tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:29:46 +0000ChristmasMove Daybright thoughtshttp://mannflorist.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)Blogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-7298644622049911170Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:14:00 +00002010-12-04T09:17:45.470-05:00It took a little bit longer yesterday than we liked but we're now in the process of moving from the temporary location back into the regular location. Our network has been relocated so we are able to offer debit and credit card service and our displays are currently transitioning back to the regular location. We apologize in advance for the confusion at the store while we transfer everything http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2010/12/home-for-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-4221075217202699448Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:20:00 +00002010-12-03T11:48:27.315-05:00ChristmasMove DayToday is the day. Danny from Winmar promised us that he'd have us back in the shop the first week of December and here we are on December 3rd working to that goal.Moving into the temporary location had it's issues but moving back has proved more challenging. With the Downtown Association event Moonlight Magic, we needed to have our store decorated for Christmas by mid-November. Where the http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2010/12/let-move-commence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-6015548844653692489Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:49:00 +00002010-11-24T11:54:11.996-05:00Shirley scored a triumph today, our long quest to find Bonzai trees for a client are over. Currently in stock, we have four gorgeous bonzai in store: a podacarpus, nerifolia, a sweet plum and a mini jade. They come in attractive ceramic containers and retail for $85.http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-bonzai.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-2774808465618860915Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:17:00 +00002010-11-18T10:40:51.482-05:00As a member of the Downtown Association, we're proud to say that we will once again participate in the Midnight Magic event. Like many merchants on Queen Street, we will be open late this evening - we're generally open until 10:30 p.m. We're participating in the Downtown Association's Scrounging event, come into the store to get your card and stamp.Every year we offer our customers discounts http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2010/11/midnight-magic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-4526188135391708406Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:18:00 +00002010-10-08T16:29:03.731-04:00One of the hardest things this week has been saying 'I'm sorry'. For a business that prides itself on customer service, not being able to offer our customers some of the services they're use to is hard to take. Some merchandise is in the process of being cleaned, some was destroyed, plants died, most is in the process of being replaced. Then there's the trick of finding things as 1/3 is in http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2010/10/moving-ahead.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-8279069057193476747Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:47:00 +00002010-10-04T09:54:25.471-04:00While the recovery and renovation of the shop are underway, we have a temporary location at 322 Queen St. E. This location was the one time location of House of Comics and some people may remember it as the old Soo Piano.The temp location is a work in progress - we're still bringing in new merchandise and products. If you're in the area, please stop by and say hello!http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2010/10/temp-location.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-9144333348510275412Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:51:00 +00002010-10-01T15:59:21.376-04:00Random acts of kindness can be a balm in trying times and we have been blessed with several since the fire five days ago. Thank you so much to our customers, friends and family who have been pillars of strength - we appreciate the kindness more than you could know.Not ones to let a minor little thing like a major fire slow us down, we have relocated temporarily to 332 Queen St. E. as our shop http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2010/10/thank-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-2705248170207623747Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:13:00 +00002009-12-23T14:37:39.195-05:00The vast majority of people who send flowers are sending flowers for a 'special' occasion - a birthday, a memorium, an anniversary. Each is a celebration - it's one of the greatest things about being a florist - we get to be part of our customers special days.The various holidays are no exception, Christmas florals are a large part of the work we do for our clients. As people become more http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/12/specialty-designs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-7044800104695375813Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:58:00 +00002009-11-24T10:07:45.922-05:00<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 268435456 0 0 -2147483648 0;} @http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/11/gift-giving-from-distance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-4429037225507266996Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +00002009-11-19T13:42:48.465-05:00Here's another teaser view of holiday gift and decor items from Mann Florist. One of the more prominent displays features an eight foot Christmas tree bedecked with rose and amaryllis permanent botanicals, red and gold holiday ornaments and vibrant red ribbon. A nearby display (a hint of which can be seen in the mirror!) features dark red glass vases in a variety of sizes and shapes as well as http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-holiday-giftware.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-3273308116173773699Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 +00002009-11-18T10:35:18.606-05:00We're little over one month away from Christmas and our store has switched to a holiday theme. The store is alive with colour for the holidays and we feature not one but three christmas trees this season.Sparkling crystal and silver dominates our front window which features a nine foot tree. This nine foot tree is decorated with almost 1000 white LCD mini-lights, acrylic sparkled snowflakes, http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/11/season-is-almost-upon-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-3526430448735632805Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +00002009-11-17T10:00:45.221-05:00<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Tahoma; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:1627421319 -2147483648 8 0 66047 0http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/11/moonlight-magic-november-19th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-9127105788895493925Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:33:00 +00002009-06-30T11:35:36.206-04:00A shipment of wall hanging arrived recently, it's part of our decor item line. We have a variety of mirrors, art pieces and decorative plaques available. Here's a small sampling... for a larger view, click on the picture.http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-home-decor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-7657830829544515911Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:58:00 +00002009-06-29T14:10:42.609-04:00With the closure of a few specialty stores, our customers have been asking more and more for items that can be used as decor items as well as gift-ware. Recently, we received a pitcher and a crock with kitchen utensils that perfectly fits this. Both crock and pitcher are in a neutral palette with a leaf motif, they're made of a thick ceramic and are the perfect size for an arrangement. Withouthttp://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/06/ceramics-new-product.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-9014133698582430530Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:53:00 +00002009-06-29T13:58:28.617-04:00This update took longer than normal - vacation time has a way of playing havoc with your plans.We recently had the pleasure of working with a charming couple named James and Mandy. They came to us asking for a simple but elegant option for a wedding on the beach and we were happy to oblige. They selected an elegant white metal archway with two containers in white and blue to compliment their http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/06/congratulations-james-and-mandy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-6050947764188753347Wed, 20 May 2009 14:45:00 +00002009-05-20T11:06:02.729-04:00This past weekend, we were pleased to see Anita and Rob happily married with a few minor snags. Mother Nature decided not to play nice so the outdoor wedding spontaneously became an intimate indoor event and we had to quickly come up with an indoor alternative.The only available location was a small room off to the side but it featured a fireplace that didn't really fit with the theme. To hidehttp://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/05/congrats-anita-and-rob.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-1762170204217751325Fri, 15 May 2009 20:35:00 +00002009-05-15T16:48:03.479-04:00One of the trends around here lately is 'eco' - we're looking at carrying a line of 'eco' based products so it really came as no surprise when a good customer of ours ordered an 'eco' wedding.For those interested in an 'eco' wedding, there are a lot of choices. This bride chose to go colorful so the centerpieces are a mix of 'wildflowers' - heather, solidago, astilbe, statice with cedar with http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/05/eco-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020731251332994282.post-8458763989274020554Fri, 15 May 2009 14:23:00 +00002009-05-15T10:49:06.151-04:00bright thoughtsOne of my earliest memories involves flowers. My mother started in the floral business when I was a toddler and her employer, a fine dutch lady, encouraged a love of flowers in me by periodically giving me tulips. Her philosophy was that any day was an occasion for flowers and that giving flowers to people was good but giving yourself flowers was needful too. It's a philosophy that I've http://mannflorist.blogspot.com/2009/05/special-flowers-for-special-occasions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mann Florist)0