1-800-Flowers.com Helps Salute Fallen Heroes at the USS Intrepid’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Stella Katsipoutis

USS Intrepid's Sea Air & Space Museum's Annual Memorial Day CeremonyTime to pay tribute to America’s bravest: Memorial Day is Monday, May 27!

Every year on the last Monday in May, we honor the courageous men and women in the armed forces who have lost their lives. The holiday, originally known as “Decoration Day,” was first announced on May 5, 1868, and first celebrated on May 30 of the same year. It began as a day to remember the soldiers who died in the Civil War, but over the years it transformed into a national holiday to memorialize the American soldiers lost in any war. One of the earliest ways to observe the holiday was to wear a red poppy in honor of lost heroes and decorate their graves with flowers, but today we also celebrate with family barbecues, parades and other touching Memorial Day ceremonies.

US Marine Soldier Holds 1-800-Flowers Wreath During USS Intrepid's Annual Memorial Day CeremonyOf the countless commemorative events that are held for the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their homeland, the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of the biggest and most exciting in the country. And for almost 10 years, 1-800-Flowers.com has had the privilege of taking part in this historic occasion.

As a kickoff to the Summer Salute to Heroes program, the Memorial Day event starts at 10 a.m. with fun interactive displays and hands-on activities along the USS Intrepid’s Pier 86 in New York City, featuring exhibits from the U.S. Coast Guard, Coca-Cola, American Red Cross, CrossFit NYC and more. Then, the poignant Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Visitors can pay their respects to fallen military men and women as they observe the unfurling of a 100-foot American flag and watch as four beautiful Memorial Day floral wreaths are thrown into the ocean from the pier.

1-800-Flowers Wreaths Displayed at USS Intrepid's Annual Memorial Day CeremonyThese stunning wreaths are specially made for, and proudly donated to, the ceremony by 1-800-Flowers.com. They measure more than 30 inches in diameter and are hand-arranged with fresh red, white and blue flowers, such as roses, mums, daisies, monte casino, lilies, carnations, baby’s breath, delphinium and more. The wreaths are then adorned with gorgeous matching bows and set on easels for all to see before they’re customarily released into the water. It’s a tradition that the team at 1-800-Flowers.com is grateful to be a part of for the past decade, and one that we’re looking forward to commemorating for many years to come.

“It is truly an honor to participate in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony,” says Chris McCann, 1-800-Flowers.com president. “Our caring team is passionate about helping the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum honor and recognize our fallen soldiers each year.”

The Memorial Day Ceremony is free and open to the public. So if you’re looking for a meaningful way to tip your hat to our fearless U.S. military, visit the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum! You can find more information on the event at IntrepidMuseum.org.

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Happy Mother’s Day 2013!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by 1800Flowers

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, moms-to-be, aunts, and all other special mother figures in your life!

On Saturday, May 11, Saturday Night Live welcomed back Kristen Wiig and this Mother’s Day video was a true surprise to 1-800-FLOWERS.COM!

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Celebrating Mother’s Day 2013 at the Office: Meet Our 1800Flowers Moms

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Stella Katsipoutis

Here at the 1800Flowers headquarters, Mother’s Day is the biggest celebration of the year! To honor the talented mamas who help make up our great team, we’d like you to meet our 1800Flowers moms. Find out why being a mom makes them smile … and what flowers they’re looking forward to receiving this Mother’s Day!

Kathleen Stromstedt - 1800Flowers Creative Copy ManagerMeet Kathleen Stromstedt
Creative Copy Manager

Kathleen, who’s in charge of making sure all 1800Flowers messaging reflects our brand’s voice, has a beautiful 1-year-old daughter who brightens up the whole family with her sweet personality.

Why She Loves Being a Mom: “Nothing makes me smile more than coming home after a long day at work and seeing my sweet little Charlotte smiling up at me. It’s the little moments that mean the most—singing and dancing along with Sesame Street in the morning as she claps and laughs along; rocking her to sleep at night with her favorite blankie. Even if I’m having the worst day, all I have to do is think about those special times we share together and I can’t help but smile.”

a-DOG-able Mama PawsFavorite Mother’s Day Flowers: a-DOG-able Mama Paws
“What mom wouldn’t love being surprised with such a truly original gift? From the handcrafted white carnations and cute little button nose and eyes to the mini purple tote (my favorite color!) and Mom Rules magnet, this sweet flower pup is the perfect way to make me smile on Mother’s Day!”

 

Chandra Savage - 1800Flowers Creative Production CoordinatorMeet Chandra Savage
Creative Production Coordinator

A dynamic member of the 1800Flowers family for the past seven years, Chandra is also a mom to a sweet teenage daughter who loves treating Mom to breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day.

Why She Loves Being a Mom: “When my daughter says ‘Can you spend time with me,’ it makes me smile. I have a teenager and they rarely say that. I told my daughter the other day that she is Super Exotic Breeze OrchidsSmart and Crazy Beautiful. I do not know too many kids that teach themselves another language by the time they reach Intermediate School.”

Favorite Mother’s Day Flowers: Exotic Breeze Orchids
“Bling and blooms is the only way to go for Mother’s Day!”

 

Sneha Vaishnavi - 1800Flowers Senior Manger of Website MarketingMeet Sneha Vaishnavi
Senior Manager of Website Marketing

Sneha took on her role of overseeing user experience and merchandising on 1800Flowers.com just a couple of months after welcoming her adorable baby girl last year.

Why She Loves Being a Mom: “I am a fairly new mom … my baby is 16 months old. There is no greater happiness than watching her grow…her smiles, giggles and laughs make my heart smile. She has quite the personality Mother's Day Multicolored Rosesat 16 months old! She loves music and loves to sing and dance.”

Favorite Mother’s Day Flowers: Mother’s Day Multicolored Roses
“I love roses and I love bright colors, plus they remind me of my daughter, who is as vibrant and gorgeous as these beautiful flowers!”

 

Patty Gormley - 1800Flowers Vice President of Website MarketingMeet Patty Gormley
Vice President of Website Marketing

Always looking for new ways to make 1800Flowers.com the best it can be, Patty is also the proud mom of 14-year-old Jackson, who loves dance, music and theater; 12-year old Liam, who plays travel hockey and is a sports fanatic; and little 3-year-old Emma, who loves to read, draw, dance, and play knee hockey with her brothers.

Why She Loves Being a Mom: “My kids make me very proud. They are good-hearted kids with kind and generous souls who work (and play) really hard. It makes me smile when others see that in my children and say as Sweet Sentimentsmuch.”

Favorite Mother’s Day Flowers: Sweet Sentiments
“I love the modern feel and simplicity of the arrangement, and I think the name truly fits this gift. It is a sweet and thoughtful statement of love and gratitude, and one that I would be very happy to give or receive.” Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Craft: DIY Candy Bouquet for Mom

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Stella Katsipoutis

DIY Candy Bouquet for Mother's DayNo one is sweeter than Mom. So while you’re waiting for her fresh Mother’s Day flowers to arrive in the mail, get creative and make her a truly original arrangement entirely out of sugary treats! This gorgeous DIY candy bouquet for mom only takes a few minutes to put together (no baking required!), and it’s a Mother’s Day craft that no chocolate-loving mama could resist. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to make one for your mom … because she deserves the very best!

Materials Needed for Mother’s Day DIY Candy Bouquet

Vase
Styrofoam
Crinkled filler paper
Ribbon
Lollipop sticks
Green candy-striped straws
Fannie May chocolate-covered strawberries
Candy bar pretzels
Brownie blooms

How to Make a Mother’s Day DIY Candy Bouquet

Brownie Blooms and Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

1. Cut a piece of Styrofoam so that it fits snugly into your vase. Place the Styrofoam block at the base of the vase.

2. Fill the vase with crinkled filler paper in the color of your choice. Make sure to completely cover the top and sides of the Styrofoam so that the white color doesn’t peek through.

3. Pierce different-sized lollipop sticks into the Styrofoam in the spots where you’d like your candy flowers to be arranged. Using both small and large lollipop sticks will give your arrangement height and dimension.

4. Stick one green candy-striped straw into the base of each brownie bloom and chocolate-covered strawberry. Then, take the skewered brownies and strawberries and start arranging them in the vase by placing them on top of the lollipop sticks, just like a cover. (The lollipop stick should go into the hole at the bottom of the straw.) This will securely anchor the treats to the Styrofoam and hold them up straight.

Close-Up of Mother's Day DIY Candy Bouquet5. Take a few candy bar pretzels and stick them straight into the filler paper to fill up any empty spots in the vase.

6. Tie a ribbon of your choice around the vase to add an extra touch of personality to your sugary bouquet!

If you’re not really the DIY type, don’t worry; you can still show your mom how sweet she is! Send her a delicious, ready made Mother’s Day fruit bouquet instead. They’re overflowing with Mom’s favorite fruit, all topped with the finest chocolate!

So, crafters: What other kinds of Mother’s Day treats will you use to make your DIY candy bouquet?

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DIY Mother’s Day Crafts: How to Make a Mother’s Day Floral Arrangement

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jerry Rosalia

Create a Mother’s Day Gift Using Flowers & A Reusable Watering Can!

DIY Mother's Day Flower Arrangement

Mother’s Day 2013 is Sunday, May 12!

Buying Mother’s Day flowers is always a winning gift, but if you’re interested in attempting to make a flower arrangement for mom, you’re in luck because I’m going to show you how!

With just a watering can and some of mom’s favorite flowers, you can make an easy, unique and beautiful Mother’s Day floral arrangement that any mother will love!

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1-800-Flowers.com Rings in Mother’s Day 2013 at the NASDAQ Opening Bell Ceremony

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Stella Katsipoutis

1-800-Flowers Team at NASDAQ on 5-7-13 for Mother's DayOn Tuesday, May 7, 2013, Jim McCann, founder and CEO of 1-800-Flowers.com, had the honor of ringing the Opening Bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square to kick off Mother’s Day! The 1-800-Flowers team and their friends—including Brian Brewer, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Cancer Research Institute—blossomed with excitement as they helped Mr. McCann ring in the Mother’s Day 2013 holiday.

1-800-Flowers CEO Jim McCann and Brian Brewer of the Cancer Research Insitute at NASDAQ on 5-7-13 for Mother's Day

1-800-Flowers Team Rings the Opening Bell at NASDAQ

1-800-Flowers.com Inc. shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and their ticker symbol is “FLWS.”

1-800-Flowers Garden of Grandeur Arrangement at NASDAQMother's Devotion Bouquet With NecklaceSince delivering smiles through flowers is our specialty, we decorated the NASDAQ floor with some of our bestselling Mother’s Day flowers to help celebrate this festive occasion. Floral products showcased include:

NASDAQ Photos Courtesy Of:
http://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/marketsite-events-detail.aspx?fn=201305-open05072013.txt

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How to Say Mom in Different Languages

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Stella Katsipoutis

Mom Rules BouquetThere may be a million different ways to say her name, but there’s only one special mom your heart belongs to. So this Mother’s Day, show her how one-of-a-kind she is: Instead of calling her the usual “Ma” or “Mom,” impress her by saying her name in her native language! Here’s how to say mom in different languages:

  1. Afrikaans: “Moeder” or “Ma
  2. Albanian: “Nene” or “Meme”
  3. Arabic: “Ahm”
  4. Belarusan: “Matka”
  5. Bosnian: “Majka”
  6. Brazilian: “Mae”
  7. Bulgarian: “Majka
  8. Catalan: “Mare”
  9. Croatian: “Mati” or “Majka”
  10. Czech: “Abatyse”
  11. Danish: “Mor”
  12. Dutch: “Moeder” or “Moer”
  13. Estonian: “Ema”
  14. Filipino: “Ina”
  15. Finnish: “Aiti”
  16. French: “Mere” or “Maman”
  17. German: “Mutter”
  18. Greek: “Mana” or “Mitera”
  19. Haitian Creole: “Manman”
  20. Hawaiian: “Makuahine”
  21. Hindi: “Ma” or “Maji”
  22. Hungarian: “Anya” or “Fu”
  23. Icelandic: “Mamma”
  24. Indonesian: “Induk,” “Ibu,” “Biang” or “Nyokap”
  25. Irish: “Mathair”
  26. Italian: “Madre” or “Mamma”
  27. Japanese: “Okaasan” or “Haha”
  28. Latin: “Mater”
  29. Latvian: “Mamma”
  30. Lithuanian: “Motina”
  31. Malay: “Ibu”
  32. Norwegian: “Mamma” or “Mor”
  33. Persian: “Madr” or “Maman”
  34. Polish: “Matka” or “Mama”
  35. Portuguese: “Mae”
  36. Punjabi: “Mai,” “Mataji” or “Pabbo”
  37. Romanian: “Mama” or “Maica”
  38. Russian: “Mama”
  39. Samoan: “Tina”
  40. Serbian: “Majka”
  41. Slovak: “Mama” or “Matka”
  42. Spanish: “Madre,” “Mama” or “Mami”
  43. Swahili: “Mama,” “Mzazi” or “Mzaa”
  44. Swedish: “Mamma,” “Mor” or “Morsa”
  45. Turkish: “Anne,” “Ana” or “Valide”
  46. Ukrainian: “Mati”
  47. Urdu: “Ammee”
  48. Vietnamese: “Me”
  49. Welsh: “Mam”
  50. Yiddish: “Muter”

If you really want to show Mom that she means the world to you, find out how to say “I love you” in 50 different languages too!

In what language will you be telling your mom how extraordinary she is on Mother’s Day?

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Nice Things to Do for Mom on Mother’s Day

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Stella Katsipoutis

mothers-day-card-message-ideasWhether she’s helping you run errands, cooking up your favorite meal, or watching the kids so you and your lovebird can get some alone time, your supermom always comes to the rescue when you need help. When Mother’s Day rolls around, make some of your own meaningful gestures to show her how thankful you are for all the little things she does. Here’s a list of some really nice things to do for Mom on Mother’s Day. They may be small, but they’ll definitely put a big smile on her face!

Get Her a Great Gift

From sending flowers to her doorstep to buying tickets to her favorite show, there are tons of big gifts in small packages that you can treat Mom to on Mother’s Day. Though they may be petite, these last-minute Mother’s Day gifts are enormously thoughtful and practical. Plus they save you some extra shopping time!

Have a Movie Marathon—Just the Two of You

Remember the good old days when you and mom would curl up together on the couch and laugh over a good movie? Set aside some time in your busy schedule to relive those treasured moments: Plan a mom-and-me Mother’s Day movie date. You’ll both laugh out loud with these good movies to watch with Mom for Mother’s Day, and she’ll appreciate you dedicating your whole night to her—just like you used to as a kid.

Send Her a Special Message or Poem

Showing your mom your gratitude for everything she does isn’t always about what you buy for her; it’s about what you feel in your heart. Tell her how much you love her by writing your own poem about mom or penning a fun, cute message in your Mother’s Day card. It’ll show how much thought and planning you put into it, and she can keep it forever.  If mom text messaeges or emails, send her shorter sweet “Remember when … ” notes throughout the day too. Continue reading →

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How to Say Flower in Different Languages

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Stella Katsipoutis

Single Long-Stem Infinite RoseShakespeare was right: A flower called by any other name would still smell just as sweet … and it’d look just as beautiful too! But that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun learning all the different names that blooms are given around the world. Here’s how to say “flower” in 50 different languages:

  1. Afrikaans: “Blom”
  2. Albanian: “Lule”
  3. Azerbaijani: “Gul”
  4. Bavarian: “Bleame”
  5. Bosnian: “Cvijet”
  6. Breton: “Bleunv”
  7. Catalan: “Flor”
  8. Croatian: “Cvijet”
  9. Czech: “Kvet”
  10. Danish: “Blomst”
  11. Dutch: “Bloem”
  12. Esperanto: “Floro”
  13. Estonian: “Ois”
  14. Filipino: “Bulaklak”
  15. Finnish: “Kukka”
  16. French: “Fleur”
  17. German: “Blute”
  18. Greek: “Anthos” or “Louloudi”
  19. Guarani: “Yvoty”
  20. Haitian Creole: “Fle”
  21. Hungarian: “Virag”
  22. Icelandic: “Blom”
  23. Indonesian: “Bunga”
  24. Irish: “Blath” or “Planda”
  25. Italian: “Fiore”
  26. Kurdish: “Kulilk”
  27. Latin: “Flos”
  28. Latvian: “Zieds”
  29. Lithuanian: “Ziedas”
  30. Malay: “Bunga”
  31. Maltese: “Fjura”
  32. Norwegian: “Blomst” or “Blome”
  33. Polish: “Kwiat”
  34. Portuguese: “Flor”
  35. Romanian: “Floare”
  36. Scottish Gaelic: “Blath”
  37. Serbian: “Cvet”
  38. Sicilian: “Ciuri”
  39. Slovak: “Kvet”
  40. Slovenian: “Cvet”
  41. Somali: “Ubax”
  42. Spanish: “Flor”
  43. Sundanese: “Kembang”
  44. Swahili: “Maua”
  45. Swedish: “Blomma”
  46. Tagalog: “Bulaklak”
  47. Turkish: “Cicek”
  48. Ukrainian: “Kbitka”
  49. Vietnamese: “Hoa”
  50. Welsh: “Blodeuyn”

Now that you know how to say flower in different languages, tell us what other flower-related words you know how to say in your favorite language!

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Visit Gardens with Garden Conservancy Days 2013

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Sarah G

You drive through a lovely neighborhood and catch a glimpse of cascading roses through a wrought iron gate. A long bluestone driveway curves away under a canopy of flowering dogwoods and disappears. The scent of lilacs drifts over a dry-stacked stone wall.

Private Gardens with Flowers and a FountainWhat gorgeous gardens are concealed behind those tall walls and closed gates? Every year you have one day—or maybe two—to find out. That’s because on those days the members and supporters of the Garden Conservancy open the gates of their private gardens to visitors.

The Garden Conservancy, a nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation of extraordinary gardens in the United States, organizes the annual Open Days as both a fundraiser and a way of spreading the word about its mission. How better to discover that mission than by strolling through a 50-year-old garden that is the pride of its owner and creator? As a result, thousands of visitors have a chance to visit hundreds of private gardens throughout the nation. Click here to see schedule.
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