Spring-i-fy!

Stayin' Alive

Over the last few days, the Illinois State Florists' Association turned The Crown Plaza into a flowerland!  Florists from four states  gathered for the Spring Conference to learn all about the latest  techniques and styles so that we can provide the very best to YOU, our customers!Beautiful wedding flowers from Gerald Toh AIFD.

Scrumptuous structured bouquet of pink roses, hypericum--caged and collared--from the master Phil Rulloda AIFD. . . Petals & Co. owner Michelle worked tirelessly in the design room to bring all those beautiful flowers and designers together.  In this shot, she and Chelle paused for a picture at the Presidential Banquet and Awards ceremony.  Check out those corsages!

Spring Silks

Here at Petals & Co.,

we love making silk flower designs

to brighten your home for spring!  

Cash & Carry Special

Every week we get the most beautiful box of tulips in from Holland!   If these babies don't scream spring I don't know what will!!!   Stop in and get your bunch today!

Flying Flowers

The flowers flew out the door today! And we'll be open on Sunday for any last minute shoppers too. 

Don't Forget Your Sweetie!

Valentine's Week

Some fun little tidbits from Michelle on the history of that oh-so-romatic holiday, Valentine's Day:

--The giving of flowers on Valentine's Day dates back to the 1700's when Charles II of Sweden introduced the Persian custom of "the language of flowers" to Europe.  Books about the meaning of particular flowers were published and entire conversations could be carried out using only a bouquet of flowers.

--Centuries ago a woman would drop her handkerchief in front of the man she liked. This was a form of encouragement to him, and if he picked it up for her an introduction could be made (an early form of e-harmony.com!).

--And lastly her favorite, Geoffrey Chaucer "the father of English poetry" had a belief that birds choose their mates for the year on February 14th.

We'd love to hear from you, so stop by or call us.   The shop is full of beautiful things for your sweetie, or for yourself!      And of course, you can order your Valentine's Day flowers through our website, where we're always open for your shopping convenience.