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Thursday June 30, 2011 - by: Christine
A True Winner
On March 16th, 2011 we unveiled our new logo and launched our new website with a lovely party at the Westmount boutique on Victoria Ave. Each guest was asked to enter their name in a draw, the prize being a gift of flowers each month for a year from Westmount Florist.
Thursday April 21, 2011 - by: Christine
PASSOVER – A SPECIAL HOLIDAY
Not being Jewish meant I never had the chance growing up to celebrate the Passover holiday and I’m embarrassed to say that I really didn’t know what the holiday meant until I began my career at Westmount Florist. Years later I understand it and love it !
Friday March 18, 2011 - by: Christine
The Impact of Flowers
With today's high-tech and fast-paced lifestyle taking its daily toll on our lives, experts advise exercise and other personal lifestyle changes to relieve stress. According to behavioral research nature provides us with a simple way to improve emotional health - flowers. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed.
Thursday March 17, 2011 - by: Christine
West Meets East
IN SOUTH AFRICA (PART 1) Living in the western hemisphere has meant that we have gorgeous flora and fauna available all year. Up here in Montreal, Canada the winter does interfere somewhat with our growing season but thanks to places like California and Florida in the United States and countries like Ecuador, Columbia and of course the beautiful tropical islands of Trinidad and Barbados, we are able to get fresh flowers year all round.
Sunday March 13, 2011 - by: david
The Right Way to Cut a Flower Stem
Here is the proper way to cut a flower stem. Many people ask if they have to cut the stems at all, the answer is always Y. E. S. Even if we cut it in the store, the answer is yes. Even if there are water pics on the ends, the answer is yes. Even if you don’t want to, the answer is yes!