Pot Pourri Flowers

Introducing Our New Team Member Melissa Connor

May 17th, 2013

We would like to introduce to you Melissa Connor, who has recently joined our expert team. In her own words here is a little snippet about her…

I am a bubbly and friendly senior florist originally from New Zealand. I hold a National Certificate of Excellence in Floristry and have over 5 years experience as a floral creator and designer.

I have a great eye for detail and a natural talent & flair with flowers. I feel that working with flowers is an extension of my creativity. I enjoy working with all types flowers and am competent in all areas of floristry from stunning shop bouquets to gorgeous weddings.

I am really excited about joining the team at Pot Pourri Flowers and being a part of a beautifully established shop.

Welcome Melissa, we are delighted to have you on board!

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Shop Online Window

May 5th, 2013

Did you know you can place your order for flowers through our Online Shop? Go onto the website potpourriflowers.co.uk and click on ‘Shop’ and follow the prompts. You could even write to us through the contact page on the website and request your own personal colour combination or variety of flowers. For the more unusual or special requests we do recommend a quick phone to discuss what you would like us to prepare. We use a number of suppliers of flowers and plants to give you the best and most varied selection to choose from so we can usually fulfill special orders given a little notice!

Payment online is through PayPal which is secure and has a proven good track record. You can select the day on which you would like us to deliver and spend the amount of your choice. We offer seasonal flowers and the classics and all year round options to suit most styles and tastes. Do please challenge us with your special requests as we love to put our creative hats on.

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New and Extended Range from Country Candles

March 6th, 2013

Following our success of scented candles we have just taken delivery of a new and extended range from the leading perfumer Country Candles. Exceptional fragrances hand blended in Devizes delivering the highest quality product at an affordable price. Choose from a variety of different and beautiful scents available in tins, glass votives and diffusers. Prices range from £7.95 for a scented candle through to £23.95 for the diffusers.

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Mother’s Day Sunday 10th March 2013

March 4th, 2013

The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in America. She then began a campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday in the United States. Although she was successful in 1914, she was already disappointed with its commercialization by the 1920′s. Jarvis’ holiday was adopted by other countries and it is now celebrated all over the world. In this tradition, each person offers a gift, card, or remembrance toward their mothers, grandmothers, and/ or maternal figure on mother’s day.

We have the most lovely and beautiful selection of gifts for Mother’s this weekend. Planted baskets for the green fingered, fresh spring flowers, potted Phalaenopsis Orchid plants in an array of colours, a large selection of vases, pots and baskets, and an extended range of scented candles from Country Candles. We now have in stock not only the popular tins but also glass votive’s and diffuser’s to choose from. A lot of our fresh cut flowers and plants are British grown and the candles are made in Devises, Wiltshire.

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Valentine’s Day 2013 – One Of Our Best!

February 20th, 2013

It may seem strange writing about Valentine’s Day after the horse has bolted but given it was one of our best I felt I should share with you a little about the day.

I start the planning process as soon as we re-open after Christmas and the New Year. I usually book in the extra staff we need first. If you don’t the good people get booked up. I want the best team possible that can work under pressure whilst maintaining skillful quality work. The planning, advertising and the window display are next. Famous for our window installations I must come up with something new and eye catching each year.

With the structure in place I can work on a Valentine’s collection. This is governed by the season. It is usually better to buy seasonal flowers as they are stronger and better priced. We always supply red roses but only the best quality. It is the growers and suppliers who push the prices up. We actually work on volume and offer a better price because of this to try and meet our customers half way. The exact same red rose we were selling this year, the ‘Naomi’ red rose, would have cost twice the price in Central London compared to us.

Once all of the flowers I have ordered have been delivered it takes a team of us almost a day to condition the flowers and display them by colour in the shop. It is from here we select flowers for each and every order being inspired by the fantastic selection and vibrant colours this time of year.

I would like to thank our fantastic community for their amazing support of local business and keeping Chiswick loveable.

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News Bulletin – Sending Member Only of Interflora

February 9th, 2013

Pot Pourri is now a sending member only of Interflora. This means that you can still use us to place your order for flowers for national and international delivery but orders placed through Interflora for delivery in Chiswick London W4 will no longer be executed by ourselves. They will be made up from other florists in the surrounding area.

We can still process all orders placed through Pot Pourri Flowers for national and international delivery using our expert guidance on the best selection to send.

We have therefore widened our delivery belt covering more of the surrounding areas to Chiswick delivering flowers throughout the day. We can even deliver our beautiful bouquets that bit further on those days we are quieter. It’s always worth a try by giving us a call 020 8994 2404 / 5045.

To ensure your order for flowers is delivered by Pot Pourri, please place your order by telephone 020 8994 2404 / 5045 or use our online store potpourriflowers.co.uk/shop

We look forward to hearing from you and don’t forget next Thursday 14th February is Valentine’s Day. We will have a wide selection of beautiful flowers available for collection from the shop or for delivery. To enhance your bouquet why not go the extra mile with chocolates, champagne or a scented candle?

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New Greetings Cards

February 6th, 2013

Did you know we carry a really good range of greetings cards? From the funnies right through to prints of hand painted images and pressed flowers. Some local artists and suppliers. Card prices start from £2.95 and can be purchased with or without flowers.

Maria Perrone Cards will make a long-lasting impression on a friend or loved one. These unique designs are printed on the most exquiste Magnani paper from Tuscany in Italy. Produced since 1404, this is the very paper used by many renaissance artists, and Napoleon chose it for his wedding invitations.

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Robert Burns Day or Burns Night

January 21st, 2013

A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, author of many Scots poems. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet’s birthday, 25 January, sometimes also known as Robert Burns Day or Burns Night, although they may in principle be held at any time of the year.

Burns’ suppers are most common in Scotland and Northern Ireland but occur wherever there are Burns Clubs, Scottish Societies, expatriate Scots, or aficionados of Burns’ poetry. There is a particularly strong tradition of them in southern New Zealand’s main city Dunedin, of which Burns’ nephew Thomas Burns was a founding father.

Following the Scottish theme we have created this ‘Scots’ inspired bouquet for the ocassion. White Roses, Lilac and blossom with ‘Super Nova’ blue thistle and Aconitum make up this beautiful bouquet befitting of such a great man.

If you’re celebrating, don’t forget to add that extra special touch of flowers and have a great time!

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Introducing Chocolat Chez Moi

January 18th, 2013

We are delighted to introduce our new range of chocolates. Let’s hope we’re not too tempted to open them, as I know how delicious the are! Really made at home they are lovingly created for that ultimate home-made taste. This range has been designed with Valentine’s Day in mind for a little extra love with flowers or just on their own for all those chocolate lovers.

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Spring Flowers Welcome in 2013

December 31st, 2012

The New Year brings with it the loveliest selection of spring flowers bursting with scent and vibrant colour. A great way to freshen your home after Christmas or for that last indulgence this evening for your New Years Eve party.