fun promotion going on now through October 1st 2009!
If you’re in the Dog House or your luck has run out… It may just be your lucky day if your name is posted on our dog house window display.  Bring beautiful fresh flowers home to the wife and don’t pay a penny!

That’s right!  We’re giving away free flowers to walk in customers only sharing the random name we pick and post.  Come see our display… you might just get lucky!  Don’t spend another night sleeping on the couch or worse… in the Dog House.

 
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Serving Anoka, Andover, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Ramsey, and more. 

 

 

Today on “The Doctors” show, a popular house plant became the center of attention.  Indoor plants are so healthy for the air in your home, Doctors would even prescribe them!  Plant leaves have the ability to filter harmful substances from the air.  They can even absorb mold-spore allergens.  Read more about it in the show synopsis, thedoctorstv.com.  House plants naturally work for you, as air purifiers!  The Spider plant was suggested to be one of the most powerful air cleansing plants.  Many other house plants are also powerful and beneficial to us.  Visit our website www.mainfloral.net or or follow this link: mainfloral.net/anoka-florist/plants to find our most popular indoor plants that make perfect healthy gifts.

 Our 5 top reasons to send a gift of a plant

1.  More Oxygen in the home for the Winter 
   (when windows are rarely opened and people croud indoors)
2. Fresh Clean Air
3. Beneficial to allergy sufferers
4. Naturally “Green” gift
5. Doctor ordered

For many more healthy tips and home remedies visit

www.thedoctorstv.com

Yes, we know, we sell fresh flowers right… still we couldn’t resist this opportunity to share these  Teacher appreciation gifts we found around the web!  Whether you’re crafty by nature, need to stick to a budget, love flowers or simply want all the work done for you… We’ve got some awesome Ideas for all of you Teacher appreciators!  In our web travels, we first stumbled upon www.Disneyfamily.com, featuring a crafty parent’s practical Idea for her daughter’s Teacher this school year.  She made a fun arrangement of florally glue sticks.  What a super idea Natalie!  We thought this was extra special because it’s something a child could easily help with.  We also give you kudos for sticking to a family budget with practical stickiness!  Thanks for sharing your thoughtfulness!  Follow this link to learn more about Natalie’s home made glue stick flower bouquet!  back to school flowers for teacher.  While skipping around the web, a little birdie  stopped us at www.littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com  with a secret stash of crafty appreciation ideas for Teachers.  We just had to blog about this one in particular.  This idea is extremely affordable and a life saver for busy Teachers amongst so many germs.  This flower embellished hand sanitizer bottle is the way to go if you are indeed a crafty germaphobic.  Your thoughtful gift will be much appreciated every single school day especially through the flu season.  It’s also so pretty for a school teacher’s desk!  That’s not all… We found too many to list in our web search… Check out this Teacher appreciation website.  There you’ll find that someone took the time to type up every Teacher Gift imaginable!  When all else fails, and you’re just too busy…  Send a gourmet fruit basket from Main Floral.  You’ll find several different types of gourmet gift baskets.  We think any Teacher would love to be treated with a healthy nut basket and or a  Chocolate lovers basket, delivered by yours truly at www.mainfloral.net  Whatever you decide to give, make sure your child’s Teacher feels appreciated this school year! Whenever possible involve your child in the gift giving… We think it will mean so much more!  Make it an exciting first day or a memorable last day with your appreciation!

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sweet… simple… and affordable

This simple delight of chrysanthemums is simply perfect as a Thank you token, or a just thinking of you gift.  Designed and delivered in a bubble bowl that is bursting with loveliness.

Delightfully Daisy $22.95
Delightfully Daisy Deluxe $39.95

 

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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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delivered by Main Floral

Deep luscious tones of plum make this bouquet Plum Gorgeous! Plum Gorgeous is delectable with it’s perfect Plum hues of purple, wine and blue.  A Chocolaty container accents the kiss-ably pretty premium flowers… as if it wasn’t delicious enough!

 If you love Plum Gorgeous, We think you might also like these styles below. Click any bouquet image for more details and description. Visit www.mainfloral.net to view many more gorgeous selections. 

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Featured Teleflora Designs:
Plum Gorgeous, Twilight Garden, True Colors, Basket of Bliss, Lovely in Lavender, Teleflora’s Lavender Lace, Purple Reign, Dancing Butterflies, Purple Majesty, Teleflora’s Unforgettable

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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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763-421-7411

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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Autumn 2009
 

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