Flowers and the Internet

Has everyone seen Elf, you know how certain elves are good at making toys and other elves are good at making cookies in trees, well only certain elves are good at making flower arrangements! Those elves are called florists. Many have been working at their craft all of their life. They went to school or learned at their fathers knee. The people on the Internet don't even really make the flowers, they try to farm out the order for a much reduced price to a real floral elf. The real florists are trying to do the best they can with much less money than it takes to make the picture that you saw on the Internet but they can't! So you think it's the florist fault and you call them but you ordered on the Internet! There are certain things that should still be done the old fashioned way, like ordering flowers! Call, stop by, chat, we love the personal touch! And send flowers for New Year's Eve so the hostess can have them on the table before everyone arrives! It's a really fun and Elfish thing to do! Call 215-968-9555 or stop by 17 Cambridge Lane Newtown Pa 18940

Sending joy

We get to walk our talk, yesterday we had a person who wasn't happy. We calmed her down and made it right even though it wasn't our fault. Being a peaceful warrior is always worth the effort. Step out of the way and just be peaceful it is always the right thing to do. Thanks, for the great lesson!

Emily's day!

Late summer weddings

So simple and lovely, daisies and beautiful weather. Lately something has been on my mind. I love spending time with brides planing and deciding on flowers and decor for their special day. They choose their venues, dresses, band, and many other touches based on their tastes. The flowers and decor are important. The cost of everything is important. You get what you pay for and while a florist can stay in a budget. You can't have your wedding at the Ritz on a firehouse budget, and You can't have calla lilies and mokara orchids on a carnation and daisy budget. The photos are from a wedding at Rosebank Winery. The ceremony was in a field and the reception in the barn. The couple had a budget and I was able to stick to it. I help couples add nature and beauty to their special day. So, you pay for a service, you pay for flowers and you pay for expertise. Thanks for letting us participate in your special.

Gorgeous for fall

This gorgeous bouquet is a combination of pink and red roses with alstroemerias and fall mums in a square vase. It is delicious! For fall deliciousness call Newtown Floral Company 215-968-9555!

Phone blog

I just connected my smart phone to my blog. Now I can send pictures and ideas from anywhere! Here is a photo of a bright yellow bridesmaid bouquet

Not all weddings

Gerberliscious at the winery 



Sweet and simple in a barn




Backyard pool party

 Sometimes we do big and complicated, other times we do small and sweet, this weekend was about small weddings, a 50th anniversary celebration and a baby shower. We love any event large or small. Newtown Floral 215-968-9555


Baby shower



A day with the sharks!



Peonies and peacock feathers, fun!

 A wedding at the Camden Aquarium. We had a great time, the staff was wonderful and we had a lot of fun planning this wedding. We actually went back the same week for an outing and got to pet the skates! During the reception they raise the screens and the guests spend the entire night dancing with sharks! Thanks for inviting us to be a part of your day!

Do you feel under the sea?

There are sharks back there!

Got to pet the skates!

Another busy spring!

Calla Lilies, attache roses and bling!

Orange Gerbers, attache roses and green buttons

Mother's Day 2012! Of course there's a wedding! I worked with my wonderful friend and amazing photographer Barbara Pellegrino. The weather was amazing! Not too hot and picturesque sunshine! We all worked together to make this day perfect for almost a year. These are my unprofessional photos, but I saw Barb's and they are awesome! Such a happy couple and we were so greatful to work with Barb again! We called our bride Tinker Bell because she was so sparkley! Thanks for a great day! Love you Tink! For awesome  flowers with personal touches call Newtown Floral Company!     215-968-9555

Baby calla, roses and buttons!

Bridechilla!! I love you, easy, happy fun!!

My favorite bride!! 2011

Tulips in November

Gorgeous, easy, sweet, happy to be getting

married, that's the way every bride is, that I meet.

How lucky am I? And how about these flowers?

Tulips in November? Yes indeed and do you see the

sun? It was a little chilly but really a wonderful weather

day, considering we had snow just 3 weeks before this!

Great weather, happy flowers, easy brides call us!!

215-968-9555  Newtown Floral Company

We love Bridechillas!!   



Gorgeous centerpeices

Weddings and fun stuff!

Calla lily and rose bridal bouquet

Lisianthus and rose bridesmaid bouquet

I am very excited for this wedding season, not only do I get to work with amazing young women, I get to see beautiful clothes and spend time with people at their happiest! From small and intimate to large and spectacular we can do it all! Newtown Floral Company 215-968-9555

Prom Season 2012

Orange and white rose corsage



Orange Mokara Orchid

 Gorgeous cymbidium and dendrobian Orchid Corsage

Prom Season is here!! Stop in or call we have fun ideas we have bracelettes and jewels and cool ribbon, bring your dress or a swatch or a photo on your cell!

Newtown Floral is the place to go! 17 Cambridge Lane Newtown PA 215-968-9555 

Valentines Day 2012

There is so much commentary going on about the floral business and they say any press is good press. I for one don't believe that putting out negative energy in any way is good. For days I was riveted to the conversation about how bad certain things are to the floral industry, blah, blah... However just like in my life I prefer to focus on what is good and not fill my head with negativity. So we are busy, we are having fun and we do Great work!
I want to get better at what I do all the time and I want to have fun. Today we are making the cutest little baby rose wrist corsages for The Goodnoe Father-Daughter dance.
We are doing a wedding at
Citizens Bank Park and....we are making lots of GORGEOUS roses and floral arrangements. That is very good!

Staying connected

So... I have been listening to motivational speakers for years. Just recently I have been turned on to Seth Godin, Darren Hardy and people from Success Magazine. They have been advising people to really think about why they do what they do. The life of a retail florist is interesting. We have times when we are so busy that we can't catch our breath and then there are days like today and yesterday when we get to sit, dream and read Facebook!? But it also gives me time to contemplate, yesterday I had "light bulb" moment!
This past summer we were doing a wedding at The Center Bridge Inn and I was chatting with the brides Aunt. I ask her where she's from and she says oh originally I'm from Newtown right up the road. I laugh and say oh that's where our store is. I ask her her maiden name and she tells me and I say do
you know E and she says oh E is my mother! I am very excited cause I haven't seen E in a few years. She has been living at one the retirement homes and I lost track of her. I very excitedly go over and reintroduce myself to E, who still is doing very well, but doesn't drive any more. Hence, the reason I haven't seen her in a few years. We chat and get reacquainted.
Oh yeah, there was a wedding going on. The bride was E's granddaughter I'm sure you guessed. Soo... The real reason for this long story is yesterday
E came to see me! I have so many wonderful people who I have known over 22 years of working here. I keep up
With lots of them. When people get older and can't get around I miss them and ask for them. So... Reason number one I do what I do is the life long connections we get to make with people. Thanks for that reminder E as I am coming up to one of the toughest holidays... I always LOVE seeing all my besties!!!

Brick and Mortar Florist!

I have spent time meeting with small florists for many years. We are a group of the hardest working, kindest people in the world. Last night I was at a meeting about a group started by florists to raise awareness to the public about some deceptive practices that have been going in our business on the Internet. There are floral businesses who position themselves on the Internet and make the consumer believe they are the local neighborhood florist, when in fact they might be answering their phones in the Philipines.
We want to raise awareness of the importance of patronizing your local neighborhood florist. It is so inspiring to meet with people who have struggled and survived through the recession, through the takeover of food store and the Internet selling flowers. We have survived! We are good and we care about the future of small business and the future of the floral industry. So live local, buy local, love your local, 3/50 project , whatever you wanna call it . We are your expert! We are your neighbor. We can expertly guide you and we want to help you, Call us 215-968-9555 or stop in 17 Cambridge Lane Newtown Pa

Babies Breath is back!

Babies Breath is popular again!

So sweet, so simple we made this pomander 3 years ago.

We have always been ahead of the trends or do we set the trends??

I am not sure but we do stay in touch with whats hot and what's not.

Newtown Floral is your one stop shop for your wedding flowers.

Call 215-968-9555

Football Tribute!

Your loved one was a huge football fan. We create shapes that pay tribute to your loved one. Let Newtown Floral create a fitting tribute for you. Call 215-968-9555 or stop in 17 Cambridge La
Newtown Pa

Peonies in December!!

Who could imagine pink peonies in December, we did and they were gorgeous! A sophisticated holiday party in a soft Victorian sitting room. The peonies were the perfect touch.
Newtown Floral Company is your go to florist for house parties. We will come to you home and help you design the arrangements to fit every room in your house. Call 215-968-9555 or stop in at 17 Cambridge Lane Newtown Pa