Time to make the donuts...

donuts? 

yes, donuts.

Each year when the week of Mother's Day rolls around, that phrase comes out of my mouth automatically.  Reminiscent of the commercial;  the alarm goes off much too early, my feet swing out of bed, I try to wake up...and the words utter from my lips, followed by a sigh..and a smirk:  "time to make the donuts".

It's a long, long week at the flower shop... with many hours spent creating beautiful bouquets for Mothers, Grandmothers, and other "special women". 

When it comes to Mother's Day, there just is no gift quite like a bouquet of fresh, beautiful, fragrant flowers.

Don't forget to order your bouquet early!  
And it's okay to send it a little early too...couldn't you use some extra bragging rights?
♥

Mother's Day Treasures!

Mother's are special!
And it doesn't matter how old you are, how old your Mother is... there is just no replacing MOM.
She is the quintessential meaning of the word "Love"

Choosing a gift for your Mom is fun at Virginia Floral!

Here's a few ideas for some wonderful Mother's Day gifts for your one in a million MOM!

funky jewelry!

jewelry sets

chunky jewelry!

watches

lots of scarves!

outdoor decor

garden accessories!

lots of lanterns!

hanging metal cones

gorgeous orchids!

in different colors!

and different types!

sweet little planters

and unusual plants!

and sweet little bugs...

Stop by and see all the lovely treasures we have for you to choose from!

All this, and gorgeous flowers, too!

Whatever you choose...MOM will LOVE it!!

♥

more PROM!

Crazy week!

Painting and cleaning over the weekend.
Funerals, funerals, and more funerals.
Delivery guy quit.
Friend to the rescue!
More PROMS!
Sticky fingers...

Times change and you have to get with the program or stay behind.
Took a class...did experiments...liked the results.
Glue is the way to go, and so now I have sticky fingers.
Magnets replace pins, and lots of sparkly ribbon, wire, gems, and even feathers are hot additions.
Uff da...
But here are a few of the beauties!

So another Prom season comes to an end, just in time to gear up for Mother's Day.
YAY!
♥

had enough?

Winter.

Still hangin' on in April...

Yuck.

I'm so glad that I can walk through my garden each day!

Had enough?

Come and walk through my garden!

It looks like spring.  It smells like spring.

You're welcome any day...

♥

it ain't over 'til it's over...

25 days ago I was wearing flip flops

winter, or what we had of it, seemed to have taken an early leave

and for the first days of "spring", it was actually spring!

and then...

a snow day in the middle of April

o.m.g......only in northern Minnesota

schools closed from one end of the Iron Range to the other

I guess old Mother Nature decided winter wasn't over yet...

a quiet day in the shop - time to continue with the painting...

going from a taupe/brown color to a soft green

although the pictures don't do the color justice...

I like the way things are turning out...

I used a darker gray/green for an accent on the door trim

much more to do...but I think I'm about half way done.

♥

everybody's workin' for the weekend...

and I, for one, am so glad it's here!

It's been a long week...
Tributes for loved ones
Fancy flowers for prom goers
and getting ready to do some more painting.

oh, and I think I need a little wine ♥