Foxgloves Flowers

A Uniquely Victorian Flower Shop | Florist Victoria BC

Holiday Wreaths Galore!

We were elated to have such an amazing turnout at our holiday inspired winter floral classes this year! It was lovely to see so many people come together during the classes to get creative.

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Our winter wreath making class filled up quickly, as well we teamed up with Uptown this year to offer another 2 classes at Uptown Mall.

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We have loved getting feedback and seeing photos of everyone’s wreath creations hanging on their front door! It sure starts getting everyone into the holiday spirits this time of year!

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One of our favourite things about wreath making is there’s endless possibilities to your creativity and style. From classic to over the top, beach style and woodsy. You can really put anything onto a wreath to make it your own!

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Something about getting out for the evening, maybe with a friend or family member and sparking your creativity. That  makes you forget about all the crazy things going on in the world these days. This is one of our favourite ways to de-stress!

 

If you weren’t able to make it to one of our winter classes – we have a Spring inspired line up! Get the details Here.

You can also browse our online shop for holiday floral decor for your home!

5 Tips for Creating a Unique Holiday Wreath

It’s officially wreath making season! Here at Foxgloves, we are all about unique creations using items you can find throughout your home and in the outdoors where you live. We love unique holiday decor, that is hand-made and brings the holiday spirit to your home.


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We have come up with useful 5 Tips to help you create a holiday wreath that is truly unique and one-of-a-kind.

  1. Culinary herbs and spices are a wonderful additions to your wreath. Bay leaf, rosemary, oregano, and thyme all work wonderfully to create a herb-themed wreath. You can hang it in your kitchen from a cabinet door to add festivity to your kitchen. You can even use pieces of it in your cooking!
  2. Take a walk in the woods to get inspired. Cedar, pinecones, bark and wild berry branches that are in your neighbourhood woods are all perfect for incorporating into a rustic, earthy wreath.
  3. Dried ingredients can add in beautiful texture. Dried fruit like oranges, cranberries or grapefruit adds in unique texture and pops of colour. Even a sprig of dried lavender can add in the wonderful calming sent.
  4. Simple or extravagant, let your creativity flow. Wreath making is all about having fun, we encourage you to make a day of it. Plan it out with friends or your family members. Prepare a few days before with cutting branches and gathering supplies. Extras to help include a glue gun, wire and clippers. Get creative!
  5. Don’t be shy about making a statement with the finishing touches. Adding in a large bow, tying ribbon in throughout, looping on a bell to jingle – these all finish your wreath with the perfect topping.

For more tips, you can find us featured in a recent blog post with Redfin – find it here.

We are HIRING!

 

Do you have an unrivalled green thumb and a knack for arranging? A career in floral design may be a smart move for you. Our floral shop is in need of a team player to bring ideas and themes to life. You will be able to learn alongside our master florists to develop arranging skills and branch out to bring attention to your own compositions. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with customers as well as on our wedding accounts to make arrangements for holidays, special occasions and home décor. This position can let you explore your own creative side while working with a variety of flowers, plants and other floral fillers to make any day a bit more memorable.

Job Responsibilities

  • Order and maintain supply of fresh seasonal flowers, greenery, potted plants and decorative floral items for use in arrangements and displays
  • Take orders in person, over the phone and from the website from customers, including special requests, delivery date and location and processing payment
  • Consult with customers on budget and preferences to design and create arrangements based on specifications to provide satisfaction
  • Create and execute floral designs as per clients requests
  • Provide information about varieties of blooms and fillers to explain their properties, appearance, scent and compatibility with other flowers
  • Explain care of arrangements for customers to prolong the life of the flowers for maximum enjoyment
  • Maintain daily records of sales and orders for accounts for POS systems in person and online
  • Set up or break down at start and end of work day as well as general cleaning and straightening of work spaces on daily basis
  • Provide assistance for delivery of arrangements, include loading and unloading van in addition to carrying arrangements to designated location

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to multi-task and pay attention to details
  • Able to follow instructions as a team player
  • 1 years’ experience in floral design
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiar with current wedding and special event design trends
  • Passionate, with strong customer service skills

Preferred:

  • A background in creative arts or floral design
  • BC driver’s license- with a clear record

Come join our team!

Send your resume to info@foxglovesflowers.com

 

Flower Subscriptions

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The Best Gift Ever!

Have you ever been thinking about what to get the “perfect gift” for the person who has everything? Or is just plain hard to shop for? Well, we are here to tell you, this is it! you have found that gift. You have hit the best gift idea ever jackpot!!

We have YOU (or that special someone) covered for a year, 6 weeks or 6 months of flower delivery, right to their/your front door!

How it works

Once you’ve placed the order, we look after everything else. Every week or month, on the anniversary date of the first order (or the closest business day to it) the flowers are delivered. The recipient will receive the hand-tied bouquet designed to go right into their vase.  All that is required, is to re-cut the stems, add in fresh water, add flower food (included) into the water and voila! the perfect beautiful bouquet to enjoy.

Can the subscription be paused?

Yes! If the subscription needs to be paused due to travel, renovations, a personal matter, whatever — we have that covered! With that very first delivery, a card is included, explaining directions if the subscription needs to be postponed for any reason. Even to have specific dates changed! All that is required is to give us a call and let us know!

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What’s Included?

Included in the purchase of your subscription, is a card explaining the wonderful gift to the recipient and of course the flowers!  Whether you have chosen 6 weeks, 6 months or a whole year of flowers they will all come wrapped and ready to go into the recipients own vase!

What are the subscription options?

6 Months send love and beautiful flowers once a month for 6 months! Every month a lovely hand-tied bouquet will arrive wrapped and ready to go into the recipients vase. This includes delivery for all 6 months!

6 Weeks Order 6 weeks of fresh flowers delivered to your/someone you love’s door. Once per week for 6 weeks a fresh hand tied bouquet of blooms will arrive, ready to go into your vase. This subscription can start at any time of year and will include a seasonal selection of blooms and foliage. Always changing! Always fun and different!

1 Year The perfect understated and thoughtful gift idea. Choose from different monthly options within the yearly subscription. From elegant, spectacular roses or seasonal. The year subscription has an option for any flower lover! Each month the bouquet style of their choice will be delivered to their door.

 

For more info about our flower subscriptions head over to our website here!

Mother’s Day 2021

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Covid and The Flower World

April 2021

We find ourselves in an interesting and somewhat challenging position this year moving towards Mother’s Day here in Victoria BC, the “flower capital” of Canada.

We are normally swimming in gorgeous, plentiful and relatively cost-effective blooms for this, the biggest of all floral holidays. But this year looks a little different, for a variety of reasons. 

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