About Me

I am a very close friend of Donn Flipse, Jen Stabile and other associates of Field of Flowers, based in Davie Florida. I share with them a love of flowers and plants, the business of selling them, and a desire to learn more about them. Via my blog I hope to find other people of similar interests and provide them with interesting and entertaining information.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

We moved.... The blog that is!

We are excited to introduce our newly redesigned blog.
We've moved this blog as of 12/7/11.  Please visit us at our new blog!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Flower Creations for Deliver the Dream of Broward County


Field of Flowers had the pleasure of creating floral arrangements for the Deliver the Dream 8th Annual Denim & Diamonds Gala held on October 29th. This has been a remarkable year for Deliver the Dream, an organization that helps families suffering from a serious illness or crisis to regain strength, mend spirits and "just be a family again" through three-day retreats. The event, held at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Ft Lauderdale raised $300,000! We are inspired by everyone involved, and so happy to have contributed and been a part of this (though bummed we didn't win any diamonds -- maybe next year). Here is a peak at the stunning rose arrangements: long stem red roses dripping like diamonds over the edges of champagne flutes.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Women and Thyroid Disease Lecture at Field of Flowers


Memorial Healthcare System and Field of Flowers are teaming up again to help educate the community regarding important health topics. This Saturday Field of Flowers will be hosting a lecture on Women and Thyroid Disease: What to Watch For. Learn the warning signs and how to check for tell-tale lumps and bumps. RSVP now to Amber at 954.680.2406 x177 or amberf@fieldofflowers.com. The lecture will take place at our Davie flower market located at 5101 S. University Dr., Davie, FL from 12-1pm.


Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Thank you for your service!

Each year, thousands of sailors and Marines are sent on assignment alone to Afghanistan, Iraq, horn of Africa, Guantanamo and other areas to fight the Global War on Terrorism.  Since 9/11, over 90,000 sailors have left their assigned units or commands to deploy individually or in small groups.  They are usually assigned to Army units to fill specialized roles that the Army has either trouble filling or has limited expertise.  Little or no ceremony marks their deployment or return.  Often, with very little notice, IA’s (Individual Augmentee) are asked to head to unknown territories, face unknown enemies and spend over a year away from their homes and families.  On the 6th, Field of Flowers will be donating wrapped roses to go out to the spouses of the IA’s that are being honored and we would like to say to all of the honorees, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Couple Ties the Knot in Coral Gables


We got the chance to work with a flashy, fun bride and groom this past October the 1st! Josie and Joe’s color choices of mostly rich reds and brilliant blues were eye popping and a refreshing break from the traditional. Thanks for letting us be a part of your wedding!


Special Thanks to Marilyn of Marilyn Garcia Photography for sharing a few of her photos with us from this wedding. You can see more of Marilyn’s work on her site

www.marilyngarcia-photography.com/.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Wedding Flowers at the W Fort Lauderdale

Lush Celebrations at Field of Flowers (Davie, FL) was thrilled to be a part of Anna and Yomi's special day for their September 30th, 2011 destination wedding at the super classy W Hotel on Fort Lauderdale beach. Anna decided on a paper lantern theme with dark blues, aqua and the slightest hint of hot pink accents. Our designers created beautiful wedding flower arrangements full of orchids, calla lilies and roses to fit the elegant theme. They held their intimate wedding ceremony on a terrace overlooking the ocean and then hit the sand for what will no doubt be some gorgeous photos! Congratulations, Anna & Yomi! And for others considering a destination wedding, we definitely recommend the W Fort Lauderdale.


http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1522



Field of Flowers and Memorial Healthcare System present a Pink Tea in Celebration of Breast Health Month


Field of Flowers and Memorial Healthcare System invite women to learn about breast health at a Pink Tea on Saturday, October 22nd, 12-1 pm, at the Field of Flowers flower market in Davie.

10.11.2011– Davie, FL. – Field of Flowers and Memorial Healthcare System are offering a series of cancer education sessions at the conveniently located flower market, and invite you to a Pink Tea, breast cancer education session from 12:00 – 1:00pm on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Field of Flowers, 5101 S. University Drive, Davie, FL 33328. 

 

Wear a bit of pink (or just enjoy the pink flowers), sip a spot of tea and have some tempting treats while sharing knowledge and support of other women. Breast health professionals will teach the Triple Touch breast self examination techniques recommended by the American Cancer Society. Health Professionals and a breast cancer survivor will also be available to answer questions. 

Attendees are welcome to browse the flower market, and then join the Pink Tea in Field of Flower’s private event and meeting space. All women are invited. RSVP to Amber Fitzpatrick at Field of Flowers, 954.680.2406 x.177 or amberf (at) fieldofflowers (dot) com.

The Pink Tea Guest Speakers from Memorial Healthcare System:
Triple Touch Self Breast Exam – Linda Simpson
Radiology – Dr. Rakesh Parbhu & Rosie Garcia
Hematology/Oncology – Dr. Mindy Williams
Breast Cancer Survivor – Carolyn Newman

The current schedule for Memorial Healthcare Systems’ cancer education sessions at Field of Flowers Davie flower market is as follows:
Pink Tea, an education session celebrating Breast Health Month
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
12-1:00 pm

Thyroid Disease education session
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
12-1:00 pm

A session on Prostate Cancer was held on September 24th.
The organizations are building on their prior co-sponsored events and the success of mammogram screenings promoted last Mother’s Day. Memorial Healthcare System's Mammovan parked at the Field of Flowers' Davie store, providing breast cancer awareness and offering mammography screenings at a discount with a coupon distributed by for Field of Flowers. 

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About Field of Flowers: Field of Flowers brings the gardens of the world to your home – flowers bursting with color, fragrance, hope and love. Its flower markets, open 7 days a week in Davie and Boca Raton, are filled every day with over 150 fresh cut flower varieties available by the stem, bunch, bouquet or elegant floral arrangement. Flowers and seasonal gifts are delivered for birthdays and all occasions in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties in refrigerated trucks to preserve the highest quality and beauty for your gift. The markets also include all the flowers, foliage, plants, and supplies needed for consumers to create and share their own unique flower displays. To learn more, visit www.fieldofflowers.com or call 954.680.2406.

About Memorial Healthcare System: Memorial Healthcare System is the fifth-largest public healthcare system in the country. It is a national leader in quality care and patient satisfaction and has been ranked in Modern Healthcare magazine’s list of Best Places to Work in Healthcare. Its facilities include Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke and Memorial Manor nursing home. Learn more at www.mhs.net 

About the American Cancer Society: The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well be preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; and by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass law to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing more than $3.5 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it would be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org