Race for the Cure

This year Dr Delphinium participated in Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Oct 18th. There were 30,000 people that participated in the race. It was a lot of fun and great to see people participating in the cure for breast cancer. The Northpark Mall parking lot was full of people and sponsors, which gave away tons of goodies. Emerald City played as we walked through the finish line and it was like a huge celebration.

Dr Delphinium will donate 10.00 for every “Susan” arrangement sold. The Susan is a beautiful pink and white arrangement with roses, hydrangea, spray roses, tropical foliage in a clear glass vase with a pink satin ribbon tied around it. It also comes with a “Running Ribbon” pin. Definitely a must see item.

New Fall Soy Candle Scents

It’s finally starting to feel like fall here in Texas. If you are looking for a way to have your home filled with the crisp fragrance of fall, stop by Dr Delphinium and pick up a Jimmy Belasco soy candle. My favorite candle for the fall is the Orange Cranberry. It’s so yummy, it makes me think of leaves turning colors, drinking hot tea, carving pumpkins and eating turkey. You know all those things that remind you of fall.

Jimmy’s candles are made here in Texas and they are made from soy wax, which is even cooler. Soy candles are cleaner burning candles and they burn slower too. A soy candle can burn up to twice as long (sometimes even more!) than paraffin, giving you twice the candle. Not to mention, soybeans are grown in American fields and processed into soy wax in the U.S. as well. Soy candles are good for the environment and our farmers.

The best part of the soy candles is that the scent “throws well,” which means it fills the room with a long lasting scent. Soy wax candles have a great scent throw and they also have a cleaner smell too. Now that you know the benefits of soy candles, it’s time to make a trip to Dr Delphinium.

Fall Decor Video - Lots of Fun!

Fun, Fun, Fun. Watch some fun Dr Delphinium designers decorate a Ebby Halliday listing for a promotion. Candy Evans from D Magazine was there to talk and share in the fun. Watch the fun video now!

Gotta love this.

Fall Holiday Decor

In the flower business, we create beauty everyday. It is not everyday that we are given the opportunity to decorate a home that is highlighted by the leading real estate company in Dallas. Ebby Halliday choose Dr Delphinium to decorate one of their listed homes to highlight. Check out the details on ebby.com.

Best Florist in Dallas Again...

Once again Dr Delphinium Designs & Events has been chosen as the Best Florist in Dallas by the Dallas Observer. We are proud to be recognized over and over. This is a huge reflection on our dedicated staff. Their focus on the customer and quality products has not gone unnoticed.

The Remodeled Rosewood Crescent Hotel

Modern Versailles was the theme for the unveiling of the newly revamped Rosewood Crescent Court Ballrooms. We paired up with Fauxcades and Ducky Bob's to showcase the gorgeous renovations.

Dark Purple Orchid Topiaries, Lush displays of Hydrangea...dripping with Amaranthus, and my favorite touch... over 100 Silver candlesticks highlighting plush chocolate banquettes, all over-the-top opulent elegance.

Color was the main focus in designing this project. Soft hues of Peach, Cream, Blush, and Coral was the first palette displayed in the Grand hallway. Hotter shades of Deep Pink, Orange, and Amber Lit up the Grand ballroom. The Salons were washed in elegant Wedgwood Blue, Gold, and Cream. While the Garden Room and Terrace sported the Tiffany Blue, Chocolate, Black, and Plum.

I wanted the luxurious intensity to be felt through the saturated colors of the florals, of course...accented by the amazing line of luxury linens from Ducky Bob's. Such a fun project, and

Congratulations to the Crescent Hotel for a Remodel well done!!

Bryna Morrow

Interior Landscaping in the Dallas Morning News

Read about interior landscaping trends in this interesting article. The Dallas Morning News interviewed Melody Neff, our Corporate Sales Manager. She shared the trends that she is finding in her real world experience.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/home/stories/DN-nhg_indoorplantscapes_0926li.ART.State.Edition1.5e7bb6.html

Chocolate Helps Heart Stay Healthy in US News and Reports

US News and Reports published an article about how chocolate is good for your heart. Specifically, 6.7 grams a day will go the trick. Read this article to learn more.

Dr Delphinium has several options for wonderful dark chocolates. We proudly sell and deliver J Dorian Chocolates.

http://www.usnews.com/articles/science/medical-science/2008/09/23/chocolate-helps-heart-stay-healthy.html

Last week, one of our designers, Rick was working hard for Ylang23’s anniversary party. He was working away when I got a call from Laura from Lake Charles, Louisiana. She is the sister of one of the owners of Ylang23, and she wanted to do something special for them. I was thinking along the lines of our awesome floral designs or a custom gourmet basket but she threw me for a loop and said she had written a poem for them! She had a great idea and we both kind of ran with it. Laura and I started brainstorming and she mentioned how she had a pair of earrings that she bought from Joanne when she first opened up a jewelry shop and how different they were back then. We decided to print the poem in a frame and have Rick just do his magic. Boy, did he work it! He got some of our fabulous dried flowers in rich bright colors just like Joanne likes and he color coordinated the flowers with the earrings that Laura sent us. Rick delivered the gift to Joanne and she was so touched, Rick said she almost cried! I sent Laura the picture of what Rick wonderfully created and she let me know that Joanne called her so touched and moved by this gift. It was such a wonderful process and experience working with our amazing customers and also how much trust they have in Dr. Delphinium to be creative and know they are getting perfection every time. Knowing that our customers give us the outlet to be unique, creative, and simply the best is what makes our job here all that much better.

-Sandy

The Pumpkins are Here!

The Pumpkins are here. That is all I have to say in my marketing message. For 20 years Dr Delphinium has offered these amazing decorated pumpkins. Each one is custom made at the Lovers Lane store. Kelley Faulkner is the wonderful designer that over sees them each year. The process starts in May ordering all the dried and preserved flowers.

Now, all we have to do is to keep up with production. All the sizes sell quickly, so we inventory them daily to make sure we can produce the right ones. There is nothing like one of Dr Delphinium's famous pumpkins for a Happy Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Fall Flower Selections

I launched Dr Delphinium's the new Fall Floral Selections today. In my opinion, these are the best floral selection we have ever had. We named the arrangements after famous actresses of the past.

I am especially proud of the arrangement “Grace”, named after Grace Kelly. This esquisite design contains James Stori, Mokara and Oncidium orchids. Red and green tipped dracaena palms offset these orchids. This arrangement is 36 inches tall.