Valentines Day or Single Awareness Day??

Years ago I heard a bitter, older single man say he hated Valentines Day because for those who were single it was the perfect reminder of how alone you really were. He called February 14th, "Single Awareness Day."

For those of us who are blessed to be in a wonderful relationship and are looking to purchase flowers for that special someone, I hope you will pause one moment and think about the other people in your life that you love that may not be receiving flowers this year.

At RWD, we will happily deliver mini-arrangements to
your children, your single friends, your mom, your husband
(yes! we do flowers and plants for men too!! yes! they do like it!),
your grandma, teachers, your minister, and your best friend!

We have mini-options starting at just $12 each which is a tiny price
to help bless someone's life or to take the sting, for some, out of
"Single Awareness Day!"

Valentines Day Flowers

A big THANK YOU to all of our customers from past years who are allowing us the special privilege of being a part of their Valentines Day this year.

It is truly an honor to get to witness people fall in love, celebrate anniversaries, holidays, have babies, and be a witness to their lives.

For those of you still looking for a florist to help make your Valentines Day special, consider giving us a chance. We always give our best to make sure that you too become a member of the RWD family.

Valentines Day in Hickory, NC

Valentines Day is quickly approaching!!

In addition to custom fresh flower arrangements we have partnered with
"Dream Cakes"
to supply tasty treats to go with your
Valentine roses.

We also LOVE to do small mini arrangements
for KIDS,
teachers, friends,
and all the people who love and support you in your life.

For convenience, please feel free to emails us your order
(do not include credit card information)
along with a contact phone number so we can call you to confirm all the details.

Rachael_West_Designs@yahoo.com

Any orders placed TODAY, Feb. 8th, 2010 for teachers will be delivered
FRIDAY and for FREE!!!

Valentines Day

Thank you to all who pre-ordered for Valentines Day!!

As always, we take a limited number of Valentine orders so that we can pay special attention to each arrangement. At Rachael West Designs, we do not believe in mass producing tons of arrangements. We want each arrangement that goes out the door, to be a custom, unique piece.

Our goal here in Hickory, North Carolina, is to be your top florist because of our attention to detail and quality. We always do our best to meet this goal, whether it is for Valentines Day or a wedding.

Please remember you can email us your order and then we will call you to confirm all the details and collect your payment.

Rachael_West_Designs@yahoo.com

Announcements!

~Please note: if Hickory Public Schools are closed, RWD is also closed!

~ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to place your VALENTINES DAY PRE-ORDER.

~If you placed a dance order this past weekend for the dance that was post-poned. We will be hold all orders and fill at the time of the dance.

Valentines Day

Ready or not! Valentines Day is right around the corner!

Pre-Order your Valentines arrangement today and receive one dozen beautiful roses, with lush greens, in a beautiful vase along with FREE delivery to one Hickory location for just $55.00.

(We have already seen advertisements for other local florists offering the same thing for $75.00).

We also will enter you into a drawing for a "Masquerade" Crystal Vase. A $65.00 value!!

This offer ends February 5, 2010.

Email Rachael_West_Designs@yahoo.com OR stop by the Harris Arcade Sheet and sign up on our pre-order list to get your order scheduled.

Enter to win a "Masquerade" Crystal Vase!!

this promotion has closed.

Valentines Day is my FAVORITE!!!!

This year we will be offering lots of different specials for Valentines and we will post them every week or so leading up to the big day!!

We are accepting PRE-ORDERS now.
Placing a Valentines Day order early not only guarantees you top quality flowers,
but it also gives you one less thing to worry about later on,
allowing you time to enjoy the day with your special valentine.

Placing an order early also guarantees you an entry
into our drawing for a
"Masquerade" Crystal Vase

This vase is BEAUTIFUL, crystal, heavy....priced $65.00

To place a pre-order and guarantee your name entered into our Crystal Vase Drawing,

Rachael_West_Designs@yahoo.com

Sweet Valentines!

This special flower arrangement was from Valentines Day. It consisted of 36 red roses, all of which were super-long except 3 snuggled in at the base of a heart made out of long grasses. Dripping off the front and side of the basket were chocolate bon-bons to add a little extra sweet to this already great treat!

Let RWD help you celebrate the little things in your life.
www.RachaelWestDesigns.com
828.455.3774

the Perfect gifts!

Maybe coming up with the perfect gift is hard for you, or your just busy, and instead of the day being special, well, it's now a stress. So, this just isn't your thing.......well, it's ours!

So, let us help!! and you can take all the credit!

Need some ideas?
Here are some of the romantic surprises we have helped our clients with...

Pure Romance: Let us come decorate your home, bedroom, or hotel room with her favorite flowers. Roses petals, candles, chocolates, and a little bubbly are included in this package.

Pricing begins at $125.00, gifts, flowers and other add-on's additional.

Favorite Things: A perfect gift for someone who likes presents! We custom design a gift which incorporates her favorite things (you can provide the items or we can help) and fresh flowers in a fun and romantic fashion.

Basic gift packages begins at $75.00

All Wrapped Up: Take the perfect gift (you can provide the gift or we can help) and custom wrapped it using fresh flowers either in a box or a gift bag depending on gift. This is one of the hottest trends right now in the celebrity world. It has been featured on Oprah numerous times, so, if you want to make someone feel extra special by giving an extra gift within a gift, this is definitely the way to go. After all, you only get one chance to make a first impression!

Pricing varies based on gift. However, if you provide the gift, we can wrap it all up for as little as $14.99. This includes all wrapping materials, ribbon, and fresh flowers.

Sensual Spa: All the items you need to create a romantic spa night for your sweetie! Choose from lotions, oils, aromatherapy, candles, sea sponges, scrubs, and bubble bath. Flowers or rose petals included.

Basic gift package starting at $75.00.

Daddy's Little Girl*: Even the littlest girl needs a Valentine. We create a whimsical floral arrangement loaded up with bright colors, a soft and snuggly stuffed animal, and a vase full of candies. Perfect for a daddy to give to his little sweetheart.
*This package can be designed for teens or anyone who has a youthful heart!

Basic gift starts at $25.00+ Add a fun colored floral light for some extra fun and drama!

Theme Night*: Pick a theme, a location, and we'll completely transform the space into a magical retreat. We provide and set-up the food, dessert, decorations, fabrics, coordinating florals, and anything else that would help you create the perfect romantic evening. This night will definitely be one to be remembered!

*This package must be booked a minimum of 2 week before the date. Pricing determined based on scale of project.

All Flowers: Do you have someone with a favorite flower, color, style? Let us create that perfect floral arrangement designed just for you to give to someone special. Don't forget when you call to place your order to share with us some of her favorite things.....butterflies, "bling" like diamonds or pearls, and of course her style (simple yet elegant, over-the-top, adventurous, spicy) so that we can create the only flower arrangement she'll remember the rest of her life!

Pricing: Each of our packages is custom designed and completely unique. There truly are no 2 gifts or flower arrangements exactly a like. This is what sets us apart from traditional floral shops----we don't just mass produce. The advantage for you is that we design that perfect gift completely within your budget. This leaves no room for last minute "sticker shock!!" Generally pricing listed is a guideline to help you as a buyer create the best choice for you. Please feel to call us with any questions regarding our pricing.

Please note: We choose to limit our Valentine orders so that we are not just "mass producing" hundreds of orders. We go out of our way to personalize every single order so that it is special, one of a kind, and is made just for that special someone. Please place your orders early. We do not accept last minute orders.

Call Rachael West Designs, 828.455.3774 to place your order.
*Call for all the complete details. Our package orders are limited and fill up fast!
www.RachaelWestDesigns.com

Symbolism of Flowers

Here are a few of our favorites
to help you send the perfect message:

ROSES:

Red: I love you, unconscious beauty
Yellow: joy, gladness, friendship
White: spiritual love, purity
Orange: fascinated, enthusiastic
Pink: grace, gentility, perfect happiness


ALSTROMERIA: friendship, devotion
ASTER: charming, patience
BEGONIA: a fanciful nature
BELLS OF IRELAND: good luck, whimsy
CALLA LILY: sophistication, beauty
CARNATIONS: fascination, devoted love
CHRYSANTHEMUM: cheerfulness, innocence
DAFFODIL: regards
DAHLIA: dignity, elegance
FORGET ME KNOTS: true love
IRIS: faith, hope, wisdom
LILIES: purity, faith
LISIANTHUS: outgoing
ORCHIDS: seduction, preciousness
PRIMROSE: young love
SNAPDRAGONS: desire, strength
SUNFLOWERS: adoration, sunshine
TUBEROSE: dangerous pleasure
TULIPS: perfect lover, fame
VIOLET: simplicity

Tis Always the Season of Giving!

We make gifts FUN!

If you are in need of a traditional gift basket, we would be happy to fulfill your order.

If you are in need of a completely unique gift that is custom created to match the personality and tastes of the person receiving it, then we would LOVE to help!!


(don't forget....all of our packages can be adapted to fit your special event!)

Do-it-Yourself....with a little help from us!

We can help you create professional looking, custom floral arrangements for your special event so you can take all the credit!!

~Wedding Bouquets
~Corsages/Bouts.
~Table arrangements
~Holiday arrangements
~Valentine arrangements and custom gifts
~Business arrangements
~Baby Showers

~Parties
~and we even have kids classes too!

Call today to find out to get our class schedule or to book your own.
828-455-3774