Holiday gatherings are making a comeback! Tipton & Hurst shares how to make your holiday gathering the talk of the town.
Read the article here: https://www.aymag.com/tipton-hursts-guide-to-holiday-gatherings/
The Baobab Collection is now in stock at Tipton & Hurst! These luxury candles are available in a variety of styles, scents, and decorative containers. From candles to diffusers, we’ve got the latest fragrances from the Baobab Collection that are sure to add a bit of elegance to any space.
Along with selling high quality candles and fragrances, The Baobab Collection has an exceptional story of how their African heritage and the baobab trees came together to help form the successful company they are today.
To read their full story, click here: https://www.baobabcollection.com/eu/en/content/8-story
To shop our full selection of Baobab Collection products, visit Tipton & Hurst in The Heights. Find our store location here: https://www.tiptonhurst.com/locations/little-rock-florist/
There is always a lot to keep track of and take into account when planning a wedding. From location to flowers, it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Today we are sharing 4 tips for planning a spring wedding so that you don’t miss out on including the beauty of the season into your celebration!
When planning a spring wedding, weather can effect everything from location to flower selection. Spring has everything from sunny days to rain showers, but rain doesn’t have to ruin your wedding day. If you are prepared for possible shifts in weather, you can enjoy your special day without fear of weather-related mishaps.
Each season brings a wide array of blooming flowers with it, and spring is no exception! When choosing flowers it is important to take into account not only what flowers are in season, but also your wedding colors, style, and theme. Depending upon your wedding aesthetic, the flowers you choose can vary drastically, so it’s important to consider what is available when planning a spring wedding.
Spring is a great time to play with color! Whether you are having a classic spring wedding or want to add a splash of color, the color palette of spring holds many possibilities! If you want to embrace the colors of spring while still remaining in the style of a traditional wedding, we recommend pastel as an option that blends the best of both worlds!
Weddings are a beautiful experience that you will cherish in memory and photos. The amount of sunlight varies from one season to another, so it is important to take the lighting into account when planning your spring wedding timeline. As spring moves into summer, the amount of daylight increases, which can effect your wedding timeline. Whether you are planning to take bridal portraits at golden hour or have your first dance at sunset, lighting can make a large impact on the atmosphere of your wedding.
When planning a wedding there are several aspects to take into consideration. Our 4 tips for planning a spring wedding will help any couple to create a day that they will cherish.
Are you planning a wedding? If you would like expert guidance on your wedding as well as flowers from one of the top florists in Arkansas, contact us here to set up a consultation.
Click here to set up a consultation: https://www.tiptonhurst.com/weddings/#plan-a-wedding
When working in an office, there are several jobs that if left unchecked, could impact the company’s success. Administration Professionals Week, or Admin Day, is a holiday dedicated to recognizing the work that administrative employees do to keep businesses running smoothly. Choosing the perfect gift for an employee or colleague can be difficult, so today we are sharing 4 Gift Ideas for Admin Day that are sure to make any recipient feel appreciated.
Having an office that is cheerful is an important component in efficiency and enjoyment when at work. If your Admin’s desk could use a pick-me-up, consider giving them a fresh flowers. There are several different kinds of flowers and arrangements to suit any style or budget. If your Admin has a favorite flower or color, consider taking that into account when choosing an arrangement. No matter what type of arrangement you choose, flowers are a great gift for Admin Day to show that you care.Â
If your Admin isn’t a fan of plants or flowers, consider giving them a gift basket. Administrative employees do so much work for their employers, so give them the relaxation they deserve with a self care gift basket. A basket of bath products ranging from soap to bath bombs is a great way to show that you care. If self care isn’t something your Admin would enjoy, consider a basket of home-care products or gourmet snacks. There are a variety of different gift basket options that would make a great gift for Admin Day.
Flowers are a great way to brighten any office, but not everyone likes flowers. If you want to bring some life into your Admin’s office space, consider giving them a plant. There are several plant options, such as terrariums that include living plants, but don’t require a lot of upkeep. Unlike cut flowers, plants continue living and can provide encouragement as their care for it helps it to grow. The level of care a plant needs varies from one to another, but with the right guidance you can find a plant to suit your Admins skill level. Whether you choose a green or blooming plant, giving a plant can make a wonderful gift for Admin Day.
Everyone loves beautiful fresh flowers, and there’s no better way to show your appreciation. While receiving flowers or plants can be nice, taking care of them can be a difficult task. Looking for something that will have a longer shelf life? Unlike real plants and flowers, silk versions look real, but will stay fresh long after real flowers would have wilted. Silk flowers and plants are available in a range of types and styles to fit any preference, budget, or space. For a personal touch, consider building your own arrangement using silk versions of your Admin’s favorite flowers. This allows you to take part in each element of the design process, adding a personal touch to this delightful gift for Admin Day.Â
Administration employees work everyday to make the businesses around us achieve their goals. Give them a gift for Admin Day that will help them to de-stress and get the relaxation that they deserve.
Want to purchase an Admin Day gift? Shop our Admin Day Collection here, with options for local delivery and pickup.
There are several elements to consider when throwing any party, and Easter is no exception. From flowers to dishes, each element of the place-setting comes together to create a color palette and mood that will effect the party as a whole. To help make your Easter as memorable as possible, we are sharing two Easter Carrot Centerpieces that will Carry You Through Spring that are sure to make any bunny jump for joy!
If you want to add an elegant twist to your Easter tablescape, consider using carrots in our centerpiece! Using a clear vase, add whole carrots into the water at the base of the arrangement, and incorporate the flowers as normal. The stems of the flowers mix with the carrots, bringing the vibrant orange hues from the daisies into the base of the arrangement. We enhanced the Easter centerpiece by adding Herend china with gold and green butterfly accents, and accessorizing with Herend bunny figurines to make this carrot arrangement stand out even more.
For a more casual atmosphere at your Easter get-together, use carrots and wildflowers for a plucked-from-the-garden feel. Use wire to string together enough carrots to go around the outside of your chosen vase, then use raffia to tie around the the center. Once the vase is covered with carrots, arrange your flowers as normal. The wild nature of the greenery mixed with the vegetable accents, create an arrangement full of country charm. To continue the casual look, we added clear glassware, woven rattan accents, and muted green tones to enhance this carrot arrangement Easter centerpiece.
Whether you are planning an elegant party or a casual gathering, choosing the right Easter centerpiece is an important component of any tablescape. Consider adding your own Easter Carrot Centerpieces To Help Carry You Through Spring, and make your feast fit for a bunny.
To see the process of making the two arrangements shared in this post, check out our YouTube video here.
Want to purchase a fresh arrangement for spring? Shop our Spring Collection here, with options for local delivery and pickup.
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Herend Queen Victoria China (Butterfly Print)
Herend Bunny Figurines
Juliska Amalia Wine Glasses
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Spring is a time for renewal, and nothing embodies that feeling more than Easter. In spring, nature brings new life in the form of blooming flowers and sunshine. As the days get longer and the weather warmer, flowers spring forth to embody the hope of the season. Easter flowers are often brought into our homes or given to loved ones as a symbol of the season, but not every flower has the same meaning. Today we are sharing the 5 most popular Easter flowers and their meanings so that you can choose your blooms with confidence.
One of the most popular flowers to send or receive for Easter is an Easter Lily. Much like the holiday itself, Easter lilies symbolize purity and rebirth. Easter lilies are are often associated with Christianity and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as observed on Easter. The large trumpet-shaped bloom stands-out compared to other lily varieties, making this unique plant one of the most popular Easter flowers.Â
Tulips are often associated with the bright and playful nature of the Spring season, which is matched in their meaning. While each color has its own interpretation, tulips as a flower often symbolize having a cheerful nature. More specifically, yellow tulips symbolize cheerful thoughts, white tulips mean forgiveness, pink tulips mean happiness, red tulips stand for love, and purple tulips symbolizes royalty. Though there are many options for Easter flowers, tulips are able to capture the rebirth of the season, while adding light to any space.
While other spring flowers symbolize rebirth or a cheery disposition, irises have a deeper meaning. Much like Easter lilies, irises most commonly embody faith, spirituality, and hope. The most popular color of iris, purple, is often associated with royalty. In combination with the purple hue, irises are thought to symbolize wisdom and courage, making them a great choice for Easter flowers.
One of the most recognizable Easter flowers are daffodils. Similar to Easter Lilies, Daffodils are marked by their trumpet shaped bloom. Daffodils are commonly thought to symbolize new beginnings and sunshine because of their bright yellow hue. Daffodils are one of the most resilient flowers and continue to come back every year. Much like spring, daffodils are a symbol of new life that returns with the season.
Spring brings a variety of colorful and unique blooms, but none of them are as timeless and classic as the daisy. While daisies grow in many colors, white daisies are most synonymous with springtime. Daisies symbolize purity and innocence as well as having a playful or childlike nature. Many Easter flowers capture the values of the season, and daisies are no exception.
Spring and Easter alike indicate a time of rebirth for not only nature, but every aspect of our lives. If you or your space are in need of a fresh start, any of these 5 most popular Easter flowers could be just the trick to lift your spirits.
Want to purchase a fresh arrangement for spring? Shop our Spring Collection here, with options for local delivery and pickup.
We’re in the running for several Best of competitions and we’d appreciate your votes! Click the links below to vote for Tipton & Hurst for Best Florist, Best Gifts and Home Decor, and Best Home Accessories. Voting ends July 19th so be sure to get your votes in and tell your friends and family to vote for us as well.
Our Father’s Day plant giveaway contest will run from the time of posting (Wednesday, June 10, 2020) until Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen by the Tipton & Hurst marketing team and announced via Instagram and Facebook on Friday, June 19, 2020. The winner must live in our Central Arkansas delivery area and will be given the choice to have their Calathea plant delivered or picked up Friday, June 19, or Saturday, June 20, 2020. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.
On June 7, 2020, Tipton & Hurst will have been serving Central Arkansas for 134 years. We’ve weathered wars and pandemics, and have seen the turn of two centuries, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Our customers are the heart of our company and on our 134th anniversary, we want to say thank you! We hope to continue serving our customers and communities for many years to come. Tune in to our social media throughout the month to learn about traditional anniversary gifts and then stop by our stores to shop specials on some of our favorite products!
June 1 – June 10 – First Anniversary – 20% Off Paper Products
June 3 – June 10 – Sixteenth Anniversary – 20% Off Wax Products (Scented Candles, Taper Candles, Wax Melts)
June 4 – June 11 – Tenth Anniversary – 20% Off Beatriz Ball Products
June 5 – June 12 – Fifteenth Anniversary – 20% Off All Crystal Products
June 8 – June 15 – Second Anniversary – 20% Off All Linens
June 9 – June 16 – Fiftieth Anniversary – 20% Off All Gold
June 11 – June 18 – Eighth Anniversary – 20% Off All Miller’s Mud PotteryÂ
June 12 – June 19 – Eleventh Anniversary – 20% Off All Golden Rabbit Products
June 16 – June 23 – Fifth Anniversary – 20% Off All Wood Products
We’re excited to announce that we’ve reopened our Heights, Conway, and Pine Bluff showrooms and we can’t wait to see everyone! Safe Service is our priority. The CDC has recommended the following 4 procedures – screening, social distancing, hygiene, and masks. We’re taking a lot of precautions – read more below!
In the effort to keep the recipient and our staff as safe as possible, our delivery driver will text the recipient the following before heading to his or her next delivery.
“Hello, this is _____ with Tipton & Hurst. I’m on my way with a special surprise! We’re offering no-contact delivery at this time to be as safe as possible. Please let me know where a safe place I can leave your surprise is, or if you’re not at home, when would be a good time to redeliver. Thanks so much!”
Once the delivery is made, they’ll send this message to both you and your recipient:
“Tipton & Hurst Florist – Your delivery was left _______ (on your porch, by the front door, where we discussed, etc.).” Please also include a photo of the product where it was left.
Safely shop our showrooms from the comfort of your car! Starting tomorrow (Thursday, May 7), our Heights, Conway, and Pine Bluff locations will open our No-Contact Drive Through Mother’s Day Showrooms! Keep reading for a sneak peek of our drive-through specials and our step-by-step guide.
To our friends and family,
We’re excited to share our Mother’s Day Collection with you, and want to be transparent with you regarding our safety, delivery, and pickup protocols. Like many things, this Mother’s Day will look a little different, but we’re committed to making sure that it’s as special as any other. Keep reading to review our options or possible:
Safety First!
We’re taking continued measures to ensure the safety of both our staff and customers by observing the following safety procedures:
Delivery – Flatten the Curve
We’re offering Free, Local No-Contact Delivery on orders of $49 or more when delivered on Monday, May 4, Tuesday, May 5, Wednesday, May 6, Thursday, May 7, and Monday, May 11, 2020. This is to encourage early (or late) deliveries in an effort to “flatten the curve” of Mother’s Day orders and Mom will be able to enjoy her gift all week long! We will coordinate with the recipient with text or call when and where delivery is left. Orders placed for Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 10 will incur a delivery surcharge, as detailed below:
Please note: in an effort to keep our staff and our customers safe, we are not able to deliver to hospitals or nursing homes at this time.
No-Contact Curbside Pickup
You can call 501-666-3333 or place orders online for no-contact curbside pickup at our Heights, Conway, and Pine Bluff locations. Online, pickup orders are available in 30-minute increments from 9 am – 4:30 pm. When you arrive, you will:
No-Contact Drive Through Showrooms
Our Heights, Conway, and Pine Bluff locations will also offer no-contact drive-through showrooms this Mother’s Day! We’ll set up tents and tables displaying our products, and give our customers disposable menus. Our staff will use iPads equipped with our POS software to take and fulfill orders as you drive through our parking lot viewing our Mother’s Day options!
Contest Rules, Terms, and Conditions
Entries will be accepted from April 22, 2020 to May 6, 2020 at 11:59 pm. Our team will review the comments submitted on Facebook and will choose a winner at random to be announced on May 7, 2020. If the winner lives in our Central Arkansas delivery area, Tipton & Hurst will deliver a custom floral arrangement just in time for Mother’s Day. If the winner lives outside of our Central Arkansas delivery area, they will receive a custom gift basket to be shipped once the winner is announced.
Click here to enter!
Questions regarding the contest can be directed to marketing@tiptonhurst.com – Subject Line: Mother’s Day Contest
Do you have the prettiest Easter table in town? We want to see it! Submit your photos below before Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 11:59 pm to be entered to win a one of a kind floral arrangement to complete your look.
On Thursday, April 2, we’ll post your photo to our Facebook page and let our followers choose their favorite tablescape!
You can send us your photos 3 ways:
Keep reading for a few rules!
This form is currently closed for submissions.
Contest Rules, Terms, and Conditions
To win, you must live in our Central Arkansas delivery area. Entries will be accepted from March 24, 2020 to April 1, 2020 at 11:59 pm. Our team will post the photos submitted on Facebook so that you, your friends and family, and our followers can vote for their favorite tablescape. The entry with the most votes at the end of the voting period will win a one of a kind arrangement to be delivered or picked up in the week preceding Easter (April 8 – April 11, 2020).
We’ve been in business 134 years and throughout that time, we’ve done everything we can to guarantee satisfaction with each and every order. If you’ve had a great experience with Tipton & Hurst, please leave us a review at one (or all) of the links below. If you’ve had a not-so-great experience, leave a review anyway! We’d love the chance to make any mistake right. After all, we’re only as good as our last delivery!
The Heights:
Conway:
North Little Rock:
Baptist Hospital:
Shepherd Florist – Pine Bluff:
Not sure which location you worked with, but still want to leave a review? Our Heights location is our home base, and we’d welcome any reviews there!
Update (March 20, 2020): All Tipton & Hurst locations are closed Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. Our Heights, Conway, and Pine Bluff locations will reopen Monday, March 23 at 8 am for free no-contact pickup and delivery. Our showrooms will remain closed until further notice.
Dear Tipton & Hurst friends and family,
In 134 years, we’ve weathered pandemics, wars, and depressions. Like many of you, we’re anxious to see how COVID-19 will shape the next few weeks and months, but we want to assure you that we’re here to bring as much joy and comfort as we can, as safely as possible.
Above all, we remain committed to the safety of our clients and the entire Tipton & Hurst family. We also know that flowers play an important role during difficult times. Flowers are a source of comfort and happiness, and a way to express what you can’t quite put into words. For that reason, we want to remain open and accessible to our clients—while ensuring safety for all.
We are closely monitoring all recommendations made by the CDC, as these are updated daily. Below are the adjustments we have made to ensure the well-being of our clients and team:
– From Monday through Friday, our Heights, Conway, and Pine Bluff locations will be open for telephone and online orders with no-contact pickup and free no-contact delivery from 8 am – 5 pm, and our Heights location will be open Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm. Please reference our website for updates.
– Our retail showrooms will close at 5 pm today (Tuesday, March 17) for the foreseeable future. It’s very important that we do our part in protecting our community, customers, and staff. Our online shop is open 24/7, and we’d love to deliver something beautiful for you.
– We’re also debuting Facetime and Skype shopping soon, so you can view our showrooms from the safety of your home.
– Due to restrictions set by these facilities, we will not be delivering to most hospitals or nursing homes until further notice.
– We’re offering free local no-contact delivery. Our delivery team will call your recipient ahead of time and determine a location to leave the gift. We want to keep both our customers and delivery drivers as safe as possible. Please call us at 501-666-3333 if you have a specific delivery request.
– We’re also offering no-contact pickup zones at our Heights, Conway, and Pine Bluff locations. Call us when you’re arriving and we’ll bring your order out and secure it in your trunk or backseat.
Our goal at Tipton & Hurst is to share joy and comfort through flowers, and that now feels more necessary than ever. We will continue to deliver these sentiments as safely as possible. As always, we thank you for your continued support of our company, and we wish health and safety to you and all of your loved ones.
Howard Hurst
President
Tipton & Hurst
“Guaranteed Satisfaction Since 1886”
We understand the anxiety and uncertainty around the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, and continue to take precautionary steps to protect our employees and customers’ health and safety.
As always, we have a wide selection of fresh floral arrangements, gourmet treats, exquisite home scents, and so much more available online and over the phone. Our drivers will now call recipients before floral deliveries to offer the option for deliveries to be placed outside doors or at reception desks to further minimize human-to-human contact.
In light of the uncertainty around COVID-19, Tipton & Hurst is happy to offer free order postponements or cancellations. However, we do ask for advance notice, particularly for specialty items. And, as always, we hope you will consider us for your next floral or gift order and event.
For years, we’ve used industrial cleaners to disinfect our work surfaces, containers and storage areas to minimize bacterial and viral growth and to prolong the life of our flowers. In the coming weeks, we will continue to follow these same stringent procedures, with additional cleanings of all hard surfaces in our stores to further protect our customers and staff.
In accordance with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we’ve encouraged all employees to follow proper hygiene practices, including frequent and thorough handwashing, and to practice social distancing, particularly if they feel they may be sick.
We look forward to serving you with our motto of “Guaranteed Satisfaction Since 1886”, either in our stores, over the phone at 501-666-3333, or at tiptonhurst.com, soon. Thank you.
Howard Hurst
President
Tipton & Hurst
Cleanliness
For years, we’ve used DCD (a common floral disinfectant) to keep our flowers and workspaces free of bacteria and viruses. It’s long-lasting and doesn’t break down or evaporate as bleach would. Instead, it coats the area for days at a time. We’ve expanded our DCD usage to include all door handles and panels, countertops, all bathroom surfaces.Â
Gloves
We’ve provided disposable nitrile gloves to all employees, but especially our delivery drivers. We feel that wearing gloves makes you more aware of your actions, including touching your face.Â
Sanitizer
We’ve made hand sanitizer available to our customers at all doors, as well as paper towels to use as a barrier when opening doors.
No Contact Pickup
We’re now offering no contact pickup service. Place your order online or over the phone at 501-666-3333. When you’re ready to pick up your order, give us a call and let us know that you’d like to take advantage of no contact pickup. We’ll get your order ready and bring it to your car and place it in the backseat or trunk, depending on your preference.Â
Free No Contact Delivery
Our delivery drivers will be calling each recipient and giving them the option to accept the delivery in person or to have it left outside their house or at a reception desk to retrieve later.Â
Do you need something ASAP to save Valentine’s? Visit our Valentine’s HQ at any of our 5 Central Arkansas Locations to pick up the perfect gift and be the holiday hero!
We always have a gorgeous array of fresh flower arrangements available in store, from dozen roses to mixed arrangements.
We have all kinds of baskets available and ready to go whenever you need them! Starting at $35 in store!
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We also have a great assortment of plants that are great for anyone with a green thumb!
Shop all of these great options and so much more. Come into one of our stores to shop last minute!
Free Roses!
When you spend $75 or more on roses to be delivered on or before February 12th, you’ll receive a voucher for one FREE Dozen Cash and Carry Roses to be redeemed during the months of June, July, or August! The second dozen roses will be available in store, and to redeem them just show us your receipt from your Valentine’s Day purchase or your email confirmation. Just make sure to give us a valid email at check out!
Sooner is Sweeter!
Can’t wait to say Happy Valentine’s Day? Make your gift even more special and deliver early. You’ll receive $5 off delivery with code $5OFF when delivery is scheduled through Wednesday, February 12. All Valentine’s orders delivered before Valentine’s Day will receive a card saying “I Just Couldn’t Wait To Tell You Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Bigger is Better!
 Bigger is better, and we’ll tell you why: when you buy more roses, the arrangement will be larger, obviously, but the value increases! For instance, a half dozen roses costs $50. That’s almost $10 per rose, but when you go up to the 3 dozen roses, they’re only $5.50 each! Plus, who doesn’t want their Valentine to have the biggest and the best?
Click here to shop the Valentine’s Collection now!
