Exciting things happenig.

We are very excited at Kirkwood Florist. The holidays are here. We have a ton of different ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you haven't been in the store recently, we are stocked with new merchandise that needs to find a home. You're sure to find something that you will love.
Another exciting note is that we are working on a brand new website that is going to be truer to our style and quality, it will be live soon. More info to come.
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We will leave you with a sneak peak of a few holiday arrangements.

We cant wait to see you in the store soon.

Celebrating 60 Years

Just wanted to share this great article. Thanks to the Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce for the great recognition. http://www.kirkwooddesperes.com/member-of-the-month.asp

We've Gone Mobile.

Kirkwood Florist is very happy to announce that our website has now gone mobile. You can access our website from any mobile web browser. You can browse and shop for floral arrangements from anywhere now 24\7. For any occasion, you can view all of our categories. It's easy, quick, and safe.

There is a good chance you are already buying music, books, clothes, even dinner from your phone or tablet, now you can just as easily buy your flowers. Please visit www.kirkwoodflorist.com, try it from your mobile.

Caring for your Valentine Roses

As I'm sure you know, thousands of roses are sold every year on Valentines Day. Here are a few tips on taking care of them.

If your roses arrived in plastic water tubes, remove them before arranging. Remove any leaves that will be under water, taking care not to cut through or scrape the green bark. Recut stems by removing 1-2 inches with a sharp knife. Immediately after cutting, place roses in a clean, deep vase of water containing a flower food provided by your florist. Check the flower food solution daily and make sure to keep it full, clean, and fresh. If the solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely. Keep your roses in a cool place, out of direct sun and drafts.

An easy free way to remember

Life is full of important days that I seemingly always forget. Being a florist it is easy for me to come home with an arrangement when I remember it is my wifes birthday or my anniversary. Not everyone has that luxury at their convenience, so to help, Kirkwood Florist is now offering a unique reminder service. Simply log on to www.MySpecialDates.com and enter code 63122-1 to create your free account. Just enter the dates of your special occasions and we'll send you timely reminders - by text, email, or voice mail. In addition to the free reminder we will send you great gift ideas. It's easy, convenient and best of all it is free. A free reminder service, now that is a good idea.

Myths about Poinsettia's

The Poinsettia is the most widely tested consumer plant on the market today, proving the myth about the popular holiday plant to be false: Scientific research from The Ohio State University has proved the poinsettia to be non-toxic to both humans and pets. All parts of the plant were tested, including the leaves and sap. According to the national information center for poison control centers, a child would have to ingest 500 - 600 leaves in order to exceed the experimental doses that found no toxicity .

- A study by Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University found that out of 22,793 reported Poinsettia exposures there was essentially no toxicity significance of any kind. The study used national data collected by the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

-The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports that keeping this plant out of the reach of pets to avoid stomach upset is a good idea, however pet owners need not fear the poinsettia and banish it from their homes for fear of a fatal exposure.

-As with any non-food product, however, the poinsettia is not meant to be eaten and can cause varying degrees of discomfort; therefore, the plant should be kept out of the reach of young children and curious pets.

For information on caring for a poinsettia please call one of our friendly consultants at 314-965-8440. To make a purchase you can either call the same number our visit our website at www.kirkwoodflorist.com. Wishing you all a fantastic holiday.

Flowers really do make you happy

With today’s high-tech and fast-paced lifestyle taking its daily toll on our lives, experts advise exercise and other personal lifestyle changes to relieve stress. According to behavioral research conducted at Rutgers, nature provides us with a simple way to improve emotional health – flowers. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manor far beyond what is normally believed.

A team of researchers explored the link between flowers and life satisfaction in a 10 month study of participants’ behavioral and emotional responses to receiving flowers. The results show that flowers are a natural and healthful moderator of moods.

1. Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. All study participants expressed “true” or “excited” smiles upon receiving flowers, demonstrating extraordinary delight and gratitude. This reaction was universal, occurring in all age groups.

2. Flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods. Specifically, study participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious, and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction.

3. Flowers make intimate connections. The presence of flowers led to increased contact with family and friends.

We already associate flowers with making people happy, but this shows that flowers also have a positive effect on our emotional well being.