Blooms & Beyond Blog
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‘Holidays for Heroes’ cards for service members and veterans being accepted Oct. 14-Nov. 16
One of our favorite annual traditions is returning Oct. 14 through Nov. 16. During that period, all Royer’s stores will collect holiday cards and coloring pages for service members and veterans. Royer’s has partnered with the American Red Cross “Holidays for Heroes” program for more than a decade. Cards and coloring pages may be dropped…
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‘Mom’ Royer honored as part of new ‘Women’s History of Lebanon County’ exhibit
“Mom” Royer and “Granny” Forney lived in different centuries, but their inspiring stories of business success have converged in the new “Women’s History of Lebanon County” exhibit at the Lebanon County Historical Society. They are among 41 women honored individually in the exhibit, which runs from October through March. Hannah “Mom” Royer, a native of…
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Behind the scenes of our new everyday selections brochure
The everyday selection brochure, which highlights many new products, is finally here! The 41-page booklet features photographs of our current selection of flower bouquets, arrangements, plants, gifts and more. It’s designed to help flower lovers find the perfect arrangement for every occasion and mood. There’s many different collections featured including the nautical-inspired “Nantucket” and “Cape…
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Homecoming flower guide – learn how to attach boutonnieres and properly wear corsages
Homecoming is approaching fast and to help you get ready, we’ve put together a how-to guide for placing and wearing your boutonnieres and corsages and posing with flowers. Whatever look you are going for, Royer’s has you covered. How to place wearable flowers Boutonnieres Guys, here’s a step-by-step guide to attaching your boutonniere to your…
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The history of Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is a time to celebrate our mom and dad’s parents and the significant impact many of them have had on us. On Grandparents day people often visit their loved ones, give them a phone call or send them a card. Others use the time to reminiscence about their late grandparents, possibly remembering the…
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Name-the-arrangement contest sparkles with ‘Merriment,’ chosen for new holiday design
By day, Jennifer Davis of Lebanon is an engineer, writing test plans for satellites. At night she comes back to earth with what she called her “email wind-down routine,” which is how Royer’s Flowers & Gifts’ name-the-arrangement contest came into her orbit. She submitted a couple entries, winning with “Merriment,” which put a figurative bow…
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September Kids Club Activity
Sept. 8 is National Grandparents Day! Kids Club members can show their grandparents some love by coloring a free special card available on our website here: Grandparents Day Coloring Sheet. Get creative! We’d love to see your designs when they are finished. Parents/guardians can tag us (add tag for shop) on Instagram or email kidsclub@royers.com…
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Christmas in July: Crafting Holiday Arrangements
As the summer sun beams down, many are enjoying the warm weather and outdoor activities. However, at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts, we’re already immersing ourselves in the holiday spirit, designing and photographing our Christmas arrangements. This early preparation allows us to capture the essence of the season and ensure that every arrangement we offer during…
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Ask the florist: common questions we get from customers
Besides providing the freshest, most beautiful product we can, Royer’s Flowers & Gifts prides itself on delivering top-notch customer service before and after a sale. We’re always happy to discuss a specific situation, but here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from customers. Q: I’ve heard of homemade flower foods,…
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You’re going to fall in love with this year’s rose sale
Roses are most associated with Valentine’s Day in February, but June is National Rose Month. In June, roses are in bloom, popular at weddings and a symbol of beauty and passion as spring gives way to summer. They’re also a great value as evidenced by Royer’s annual rose sale, which runs May 22 through June…