We Survived Another Valentines Day! WOW!

It was hectic. It was exciting. It was stressful. It was wonderful. It was just what we expected. It was busy.
Our wonderful staff performed marvelously.
Most of all, our customers were GREAT. THANK YOU ALL.

Over the years, we have wondered what would happen if we chose not to do Valentines Day. Just chose not to participate. Would anyone miss us?
The only reason we would even think of such a thing is because of the total misconception presented by much of the media and some people that florist's are making a killing on Valentines Day. The false story that the florist is actually ripping people off by raising their prices just because they can. NOTE: we realize that not everyone feels this way, but the story gets out there every year.

If the general public only knew the challenges involved with this day of all days, they might be a little more understanding. I won't belabor the point but, we have a tremendous increase in cost of goods and overhead for this one day. It is incredible.
At the end of the day, after all the extra help is paid, the flower suppliers are taken care of, the extra van rental paid and all is said and done, we wonder where all the big profits are.
The one thing we can be pleased with is the fact that we got the orders out, we made people smile, and we can look back at a job well done.

Thanks again to all our wonderful customers and staff!

Glenn & Kathie

The Morning B4 the Big Day

You will notice I cut & pasted Kathie's comment to a real post. I will get her up to speed on how to add a post after Valentines Day.

I am a talk radio addict. I try to catch Rush, Shaun, etc, etc. when I can. I have to say, I am very disappointed in their taking on the advertiser Pro-flowers.

Some of you know, most don't, that when you get an order from Pro-flowers, it comes in a BOX.

Please don't disappoint your friend or loved one by ordering flowers in a box.

Edited on 5/1/08: I am sorry to say that Proflowers has garnered an order for the video of frozen flowers to be taken down, so I have removed the links.

Have a Great Day!

Kathie's Komments

We are well on the way to V Day, Teresa and I are spending every spare minute taping vases, cutting ribbons, clearing work stations to make ready for more help. The orders are beginning to roll in.

I would hope that any of you reading this would please order your flowers from a real florist not 1800 flowers or any of the other order gatherers, that only take orders and clip money off the top of the order and send it to a real florist to fill the order with less money than you gave them and then you are dissapointed in your order.

outta here. Kathie

February 7, 2008 8:14 PM

Introduction to Especially For You Florist Blog

Wow. This has been a long time coming. My name is Glenn and I am setting this Blog up for my wife, Kathie, who owns Especially For You Florist in Hoover, Alabama.

Once we get going on this, I am expecting Kathie to humor you with her wit and craziness along with some pics of her fantastic floral designs.

I also expect to hear from Bandit, the Official Greeter at the shop. He is a half human Shi tzu with a knack for befriending everyone.

Kathie may even share some pics of the Most Beautiful Granddaughter in the world, Ms Maddie.

Kathie has had the Florist since 1989. She has steadily improved her design skills over the years, winning the Alabama State Florists Association coveted Designer of The Year in 2002. Her goal of earning her AIFD certification was achieved last summer (2007) when she was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers. I got to attend the induction in beautiful Palm Desert CA. Membership in this organization is held by only 1500 designers world wide. Needless to say, she is a fantastic Designer and has shared her talent on many design panels.

I am anxious for this blog to be a tool to let our valued customers know what is going on, not only at the florist but in our lives also. I would like it to be a personal view into our lives as we share in your lives also.

Please feel free to call the shop 1-800-239-0968 or 205-989-8001 in the Birmingham, AL area.
We also have a website www.EspeciallyForYouFlorist.com and you can view arrangements and place orders if you like.