The Longest Day
By nortonsflorist on June 2, 2019 in Events & Fundraising, Flowers, Roses, Summer, World Alzheimer's Month. 0 Comments
As we welcome summer and its longer days, we are quickly approaching the Longest Day of the year. June 21st is the summer solstice, the day with the most daylight all year. It has also become the day participants of this worthy cause come together from across the world to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through a fundraiser of their choice. At Norton’s Florist, our family has been touched by Alzheimer’s and we are eager to support this worthy cause for a cure. Read More about The Longest Day
With Father’s Day approaching quickly, it’s time to start thinking about how you will show your dad how special he is. Whether it’s your dad, stepdad, grandfather or other special men in your life, they deserve to know that they mean the world to you. A great way to do this is by giving him something special that will remind him of your love for him. A fabulous plant or floral bouquet specifically for him, a gourmet gift basket with his favorite treats, or another favorite surprise will be something he enjoys as he thinks about you. The design experts at Norton's Florist have some designs created just for dad in mind. Take a look at our Father’s Day collection. 
This Memorial Day, be sure to remember fallen veterans and honor their sacrifice for our country with a beautiful display of red, white and blue flowers. Sending or displaying flowers is one excellent way to celebrate the life you knew and honor the sacrifices they made. Display a beautiful patriotic bouquet prominently in your home, office or on your front porch. You can also send a gorgeous display to someone you know who might be remembering a loved one on Memorial Day this year. The floral designers at Norton's Florist have created some amazing floral designs specifically for patriotic occasions. 
It is almost time to honor some of the most special women in the world. The women who make our lives easier and make us feel so special. Mothers are very important people and it’s time to shower them with love and affection at Mother’s Day. Sending her a beautiful bouquet of her favorite flowers and her favorite colors is a beautiful way to honor moms on Mother’s Day. The floral designers at Norton's Florist are creating gorgeous Mother’s Day bouquets. Take a look at all of our amazing options for your mom this Mother’s Day. 
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant."
~Anne Bradstreet
Now that winter is leaving and spring is in the air, we anticipate a fun-filled Easter with pastel-colored Easter eggs, baskets overflowing with treats from the Easter bunny, and of course, bright spring flowers! One of our favorite flowers this season is the tulip. Beautiful, fresh and full of color, tulips are nature's way of announcing the new spring season. The floral designers at Norton's Florist have an abundance of tulips and we cannot wait to share lovely spring tulips for Easter with you. Take a look at some of our favorite designs. 
It’s almost time for end-of-the-year spring dances and the floral designers at Norton's Florist want to help you celebrate with gorgeous wearable flowers from corsages you can wear on your wrist to boutonnieres for his tuxedo, our flowers are fresh and come in colors to match your outfit. Be sure you and your date look amazing this year for your formal spring dance. Enhance your prom look with fresh flowers and celebrate the school year in style as you dance the night away with friends and classmates. 
Spring is in the air and that means this is the time of year when we notice birds chirping, bees buzzing, and flowers blooming. Be sure to revel in the fresh warm weather and beautiful bright colors of spring. Surround yourself with color by infusing your home with gorgeous spring flowers. The floral designers at Norton's Florist are showcasing the season's prettiest blooms with our new spring collection. Choose one for every room of your home or office to brighten and lighten your space and add cheerful spring color everywhere you look. 
As International Women’s Day approaches this month on March 8, the floral designers at Norton‘s Florist are excited to help you celebrate this special event. International Women’s Day is a global movement to bring gender equity to all aspects of life: business, commerce, economics, politics, government and so on. While it does not affliate with any particular organization or nationality, this is a day to honor the work and accomplishments of women everywhere toward a more gender-equal world. This year‘s theme is balance for better. In other words, create more gender balance and create a better world. Who are the women you know who do this on a daily basis? Show her how proud you are of her with a beautiful bouquet of flowers that celebrate her accomplishments. 
The 2019 Floral Trends Forecast has been announced and we here at Norton’s Florist are pleased to bring you some of these classic new floral trends for the season. One of our favorites, Ethereal Bliss, seduces with inspiration from beyond our world. Feel transformed as you enjoy gender-neutral pink along with sage and lavender colors that blend beautifully with deep brown base tones found in this trend's natural materials like leather, marble, wood grain and copper. Fall in love with the dreamy look of Ethereal Bliss this season. 
Valentine’s Day is almost here and while we often think about our significant other and our romantic relationships, this is also a great time to show affection and gratitude to all of the special people in your life. Your sister, for example, has been there with you through thick and thin and she deserves to know how meaningful your relationship is to you. Send her a beautiful floral arrangement or gift basket. The design experts at Norton’s Florist are creating some amazing Valentine’s Day gift baskets floral designs and more for you to send to all the special individuals in your life this year.