Flowerbox Leicester

Perfect gifts for perfect Mum's!

2011-03-28T10:39:00.005+01:00

Some of you may have failed to notice, but it is Mother's Day THIS Sunday!

We are still taking orders for delivery on the day, or we can deliver on Friday or Saturday if you prefer.

All our designs are individually created by our skilled team and personally 'hand-delivered' by our own staff. Unlike some relay companies, all our flowers are conditioned, prepared and arranged by skilled florists in our fabulous shop and delivered with the upmost care and attention.

Order online now! Mother's Day Flower Delivery in Leicester

Thank You Mum!

2011-02-26T14:01:00.003Z

Well, its that time of year again- where we all remember to thank our Mums for everything they do for us all year round. Ofcourse, we should show our appreciation all the time, but there is no better time than Mothering Sunday, this year on Sunday 3rd April 2011.

We have been busy creating some gorgeous designs for the big day- below is a sneaky peak of what will be on offer...

Mothers Day Flowers delivered in Leicester

Love is in the air..

2011-01-22T11:30:00.006Z

With just over three weeks until Valentine's Day, we are spreading the love and gearing up with some fabulous designs for you to send to your loved one.

We have a selection of designs available from stunning single roses, to the extravagant 12 Red Roses complete with diamantes- they do say that diamonds are a girls best friend!

We have a great selection of finishing touches to complete your gift- cuddly soft toys, balloons and chocolates.

Order early to get GUARANTEED AM DELIVERY in Leicester on Monday 14th February

Why we have flowers at Christmas

2010-11-22T10:55:00.006Z

"The Christmas tree is the symbol of life and light, goodwill and unity. There cannot be Christmas without a Christmas tree."

Floral decoration is very common for celebrating the happiest moments of life, especially while celebrating festivals like Christmas. People celebrating Christmas often decorate their homes and public places with flowers and many other items which bring beauty to the decoration and joy to those participating in the festive celebration of Christmas.
The custom or tradition of decorating home with Poinsettias, holly, ivy, mistletoe and other evergreens date back to the time when these plants were believed to have magical powers. Today, these Christmas flowers still hold the magic of transforming homes into a holiday heaven. Plant and floral materials are customarily arranged in containers, woven into garlands, and worn or carried for personal adornment

The traditional Christmas flowers and foliage's are Amaryllis, Poinsettias, Holly and Mistletoe. Christmas cactus is also equally valued. Nowadays, along with these traditional flowers, floral arrangements which have flowers like carnations, roses etc., are also found. The tradition of hanging of greens such as holly and ivy, is a British winter tradition which started before the christian era.
Potted plants of Poinsettias and Christmas Cactus find a special place in the Christmas decoration. The patios, windows and all other possible areas of the house are filled with these colorful plants with beautiful blooms. Brightly colored, mostly red, Poinsettia provides effective color in home decor during and after the holiday season

Christmas wreaths are the most common decoration during the Christmas season. They are very much used as welcome wreaths for the main doors to welcome the guests invited for the Christmas dinner. Christmas wreaths are also used as indoor decorations. These floral wreaths are usually red and green to suit the theme of the festive occasion. We can also see various types of Christmas wreaths like artificial wreaths, fiber optic wreaths, silk Christmas wreaths, dried Christmas wreaths etc. The Christmas wreath, hung on the front door, extends a warm welcome to the guests and a special greeting to all who pass by.

Facts About Christmas Wreaths in history

- Christmas Wreaths and flowers as a hanging decorations was there from the mid-15th century.
- Christmas wreaths and flowers placed on a door symbolized a friendly welcome to those who entered during the mid-1800s.
-Wreaths and Christmas trees and flowers made from plastic were introduced in the early 1900s.

Christmas Flower Delivery in Leicester

Christmas Delivery

2010-11-18T11:29:00.004Z

Christmas is the perfect time to get together with family and friends. However, if you can’t be with your loved ones on this magical occasion then why not send them one of our beautiful designs to convey your sentiments.

With our outstanding flower delivery service we can offer a personal local delivery service over the festive period, right up until Christmas Eve.

Our team of florists believe that colours are powerful, reflecting emotions, occasions and seasons. That’s why our Christmas flower arrangements & bouquets are designed with traditional festive colours such as greens, rich reds, crisp whites and beautiful hints of silvers and golds. See our festive offerings here

We are already taking orders for Christmas Flower delivery in Leicester, so order early to avoid disappointment. Order online or call 0116 2514203.

Christmas Red Amaryllis in vase from £33.99 including local delivery.

Christmas just around the corner...

2010-11-18T11:15:00.007Z

With only 36 days until the big day, we've been feeling very festive and been busy creating lots of gorgeous things to decorate your home this year.

We have a great selection of door wreaths and swags to cover up any naked door and get all your visitors into the Christmas spirit as they approach your home.

We have brought together all the traditional sights and smells of Christmas: Norway Spruce, Cinnamon Sticks, Pine Cones and Holly to create the perfect atmosphere in your home this festive season. See our Christmas Designs

Cinnamon Door Wreath £22.99

Traditional Holly Wreath £9.99

Holly Pots £7.99

White Ice Wreath £22.99

Pre-order your decorations now to avoid disappointment!

We will have lots more festive treats in store a little closer to the date, pop in to see the latest creations.

If money was no object...

2010-08-24T10:33:00.003+01:00

I've been following this fantastic designer for a while now. He has just revamped his (previously fabulous!) website.. one word- WOW!
It really goes to the show the truly amazing things that can be created by professional floral artists with a limitless budget.
Some will argue that some of the designs are way over the top (see the carousel in the 'bride spotlight'), but there is no denying the true magnificence of these pieces.
I love sites like this, as although we are unlikely to ever get to commission such large events, we can draw on some of the creative elements of the designs and produce smaller scale designs to wow our customers.

Sad Times

2010-06-11T11:20:00.010+01:00

We have the privilege of sharing in many happy occasions - weddings and celebrations, but a large part of our job is also sharing in some sad times too.

At such difficult times people are often looking for a personal tribute for their loved one and we get the task of producing one-off bespoke designs to try and capture the essence of a loved ones personality. Each design takes many hours to create as there are no plans or pre-cut templates that we can use. We just hope that, when finished, they help bring some comfort to family and friends.

Below are a few of the designs we have made in the past.

Shamrock

Nintendo Game Boy

1st Class Stamp

Snooker Table

Leicester City Football Shirt

Roller Skate

Ballet Shoes

Weddings, weddings and more weddings.....

2010-05-19T09:02:00.007+01:00

Brides Hand Tied Bouquet

Brides Bouquet

Rose Corsage

Rose Corsage

Rose Buttonhole

New Arrivals..

2010-05-15T13:29:00.010+01:00

Gorgeous Door Hangers.. made with scented Lavender, pretty gingham ribbon and decorative dummy's and safety pins..

Baby Wear Cakes containing socks, mittons, sleepsuits, hat and dummy!

Baby Wear Cakes- containing socks, hat, mittons and sleepsuits

Sock Rose Bouquets

Sock Roses!

Exotics Just In....

2010-05-15T13:21:00.006+01:00

Tropical Pineapples.. very spikey!!

JUMBO Anthuriums!!

Selection of pink flowers, Celosia, Larkspur and Aqua Roses

Gorgeous Orange Protea's or pin cushions as they are often called..

Some Wedding Inspiration...

2010-05-05T19:17:00.005+01:00

Check out some of our latest designs..

Heart Shaped Wedding Bouquet

Swarovski Crystal Bouquet.. hand made from over 200 stunning crystals...

Welcome!

2010-05-05T19:05:00.002+01:00

Hello Everyone and welcome to our new blog!

We hope to bring you even more info and top tips that you can't find on our main website ( http://www.flowerbox-leicester.co.uk )

Hopefully, we we will be able to update this blog everyday with all things floral..things do get hectic at times, but we aim to keep you up to date with all the latest news!

Over the next few days I'll start adding some fab pics of our latest wedding designs...

If you have any suggestions about topics that we should be blogging, get in touch and we'd only be too happy to help