It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but the annual day of gratitude is rapidly approaching. Whether you’re hosting guests for dinner or visiting family for the celebration, you’ll need flowers to decorate your table or give as a gift. Luckily, there are so many autumnal blooms that work perfectly for Thanksgiving flower arrangements in 77084.
Think outside the vase
When it comes to making your own Thanksgiving flower arrangements in 77084, consider unique alternatives to the traditional vase. Of course, most Thanksgiving tables have a cornucopia or Horn of Plenty as a centerpiece, but if you’re bored with this holiday standard, try something new and exciting.
For example, a galvanized metal bucket with some raffia tied around it adds rustic charm to your arrangement. You can also try arranging flowers in a faux pumpkin container or a hollowed-out real pumpkin. Various gourds can quickly become one-of-a-kind vases by cutting off the top and scooping out the innards.
A bowl of fruit becomes a charming place to arrange smaller flowers and plants as a centerpiece or arrangement. Citrus elements bring a bright, fresh and unexpected essence to your arrangement.
For those hosting Thanksgiving dinner in their homes, individual bud vases at each place setting stand out from the expected large table centerpiece. With lots of bud vases on the table, you can play around with different flowers and other accents.
Also, keep in mind that flower arrangements aren’t just for your dining room table. Consider other places throughout your home where fresh flowers would add a nice holiday touch to the space, such as coffee tables, fireplace mantels and entryways.
Fall flowers for your Thanksgiving floral arrangement
Once you’ve decided on the vessel(s) you’ll use for your holiday arrangement, it’s time to pick the flowers. Many people assume the most beautiful flowers only bloom during the spring and summer. However, autumn offers a variety of flora to populate your arrangements, such as sunflowers, marigolds, chrysanthemums, asters, pansies, violas, black-eyed Susans and dianthus.
Often, people assume floral arrangements should only include flowers. However, there are other accent plants you can include that make the arrangement pop. Seasonal plants to add to your Thanksgiving floral arrangement include ornamental peppers, flowering kale/cabbage, lavender, croton, purple fountain grass, cattails, eucalyptus or berry branches. Fresh herbs like mint, rosemary, pineapple sage and thyme add delicious scents to your arrangements, too.
Creating your Thanksgiving floral arrangement
As you gather the flowers and other pieces you’ll use for your holiday floral arrangement, consider how you’re going to arrange them in the vase, bucket, pumpkin, etc. Try an arrangement that includes monochromatic shades. Experiment with height as you set up your flowers, pairing tall plants with one another and shorter ones in a different vessel.
The holiday season is a busy time of year for many of us. As you prepare for Thanksgiving, you might find you’re too busy to create your own holiday floral arrangement. If that’s the case, get in touch with us to learn more about how It’s Just For You can create beautiful Thanksgiving flower arrangements in 77084.
Labor Day weekend is on the horizon, and if you’re spending Labor Day in 77084 with your family, you should invest in some fresh flower arrangements to enhance your décor. Most of the country will be enjoying their day off, and whether you plan to sit in front of the TV to relax or you’ll be hosting a get-together for the long weekend, great flowers do a lot to set the tone.
Flowers for Labor Day
Which are the best Labor Day weekend arrangements in 77084? With fall approaching, it’s always best to go with something that’s in season and will bring cheer to anyone looking at them. It’s fun to incorporate fall foliage into your bouquet (autumn is coming soon!) to give it an extra-seasonal look.
Here are some of the top picks for your Labor Day arrangement:
Sunflowers: Sunflowers are a great pick for summer, and retain their seasonal charm throughout the fall—it’s hard not to smile when you see a sunflower bouquet. They’re also incredibly hardy and can last for weeks, which means they’re a great choice for a gifted bouquet. The recipient will love them for days and days.
Lilies: Lilies are another sturdy, beautiful flower that thrives in the autumn. Whether you choose bright orange tiger lilies for their fall colors, stargazer lilies for their beautiful coloring and delicate fragrance or another variety entirely, these bold blooms will last for quite a while. Consider pairing them with oak leaves or other autumnal foliage for a seasonal look.
Dahlias: Perhaps the most dramatic Labor Day weekend flower arrangements in 77084 include dahlias. These round, big and spiky-petaled flowers come in a variety of hues, but we think deep red dahlias are particularly lovely in early autumn. Pair them with foliage that can stand up to their big, round shape and intricate petals.
Marigolds: Marigolds are easy to grow—you might even have some in your own yard—but this edible flower is also a great addition to a professional bouquet. Their deep gold and orange colors are perfect to welcome in the fall, and they won’t break the bank. Add some big, bright marigolds to your Labor Day bouquet for a fun twist on the holiday trappings.
Gerbera daisies: Finally, gerbera daisies are a spring and summer favorite—but since they come in red, orange and yellow hues, they also make a stunning addition to a fall bouquet. Their shape is big and bold, which means they work well with smaller or more delicate flowers. Pair them with dark green foliage for a truly unique look.
If these flowers don’t suit your needs, or you have a specific type in mind, ask your florist to create something special.
Ready to decorate your home for Labor Day? Its Just For You has your Labor Day flower arrangements in 77084 covered. Treat yourself (and others) to a big bouquet. After all, you work hard! Why not celebrate all you do with flowers? Call today to get started.
As we approach the start of another school year, it’s time to start thinking about the dedicated people who spend countless hours working with your children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s especially important to acknowledge the efforts of our teachers. Have you considered sending your kids’ teachers a beautiful, custom back-to-school flower bouquet in 77084?
When you order now, we’ll give you 10 percent off your back-to-school bouquet—just mention this post!
What your children’s teachers do
It’s easy to take teachers for granted, especially if you’re of the mindset that they automatically get a three-month vacation each year. Unfortunately, that’s not the case—if it were, more people would want to be teachers. The truth is, teachers spend countless unpaid hours preparing to educate your children in age-appropriate ways, all while keeping in mind individual learning capabilities, district standards and more.
Your child’s teacher has most likely graduated from at least a four-year college and has gone through credentialing programs to help them understand the best ways possible to educate your kid. Whether they’re a preschooler or about to graduate from high school, a good teacher—one who can connect with your child and inspire a love of learning—is worth their weight in gold. After all, we don’t just send our kids to school to get eight hours of free babysitting. Schools are meant to help children learn more about society, the world and how to function in it.
… and how they deserve to be acknowledged
Your kid’s teacher has to deal with a lot in normal circumstances, and now that the COVID-19 pandemic is here, they have a lot more to deal with than normal. Why not send them a back-to-school flower bouquet in 77084?
Flowers are always a welcome gift to teachers, administrators and other education professionals alike. Here are our favorite suggestions to show your child’s teacher how much you appreciate them:
Sunflowers: Sunflowers are some of the most cheerful flowers available, and are super hardy to boot. A big bouquet of sunflowers and greenery will brighten anyone’s day—and since they’re in season now, you’ll get the best of the bunch.
Gerbera daisies: Gerbera daisies come in a wide variety of super vibrant colors, ranging from neon pink to bright yellow. There’s no better way to say “I appreciate you” than to pick a bouquet of these hardy, cheerful flowers.
Orchids: These ones might be for the more advanced green thumbs at the school, but a potted orchid is a flower that will last long past those first report cards. Be sure to choose an orchid that can not only withstand neglect (after all, your kids’ teachers are probably exhausted) but will also do well in the classroom’s natural light, should the teacher choose to leave it there.
When you need back-to-school flowers for your child’s teacher in 77084, Its Just For You has you covered. Call us to discuss your budget and vision, and we’ll create a gorgeous bouquet that will have your kid’s teacher grinning from ear to ear.
At Its Just for You, we’re pleased to regularly offer a wide range of beautiful flower arrangements for under $59 at our shop and online!
Your options will vary based on the season, but our $59 and under arrangements in 77084 are typically medium-sized arrangements, allowing you to get the same outstanding level of quality you’ve come to expect from our arrangements, but at a more economical price.
Many of these arrangements will contain flowers such as gerbers, tulips, spider or cremon mums, carnations and filler. Some arrangements might also include a few roses, sunflowers, hydrangeas, calla lilies, or stargazer/oriental lilies.
These aren’t our only economical options, either—we offer smaller mixed baskets available for thank you gifts and get well wishes, as well as a wide range of fruit baskets, cheese and cracker baskets and sweets baskets. Plus, you can always choose from our range of 6” table plants (lilies, crotons, bromeliad, phal orchids, anthuriums) and compact arrangements (featuring roses, calla lilies, stargazers or hydrangea with spray roses and fillers).
When to send a flower arrangement
If you are inexperienced with sending flower arrangements, your questions are most likely to concern when it’s most appropriate to send flowers, and what sorts of flowers should you send depending on the occasion or circumstances. Here are some of the occasions that may call for flower arrangements:
Get well wishes: If you know someone who is ill or receiving medical treatment, you can send a bouquet to their home or hospital room, filled with flowers that provide an uplifting mood.
Birthdays: Receiving flowers for your birthday can truly brighten the day and make it special. You can customize the bouquet to make sure it includes the recipient’s favorite flowers!
Weddings: Weddings usually require a lot of different flower arrangements, so you can work with a florist when planning your wedding to take care of it. If you’re a guest, you can also contribute an arrangement of your own.
Romantic occasions: If you’re celebrating an anniversary, going on a date or just want to surprise the special person in your life, you might consider getting a flower arrangement to set the proper mood and show that person how you feel about them.
Send your respects: If you know someone who recently had a loved one pass away, you can send flowers as your well wishes to be of some comfort. You may also consider contributing floral arrangements to the funeral or memorial service.
Congratulations: Did someone special in your life recently get promoted, celebrate an important milestone or achieve something significant? Flower arrangements can be a great way to say “congratulations!”
Interested in learning more about our flower arrangements for under $59 in 77084, and about the various circumstances in which you might consider sending a flower arrangement to another person? We encourage you to contact Its Just for You today with any questions you have. We are always happy to talk with customers about ideas for flower arrangements so you can create the perfect gift!
Maybe flowers aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you’re trying to decide what to get Dad for Father’s Day, but hear us out—there’s nothing like a fresh flower or plant arrangement to brighten up someone’s day. Even if your dad is generally the stoic, unsentimental type, flowers and plants can be the perfect way to say “I love you”—and they can be as manly as he is. Read on for some of our favorite Father’s Day arrangements in 77084, then call the team at It’s Just For You to brainstorm the perfect arrangement for your dad:
Try a unique vase or holder: Maybe Dad isn’t the cut crystal vase and lush peony type—and that’s okay! Why not get him an arrangement in a fun, unique holder? Antique-style watering cans, vintage toy trucks, oversized beer steins or coffee mugs and rustic small barrels are great ways to showcase plants and flowers, and tailor them to his interests. Give him something to show off on Facebook when you pair your arrangement or plant with a fun container.
Potted indoor and outdoor plants: Is Dad an avid gardener? Give him a new plant to nurture all year long. We can help you choose a plant that will work in whichever indoor or outdoor conditions he has, or something low-maintenance that could inspire a new hobby. Succulents are particularly great for novice gardeners, thanks to their ability to survive in a variety of different conditions (some even thrive on neglect), and their lovely shades of green, purple and red look great in or out of anyone’s home.
Centerpieces for the table: If you’re celebrating Dad with a luncheon or dinner, opt for a centerpiece that will add a festive touch to the setting. Pick flowers in his favorite colors, or that have special meaning. For example, daffodils symbolize regard, sunflowers represent adoration and violets mean loyalty and devotion—all qualities and emotions that a great father can have or inspire.
Your father will love the thought and affection you put into his custom floral arrangement, and the memories will last for years to come. If you’re not sure what your dad might like, give us a call and tell us about what you’re looking for—our expert floral staff can give you suggestions to make a bouquet or potted plant arrangement that will knock his socks off. We pride ourselves on being able to create gorgeous custom arrangements for even the most difficult-to-buy-for folks—and many dads seem to qualify—so we’re up to the challenge.
Father’s Day arrangements in 77084
Since 2007, the team at It’s Just For You has been designing and arranging flowers and plants to brighten up any occasion. When you’re buying for the dad who has it all, we can create something that will show just how much you care and understand his unique personality. Call us today to learn more and get started making a great gift for your dad’s special day.