As more and more flower shops begin operating again, the business community has been crying out to consumers to “Support local.” While that’s certainly a wonderful way to help them back on their feet and boost the local economy, as a consumer you may be asking “What’s in it for me?”. Plenty, actually, and here are a few reasons why:
1. You can save more money.
Some large floral shop chains will usually just redirect your orders to a florist somewhere in the same state or region as you. This florist will make up your order but you get to pay an additional fee to the big name flower site to be the middleman. In case they do not redirect your order but will make up your order themselves, you will then have to pay more for shipping, handling, and any other extras.
2. You can get better service.
Many floral shop chains utilize call center employees to handle calls for them. Any inquiry or complaint you might have will go through these employees who might not personally know a thing about your order. If you order directly from your local florist, any concern you have about your order will be immediately addressed by them and remedied sooner.
3. Your flowers will arrive fresher.
Purchasing floral arrangements from a flower shop near you means you get blooms while they’re fresh and while they’re in season. Many flowers that come from outside your region have usually been cut and spend several days in refrigerated storage before they get to you, which means they’ll likely wilt in your home within a few days.
4. Your arrangements are unique.
Working with a local flower shop means that you receive excellent recommendations that are customized to your style, needs, and budget. They’ll help you decide what specific colors, blooms, and design will convey your meaning the best.
5. You can get your orders quickly.
Staying with a local florist means that you will get your orders much more quickly than if you order from a giant floral supply chain. Plus because they will get to you sooner, you’ll be able to enjoy their blooms for longer.
Local flower shops aren’t any different from national floral supply chains. They have the same ordering capabilities and can provide you with many beautiful designs to suit any occasion. Once you’ve established a relationship with your local florist, you can be sure you’ll have someone who knows precisely what you need when you need it.
Thinking local not only helps you cut on costs, but it can also help you and the community in the long run. Every dime you spend on a local enterprise is money it will spend on helping boost other local businesses. For example, your local flower shop is most likely to use a local bank to store its earnings, use a local farm to source flowers, use local crafters for ribbons, and so on. When your community thrives, everyone benefits.
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Support local women entrepreneurs and Dress for Success Vancouver while getting cozy and getting ready to be home for the holidays. We have partnered with Dress for Success and created these custom floral holiday gift boxes and wreaths perfect to add a warm glow to a loved one this season.
You can order this delivered to your door or curbside if you prefer! If you purchase 2 or more you will receive a 10% discount on your entire order at checkout. Pretty Things Florist will also be donating a portion of each purchase price to Dress for Success Vancouver!!!!!
A festive thank you card from Dress for Success, will be included with purchase.
This holiday season you can:
Thank you for supporting a local small business !!!! Happy holidays from our family to yours!
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Spring into Steveston…Yoga and flower arranging class
Take your flower arranging skills and flexibility to a new level! In this two part workshop we start the night off with an easy 30 minute yoga class taught by a trained yoga instructor. Once you are relaxed and have the creative energy flowing you will then create a Spring posy arrangement to take home!
This workshop will run from 6-8pm and is 55.00 each or 100.00 for 2
]]>Were excited to announce our upcoming workshops! Sorry for the delay on new workshops but the wait is finally over!
We have planned some great ones for fall! we hope that your all able to attend all 3 if not at least 1!
Our schedule and pricing....
Pretty Things Fall Workshop Schedule
Thursday October 5th
Thanksgiving Table Centrepiece
Take your flower arranging skills to a new level! In this workshop we will be making Thanksgiving table centrepieces that consider colour, form and texture. We will be creating arrangements that use unusual colour combinations along with cranberries and other often overlooked materials. Celebrate this Thanksgiving with a beautiful arrangement which will wow your family and friends.
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To be Announced - early November
We are excited to have our own Cait back. The crazy girl has cycled across Canada in a 3 month tour and will finally be home!. Cait is our go to girl for potted plants and she will be offering a workshop to using houseplants. Stay tuned…
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Thursday, November 30th
Holiday Door Wreath
Get your holiday decorating started by making a beautiful door wreath of your own creation. We will take you through all the steps of making a wreath using holiday greenery and flowers that will be the envy of the neighbourhood. Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of creativity and laughter.
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Thursday December 21st.
Holiday dinners are just around the corner! In this workshop we will be making fresh table wreaths using flowers, nuts and fruit. In the centre, you can place a candle (how about one of our Pretty Things’ scented candles?) for a warm holiday glow. These arrangements make the perfect hostess gift or take your own holiday table to the next level.
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Remember, all items in the shop are 20% off during the workshop, and the hot chocolate is free!
Each class is $50 per person, or, if you sign up for the series of three, $135!! As always, the evening includes all materials needed, as well as 20% off anything in the store.
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Each workshop will hold a maximum amount of people per workshop,
So, please sign up quickly before spaces run out! Give the store a call at 604-285-9120 or come and stop by!
Looking forward to creating with you!
Cheers,
The Pretty Things Florist Team
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This series of workshops will give you all the skills and insider-know-how for designing like a pro!
You’ll learn how to:
- choose the best quality products
- prepare these flowers
- prepare vases using different methods
- use different types of floral tools and tricks
- make your flowers last
- make an arrangement that best suit a space
Flower School 101: the MATRIX
This is a versatile vase arranging technique that is easy to master but looks highly sophisticated!
July 6th, 6:30- 8pm
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Flower School 102: Floral Foam
One of the greatest floral “secrets” around, foam is the key to tricky containers and unique arrangements.
July 27th, 6:30- 8pm
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Flower School 103: Intro to Ikebana
The Japanese approach to designing includes a lot of deep thought and positive energy. Enjoy the evening and come away with a beautiful piece of artwork!
August 20th, 6:30- 8pm
Each class is $50 per person, or, if you sign up for the series of three, $135!! As always, the evening includes all materials needed, as well as 20% off anything in the store.
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We are also introducing want a new service: Florist for Rent!
- We can host private workshops for bridal showers, kids’ parties and any other occasion to come together and create! For this, we require a minimum of 10 people and two weeks notice.
- If you have an event coming up and have decided to tackle the challenge of decorating with flowers yourself, we welcome you to book a consultation with us for some tips, hints and anecdotal do’s-and-dont’s!!
If you havent already seen or used a Happiness Planner its to help you put yourself into the positive frame of mind, to plan your life around things that make you happy, and to make changes to the things that don't. And of course comes in a beautiful package. Please call the store to reserve yours today! We are the only store in Canada who carries this product.. Quantities are limited!
Store number 604-285-9120
Monday, March 13th 6:30-8:00pm - FLOWER CROWNS
We all have a little princess in us! Join us for our floral crown workshop! Our florists will show you how to create the base for the flower crown and attach the flowers to it. The florist will show you a sample and then do a demo on trade techniques. You get to pick how full and what blooms you want on your crown. Then we will all gather hands and sing ring around the posey:):) Monday, June 5th 6:30-8:00pm - CUSTOM FLORAL FRAME
Dont get caught taking selfies without this custom floral frame! Perfect to capture that florista in you! The floral frames are perfect for a party or event where your guests can take selfies with them! Picture perfect! They can also be dried so they last forever! Our florist will show you how to prep the frame and choose the best one based on your flower preferences. #flowerframe
You can order at Pretty Things Florist or Sinfully the Best!
call 604-285-9120 to place your pre order today!
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Call us or order online. 604-285-9120.
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Regular price is 125.00/per person but until Nov 30th its only 99.00 per person! But if you book with a friend its only 175.00 for two!!! a total savings of 50.00!!!!
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CALL 604-285-9120 TO RESERVE A SPOT.
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October - The Masquerade Workshop It is the season to get festive and what better way to do that but with your friends or loved ones. Mother and daughter recommended class. We will be bringing in special Halloween inspired flowers to decorate a masquerade mask perfect for Halloween or any cocktail party you may be attending.
Cost –50.00 for one or 80.00 for two
Date – Sunday Oct 30th – 2-4pm
Bonus - 20% off anything in the store that night only
Max number of people - 12
November - Table Styling for the holidays For that floralista in you ...join us for our annual Table styling decor/flower arrangement workshop. We will teach you how to create a festive holiday centerpiece as well as fun and stylish ways to decorate your holiday table. Instructions will include proper care of handling of cut flowers, tools of the trade, vase preparation techniques and how to design a holiday floral centerpiece.
Cost – 125.00 for one or 225.00 for two
Date - Thurs Nov 24th 3-5pm ( then you can continue on with the Girls night out festivities)
Second session - Mon Nov 28th from 6-8pm
Max number of people- 12
December – Holiday wreath making for your table or door swag Ts the season to get jolly and bring out that inner child in you. Join us for our holiday wreath or door swag making workshop. Who needs Santa's workshop when you have Pretty Things magical workshop. Just to jazz it up and get the creative juices going we will be toasting with some holiday hot toddies this session. We will teach you how to create a festive holiday wreath or door swag. Instructions will include proper care of handling of cut flowers, tools of the trade, wreath preparation techniques and how to design a holiday floral wreath or door swag.
Cost – 125.00 for one or 225.00 for two
Date - Monday Dec 5th 6-8pm
Max number of people- 12
Call 604-285-9120 or email info@prettythingsvancouver.ca to reserve your spot. Limited space is available and will book up.
BOOK EARLY AND SAVE. Book by Nov 7th and pay 99.00 per person or 175.00 for two!
Come check us out next week we will soon be opening any day now....
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We have some exciting news to share. Pretty Things will be moving to a permanent location in Steveston village this August (exact date to be determined). But don't worry, Oakridge customers! Not only is Steveston a mere 20 minute drive away, but we will still have a small kiosk within Oakridge mall where we will be selling pre-made bouquets and an assortment of our gifts. Our store in Oakridge will be closing it's doors at the end of this month, but our kiosk will be officially opened July 1st, so don't worry!
We will keep you updated on the Steveston move! Lots more to come.
]]>We're very happy to announce our partnership with SPUD.ca! You can now order Pretty Things bouquets along with all of your fresh produce and groceries. How cool is that?! If you haven't already, be sure to check out SPUD.ca! They're a fast growing, organic and local produce/grocery delivery service, and we love what they do.
Click here for our vendor highlight blog post on SPUD.ca!
Happy shopping!
]]>Fresh off the Flower Runway with our first pop up, Pretty Things is a modern florist and designer gift boutique opening at McArthurGlen Vancouver this April. Started by two female entrepreneurs as a labour of love, Pretty Things is proud to support local growers by carrying a gorgeous array of plants and flowers grown in beautiful British Columbia - they are here until June any time you need some Pretty Things in your life.. (Find the Pretty Things Flower Pop Up in unit 33, directly across from Mountain Warehouse)
www.mcarthurglen.com/ca/mcarthurglen-vancouver
Come visit us and say hi!!!!! Hope you have a great Spring from the girls at Pretty Things...
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Happy Spring.....
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