On Saturday, March 1st, I will be speaking  at the Northeast Floral Expo. This show takes place every year in Hartford, CT. I have been sponsored by FTD. My speech focuses on 'How to Run a Publicity Campaign.' Of course, I will mention my ongoing Red Sox campaign. In addition to the Sox, I will be using the presidential campaign as an ideal way to market your business.

 

Thank you to all our customers. Valentine's Day sales for 2008 broke all records. We delivered over 1000 arrangements and served over 1000 in store customers on the 14th! With great weather and experienced staff, no problems arose, we were able to get home to our families before 9pm.

 

For the first time in ten years, our Roslindale store is undergoing renovations. We are choosing to do most of the work ourselves to save money. It may take us a a little longer, but the improvments are already noticeable. We now have a large island counter to serve customers. We will be laying new tile, residing the walls and putting in new displays to better showcase our wines, teddy bears, greeting cards, plants, balloons and chocolates.

 

In the past couple of months, we delivered flowers to Senator Kennedy, Natalie Jacobson, the Lucchino family and Red Sox wives, Kristen Mirabelli, Yuka Okajima, Sue Farrell, Monique Magadan; flowers for the funeral of Ex-Sox owner Buddy LeRoux; also sent flowers for Doug Mirabelli and Mayor Menino. Also, the picture on the left shows our flowers gracing the Boston City Council, the Mayor and the stage.