Posted by admin on February 20, 2010 | No Comments
Yesterday we had an unprecedented occurrence at Thallo. A recipient of one of our bouquets emailed us to express her dissatisfaction! The horror! You can imagine our dismay. She said that the flowers had arrived wilted and dead and suspected they were Valentine’s leftovers! The flowers were, as far we know, very fresh. I personally delivered them and felt great about passing them on. In fact, we used the same blossoms for an event yesterday and everything was firm, alive and pretty! Although she would not accept a replacement bouquet, the situation has been upsetting… and confusing.
Baffled, we’ve began to deduce possible culprits for that particular bouquet’s sudden demise. What in the world could have happened? In fact, there are many elements in the home environment that can adversely affect the life and longevity of blossoms.
Water is the Essence of Moisture
Keeping your flowers full of fresh, clean water is perhaps the best way to keep them looking fresh. The flowers we buy are very fresh–farm fresh, often– and require a TON of water. Ann and I are always amazed at how much flowers drink overnight. A hydrangea I have on my bedside has slurped-up 4 inches of water over the past 2 days! Its important to remember to add water to bouquets, especially bouquets that are designed in opaque containers (because monitoring the water level is more difficult) or bouquets that were delivered to your home. Water loss in transit is unavoidable, especially when people don’t use turn signals (I speak from experience). If you are a flower lover and have cut blossoms in your home often, invest in a container of flower preservative. Preservative is imperative to keep blossoms fresh longer. Also, be sure no cloudiness or plant matter floating in the water as this could promote the growth of bacteria which can keep a flower from being “ridiculously good looking”.
Something’s in the Air
With the mercury dropping into the low 40’s over the past week, Floridians have been turning up the heat in their homes. Drafts and moving air are one of flowers biggest enemies. Moving air dries out flowers, zapping needed moisture out of their petals and leaves. If a bouquet is placed in the path of an air conditioning vent or ceiling fan and the flowers are in the path of air all night, the length of their vase life will definitely shrink. Avoid placing bouquets in the direct path of an air conditioning vent to keep them looking fresh longer.
An Apple a Day
You know that beautiful bowl of Granny Smiths on your kitchen table? The one that coordinates so nicely with your new bouquet? Well, ripening fruit, which releases tiny amounts of ethylene gas, can age flowers prematurely. Same goes for your refrigerator. Also, avoid putting bouquets in there, as fruits and other organic materials within the fridge can adversely affect your flowers’ vase life. Certain flowers are especially sensitive to ethylene gas, particularly carnations, lilies, freesia and other delicate Spring blossoms.
Too Hot to Handle
Love the way your bouquet looks on top of your television or underneath your decorative lamp? Heat being emitted by your electronic device can hinder make your flower die prematurely. Most flowers prefer temperatures between 65 to 72 degrees and are best displayed away from heat sources like televisions, cable boxes or hanging lamps.
A Cut Above
If you are able to remove your flowers from their vase and give them a fresh cut when changing water, you will notice that the flowers will perk up significantly. The same things that cloud your vase water block the flowers’ stems from hydrating well. A sharp pairing knife or new kitchen shears will do the trick.
To Each (Flower) His Own
Lastly, be mindful of the anatomy of the flowers you’ve received. Is the suspect blossom in your bouquet wilted or is the gentle curve of its stem just part of its unique anatomy? Helebores, one of our favorite flowers in the world, are European blossoms that resemble wild roses. They are naturally curved and almost “droopy” in appearance. That is part of their allure, not a sign of decay. Lisianthus, a more common flower, are another blossom with a flower head that faces down, rather than perks up.
In conclusion, with proper care and mindfulness, you can prolong the life of your flowers and enjoy them in the home. If you are truly dissatisfied with your flowers, call your florist and ask for help. At Thallo, we believe the whole of our company is only as good as our smallest effort. Every little blossom counts.
A collection of helebores, with their curved stems and droopy blossoms.
Posted by admin on February 3, 2010 | No Comments
Valentine’s Day is 9 days away, so remember Thallo when you’re making plans to express your love.
Gardeny and lush-Spring mix with roses.
starting at $100.00
Romantic handheld bouquets.
Starting at $85.
One dozen roses, densely arranged, featuring seasonal accompanying blossoms.
$150+
321.953.9710
Or contact us on our site. Just fill in your name, phone number and email and we will respond quickly to your request!
Prices do not include delivery or sales tax.
Posted by admin on January 24, 2010 | No Comments
In the article below, Nancy Liu Chin explains so well the complexities of wedding flower delivery and installation. At Thallo, we typically charge anywhere from 10-30% of the final flower total to cover delivery and installation of the event. This charge covers delivery to two locations (usually ceremony and reception venue) and is based on the complexity of logistics for the day. Like Nancy Liu Chin, Thallo’s team personally places and styles each wedding until the last detail is sorted out. If we have to do a lot of work on-site, if the venues are far away or if there is a very short turn around time, the percentage goes up. It usually takes us around 2.5 hours to prepare our van. Mindful loading and packing is always of great importance, especially in hot Florida weather. For most of the year, we must use ice packs, insulated foam, etc. to ensure that everything arrives looking “fresh as a flower” (pun intended). In fact, yesterday we even added ice packs to our boutonniere and flower girl accessories!
In the current economic climate, wedding clients are scrutinizing every charge, understandably. Often, when we finalize proposals and calculate the installation and delivery charge, we are surprised by the number. However, taking into account how many moving parts are involved in transporting, moving and executing event flowers and decor… whew, I am exhausted just thinking about it!
Posted by admin on January 6, 2010 | No Comments
“Red Carpet Weddings”
A Sophisticated Bridal Showcase
Sunday, January 17, 2010
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Melbourne Square Mall (not in the mall, but inside the former Circuit City building)
1700 W. New Haven Ave.
Melbourne, Florida 32904
Visit our booth and check out the amazing new facility! This bridal show has proven to Thallo over the past four years to be the most professionally executed and organized bridal showcase. Its always a chance to get our creative juices flowing… and our handsome male flower models are BACK!
Pre-register here!
Posted by admin on December 24, 2009 | No Comments
From Thallo to you,
a Very Happy Holiday and Wonderful New Year!
We will be out-of-town from Thursday, Dec. 24th- Monday, January 4th. We will be available via email for our current wedding clients and returning messages as promptly as possible.
Our regular schedule will resume in January…. but stay tuned for more information about Thallo Valentine’s Day 2010…
Thank you for your business and support through 2009.
Fondly,
Sara & Ann
Posted by admin on December 11, 2009 | No Comments
Below are some photos to give you a glimpse into our holiday store! We would love to see you and help to take care of your last minute holiday items!
- Custom Holiday Gift Basket - $75
Featuring an assortment of fresh goodies, these baskets are sure to put a smile on someone’s face. Filled with delicious mustard and jam from Christina’s Pantry, mini bread loaves from Sue Ann’s Bakery, a fresh boxwood kissing ball by Thallo and a sparkling ornament. Of course, we add pretty moss, birch and fresh floral trim to make it look sweet. All inside a mossy basket that looks as good empty as it does full! 2 day notice required!
- Rice paper votives - $6
- A view of our mossy gifts and live plants
- Thallo’s beautiful shop!
- Darling little glass bird ornaments! Perfect for the Christmas tree but easily translates to the New Year too!
Posted by admin on November 30, 2009 | No Comments
We’ve transformed our floral studio into a holiday store! Starting on December 5th, stop by to order your holiday centerpieces, fresh Christmas greenery, wreaths, tabletop trees and reasonably priced gifts and stocking stuffers. We encourage you to…
* shop local * shop fresh * shop with love*
December 5th through December 23rd
Closed Sunday and Monday
12pm-6pm
1012 East Lincoln Avenue - Melbourne, FL 32901
Posted by admin on November 11, 2009 | No Comments
Its been a busy season for Thallo!
Designing, planning, creating, collecting…
designing: our many, fun, autumn weddings
planning: our holiday shop offerings, december events and working with clients for 2010
creating: reinventing our studio, rediscovering our space, imagining new floral stories
collecting: goods and wares for your holiday gift-giving needs
Stay tuned for some photos and more information on Thallo Holiday!
Posted by admin on October 13, 2009 | 1 Comment
Here are a few sneak peeks from our photo shoot with Rachel Hobgood with Feather & Form, a new event design company in Cocoa Village. Thallo was thrilled to provide the fresh flowers and help to style the event, which featured three wedding “looks”. A special thank you to photographer Jus Cowland for capturing and sharing these amazing images.
{Green Bride}
{Vintage Bride}
{Poppy and Aqua Bride}
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