Thank You Flowers for Nurses & Teachers

There are many occasions throughout the year that we are given the opportunity to honor people for all they do for us. From mothers to grandparents, from our bosses to our administrative professionals, we love to thank… Read More about Thank You Flowers for Nurses & Teachers »

Indoor Green and Flowering Plant Care

Everyone can have a green thumb when you combine the beautiful plants and expert care advice from Schaaf Floral. With over 315,000 varieties of green and flowering plants, orchids, and succulents it would be impossible to present one set of care instructions. However, we are happy to share some easy maintenance tips for some of the more popular plant choices in our shop - head over to our selection of green and flowering plants and check these out! Remember: Green and flowering plants make excellent gifts for Administrative Professionals Day! Read More about Indoor Green and Flowering Plant Care »

Desktop Floral Designs for Administrative Professionals Week

Each April, businesses across the country honor their receptionists, office managers, secretaries, bookkeepers and other professionals by observing Administrative Professionals Week. Dating back to the 1950s, this day was originally billed as National Secretary’s Day and recognized the skilled and professional workers that keep America’s businesses operating smoothly on a daily basis. The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) maintains that these hard-working individuals are truly the backbone of corporate America and keep our economy running. That being the case, they deserve some special recognition! Schaaf Floral is proud to provide products that will grace the desk of your favorite administrative professionals with beautiful live plants or desktop floral designs. Read More about Desktop Floral Designs for Administrative Professionals Week »

Bright Bouquets & Easter Floral Design

There are many customs we observe on Easter Sunday. From eating a lot of chocolate bunnies - experts say 90 million will be sold - to hunting for colored Easter eggs or going to a sunrise service, we look forward to many personal annual traditions. Flowers add an important ambiance to Easter, representing themes of renewed life, hope, and rebirth. No one does Easter floral design better than Schaaf Floral, and on April 16th, you can be sure that the freshest, most beautiful flowers in Minneapolis came from our shop.  Read More about Bright Bouquets & Easter Floral Design »

Spring Daisies, April Birthday Bouquets

Spring is finally in the air, and along with the warming temperatures and sunnier skies come the spring flowers. One of the most iconic of these is the daisy, whose cheerful countenance and light-hearted ambiance make it an annual favorite. The daisy is also the official birth flower of April, and as the ambassador for the month, it is responsible for adding color to all the April birthday bouquets. You can be assured that the professional designers at Schaaf Floral will provide you with the most festive and celebratory spring bouquets available in Minneapolis - just give us a call! The daisy may seem simple, but it actually is a fascinating flower - offering much more than meets the eye. Here are just a few of our favorite daisy facts: Read More about Spring Daisies, April Birthday Bouquets »

Celebrating Rescue Shelters on National Puppy Day

Is there anything more full of life and energy than a new puppy? Our furry family members add joy and love to our homes - and it is because of their spirit that we celebrate National Puppy Day. Colleen Paige, who is the person behind the dog holiday, established the observance primarily to bring awareness regarding population control, puppy mills, and the tireless efforts of rescue shelters across America. At Schaaf Floral, we create floral designs that honor our fur babies in adorable style - for any occasion!  Read More about Celebrating Rescue Shelters on National Puppy Day »

Flowers and Plants for St. Patrick’s Day

You may not realize that Maewyn Succat's Day is nearly upon us, probably because you wouldn't recognize the birth name of St. Patrick. Not only is his name a surprise to most, but so is his heritage - the most famous Irishman is not actually Irish, he is British! How Did That Happen? Young Mr. Succat became Father Patrick when he was ordained a Catholic priest. He became a missionary to Ireland and is thought to have nearly single-handedly converted the small country to Christianity. He was so adored by the Celtic people that the commemorated the day he died with a somber holiday. Over the years, it has become the cultural and religious celebration we know today - which resembles a party more than a religious feast day! Read More about Flowers and Plants for St. Patrick’s Day »

Flowers of Springtime Have Arrived

The almanacs tell us that we can expect snow through April. But that fact doesn't stop us from beginning to dream about the spring thaw, about warmer weather and longer days. Even if the temperatures haven't caught up, the floral designers at Schaaf Floral have begun to design for the new season - and the colors, textures and unique natural beauty of the flowers of springtime is available for you to bring home today. After all, why wait to celebrate the end of winter? Did You Know? We aren't the only ones who can't wait until spring. Bulb flowers are generally the first to appear in the earliest days of spring, and some are even known to push their way up through the snow to make their presence known. The crocus and daffodil are part of this family of tenacious blooms determined to usher in the new season.  Read More about Flowers of Springtime Have Arrived »

Flowers to Celebrate International Women’s Day

Be Bold For Change. This is the rallying cry of the 2017 International Women's Day, which is a day set aside to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also a call to awareness for inequality and injustices toward women that still exist in many countries and regions. Organizers of the event realize the responsibility for all to join in solidarity with those who still have a hard fight, maintaining that the story of women's struggle for equality belongs not to any one organization but to the collaborative efforts of all who care about human rights. In the West, the initiative and associated events focus on recognizing the contributions of women in all aspects of our society. At Schaaf Floral, we know that amazing women are making a difference right here in the Minneapolis area, every day! Who can you honor with a bouquet on International Women's Day?  Read More about Flowers to Celebrate International Women’s Day »

Floral Design Day – Meet Patty

When Carl Rittner opened his School of Floral Design in Boston nearly 70 years ago, he could have no way of knowing how his vision would change the industry. Long recognized as the pioneer of seeing floral design as a serious artistic pursuit, he would eventually serve as the inspiration for Floral Design Day, established in 1995. Across the country, thousands of designers have been influenced by his legacy. We thought it only fitting that as the industry celebrates this special day, we introduce you to one of our designers. Chances are good that if you have ever received a beautiful bouquet or arrangement from Schaaf Floral, Patty may have had a hand in it.  (All of the photos shown in this story are Patty's designs) Read More about Floral Design Day – Meet Patty »