spring is almost here...

Oh, if wishing could make it so...

Maybe all we needed was a couple of days of real hard-core winter to remind us of how easy we have had it for the past few years.

But Spring is very close, coaxed on by oxalis and cheery little primroses and all of the fresh herbs and flowers in the shop.

The Collaboration
Today the shop is closed, but we are at a photo shoot featuring vintage wedding dresses and bouquets from i fiori. When all of the elements are stitched together I will post these shots here and give you the links to all of the talented 'collaborators'.

oh my, cupid is tired and cranky...

 

It seems that he is finished with the whole 'red rose' thing, and no one is listening.

 

Welcome to i fiori, the flower shop with some very different ideas. We have something for every budget and every Valentine. Yes, yes we have red roses, and baby's breath and common fern...

but this Valentine's Day you can do better than that.

 

Want to make a statement?

We have the i fiori 2013 signature bouquet with 18 exquisite pink roses, surrounded by sweet huck and sword fern-

i fiori 2013 bouquet with 18 stunning roses in shades of pink

 or what about a simple wicker heart vase with a few exquisite blooms-

 

we have interesting and creative vases -

a simple glass brick with room for 8 stems

5 bottles to hold perfect ranunculus

Why not select one of them and say I love you every month for a year. We will fill your vase for free this Valentine's Day when you purchase a gift certificate to 'fill-'er-up' every month with fresh flowers for the next year.

 

Or maybe use this opportunity to pamper yourself, or your favourite valentine?

bath salts, body heaven cream and essential oil
from Weir's Lane Lavender Farm - rose petals from i fiori

Draw a bath with lavender bath salts and essential oil, toss in some rose petals and afterward pamper your dry skin with Body Heaven Omega 3 and Hemp cream (the only thing missing is chocolate and prosecco... but I digress)

 

It comes down to a creative and caring way to realize that it is mid-February in Canada. With a valentine or not - we all need a little bit of pampering!

 

 

 

 

thinking outside the red-rose-box...or the box of red roses

It is that time of year... the time when the urge to send red roses to your sweetie is almost overwhelming.

 

 

Keep an eye on this site, or pop into the shop this Friday during the February art crawl to see how we can trump that red rose thing...

 

i fiori has wicker heart vases with fresh gerbera daisies and grasses,

elegant Venetian glass posy vases with ranunculus,

or what about our signature bouquet of heart-stopping shades-of-pink roses?

Come on, think outside the red-rose-box!

 

Oh, and Happy Valentines's day from i fiori...

every order made between Feb 1 and Feb 9,  

for delivery on (or around) Valentine's Day,

will be tax-free.

Really.

Cupid lives.

 

Psst - don't forget about the terrarium workshop this Saturday (Feb 9) at the Design Annex. Only a few spots remain, so contact the AGH to sign up!

http://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/wo_agh_adults.php#7

 

 

terrarium workshop saturday february 9

After many requests , we are conducting out first workshop!

 

With the invitation from the Art Gallery of Hamilton, i fiori will be conducting a terrarium workshop in February.

Date: Saturday February 9, 2013
Time: 10am to 12:30
Location: The Design Annex - 118 James Street North, Hamilton, L8R 2K7
Cost: AGH Members $45 | Non-Members $55

Register online, by fax or phone:
http://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/wo_agh_adults.php

Terrariums are one of the most popular items in the shop, and this workshop is an easy, hands-on way to learn the basics of plant selection, care and finishing. Everything you need will be supplied: the glass containers, soil, your choice of plants and your choice of finishing moss and stone. You can even decide between creating one large terrarium - or a medium & small one (great for a gift!)

Sign up with the AGH, but don't wait too long - the workshop seems to be very popular...

and a new year begins

I hope that everyone managed to find a moment or two of calm and peace over the past few weeks. It was a wonderful holiday season in the shop and a fantastic first year and I have you to thank.

After some serious rest, we are raring to go, and looking forward to 2013!

The shop hours are back to normal, more or less, this week...

i fiori will be closed on Wednesday January 9. My funny, smart, thoughtful brother-in-law has passed away after a long, difficult illness, and I will be at his funeral.

Friday January 11 is the first art crawl of the year. Hopefully the weather will be mild (!) i fiori will be open until 10 or so in the evening - we look forward to seeing you .