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What is Yellow Flower Day?

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Yellow Flower Day, celebrated on March 21, was created from a social media trend. It is also unofficially celebrated on September 21.

March 21 was already a celebration for floral lovers, as it is National Flower Day and the spring equinox, but with the help of social media, especially TikTok, the focus began shifting to yellow flowers.

How it started

A popular Argentine telenovela “Floricienta” is about a woman who wants to be given yellow flowers. It is emphasized that the meaning of being given specifically yellow flowers is that they represent hope and true love.

The show caused a song, “Flores Amarilla (Yellow Flowers)” that was played in the series to start trending as a background audio.

The videos initially took hold in Argentina, where the telenovela originates, but quickly spread to other cultures through multiple platforms.

The other holiday

March 20, the day before, is also International Happy Day. Many people associate the color yellow with the feeling of happiness, so celebrating the period with yellow flowers made sense.

What it means now

The trend seems to have a lasting effect for now, especially in the United States. Significant others tend to give each other yellow flowers to show their love on this day. Friends also exchange yellow flowers on March 21 to express their love for their friends.

Florists can confirm that when March 20 and March 21 come around, yellow flowers are bought up rapidly. 

Our Yellow Flower Suggestions

We have a variety of arrangements that highlight yellow flowers that are perfect to gift for Yellow Flower Day:

It is also tulip season, and you might be able to find yellow tulips in-store inside our cooler, depending on supply.

If you are not pre-ordering your flowers for Yellow Flower Day, we suggest arriving early to the shop to secure your desired flowers.

Best gift ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

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St. Patrick’s Day isn’t typically thought of as a holiday where people give gifts, but these themed and thoughtful items are great for a fun surprise to make your favorite people smile.

They are also great options for host gifts if you are headed out for a party with friends or family. 

Here’s some St. Patrick’s Day gift inspiration:

Give them a rainbow

For the one who brings color into your life, gift them the rainbow with our colorful “Rainbow Smiles” arrangement. It’s a cheery way to show you care and a great decoration for the recipient to display for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.

Themed Arrangements

A themed flower arrangement is a perfect gift option for the St. Patrick’s Day party host. They went through a lot of work to create a fun night for everyone and giving them flowers that will last weeks shows your appreciation.

We have two other St. Patrick’s Day themed flower arrangements: “Shamrock” and “Luck of the Irish”.

“Shamrock” features two sparkly clovers amongst yellow carnations, green mini hydrangea and white daisy poms.

“Luck of the Irish” is a more subtle nod to the holiday. It includes a gold-orange vase, similar to the color of gold in the pot at the end of the rainbow, and features a sunflower, green hydrangea and white and yellow daisy poms.

Snacks

If you’re looking to thank a party host, our Happy Flower & Candy Set featuring a “Thank you” plush flower is a good option. The host will need to refuel after the party and what better way than chocolate?

If you’re not sure what to bring to the St. Patrick’s Day party, try one of our snack baskets. There’s something for everyone to enjoy while they celebrate.

Our Tootsie Pop Flower Pot is a hit for kids. Its rainbow colors match the St. Patrick’s Day theme and is a small way to include them in celebrations.

A Green Stuffed Animal

You’re never too old for a comforting and cute stuffed animal. Gift a green stuffed animal to keep with the St. Patrick’s Day theme. If you’re considering giving a gift basket, this would be a perfect addition. 

We have many plush options, but our Ryker Rex Plush is a great choice if you’re looking for an all-green stuffed friend.

Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day

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Employee Appreciation Day, which is March 7 this year, is a time for companies to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their workers.

Employers showing appreciation for their staff helps them to feel valued, enhances relationships and the work environment and can even increase productivity. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to say “thank you” to those who help make your business run we suggest considering these thoughtful options:

Flowers

You can never go wrong with flowers. If you’re worried about it being too personal, don’t be. There are flowers for every occasion.

You are also able to include a message for each arrangement to indicate your message. We also offer add-ons such as “Thank You” balloons and our “Thank You Plush Flower” to help share your gratitude.

We recommend these arrangements for employee appreciation day:

Plants

Plants are especially a great gift if your employees have offices with natural light. Adding a plant to office environments has been shown to increase concentration, decrease stress levels and improve overall worker satisfaction.

These plants are perfect to enhance the office environment:

Snacks

Powering through a work day is fueled by many with coffee and snacks. Help your employees keep their energy up and give them a gift they will love by supplying the snacks.

We have many different snack options that are great for thanking employees:

Tea

Some people prefer to get their caffeine for the workday through tea. If your employees prefer tea, consider gifting them a box of Tea Forte tea. 

Different types of teas have also been proven to reduce anxiety symptoms, which can be especially helpful in a high-stress work environment. Gifting tea to employees shows you understand the pressure they are under and care for their mental health.

A “Thank You” Figurine

Some people love to decorate their space at work to make it feel more comfortable and inviting. If you notice your employees have a lot of items on their desks, such as figurines, pictures, etc., they will probably appreciate something new to include in their workspace.

Willow Tree figures are very popular gifts with meaning. Each one corresponds to a message for the person it is being given to. Gifting one of these decorations will show your employees how much they mean to you.

We recommend these thoughtful Willow Tree figures:

It’s important to make sure your employees feel appreciated all year, but it’s nice to take a day and specifically shine a light on their hard work and dedication.

Royer’s Flowers Hosts Valentine’s Day Media Event

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Valentine’s Media Day 2025

We hosted our Valentine’s Day Media Event on February 7, giving local news stations a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts preparation process for the big holiday.

Geoff Royer, Vice President of Production and Product Development, was in attendance to talk about how we prepare to serve thousands of Central Pennsylvania customers for Valentine’s Day.

“The trick to it is staying organized and being ahead,” said Geoff Royer, Royer’s Flowers and Gifts Vice President of Production and Product Development.

We will be delivering about 10,000 flower arrangements on Feb. 14 and 5,000 on Feb. 13. We will also serve thousands of more people at our 16 locations.

It is a full-team effort to ensure everything goes smoothly for Valentine’s Day. Our dedicated staff is working around the clock to ensure that everything is ready for the big day.

“Giving flowers and being involved in people’s emotions is always something that we’ve taken very seriously,” said Geoff Royer, Royer’s Flowers and Gifts Vice President of Production and Product Development. “We consider it an honor to be a part of that; that people are choosing us to help convey their emotions.” 

All locations will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14.

We can’t wait to help you make it a special Valentine’s Day for your loved one(s)!

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Men

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Many think of Valentine’s Day as a day for men to do romantic gestures for the women in their lives, but they deserve to be celebrated too.

To help you find the perfect gift for your significant other, we’ve compiled a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Men:

Flowers

Men like flowers too. Just because it’s traditional for men to buy women flowers, many also appreciate a vase of fresh flowers. If you’re looking for something “less feminine” try these options – 

Plants

Is your man a plant dad? Give him a new plant for his collection. These Valentine’s-themed plants are perfect gifts that will last well beyond the holiday when taken care of properly.

Chocolate

Who doesn’t love chocolate? We have plenty of options for the sweet tooth in your life.

These are just a few of the options we have in store and online to treat your guy for Valentine’s Day. 

If you choose to order flowers to surprise your significant other, we have a special offer this year!  Have the flowers delivered between Feb. 8-13 and your recipient will receive a coupon for a free dozen roses that is redeemable in-store from March 1-31, 2025.

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Women

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! If you’re still looking for that perfect gift for your special lady we’re here to help.

Women, just like everyone, want to feel special, seen and loved every day of the year, but February 14 is a perfect time to remind them how much they mean to you. We have an array of gifts to say, “I love you”.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Women:

Flowers

Flowers are the traditional Valentine’s gift for a reason. They are an easy, yet meaningful way to show you care. And your significant other will think of you every time they look at them. We have a full selection of Valentine’s Day arrangements to choose from which can be found on our website, Royers.com , but a couple bouquets to consider are:

Chocolate

If your significant other has a sweet tooth, we have plenty of chocolate options to satisfy their cravings.

A Stuffed Animal

Treat your significant other to a cuddly, soft stuffed animal that they can squeeze when you’re not around. 

A Valentines-themed Plant

Is she a plant mom? Add to her personal plant jungle with a new Valentine’s-themed plant.

A sweet gift bag full of goodies

Give them a little bit of everything. Our gift bag includes a bag of Asher’s chocolate covered pretzels, a 10” white stuffed bear and a red heart balloon.  We take care of the packaging with red tissue paper and red shred too.

And guys, don’t forget the card! We have a selection of special Valentine’s Day cards in-store only. You can also have a message sent when you place a flower order in-store, online or over the phone.

If you choose to order flowers to surprise your significant other, we have a special offer this year!  Have the flowers delivered between Feb. 8-13 and your recipient will receive a coupon for a free dozen roses that is redeemable in-store from March 1-31, 2025.

Plants that will bring you luck in the New Year

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A new year means a whole 365 days of new experiences and opportunities await. 

Of course, everyone wants to have a prosperous and successful year. According to certain beliefs, there are plants that can help with that. 

Growing and keeping these plants in your environment could supposedly make 2025 your luckiest year yet:

Peace Lily

Peace Lilies, which are not true lilies, are thought to bring peace to those who tend for them. Those who practice Feng Shui believe the Peace Lily harmonizes the energy whenever it is placed and gives feelings of hope to those in its presence.

Orchid

Orchids are hard to take care of. According to Southern Living, it is believed that caretakers of the plant will be rewarded with good fortune. Others say Orchids are a symbol of creativity and beauty, according to Good Housekeeping.

Philodendron

Feng shui practitioners believe having two philodendron plants in your home helps promote the balanced partnership you hope to achieve with those you live with, according to Good Housekeeping.

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamifolia)

The ZZ Plant is supposed to bring prosperity to its caretaker. In Feng Shui the ZZ Plant is said to elevate positive energy in relation to wealth and well-being. It is a very hardy plant and is nicknamed the “eternity plant” to symbolize endurance.

Consider adding one of these plants to your home or office to hopefully have your best year yet!

Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide Part 2

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Welcome to part 2 of our Christmas Gift Guide where we’re helping you find something for everyone on your list. 

Part 1, which features our first 12 categories, was posted on Dec. 16.

With just a few days left until Christmas, we hope the rest of this guide eases some of your Christmas shopping anxiety. Here’s the final 12 gift guide categories:

The Christmas Obsessed (For the one who has had their tree up since Nov. 1)

Your Neighbor (Who you kind of know, but kind of don’t)

Your Boss (Who you need to approve your upcoming time off request)

The Workaholic (Who definitely won’t (wink) check their phone during Christmas dinner)

The Coach (Who has cheered on your kids all season, even while it was freezing outside)

The Plant Parent (Whose house is basically a greenhouse they happen to sleep in)

The Reader (Who keeps bugging you to read Fourth Wing)

The One Who Has Everything (And refused to make a wish list)

  • A Royer’s gift card

The Art Lover (Who always has their sketch book with them)

The Bird Watcher (Who can tell what type of bird it is based on it’s song)

The Rustic Look Lover (Who drives a vintage pickup)

The Snow Lover (Who still builds snowmen every year)

Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide Part 1

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We’ve got something for everyone on your list.

If you’re looking for Christmas gift inspiration or you’re at a loss as to what to get the person that has everything, you’ve come to the right place. 

We’ve created a gift guide with 24 categories to help you find the perfect present. Because we have so many suggestions, we are splitting this guide into two parts. Check back for the next installment on December 20. For now, here’s the first 12 categories:

The Cat Parent (This is for the one who constantly has cat hair on them)

The Dog Parent (For the one who has matching sweaters with fido)

The Adventurer (For the person who is always in a new location on Snap Map)

The Trendsetter (For the one whose Super Bowl is NYFW)

The Little One (For the one who required 100+ images to get one of them smiling on Santa’s lap this year)

Mom (For the one who bought everyone else’s gifts)

Dad (For the one who has already stolen at least 3 christmas cookies)

Your Bestie (The one keeping you sane this holiday season)

The Host/Hostess (For the one who already has Christmas dinner planned)

The Teen (Who might look up from their phone to open their gift if you’re lucky)

The Wellness Guru (Who is still going to yoga on Christmas morning)

The Foodie/Chef (The one cooking Christmas dinner)

Keeping Pets Safe Around Holiday Plants

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Plants are a beautiful, traditional way to celebrate the holidays. 

However, some of the plants associated with Christmas are dangerous to our furry friends. If you have a pet and are planning to use live plants to decorate for the holidays, it’s important to know which plants are toxic to pets and how to keep your pets safe.

Holiday plants that are dangerous for pets

Mistletoe

According to the Pet Poison Helpline the American and European variety of mistletoe are not good for animals. Although both types can cause issues for pets, the European variety is the most toxic.

Signs that your pet has ingested mistletoe includes drooling, vomiting and diarrhea which is all caused from the polysaccharides, alkaloids and lectins in the berries on the mistletoe. If a large amount of berries are eaten there can be more serious side effects such as an abnormal heart rate, low blood pressure, ataxia, seizures, collapse and even death.

Holly

The English, Japanese and Chinese varieties of holly have toxic saponins, according to the Pet Poison Helpline.

English holly is the traditional plant used for Christmas decorating. Signs an animal has eaten holly includes vomiting and diarrhea.

Poinsettia

Arguably the most popular Christmas plant besides actual Christmas trees, poinsettias can be found in many houses during the holiday season. These plants are often used to decorate for holiday parties and grace entryways and are often given as gifts.

Contrary to myths, which are hypothesized to have started over a hundred years ago after a child was found dead next to a poinsettia, they are not deadly.

According to the National Capital Poison Center, poinsettias can cause some issues like vomiting, nausea and diarrhea when eaten by pets, but it will not kill them. Some pets may also experience skin irritation if they brush up against the plant.

Amaryllis

The ASPCA states that Amaryllis plants are toxic to dogs, cats and horses because they have lycorine. When ingested, Amaryllis can cause animals to have vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, anorexia, tremors and depression.

What to do if your pet eats any of these plants

If you even suspect your pet has eaten any parts of these holiday plants, immediately seek veterinary assistance and contact either of these hotlines:

  • ASPCA 24/7 Poison Control Hotline: 888-426-4435
  • Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661

Tips for keeping pets away from dangerous plants

If you are planning on having any of the listed plants in your home and have pets, it is imperative that you take precautions to keep them away from your animals.

Keep your plants in rooms your pets are not allowed in or place them high up in areas they don’t go, such as on the kitchen table. Consider using the plants as decorations for your front porch as opposed to inside with your pets.

Make sure that even if the plants are out of reach that no debris like leaves or petals fall on the floor where a curious critter can find them.

Place the numbers for the previously listed pet poison hotlines somewhere you can immediately access, like on the fridge, just in case of an accident.

Pet safe holiday plants

Rosemary and Christmas Cactuses are both non-toxic holiday plant options for those with pets who find a way to get into everything. 

Rosemary is often shaped to look like a mini Christmas tree for the holiday season. Christmas cactuses add a pop of color with their bright pinkish-red flowers in bloom. Both are safe and festive options for households with pets.

If preventative measures are taken and you are observant of your pet, your holiday plants and pets can safely coexist together.