tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78383562102613990182024-03-13T16:50:04.454-07:00i fiorisimply beautiful flowers & plantsla fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-15037245712142277502018-01-03T11:38:00.002-08:002018-01-03T11:38:30.089-08:00time for a wee breakIt was a very good and a very hectic holiday season - the winter workshops were so much fun, and I never get tired of seeing seeing everyone's personal spin on their own wreaths, terrariums and centrepieces. The powers that be supplied a crisp white Christmas, and then the sobering lesson to be careful what you wish for (!) as the temperatures plummeted the following week. I hope that everyone enjoyed some time with family and friends over Christmas, Hanukkah and New Years.<br />
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And now... a quick post to let everyone know that the fiorista is on holiday! </div>
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The shop will be closed for a couple weeks, and we will be back and raring to go on </div>
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Tuesday January 23rd at 11:30am. </div>
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<br />Tuesday February 27 :: terrariums<br />Tuesday March 6 :: flower bouquets and arranging<br />Tuesday March 13 :: spring wreath<br /><br />You'll get to be creative, you'll learn a few things and, if you're lucky, you'll get dirty!<br />Check the 'Workshop & Events Page' for times, prices and details. Reservation is required, as spaces are limited in all workshops.</div>
la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-70167770412345313442017-09-24T13:56:00.004-07:002017-09-24T13:56:42.231-07:00the fall 2017 workshop line-up is ready!The fall workshops are now listed under the workshop & event section! (please excuse the variety of type faces and sizes, as 'blogger' and I are having trouble communicating with each other...)<br />
Regardless of the technical challenges - we are offering terrarium workshops, fern mounting workshops, as well as wreath and table centrepiece workshops this fall and winter.<br />
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Now all we need is a bit of 'fall' weather to get everyone off the patio and deck, and into the workshops!<br />
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Join us on Tuesday March 21, between 7 and 9 pm for a seed starting Q&A with Hanna from Matchbox Garden and Seed Company - your very own local, certified organic farm and seed company.<br />
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There is no cover cost to attend, we will be ready to answer questions and give advice whether you are starting your first garden, or branching out from the mass produced seeds you've always bought at those chain stores.<br />
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There will be a selection of seeds available for purchase, as well as organic fertilizer, starter trays, and biodegradable pots.<br />
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Spring Workshops are scheduled and filling quickly!</div>
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Tuesday February 21 :: Terrariums<br />
Tuesday March 7 :: Spring Bulb Planter<br />
Tuesday March 14 :: <strike>Succulent or Airplant Living Wreath</strike> <i>full</i><br />
Tuesday March 21 :: Starting your Garden - open Q & A with Matchbox Seeds<br />
Tuesday April 4 :: <strike>Flower Arranging and Bouquets</strike> <i>full</i><br />
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You'll get to be creative, you'll learn a few things and, if you're lucky, you'll get dirty!<br />
Check the 'Workshop & Events Page' for times, prices and details. Reservation is required, as spaces are limited in all workshops.<br />
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After such a mild and beautiful November we were lulled into a really relaxed approach to Christmas, Hanukkah and New Years.<br />
Well, THAT'S over.<br />
I hear that the malls are crowded and frantic and filled with anxious shoppers. Truthfully? I only go from hear-say, because my shopping is done on James Street North, where the atmosphere is a lot more relaxed, the coffee shops are friendly, and well, things are a little less mass-produced.<br />
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<i>i fiori is 5!</i></h2>
This November we celebrate 5 years in business, and I have only my wonderful customers, supportive friends, family and fellow business owners to thank.<br />
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So how do we thank you...?<br />
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This November Art Crawl from 7pm to 10pm, and Saturday November 12 from noon to 5pm please stop by for treats and 'thank you' deals:<br />
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<li>All vases, pots, planters and containers are 1/5th off (save 20%)</li>
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Check the 'workshop and events' page for the dates and times for the fall workshops, and just a note - these book up very quickly and space is limited - so don't dawdle.<br />
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We look forward to seeing everyone at one of the best events in Hamilton this Friday, Saturday and Sunday - <b><i>Supercrawl on James Street North</i></b>!<br />
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Once again, <b><i>i fiori </i></b>will be raising money for Notre Dame House by selling beautiful roses in front of the shop. All net proceeds go directly to the 'Dame' (no sneaky levels of bureaucracy here...)<br />
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An opportunity to have a little break this July popped up and we jumped all over it! </div>
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5) Matchbox seeds are available at <b><i>i fiori</i></b> for only a short period every spring<br />
4) All Matchbox vegetable, herb and edible flower seeds are sourced from certified organic growers<br />
3) All Matchbox seeds are harvested at a locally owned and operated vegetable and herb farm - which means that all of these varieties will grow in our climate and thrive in your garden.<br />
2) Starting seeds indoors gives you a real jump on the 'days to maturity', and lets you enjoy your harvest sooner.<br />
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i fiori will be open the following days/hours in the coming week:<br />
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tuesday march 22 :: 11:30 - 6 </div>
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wednesday march 23 :: 11:30 - 6 </div>
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friday march 25 :: noon - 4 </div>
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saturday march 26 :: 11:00 - 5 </div>
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easter monday :: closed</div>
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tuesday March 29 - back to regular shop hours!</div>
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New this year are the <i><b>Family Day workshops</b></i> on Monday February 15th during the afternoon with special pricing for parents/grandparents and children.<br />
Space is limited in all workshops so reserve as soon as you can!<br />
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Saturday Dec 19 :: <i>11:30 - 5</i></div>
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Wednesday Dec 23 :: <i>11:30 - 8</i></div>
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Saturday Dec 26 ::<i> closed</i></div>
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Monday Dec 28:: <i>noon - 6</i></div>
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Tuesday Dec 29 :: <i> noon - 6</i></div>
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Tuesday Jan 12 - back to regular hours!</div>
la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-70010624357968428542015-12-08T06:32:00.000-08:002015-12-08T06:32:27.479-08:00The James Street North Window Competition is on...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b>Game On!</b></i><br />
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The <i><b>Holiday Window Competition</b></i> is in full swing in Hamilton's Arts District<br />
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- come down to the James Street North with your friends and family<br />
- have a look at all of our Christmas and Holiday window displays<br />
- decide which one you think is the <i><b>best</b></i><br />
- cast your 'vote' buy depositing your spare change into a 'vote box' in the shop or restaurant<br />
- fill out a ballot which will make you eligible to win a <i><b>grand prize draw</b></i> for a basket containing merchandise and gift certificates from all of the participating shops, restaurants and galleries<br />
- yes... I know... AMAZING<br />
- 'vote' at as many stores as you like, and enter your name with each vote<br />
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Where does the money go?<br />
We want to keep the donations on the street - so the money collected with each vote will be divided between our neighbours: Living Rock, Notre Dame House and Mission Services<br />
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What does the winning shop or restaurant get?<br />
Smack-down bragging rights for a year.<br />
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What do you get?<br />
An old-fashioned stroll down a fabulous street looking at creative and individual windows decorated for the holidays. An opportunity to support small, local business instead of big-box/mall stores. Maybe a great coffee, hot chocolate or lunch, and the chance to win a gift basket filled with really good things.<br />
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In closing?<br />
Vote for <b><i>i fiori</i></b>... I'm just saying...<br />
<br />la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-73829407633678055012015-11-03T07:04:00.002-08:002015-11-03T07:04:53.286-08:00update :: fall workshops are filling, filling... full (almost!)The fall wreath and terrarium workshops have proven to be crazy popular again this year.<br />
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<b><i>Terrariums</i></b><br />
The October terrarium workshop seemed to book up in days, and the November terrarium workshop is full. There are a few places open in the December 15th workshop, so please call or send an email if you are interested in signing up.<br />
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<b><i>Wreaths</i></b><br />
It is the same story with the wreath workshop. The Wreath workshop on Tuesday November 17th is full, so we have added second one on Thursday November 19th. Thursday's Wreath workshop is almost full as well, so if you are thinking of reserving a spot - please think fast.<br />
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<b><i>Festive Madness</i></b><br />
The 'pull-out-the-stops-do-whatever-you-want' workshop on Wednesday December 9 has only a few spots left. This is the workshop where you can decide whether you would like to try your hand at a wreath, a table centrepiece, a garland for mantle or table, or an 'indoor'seasonal urn.la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-82174825313359206182015-09-11T05:43:00.004-07:002015-09-11T05:43:56.856-07:00Supercrawl!Super crawl is here and James Street North has been a hive of activity for a week!<br />
We have some beautiful french lavender, gorgeous jasmine plants bursting with new buds (and scenting up the shop nicely), a couple fridgees filled with fresh fall flowers and once again, <b><i>i fiori</i></b> will be selling roses in the shop and in front of the shop with all proceeds donated to the Good Shepherd Notre Dame House. <br />
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noon - 11pm</div>
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noon - 8pm</div>
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noon - 5pm</div>
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Stop by and say hi!</div>
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la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-38860231735259487222015-09-03T06:19:00.002-07:002015-09-03T06:19:49.837-07:00fall workshops are here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first workshops for autumn have been scheduled (finally!) and more information can be seen on the 'workshop and events' page. </div>
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In the coming weeks even more workshops will be scheduled for late October and November. Deposits are required with registration as spaces are limited .</div>
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Stop by the shop to register, or send an email to bev@ifiori.ca</div>
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la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-30815244192804739152015-07-06T10:13:00.000-07:002015-07-23T22:12:48.228-07:00the july calendar starts to fill up...Well, the month of June was a blur. Between 'nesting' in the new shop, and designing the flowers for some beautiful June weddings, all of a sudden... Boom. It is July.<br />
The month of July brings some fantastic events to us in Hamilton... aside from the Pan-Am games...<br />
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<b><i>i fiori</i></b> will be selling gorgeous sunflowers with all net proceeds going to Notre Dame House, a shelter for youth facing family violence, abuse and poverty. Part of the Good Shepherd group of services, the Notre Dame House is also our good neighbour.</div>
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<b>Feed your tummy... </b>the local bakery '<span style="font-family: inherit;">Made for you by Madeleine' will be in the shop with a selection of their fresh baked goods in case you need a snack or two. </span></div>
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<b><i>i fiori</i></b> will be at the Village Station Bazaar on Sunday July 12th with a good selection of really fresh flowers, plants born and raised in Ontario greenhouses, and this month we will feature:</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">There is always a good selection of artists, artisans and small businesses represented at the summer bazaars at Ferguson Station,</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">Once again,</span><i style="background-color: transparent;"><b> i fiori </b></i><span style="background-color: transparent;">will be selling passports to the garden tour, and this year the tour goes to Grimsby.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">As always, </span><b style="background-color: transparent;">all</b><span style="background-color: transparent;"> proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You not only get to see some amazing private gardens, </span>the Grimsby Museum, the Pump House and Peace Garden <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>but</b> you are able to visit the 'Painted Ladies' at Grimsby Beach - an entire neighbourhood of wonderful, whimsical homes and gardens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Y</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">our passport also includes discounts at many of the acclaimed restaurants and cafes in the Grimsby area.</span></div>
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la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-33431526256037433072015-05-28T06:25:00.002-07:002015-05-28T06:30:03.781-07:00the geriatric moving crewMore peeks of last Saturday's activities.<br />
I cannot thank the friends who helped me move enough. Affectionately dubbed 'the geriatric moving crew', this team of super humans ranged in age from 55 to 69 years old. Experience is everything - with countless moves and renovation projects in our back pockets, every task was checked off without a hitch.<br />
We started at 9:30 and stopped when everything was more or less finished at 4:30, capping off the day with French 75s and a porchetta dinner in the new shop.<br />
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<br />la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-74930708772077709782015-05-22T22:18:00.000-07:002015-05-28T06:29:25.527-07:00Its time to move!OK, this is what I like to call a 'liquid' time.<br />
Over the next few days we will move shop from our cosy 128 james street north to the spacious and rather custom shop at 140 james street north. The back and forth rhythm will be fine right up until the sinks and fridges will have to move... and that means that we will be closed next week while everything gets re-connected and sorted.<br />
The new space is magical. The best part is having enough room for flowers without having crowded and bruised petals, and being able to offer the largest selection of Ontario succulents, cactus, ferns (and soon) houseplants.<br />
The hope is to have the space to conduct all workshops in the shop (!), and not to rely on some tricky pilates and yoga contortions simply to get from the front of the shop to the back when carrying a bucket of flowers.<br />
Here is a bit of a peek at the work in progress:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">scary floors, scary walls, scariest ceiling... and through everything Gary Buttrum was unflappable</td></tr>
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<b><i>i fiori </i></b>will be closed Monday May 25 to Friday May 29 while we get everything connected and sorted in the new shop.</div>
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Sorry for any inconvenience - please come to visit on Saturday!</div>
la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-66714177946543344472015-04-07T07:32:00.002-07:002015-04-07T07:34:06.705-07:00Matchbox Heirloom Seeds are now at i fiori!We have just received out first order from <b><i>Matchbox Garden & Seed Company</i></b>!<br />
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<i>Matchbox Seeds are now available at i fiori</i></h4>
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Matchbox is a small farm and seed company located south of Hamilton in Haldimand County. They produce over 120 varieties of organically produced, open pollinated, heirloom and rare vegetables, herb, flowers, seed and seedlings.<br />
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<i>Starting your Seeds - Q&A</i></h3>
Friday April 10 from 7 - 8:30 Hanna Jacobs, owner of <b><i>Matchbox Garden</i></b>, will be at <i><b>i fiori</b></i> for an informal Q&A on why we need to plant and harvest seeds, when to start your seeds and the secrets of success.<br />
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Drop in during Art Crawl - Hanna will be able to answer just about any question you may have regarding starting your garden.<br />
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la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-71187448352489243962015-04-04T05:04:00.005-07:002015-04-04T05:04:53.807-07:00Easter weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-66422199867292379002015-03-11T06:36:00.001-07:002015-03-11T06:36:17.370-07:00art crawl + helleborus + Juno weekDowntown Hamilton is buzzing!<br />
Oh, sure, we are hosting the Juno Awards and everywhere you look there will be concerts and sessions with musicians and singers who would normally play much bigger venues (<i>like the opportunity to see Elizabeth Shepherd at Mills Hardware on Friday night...</i>)<br />
This Friday the March Art Crawl will be transformed into a 'music crawl' - many shops, restaurants and bars will be featuring musical guests. It will be a perfect way to kick off spring!<br />
But the biggest buzzworthy news is that this week we have <b><i>no wind chill factor</i></b> and a new batch of hellebores in the shop.<br />
Oh, can you beat that?<br />
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<br />la fioristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460450612547949935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838356210261399018.post-67093686523773135732015-02-06T07:19:00.000-08:002015-02-06T07:19:05.596-08:00i fiori + cake & loaf + white elephant = i-heart-you.Once again 3 local, independent businesses will make your Valentine's decision easy-peasy.<br />
Last year's collaboration was a huge success (we sold out in days). This year - don't wait to pre-book - we have a cut-off date for orders for a good reason: the 'one-stop-shop' combines handcrafted jewelry, hand-made chocolate and of course - a beautiful <i><b>i fiori </b></i>bouquet.<br />
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Order at : <a href="mailto:hello@whiteelephantshop.ca">hello@whiteelephantshop.ca</a><br />
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