Erica Bixby, our store manager in Hershey, brought along a prom primer for her latest appearance on Fox 43 Morning News.
Joining Melanie Orlins of Fox 43, Erica said “bling is in” for this prom season.
Erica shared an array of bracelet options to which a corsage can be attached.
“These are great keepsakes,” Erica said of the bracelets. She suggested rhinestones and ribbons as nice complements to the bracelets.
As for flowers, orchids and roses are traditional favorites; this year, succulents are popular.
“It’s always best to complement” when it comes to flower colors for corsages and boutonnieres, Erica said. “Sometimes people will get held up trying to match exactly. It always looks nice when you have a contrast or a little bit of color against the dress. And it makes the pictures look really nice, too.”
You can view the segment here:
Author: Neal
Magnetic ceramic pot + hardy plant = minimal care
Talk about having magnetic personality.
LiveTrends Design Group has come out with what the Florida-based company calls “magnetic living art,” pairing non-scratching magnetic ceramic pots with hardy plants that require minimal care.
“Water once a month and display anywhere,” according to LiveTrends.
How about sticking one on your refrigerator at home or on a filing cabinet at work?
A pot would make a great Administrative Professionals Day gift or end-of-school year present for a teacher or bus driver. Plenty of customers are buying pots for themselves, which is OK, too.
The pots (each one fits in your hand) come in multiple colors with one of two plant families: succulents or bromiliads. They retail for $8.99 each and are available in all of our stores.
LiveTrends has only been around for a few years. Bisser Georgiev started the company after 20 years with Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses, a leader in the indoor houseplant industry.
Of his new venture, Georgiev said: “I want to see it as a playground more than just a company.”
Who wouldn’t want to play with one of these fun magnetic pots?
Valerie’s wedding ‘Wonderland’
Valerie Beyer married Patrick Tully on March 14, 2015. The Lancaster County couple held their wedding and reception at Pheasant Run Farm.
Having just celebrated her first anniversary with Patrick, Valerie spoke with us about the inspiration behind her “Alice in Wonderland” theme and about working with Beth Ruf, wedding designer at our Lancaster North store.
The bouquets comprised orange gerberas, orange alstroemeria, hot-pink roses, hot-pink carnations and lime-green button poms, with ti leaves looped around the outer edges like a collar. Two topiaries adorned the altar. The centerpieces were the main attraction.
What inspired your wedding theme?
Patrick knew I loved “Alice in Wonderland,” so being the creative person he is decided to propose to me with that in mind. The night he proposed, he placed an image on my car windshield of White Rabbit and a clock from the book and a handwritten note: “You’re late, you’re late for a very important date.”
I arrived at Patrick’s parents’ house to find a kitchen side table with lit candles and the “Alice in Wonderland” book on it. There were lights hanging from the wall leading to the basement. As I walked down the stairs and around the corner, there was Patrick on one knee.
What led you to Royer’s for your flowers?
We stopped in the Royer’s near my parents’ house one day to talk about flower arrangements for my wedding, and they suggested going in town to talk to Beth Ruf because she is super-experienced, creative and passionate. The Lancaster North store was convenient, and Beth’s willingness to set up my flowers was a big plus to relieve some stress on me.
What are your memories of the flowers at your wedding and the reception?
Just extremely beautiful! That is all that comes to mind.
You had roses made from musical note paper. What’s the story behind that?
That was my idea. My husband is a huge music lover, and I just wanted something in my bouquet and his boutonniere to connect the both of us as one.
Can you describe what it was like working with Beth?
Amazing! Perfect! Beth was willing to do whatever to make my special day perfect. There were a few times where I thought I was being a little too picky, but she was willing to make those changes while always keeping the customer (me) in mind.
Photos courtesy of A Reflection by Sherry
Making of a Mixed Spring Garden arrangement
With spring and Easter fast upon us, our central design department is hopping to it.
This team was hand-crafting our Mixed Spring Garden, which includes a three-bloom hyacinth, mum, tulip, birch branch and silk forsythia bush.
‘Freedom’ on the march when it comes to roses
We’ve all heard the line from Shakespeare: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet.”
Far be it for us to quibble with “The Bard,” but names do matter when it comes to distinguishing among rose breeds. This certainly is the case with our standard red rose, which is anything but standard.
Known as the “Freedom” variety, it has been our primary rose since its 2004 introduction by the rose-breeding experts at Rosen-Tantau in Germany. The pure-red Freedom rose, which is grown in South America and Mexico, is known for being a productive plant that is highly resistant to pests and diseases.
What’s more for consumers, the Freedom rose makes a big impression with its deep color, size (flowers range from 5 to 7 centimeters across), and long vase life.
ROSE PETALS
Some tidbits about roses courtesy of aboutflowers.com:
- Shakespeare referred to roses more than 50 times in his writings.
- Napoleon’s wife Josephine grew more than 250 rose varieties.
- Archeologists discovered fossilized remains of wild roses that were more than 40 million years old.
- The world’s oldest living rose is 1,000 years old and flourishing on the wall of Hildesheim Cathedral in Germany.
- The rose hips (the part left on the plant after a rose has finished blooming) contains more Vitamin C than almost any other fruit or vegetable.
Royer’s Kids Club gets head start on Easter with free event March 12
Royer’s stores will be hoppin’ on March 12. An egg-cellent time is sure to be had by all.
The Royer’s Kids Club is getting a head start on the Easter Bunny with a free event in all Royer’s stores. Children ages 5 to 12 will have an opportunity to make a special Easter arrangement and will receive a balloon.
Time slots are available at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Registration is required by calling your nearest Royer’s store.
Our proposal: join us Feb. 21 at wedding shows in Mechanicsburg and York
Here come the brides-to-be — and we’ll be there to greet them Feb. 21 at two area wedding shows.
WINTER WEDDING EXPO
5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
We’ll be among more than 45 vendors from noon to 3 p.m. at this event, hosted by Weddings Harrisburg and Park Inn Harrisburg West, where Royer’s is a preferred floral vendor.
Click here for more event details, including tickets.
BEST WEDDING SHOWCASE
2000 Loucks Road, York
We’ll be at Wyndham Garden York from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Look for our garden theme and free mini-bouquets for prospective brides, while supplies last.
Click here for details and tickets.
Football just had its biggest day, now it’s our turn
Valentine’s Day is to the floral industry what the Super Bowl is to professional football.
But it’s not a perfect analogy because everyone wins when it comes to beautiful flowers, whether you’re on the giving or receiving team.
Our pre-game festivities are in full bloom, as evidenced by these photos from our Lebanon distribution center and central design department.
You could earn as much as $100 per day as an independent driver helping us with Valentine’s Day deliveries
With this job, you get to spread love around and earn as much as $100 per day doing it.
Royer’s is seeking independent drivers to help us with Valentine’s Day deliveries.
Candidates must have:
- Your own appropriate vehicle, such as a van, station wagon or hatchback
- A valid driver license
- Proof of car insurance
- Familiarity with the local area
For more information about driving opportunities, please contact your nearest store by clicking here.
Order early delivery for Valentine’s Day, and you’ll have March covered for free
As the Blizzard of 2016 amply demonstrated, Mother Nature has no qualms with interrupting our plans.
Fingers crossed, weather won’t mess with Valentine’s Day. But it’s best to anticipate the worst and order early.
Besides, this year Feb. 14 falls on a Sunday, so you’ll have to order early if you want to send flowers to your loved one at his or her place of work.
And let’s face it: When the recipient’s colleagues gush over the flowers you sent, it makes you look pretty good, too.
If you need more incentive, we have it by the dozen: Orders delivered Feb. 8-12 will be accompanied by a coupon redeemable for one-dozen rose bouquet. The coupon is valid any time in March.