It’s Prom Season! Time for Corsages and Boutonnieres!

It’s that time of year again for the big high school dance. With that comes picking out dresses, tuxes, and limos not to mention corsages and boutonnieres. This may be a first for many high school students in terms of picking out flowers to wear or to give to their prom dates. This blog post offers some prom flower advice while also showcasing some of our latest corsage and boutonnieres that reflect this season’s trends. Prom Flower Advice Many students and their parents want to know the basics about corsages and boutonnieres. For example, there are trends each year that change the look of a corsage. This includes the ongoing trend of “blinging” out a corsage with rhinestones, pearls, and jewels featured on our jewelry wristlet corsages. Every year, the fashion debate continues on whether the corsage should match the dress or not. The answer is that the corsage is not necessarily designed to match the dress but to actually compliment or accent the dress color, so it is actually best to choose a color that coordinates rather than matches. It is no longer the trend to have the guy order the corsage and the girl order the boutonniere. Now, … Read More about It’s Prom Season! Time for Corsages and Boutonnieres! »

Focus on Health during National Nutrition Month

March has been set aside as National Nutrition Month. This healthy celebration is all about eating right and educating more people about making better food choices and committing to a healthier lifestyle. This special educational month was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to call attention to this need and help address the country’s obesity issues and health-related problems from living on fast food, sugar, and other poor food choices. The theme for 2014 is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.”  Among our selection of products are a number of healthy choices that you can give as gifts or enjoy yourself. Fresh and Seasonal Fruit Baskets Our fresh fruit gift baskets come in various sizes and varieties to help you find the one that fits your recipient’s tastes and your budget. Right now, on our website, we have nearly 20 different fresh fruit baskets to choose from, including these delicious options: The Deluxe Fruit & Gourmet Delight Basket features seasonal fruit, gourmet food, and spreads and jams. The Deluxe Harvest Basket includes seasonal fruits, a Hawaiian pineapple, gourmet crackers and sparkling cider. California Healthy is chock full of healthy goodness, including an assortment of nuts and fresh fruit, … Read More about Focus on Health during National Nutrition Month »

St. Patrick’s Day and First Day of Spring

Today is St. Patrick’s Day and just around the corner is the arrival of spring on March 20th. Both are special celebrations that can be enjoyed with flowers as spring brings us so many beautiful choices. St. Patrick’s Day For St. Patrick’s Day, we have some great flowers dyed green for your enjoyment as well as flower arrangements that show off a wide array of green hues. These are great to give to loved ones to celebrate their Irish heritage as well as to decorate your own home or office. We have even had orders this year for parties with multiple flower centerpieces for tables at parties. We also have balloons so you can order a fun green-themed St. Patrick’s Day balloon bouquet f or a party or celebration. Spring has Sprung The arrival of spring is March 20th and there is no better way to celebrate than with flowers. We have a wonderful selection of spring flowers to enjoy as décor, gifts, and decorations for special spring events, including spring birthdays, spring wedding or bridal showers, and weddings. This includes other holidays like Easter, which is on April 20th this year. This includes stunning tulips from Holland now available … Read More about St. Patrick’s Day and First Day of Spring »

Celebrate Incredible Kid Day on March 15th

There are many special days throughout the year that celebrate dad, mom, grandparents and other important people in your life. But, did you know that there is even a special day that celebrates kids? That’s right. On March 15th, it will be Incredible Kid Day. This is a great opportunity to show your kids or grandkids just how much you love them and how important they are to you in every way. Having this special day means that you can treat them in any way you like whether that means meals they love, a fun day out, or even gifts. Whatever you do, you want to make sure you tell them just what makes them so incredible to you, helping to build their self-esteem and confidence. At Carithers, we have some great gifts that are sure to make your incredible kids or grandkids smile on their special day. We have two great gift baskets just for kids. The first is the Children’s Activity Basket, which is filled with fun. It features Crayola crayons, markers, a sketchbook, silly putty, bubbles, toys, a plush bear and much more. This will keep them busy for hours as they create some incredible things for you! … Read More about Celebrate Incredible Kid Day on March 15th »

Employee Appreciation Day is March 7th

With March 7th fast approaching as Employee Appreciation Day, which is held each year on the first Friday in March, it is time to think about  how to treat employees and show them just how much you appreciate them. This includes a selection of Corporate Gift Baskets, chocolates, gift towers, plants and more. This worldwide day that celebrates employees and all that they do, including their skills, talent, and knowledge, is an important part of any company’s program to recognize and reward those that play such an important part in the organization’s success. Whether it is a special lunch, a gift basket, or a letter of thanks, it is important to show your employees just how much you appreciate them and recognize their contributions. Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day does not have to be expensive. For example, gift baskets are a great way to show appreciation for the entire office while maximizing the value of what you are giving. Corporate Gift Baskets and Gift Ideas The gift basket selection appeals to men and women alike, including an abundant amount of choices, sizes, and prices. The selection available features seasonal fresh fruit, artisanal cheese, savory snacks, dried fruits and nuts, snack baskets, … Read More about Employee Appreciation Day is March 7th »

Make Birthdays Extra Special

Birthdays are always fun celebrations, toasting getting another year older and letting those you love know that they are appreciated and valued as part of your life. While you may have lined up a bunch of gifts for that special birthday, a great add-on is a bouquet or arrangements of stunning birthday flowers from Carithers Flowers. We thought sharing some of our favorite birthday flower arrangements might give you some great gift ideas and inspire you to shop with us. Our Favorite Birthday Flower Arrangements We have dozens and dozens of special birthday arrangements, including those that can be custom made to suit your style and budget. However, we thought we would tell you about some popular ones from all of our Atlanta flower shops: Wishing You a Happy Birthday is a birthday cake made entirely of flowers, so there are no calories! Just a beautiful display to enjoy. A Happy Birthday Strawberry Margarita is also zero calories but creates a stunning and cheerful display for your favorite person with a birthday. This unique birthday arrangement comes in an over-sized margarita glass and features exotic purple Dendrobium orchids, pink Asiatic lilies, pink alstroemeria and pink roses. Floral Fantasy is a … Read More about Make Birthdays Extra Special »

Farm-Fresh Tulips from Holland have Arrived!

It’s that time of year again – the farm fresh tulips that are a customer favorite have arrived from Holland! Spring is just around the corner and this is prime season for tulips. We have been ordering our tulips from Holland farmers for years and found this to be the best source for this beautiful flower variety. We’ve just released our collection of tulip arrangements online, which showcases some new tulip arrangements this year thanks to our incredibly talented floral design team! Stunning Colors This year, we have some stunning colors available. The tulips are available in a rainbow of colors, including a deep Tuscany orange, snow white, yellow, pink, red and purple just to name a few. The beauty of tulips is that they make a great flower arrangement for any occasion. Love or friendship, they are sure to bring a smile to any recipient’s face! New Arrangements There are also a number of new arrangements that include just tulips and tulips mixed with other gorgeous flower varieties. One of our personal favorites is the “Delightful Dream” tulip arrangement. It reflects the beauty of the spring season by offering bunches of pink tulips, pink roses, and blush hydrangea that … Read More about Farm-Fresh Tulips from Holland have Arrived! »

Valentine’s Message From Charles Carithers

We hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. For those of you who placed Valentine’s flower orders with us, thank you so much for your business and for the chance to be a part of your 2014 Valentine’s experience. The unprecedented winter storm that rolled through Atlanta brought our city and most business activity to a virtual halt. The storm left thousands without power and the devastating ice and snow it delivered prompted our Governor to declare a state of emergency that included the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Governor requested that all non-essential business traffic remain off the roads. Carithers Flowers made every effort to comply with his request. Media coverage of the impending storm began over the weekend leading up to Valentine’s week and peaked on Monday, just before the first blast of ice and snow reached our city. We heeded the warnings from local broadcast media and began pro-actively contacting customers who had previously placed orders for Tuesday and Wednesday delivery. We advised each customer of the storm related information we were receiving and suggested they allow us to move their delivery to either Monday, Thursday or Friday. The vast majority of those we contacted took us … Read More about Valentine’s Message From Charles Carithers »

Last Chance to Order for Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is this Friday, so this is your last chance to order fresh flowers or gifts from Carithers. We are still taking orders and will do so as long as we have flowers and gifts to do so. We just want to stress that it is a good idea to call, email, or come in now to place your Valentine’s Day order so you can take advantage of the variety and Valentine’s Day promotions now available for a limited time. Valentine’s Day Highlights If you are still deciding or not sure what your sweetheart will like, here are some highlights of what we have available for your consideration: Grand Reserve Roses – All colors and quantities, these roses are sold exclusively by us so your sweetheart will have something no one else has – unless, of course, they shopped with us! These beauties can be hand arranged into a bouquet all on their own with a touch of baby’s breath and greenery or they can be added to any of our extraordinary Valentine’s Day designs. Unique Offerings – We have exotic flower arrangements, including some stunning orchids, as well as an entire luxury collection to choose from for those … Read More about Last Chance to Order for Valentine’s Day! »

Save 15% on Your Valentine’s Day Gifts with Carithers

We understand that you have a lot of expectations to live up to on Valentine’s Day. However, professing your love for your sweetheart – not to mention your mom, kids, and other family members – does not have to be expensive. That’s why we are offering some special sales prices this Valentine’s Day on our entire collection of Valentine’s Day flower arrangements and Valentine’s Day gifts. Valentine’s Day Promotions This year, we have topped ourselves in the value department by including an additional promotion designed to help you get the most for your money this Valentine’s Day. You can now save 15% when you spend $75 or more. Just use our promotion code, “WOW15,” during your online checkout. The offer is only valid through February 13, 2014. This promotion deadline is a good reminder to order now!  Not only will you be able to take advantage of all of our Valentine’s Day promotions by placing your order with us now, but you will also be able to experience our award-winning luxury on the flower variety and quantity you want for your sweetheart. Award-Winning Quality, Selection, and Service As an award-winning Atlanta florist, there are many reasons why we should be … Read More about Save 15% on Your Valentine’s Day Gifts with Carithers »