FREE FLOWERS! Petal it Forward with Schneider's Florist this Saturday at Fall Fest in Snyder Park!

This Saturday, October 15, 2016, Schneider's Florist will be on hand at Fall Fest in Snyder Park to pass out FREE FLOWER BOUQUETS as part of a nationwide promotion by local florists in partnership with The Society of American Florists, AboutFlowers, and FlowerFactor.

For this unique event we will be giving two small bouquets of fall flowers. One to keep, and one to give away. We want people to experience not only the joy of receiving flowers, but also the experience of sharing that joy with someone else by passing the second bouquet along to a friend, loved one, or a total stranger so everyone can Petal It Forward!

Look for us in the morning at Fall Fest on Saturday. Supplies are limited. First come, first served. When they're gone, they're gone!

Follow along as we Petal It Forward on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under the hashtag #petalitforward

Hope to see you Saturday!

FREE FLOWERS!

Celebrate Sweetest Day in the Sweetest Way with Luxurious Fresh Flowers from Schneider's Florist

Sweetest Day is Saturday, October 15th. At Schneider's Florist, we have beautiful fresh flowers, cuddly stuffed animals, colorful balloons, and luscious gourmet chocolate from Marie's Candy. We can put together an order guaranteed to wow that special someone and hand deliver it the same day. Check out these exciting designs from the Sweetest Day section of our website.

Inspired in Springfield, Ohio

We've seen this design before here, and here. I share this one often because I think it's absolutely stunning and everyone loves the combination of red Freedom roses, Stargazer lilies, and white hydrangea. Order Inspired now.

Classic Romance in Springfield, Ohio

NO HOLIDAY MARKUP. Our classic dozen red Freedom roses, arranged with fresh foliage in a glass vase. A great value at our everyday price, always fresh and perfect. Send Classic Romance today.

Room Full of Roses in Springfield, Ohio

Go big or go home. Room Full of Roses takes Sweetest Day into the stratosphere. A gigantic vase, loaded with our freshest red Freedom roses. A breathtaking display.

Sweet as Sugar in Springfield, Ohio

Changing gears now. Sweet as Sugar is one for our lavender lovers. Purple and lavender flowers including our Cool Water roses, expertly designed in a striking silver mirrored cube vase. An elegant and tasteful creation.

Fruity in Springfield, Ohio

A super sunny and cheerful pop of color that is sure to brighten anyone's day. Fruity is a delightful assortment of everyone's favorite Gerbera daisies that delivers smiles all around.

Wildflower Welcome in Springfield, Ohio

One of the most popular designs on the website, Wildflower Welcome is perfect for your flower child. A lavish collection of the freshest garden flowers gathered together in a captivating deep purple vase.

Want more? We always do custom orders. Call 937-323-4634, visit us in store at our fabulous historic location just north of downtown Springfield, or shop online in your pajamas anytime at www.springfieldohioflorist.com

Up next I'll be talking about an exciting new promotion and telling you where to get FREE FLOWERS this weekend! Stay tuned!

Where Do You Find Inspiration? A Floating Cube of Amber Mums

Before I came to work at Schneider's I was a lighting designer for a family of live music venues in Columbus, Ohio. I did rock and roll light shows five nights a week for a long time. I didn't have much training, but I always tried to get outside my comfort zone and take risks. I learned a lot from the big arena shows that would come through town and I would always try in some small way to apply the ideas that I had seen. 

Like everything else in my life, my favorite light shows to watch and execute were the ones that were strange or experimental in some way. Kanye West is out on the Saint Pablo tour right now with a groundbreaking stage and lighting design that I think is really interesting. I've shared a couple images that capture the essence of the design for me.

The stage floats above the floor with the audience below

Brutal amber lights pointed straight down

It turns out Kanye is a big fan of sending fresh flowers. He recently sent Taylor Swift a giant cube of all white flowers from The Empty Vase Florist in Hollywood, California. 

"OMG its a giant Kanye cube!"

So all of this came together in my mind, and I created my own mini cube of flowers. It's a 3x3x3 inch cube of floral foam studded with amber button mums and suspended from a piece of copper wire. Then I photographed it in such a way as to be reminiscent of the Saint Pablo tour stage.

There's no real point to this post other than to show that inspiration can come from anywhere, and sometimes the best ideas are synthesized from other disciplines. What's your inspiration? 

A Look at Homecoming 2016: Corsages, Boutonnieres, Unlimited Customization!

Paper flowers are the theme for this years Homecoming display. We always do something fresh and different!

Homecoming 2016 has arrived! You probably know we threw our first ever Homecoming Preview Party a little while ago. We had a fun time and we got to meet a bunch of great people. If you visit our Facebook page you can see photos and videos of the event. We can't wait until next year so we can do it all again!

We have our display set up for when you come in to order your Homecoming flowers.

This one right here

First is the corsage board. We work with lots of different flowers in a rainbow of colors to compliment your personal style.

Just a few examples

A close up of one of our most popular corsages

If you see one you like, we can duplicate it exactly for you, but most people like a little customization. We offer a wide variety of accent colors and interesting treatments. We can tint your flowers or pixie dust them with glitter.

What are your colors?

Every corsage includes leaves that come in a satin or glitter finish. We can also use live foliage, just ask!

Satin and Sparkle

We call these little tufts of fabric "net". We have a ton of colors, but if you want to bring in something else we will gladly find a way to incorporate it into your corsage. We've had clients bring in all kinds of unique items.

A galaxy of options

It doesn't stop there. We have a ton of upgrades available to make your corsage even more special. You can add a glittery wrist band that makes a nice keepsake.

Keepsake wristbands and our exclusive Bling Ring

We also have feathers and gemstones for a finishing touch

Feathers or gems? Por que no los dos?

You can upgrade your corsage for just a couple dollars with feathers...

Gem studded feathers

...and sparkly rhinestones

Mix and match

One of our most popular options is to replace the baby's breath in the corsage with rhinestones. This gives the corsage a lighter look and allows the gems to stand out more.

A corsage with all rhinestones and no baby's breath

Load your corsage with gems for just ten dollars

We can't forget the fellas! We also have great options for boutonnieres! We encourage clients to order the corsage and boutonniere together so we can make them as a matched set. They come together in one box and it saves time because only one person needs to come in for pickup.

Dapper.

Great value

You can customize the boutonniere as well. We can add matching ribbon, gems, wire, cool rhinestone pins, and more!

Lots of options!

We're ready to take your order now! I hope you enjoyed looking at these photos and we look forward to hearing your ideas! See you real soon!

And now, Your Moment of Zen:

Until next time...

Special Announcement: New Wedding Video on Youtube!

Watch Ashley, Aaron, Bill, and Kathy as they set up a wedding ceremony and reception at the Windy Knoll Golf Club. Produced by Julie Albaugh of  Wedding Market. Enjoy!

Fall Back with Awesome Autumnal Inspiration from Schneider's Florist

Fall is here! The leaves are changing, the nights are cooler, and we have beautiful new seasonal creations for you! Check out our website for more ideas!

Glorious Day in Springfield, Ohio

Harvest Wisp in Springfield, Ohio

Fountain of Flowers in Springfield, Ohio

Papaya Whip in Springfield, Ohio

Harvest Sun in Springfield, Ohio

I hope you enjoyed looking at these photos. Call us at 937-323-4634 for same day delivery. We'll look at Homecoming 2016 next week.

I'm thinking of hosting an after-hours, DIY terrarium party and wine tasting at the shop. Guests will get to make their own terrarium and sip libations from Columbus' Brothers Drake Meadery. Does this sound like fun to you? Let me know in the comments.

Summer Wedding Decor at Windy Knoll by Schneider's Florist

We decorated a beautiful wedding at the Windy Knoll Golf Club for Labor Day Weekend. The weather was absolutely perfect for an outdoor ceremony. Check out the photos!

This was the first time we've had a chance to decorate the pergola at Windy Knoll.

Another view. I think the fabric looks like shafts of light breaking through the clouds.

Detail of the foliage sunburst in the corner. We used locally grown grasses to complete the look.

The centerpieces were a combination of green hydrangea and pink roses with yellow rose petals scattered around.

One for the bar. Cheers!

We topped the cake with garden roses and hypericum berries.

Fancy

Is there a wedding in your future? Contact us at 937-323-4634 to schedule an appointment with our wedding consultants!

If you know someone who's going to homecoming this year tell them about our 2016 Homecoming preview party. Thursday, September 8, from 6-8pm. We'll have snacks, prizes, demonstrations, and other fun stuff. Don't miss it!