Bad News, Good News, Bad News

Bad news..... Most of us 'just folks' just don't have much extra spending money these days.
Good news..... Everything except flowers, coffee & chocolate is marked down 50% at The Petal Pusher.
Bad news..... Our last day in business will be October 17th. Don't feel bad about the bad news. Stuff happens. Feel happy that you can still get wonderful flowers from us until the 17th AND there are some terrific bargains waiting for you! Our last few days will have deeper and deeper discounts. Come in soon and later.

Tropical Flowers In Hermiston, Oregon

Here they are! Come on in and see the rest of them. We'll get another shipment fresh from Hawaii next month.

Weddings

We're asked the question often... "How much money will my wedding flowers cost?" I don't have a pat answer for that one.

The Petal Pusher is a full SERVICE florist. Part of our service is helping you choose the perfect flowers that will enhance and beautify your special day. We will always honor your budget.

We're here to help you, whether your ideas are already firmly set or you don't know where to start. You see, we've loved making a simple sunflower & wheat bridal bouquet just as much as we loved traveling to Portland last summer to create dozens of bouquets, boutonniers, corsages & centerpieces.

BBQ Season Is HERE

If you're a regular Petal Pusher shopper you're acquainted with our specialty food. We've added some new players this summer.

Okay, check out these great BBQ products we've just gotten in. Two sauces and two rubs. They are all great! Come on in and try them out.

Happy Birthday to Us!

We're celebrating our 2nd Petal Pusher birthday on Wednesday, June 17th. We'll have cake and sale prices and maybe even a piano player. Big Bash starts at 4 pm. Don't miss it!

Hermiston Things You Don't Want to Miss This Summer

1. A quick run through a sprinkler of your choice.
   
2. Wednesday evenings Downtown Farmers Market.
   
3. Wednesday wine tasting at The Petal Pusher. (Begins June 17th.)
   
4. A morning or evening stroll at River Front Park.
   
5. June 17th Summer Open House & Birthday Party at The Petal Pusher. *
   
6. At least one day of hooky.
   
7. Tropical blooms fresh from Hawaii, the second week of every month, only at The Petal Pusher. **
   
8. Saturday Farmers Market in front of The Conference Center.
   
9. June 20 1 - 4 The Petal Pusher presents Wine 101 with Rich Breshears. (Tuition $40 per person. Call The Petal Pusher at 567-7414 to register.)
10. Lunches in cafés & lunch counters downtown. *
    
11. Specialty food samples at The Petal Pusher. Enjoy one of our iced lattes while you’re at it.
    
12. A time of reflection at the clock tower in McKenzie Park.
    
13. Friday June 26, build some twig furniture at The River Gardens. Willow Station from Gates, Oregon will help you. http://www.therivergardens.com/ http://www.willowstation.com/ Total cost $125. Call or email us for the details.
14. A fresh fruit basket & flower basket from The Petal Pusher sent to someone who’s a little wilted.
    
15. Wednesday July 8, Learn to make your own European hand tied bouquet or fresh flower wreath at The Petal Pusher. Total cost $40. Call or email us for details & to register.
16. Comment YOUR suggestions to our Blog. The list can grow, and grow, and grow. www.hermistonpetalpusher.blogspot.com
    
    ** Preorder yours and we’ll deliver in town for free!

Twig Furniture Class

Early in May we had the pleasure of hosting a furniture making class with Brian & Samantha of Willow Station in Gates, Oregon. Lina offered The River Gardens as our location, which WOULD have been perfect, if not for the RAIN. (Hey Brian & Sammie, did you bring the liquid sunshine with you from the valley?)

ANYWAY, the class moved to our garage and we had a great time creating lovely stuff! So much fun that we're doing it again. Friday June 26, at The River Gardens. See me, Dottie at The Petal Pusher for details and to sign up. Be there or be square.

Picking Flowers

When our Lizzy was just a toddler she would magically appear on the front step with her hands behind her back. “Mommy…I have a surprise for you!”

What was hiding behind that back? Flowers. Always the most beautiful I had ever seen. Always individually chosen from whatever was blossoming in the yard.

In defense of the flowers we really didn’t want picked and to continue our baby’s gift giving joy, we aimed her to the violas and pansies. And we renamed them “Picking Flowers”. Our pansies were always the most beautiful on the block because they were kept so neatly picked. The bouquets on my windowsill were absolutely the prettiest ever. Always.

Fast forward.

This spring granddaughter (age 4), Papa and I choose an assortment of Picking Flowers to plant in our backyard planters. They are now full of blossoms.

Last night was the perfect early summer evening. Just the right temperature, delish barbequed ribs from Dorothy, the family on the deck enjoying a meal and each other.

How does one improve upon perfection? Let the picking begin. Two-year-old grandson and 4-year-old big sis began to do just what is supposed to be done with Picking Flowers. Pick them. They brought them one by one to the adults. One by one we all were adorned with Picking Flowers. Ladies wore them in our hair and tucked behind our ears. Daddy had his in the holes of his hat. Papa was a very good sport and allowed one stuck behind his ear. Grandson wore his IN his ears. (Good thing he picks the stems short.) Nana (95 years young!) was honored with two flowers in her hair.

I managed to snap two pics that pretty much sum up the happiness of the evening. If you ever wonder whether flowers bring smiles, just look at these lovely faces.

MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!

Okay, we love to make flowers for mothers. We want to make flowers for YOUR mothers and others. AND have you taken a look, smell, taste of our new chocolates? How does a milk chocolate covered marshmallow caramel bit sound? (Here's a hint. It blows See's out of the water!) SO add some chocolate to your Mom's Day treats. Seriously. Do it.

Rumors

... do swirl around, don't they? Lately we've been hearing rumors about frogs.

Frog A has been very naughty. He (She? We're not sure.) doesn't like being called a flower frog. Really doesn't like people look at the holes in his back. He's been acting out and he's gone to frog jail. Frog B comes and visits. At night. When no one's looking. They pretend they can't move during the day.

There's more to the story, but it's a very silly story cooked up one night when Lina and I stayed too late. Stop in and visit the frogs. If you can find them.

Easter

Wishing you beauty, renewal, salvation and peace this week.

Stop and remember what's important.

Don't forget to have fun!

Hermiston Bridal Show

What's a floral shop owner to do the week after Valentine's? A bridal show of course! We joined forces with our friend Lina who owns The River Garden and welcomed brides, friends of brides, mothers of brides, church wedding planners & other happy wanderers to our little spot at The Hermiston Bridal Show. It was great fun & we loved meeting and greating and showing off a small example of my designers' beautiful work as well as showcase Lina's perfect event garden.

Now, if only I would have had my friend Shannon (www.definingdetails.com) take these pictures instead of Moi. She has cameras with names and knows how to use them. My Nikon point and shoot, well.... not so great. My camera skills... seriously not so great. BUT I had so much fun and Lina did such a wonderful staging of our corner that I just have to share.