Hanging succulent terrariums

Continuing our fascination with all things succulent, these hanging glass orbs make cute mini terrariums. Fun (and a little challenging to create), their care is so so easy! A little sun, a little water every once in awhile and you are good to go. See our other blog posts about terrariums by clicking on the succulents label.

Wedding Style: Spring bouquets

While it’s officially now summer, we thought we would go ahead and share a couple of spring wedding bouquets with color and texture. Both contain a mixture of peonies, roses, and dusty miller. The top bouquet also has lisanthus, ranunculus, and garden roses. The second example mixes it up with freesia, tulips, and seeded eucalyptus. Sadly, peony season is almost over. (But we’re looking forward to the summer dahlias!)

Sammy’s named 2012 Best Florist

We just had to say thanks for sharing the love... In the May 2012 Best of the City issue of Portland Monthly Magazine, Sammy’s Flowers was named the Reader’s Pick for Best Florist. We’re so excited to be recognized by our customers and Portland Monthly Magazine.
Thank you so much from all of us at Sammy’s Flowers!

Classic white corsages

White is by far the most popular color choice for corsages. Whether for a wedding, prom or anniversary, classic white works for any occasion. Here’s some recent examples of white wrist corsages using orchids, spray roses, freesia, callas and various foliage accents.

Long lasting flowers

One question we get asked the most is what are long lasting flowers?

Flowers such as oriental and asiatic lilies, gerbers, sunflowers, allium, football mums, ranunculus, standard roses and gladiola are all good choices.  Heliconia, ginger, anthirium, orchids, protea, leucadendron, and birds of paradise are sturdy tropical/exotics. In the example shown, yellow pin cushion protea and red leucadendron are two long lasting favorites.

Caring for your arrangement is the best way to ensure any blooms last. See the blog post "Flower Care" under our care label for a few easy tips.

Soft pastel spring color

It’s starting to feel like summer, with the warm weather we are enjoying right now. But before we move on to the flowers of summer, here’s a couple of spring beauties we thought we would share. These two low arrangements are in soft color palettes that are soothing and sophisticated. They contain: tulips, ranunculus, hyacinth, stock, star of bethlehem, queen anne’s lace, and green dendrobian orchids. The fun, squiggly accents in the bottom arrangement are fern curls.

Flowers for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 13th. Now is the perfect time to pre-order a beautiful arrangement just for Mom. Select from one of our signature designs (as shown on our website) or have us create something custom just for her. Call either Sammy’s location to place your order for pick-up or delivery or if you prefer, place your order online.