Friday, May 30, 2014

Last-Day-of-School Gifts

Today is the last half-day of classes for Poudre School District students in elementary, middle, and high schools.

Congratulations to all of them for surviving one more school year toward graduation (or, in the case of the high school seniors, toward the next chapter of their lives)!

And an enormous, heartfelt thank-you to all the PSD teachers who do so much to mentor and guide their students.



If you have someone finishing classes today, think about stopping by our shop in downtown Fort Collins to purchase a single wrapped flower to commemorate the occasion. Or maybe you'd like a presentation bouquet, any size.

Our designers can accommodate you. We have an assortment of brightly colored spring flowers available for purchase, including the ever-popular Gerbera daisy, standard roses, carnations, stock, and more.



We can also make flower arrangements in vases or baskets, and we have a beautiful selection of green and blooming plants and European dish gardens (in ceramic containers or baskets) if you'd rather give a gift that will last.

Just let us know what we can do to help you celebrate this occasion just before summer starts!

Happy last day of school to all!

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Take Just a Moment Out of Your Day . . .

 . . . and send up thoughts and prayers on behalf of National Missing Children's Day today.

With the milk carton pictures out of style, it's easy to distance ourselves from the reality that many children remain missing in our nation and even around the world. It's a sobering truth.

Keep in mind their families and friends, the law enforcement personnel who work tirelessly to rescue the children and bring closure to all the questions, and the children themselves.

Let's not forget.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Memorial Day Weekend Hours

Paul Wood Florist will be open on Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., as usual.

We are CLOSED on Sunday, May 25.

In honor of Memorial Day, we will also be CLOSED on Monday, May 26.

We re-open again on Tuesday, May 27, at 8:00 a.m. for our usual business hours.

Have a safe weekend!

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Single Wrapped Flowers for Young Graduates

Do you have a son or daughter graduating preschool or kindergarten this weekend?

Paul Wood Florist has a beautiful selection of flowers perfect for such a momentous occasion.




We can wrap single stems of roses, Gerbera daisies, or sunflowers for your young graduate (one flower is often the perfect size for small hands and for sweet pictures!).




Or we can put together and wrap a small mixed spring bouquet (snapdragons, daisies, alstroemeria, and other lovely flowers) for you to present to the recipient.




Our talented designers and customer service staff will work within any budget.

Celebrate your young graduate in style with flowers from Paul Wood Florist!

Note: Images courtesy of flicker.com.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Memorial Day Weekend

With graduations and Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, remember to order your centerpieces or presentation bouquets early to ensure your first choices for color and flower type.

Also note that Paul Wood Florist will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Armed Forces Day

Today is Armed Forces Day. Remember to thank the military member, whether current or veteran in your life. If you need something with which to say "Thank you," Paul Wood Florist has a wide selection of green and blooming plants, dish gardens, and floral arrangements for your convenience.

Thank you to our U.S. military!

Thursday, May 15, 2014

National Bike to Work Day

Tomorrow is National Bike to Work Day!

Image courtesy of Flickr.com

What better place to bike everywhere than Bike Town U.S.A., right here in Fort Collins? If you'll be biking to work through Old Town (downtown) Fort Collins, take a quick detour past Paul Wood Florist on Olive Street, west of College Avenue, and see what we've done with the place for spring.

We're even able to wrap flowers so they stay safe if you need to slip them into a backpack while you're on your bike, so don't let your mode of transportation tomorrow slow you down from picking something out!

Stay safe tomorrow!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Colorado State University Commencement

Colorado State University Commencement takes place at the end of the week, on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. Graduation ceremonies take place throughout the weekend. If you need flowers for a graduate, call or come in to place your order.

Remember, for specific flower and color requests --- for example, if you'd like us to use green and yellow flowers for Colorado State University colors --- order as early as possible so we can ensure your satisfaction with the freshest product available.

Go Rams!

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Mother's Day Hours

Yes, Paul Wood Florist will be open on Sunday, May 11, in honor of Mother's Day.

You can find us at the Olive Street location in Old Town Fort Collins from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, if you still need flowers for the special mother in your life.


Don't wait to celebrate! Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Iris Day

Today is Iris Day! Celebrate these springtime beauties with us. We have a beautiful assortment, some more blue than purple and some more reddish-purple than blue, for you to choose from.

(image courtesy of wholeblossoms.com)


What better way to enjoy spring than to revel in bulb flowers like the iris?

Happy Iris Day!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Peonies and Other Flowers Available

Just an update for our avid readership, midway through Mother's Day Week.

We have red peonies and pink peonies still available for purchase, but they won't be here long, so don't wait!
Image courtesy of thegrowspot.com

We have godetia available in a melon pink-orange color and in white-and-pink, which looks gorgeous in an arrangement with other spring flowers.

Image courtesy of flickr.com

For something scented, we have purple, lavender, or white stock, another favorite spring flower.

Image courtesy of babystepsjmj.blogspot.com

We have a stunning selection of tropical flowers, including ginger, bird-of-paradise, heliconia, and anthurium in purple, white, green, red, pink, and green-and-red.

Image courtesy of wholeblossoms.com

We've also got our usual selection of Asiatic and Oriental lilies, Stargazer lilies, roses, daisy poms, spider mums, ornamental kale, hydrangea, alstroemeria, and more.

Order early for Mother's Day so your mother can enjoy the flowers the rest of the week!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

National Teachers' and Nurses' Day

With the end of the school year approaching and even the semester at local colleges winding down, appreciation gifts for teachers are more and more common.

And how often do you think to thank the nurses in your life, whether family, friends, or simply consistent, reliable nurses at the doctor's office?

Today is National Teachers' Day and National Nurses' Day. Call or stop by Paul Wood Florist to check out our selection of small green and blooming plants or smaller arrangements, perfectly sized for a desktop, office space, classroom space, counter top, or other venue.



Thank the teachers and nurses in your life who have helped you get where you are today!

Monday, May 5, 2014

Peonies Available, Limited Time!

As of Monday morning, May 5, at eleven o'clock, Paul Wood Florist in Old Town Fort Collins, on Olive Street, has red peonies and pink peonies stocked.

Because they are popular flowers and in high demand, they won't be here for very long, so call now or come in to place your order, and enjoy them while they're here!


Image courtesy of Teleflora.com

Mother's Day Corsages

Is your mother of the generation that fondly remembers receiving a mixed spring corsage as a gift for Mother's Day? Maybe she remembers wearing it to church that morning, and then enjoying it throughout the rest of the day's festivities.

Paul Wood Florist is featuring a mixed pin-on corsage this year with long-lasting flowers in beautiful spring shades.


Order early for the most choices and the freshest product available, and arrange to pick up sometime on Saturday to avoid the Sunday rush.

Surprise your mom with a lovely, custom-designed corsage this year!

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Mother's Day Category

Mother's Day is exactly nine days away. Don't wait until the last minute to order flowers for your mother or your wife. Order early and let her enjoy beautiful flowers or a gorgeous blooming plant all week long. She's worth it!

Our Mother's Day category went live this week on our website. (Click here to go straight to the category page.) Today, we're featuring several designs from the site that we think will help you say "Thank you" to your mother the best!

A beautiful mix of spring pastel flowers in a bubble bowl.



A contemporary, high-style design with bright tropical flowers and roses.



A lovely assortment of vibrant, showy spring flowers.


Click the names of any of the arrangements above to go directly to the ordering page for those designs, or browse the Mother's Day page on our website for more ideas on how to express your appreciation and heartfelt sentiments to your mother.

As always, call or come in with questions.

Disclaimer: Please note that not all flowers pictured will be available at all times, and flower colors may vary from what is shown. Inquire directly with questions, and order early to make specific requests for special orders.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Happy May Day

Celebrate May Day with flowers!

We hope to have peonies available on a first-come, first-serve basis (or the first phone orders) sometime in the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye open for those. They have a very short season, and they are very popular.

We also have the usual assortment of spring flowers in a variety of bright and pastel shades from pink and lavender to green, blue, white, and yellow. Look for tulips, iris, hydrangea, daisies, snapdragons, delphinium, and ranunculus.



No doubt about it --- spring is officially here! Enjoy!