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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 the holidays is crafted with the utmost care and creativity.

Our talented team of designers is hard at work, transforming our workshop into a winter wonderland. While it might seem unusual to think about Christmas amidst the summer heat, this is a crucial time for us to conceptualize and bring to life the festive designs that will grace homes and celebrations in December.

In our workshop, you’ll find an array of holiday-themed materials—red carnations, lush evergreens, and ribbons in every shade of Christmas cheer. The process of creating our Christmas arrangements is a blend of creativity and tradition, with each piece carefully crafted to evoke the warmth and joy of the holiday season. From classic arrangements featuring traditional colors and elements to more modern designs with unique twists, our collection aims to cater to diverse tastes and preferences.

Once the designs are complete, the next step is capturing their beauty through photography. This is where the magic truly comes alive. Our photographer works meticulously to ensure that each arrangement is presented in the best possible light, highlighting the intricate details and vibrant colors. The photos we take in July are used throughout the holiday season, helping our customers envision how these beautiful pieces can enhance their own celebrations.

As part of our July design session, we are also creating arrangements for fall and Thanksgiving!

Designing and photographing our Christmas arrangements in July allows us to experiment with new ideas, refine our designs, and ensure that every detail is perfect. It also gives us ample time to plan and prepare for the busy holiday season, ensuring that we can meet the demands of our customers with beautifully crafted arrangements.

Barry talks Thanksgiving flowers and Christmas wreaths with Fox 43 Morning News

Barry Spengler with Fox 43 Morning News' Amanda McCall.
Barry Spengler with Fox 43 Morning News’ Amanda McCall.

Before his latest appearance on Fox 43, Barry Spengler stopped at a drugstore for a bottle of hairspray.
It wasn’t an act of vanity. Rather, Barry brought it to the TV studio as a prop for his visit with Fox 43’s Amanda McCall.
She introduced Barry, Royer’s vice president of operations, by noting: “The food certainly is important, but don’t forget the Thanksgiving centerpiece.”
Barry brought two centerpieces, including a small one made in a wicker basket that looked like a turkey and a larger one to show how simple it is to convert from Thanksgiving to Christmas use.
If you’re visiting for Thanksgiving, Barry recommended loose flowers as a hostess gift.

“This always works,” he said. “It works like a champ.”

If you’re the recipient of loose flowers, Barry suggested creating a tape grid — essentially an X across the opening of your vase — to support the flowers.
As for the hairspray, it’s Barry’s not-so-secret tip for making Christmas wreaths last longer. It acts like glue to hold the wreath together and gives it a nice sheen.
“It will glue it together,” he said. “It will make (the wreath) last so much nicer. It won’t get that brown hue as fast. It will hold up so much nicer against the wind and the sun and all that.”
You can watch the full segment here: