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Outstanding Florist And Floral Event Studio in York PA

The best thing about working in the flower business is the great people you get to meet. You also get to see some really amazing flower shops.
The best thing about working in the flower business is the great people you get to meet. You also get to see some really amazing flower shops. One of the very nicest… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/florist-floral-event-studio-york-pa/

A Complete Guide To Buying Her Flowers Revisited (Again)

A few more comments on the post "A Complete Guide To Buying Her Flowers", from someone who has been around flowers for decades.
A few more comments on the post "A Complete Guide To Buying Her Flowers", from someone who has been around flowers for decades. A few more comments on the post A… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/complete-guide-buying-her-flowers-revisited-again/

Everybody Loves Getting (And Sometimes Taking) Flowers

There is a lot of proof – both anecdotal and hard research – that people love getting flowers. And, sometimes, they like taking flowers almost as much.
There is a lot of proof – both anecdotal and hard research – that people love getting flowers. And, sometimes, they like taking flowers almost as much. People love… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/everybody-loves-getting-and-sometimes-taking-flowers/

A Complete Guide To Buying Her Flowers Revisited

A recent article called "A Complete Guide To Buying Her Flowers" is a pretty good start but there are a few more things worth considering.
A recent article called "A Complete Guide To Buying Her Flowers" is a pretty good start but there are a few more things worth considering. Last month Deadspin posted an… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/complete-guide-buying-her-flowers-revisited/

Order Gatherer vs Deceptive Order Gatherer....

There are degrees of order-gathering, and a lot of opinion on how far it can go. Deceptive order gathering is different and easy to distinguish.
There are degrees of order-gathering, and a lot of opinion on how far it can go. Deceptive order gathering is different and easy to distinguish. In the flower business… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/order-gatherer-vs-deceptive-order-gatherer/

Order Gathering in the Flower Business – How To Avoid It

Order gathering in the floral business is a problem that hurts real local florists, customers, and the way consumers perceive flowers. It can be avoided.
Order gathering in the floral business is a problem that hurts real local florists, customers, and the way consumers perceive flowers. Fortunately it can be avoided. … http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/avoiding-problem-order-gathering-flower-business/

Why You Should Only Ever Use A Real Local Florist

Entities known as order-gatherers will do everything possible to convince you they are a local florist. For good flowers you need a real local florist.
Entities known as order-gatherers will do everything possible to convince you they are a local florist. For good flowers you need a real local florist. It seems crazy… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/why-you-should-only-ever-use-real-local-florist/

In Lieu of Flowers: Not Quite As Simple As It Seems

"A funeral without flowers is a big step towards no funeral at all”, meaning the phrase "in lieu of flowers" can have serious consequences.
A funeral director recently said "A funeral without flowers is a big step towards no funeral at all”. That means that the harmless sounding phrase "in lieu of flowers" can… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/lieu-flowers-not-quite-simple-it-seems/

Grinch Tree 2.0 - Kaber Floral Company in La Porte Indiana

Jenifer Swanson of the Kaber Floral Company, a florist in La Porte Indiana, has improved on the Grinch Tree she made last year.
Jenifer Swanson of the Kaber Floral Company, a florist in La Porte Indiana, has improved on the Grinch Tree she made last year. For Christmas of 2013 Jenifer made an… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/grinch-tree-20-kaber-floral-company-la-porte-indiana/

Flowers Really Are The Perfect Gift!

People confide something with me when they find out I'm in the flower business – and what they confide is that they love giving and receiving flowers!
People confide something with me when they find out I'm in the flower business – and what they confide is that they love giving and receiving flowers! I say that… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/flowers-really-are-perfect-gift/

Avoid Order Gatherers, Deal With A Real Local Florist

If you order flowers from an order gatherer and don't have a complaint is it a "no harm, no foul" situation?
If you order flowers from an order gatherer and don't have a complaint is it a "no harm, no foul" situation? A friend saw the post about the importance of ordering from… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/avoid-order-gatherers-deal-real-local-florist/

Beautiful & Creative Recycled Christmas Window Display

Jenifer Swanson of Kaber Floral Company in LaPorte Indiana has come up with another amazing Christmas display – this time using recycled materials.
Jenifer Swanson of Kaber Floral Company in LaPorte Indiana has come up with another amazing Christmas display – this time using recycled materials. Last year she made… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/beautiful-creative-recycled-christmas-window-display/

Mother's Day 2014 - Order Flowers Now!

Some tips on ordering the perfect Mother's Day gift, flowers, for your mom on Sunday May 11, 2014.
This Sunday (May 12) is Mother’s Day. If you need a gift for your mom flowers are the perfect choice. Some people argue that they aren’t “practical”. That’s kind of the… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/mothers-day-2014/

Being a Florist at Valentines is Tougher Than You Think

It might seem like Valentines is a great time to be in the flower business but it's not. Why February 14 is hard on florists, and also some tips for consumers trying to buy flowers at this time of year.
I’ve been in the flower business for many years and, even though I’m not directly on the retail side of things anymore, I still get a lot of comments from acquaintances each… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/its-hard-out-here-florist-valentines-tougher-you-think/

Grinch Tree from Kaber Floral Company in LaPorte IN

An amazing design from Jenifer Swanson at Kaber Floral Company in LaPorte Indiana.
One of the best things about working in the flower business is seeing the amazing things florists come up with. Today this really caught my eye: This… http://www.markandersononline.com/blog/grinch-tree-kaber-floral-company-laporte/