Blooms & Beyond Blog
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Crafted in Bloom: Rosy Ring Candles
We’re excited to introduce something new! We are now carrying Rosy Ring Candles in our Powell location. Thoughtfully crafted and beautifully designed, these candles bring a warm, elevated touch to any space. Rosy Ring Candles are small-batch, artisan-made candles designed to bring nature indoors. This women-owned brand uses fine fragrances, hand-blown glass, and real botanicals…
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How to Make the Most of Your $9.99 Roses
Fresh roses are always a good idea, especially at $9.99. With a few simple techniques, you can elevate their look, extend their life, and create a stunning arrangement right at home. Step 1: Gently unwrap your roses and remove the rubber bands Step 2: Carefully remove the outer guard petals from each bloom The outer…
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Experience Fresh Tulips from New Jersey
Connells Maple Lee Flowers & Gifts is thrilled to introduce a new tulip vendor grown locally on the East Coast. Holland Greenhouses, Inc., based in central New Jersey, is run by third and fourth generation Dutch growers Casey Jansen Sr. and Jr. They cultivate tulip bulbs sourced from trusted growers in Holland. While most of…
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From Farm to Vase: How Our CEO Ensures Flower Quality Firsthand
Staying closely connected to where our flowers are grown is a big part of how we ensure consistent quality. That’s why we travel twice a year to the flower farms in Colombia, gaining a firsthand look at the fields, growing conditions, and the care behind every stem before it reaches our shops. In January, Tom…
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A Simple Guide to Our Subscription Program
If you love always having fresh flowers in your home, we recommend trying our subscription program. It’s very similar to how popular subscription boxes work – and you’re always in control. You can cancel anytime you want. Here’s how to get started with our subscription service: Step 1: Choose from one of our themes We…
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Gift Ideas for Parents Day & Aunt and Uncle’s Day
Two very special days are coming up soon – Aunt and Uncle’s Day on July 26 and Parents’ Day on July 27. These holidays are great to honor those important individuals in your life and surprise them with something special to say “thank you” for always being there. This gift guide is a compilation of…
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Caring for Houseplants in the Summer
It’s important to re-evaluate how you care for your houseplants periodically, especially when the seasons change. Different seasons and temperatures call for different care routines to ensure the plant’s needs are met. Reconsider Plant Placement Plants can get burned from the sun just like humans. If you have your plant in a spot that gets…
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Decorating for Fourth of July – Embracing Americana
Whether you are hosting the Independence Day BBQ or simply want to create an Americana feel in your home for the Fourth of July, we have the floral arrangements and decor to create the look you’re dreaming of. Decor: Wall Hangings We offer three gorgeous wall hangings featuring the American flag design. One is a…
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Fresh Looks, Everyday: How We Refresh Our Year-Round Floral Collection
When you think of summer, you might picture the beach, a boat, or a trail through the mountains. For us, summer means “design days”—a time to roll up our sleeves, get creative, and refresh our everyday flower lineup. Our everyday product lineup—those go-to birthday, anniversary, thank-you, and just-because arrangements—undergoes careful review and refinement. While seasonal…
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Flower Arrangements to Celebrate Summer
Longer days, warmer temperatures, and fun adventures — Summer is here. We’ve curated arrangements to help you channel Summer. Whether you love spending the summer at the beach, camping under the stars, or having picnics, we have an arrangement to complement your lifestyle. Beach themed Nantucket & Nantucket Deluxe Both of these arrangements come in…