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Valentine’s Day romance is in the air and Huisman Flowers has the freshest and sweetest gifts

Huisman Flowers

Trusted Floral Design Firm in Michigan

Huisman Flowers, a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore, is one of the most trusted floral brands in the state of Michigan.  We employ an extremely talented, professional and award winning floral design team that our customers have come to know, trust and love. These folks are truly some of the most talented floral designers in the state. They are continually busy creating gorgeous multi occasion themed designs. Huisman Flowers backs every floral bouquet with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. That is how much we believe in the quality of our floral products.

We are owned and operated by Rick and Nikki Huisman and are a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore. As Eastern Floral Lakeshore, our firm has served customers in Grand Haven, Holland, and throughout the Lake Michigan area for many years. We sell and deliver beautiful fresh flowers and plants. Our flower shops also sell a wonderful collection of occasion themed gifts. Huisman Flowers guarantees on-time delivery of all flower purchases.

Our staff creates luxurious, upscale floral designs, at very affordable prices. Customer service is a top priority for us. We back every flower arrangement we create with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Beginning in 2021, we plan to operate our Grand Haven and Holland flower shops as both Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers locations.

Valentine’s Day romance is in the air and Huisman Flowers has the freshest and sweetest gifts!

Dance with Me Bouquet with Red Roses Bouquet

 

Dance With Me Bouquet

Love Stories for Valentines

Valentine’s Day is  in two weeks. This fantastic day is for romance and other sweet stories of affection. Whether it is two young people in love,  school kids exchanging cards, sending flowers to lonely senior person or just doing something thoughtful for a friend, it is a time for caring. Love poems abound during this time. People spend lots of time in the card section trying to find that perfect card with just the right message or perhaps making up their own personalized poetic message.

History provides us with numerous love stories. Often the stories involve a couple who over came hardship and weathered the storm.  Once such story is that of Robert and Elizabeth Browning. Perhaps you remember Elizabeth’s famous poem to Robert:

How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43)

Elizabeth Barrett Browning – 1806-1861

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level of every day’s
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for right.
I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

On January 10, 1845, The great poet, Robert Browning wrote to Elizabeth Barrett. She was an internationally renowned  poet and he was a 32 year old poet who was not yet famous. Robert was enamored with her poetry and volume of poems.  In his message to Elizabeth he said “I love your verses with all my heart, dear Miss Barrett—I do, as I say, love these verses with all my heart”.  This started a 20 month long correspondence of over 600 letters and is one of the greatest literary correspondences.

 

Elizabeth Barrett Browning was the daughter of Mary Moulton Barrett and Edward Barrett. Her father as an extremely wealthy landowner who owned sugar plantations in Jamaica. When Elizabeth was just 21, her mother passed away. She was the oldest of the family’s 12 children and often thought to be her father’s favorite child. Edward Barrett was a strict man and forbid his children to get married.  In 1846, against Edward’s wishes, Robert and Elizabeth secretly wed.

Some of Elizabeth’s illness was thought by her physician to be worsened by the cold winters in London. He recommended she travel to Pisa Italy. It was there that Robert and she would spend the next 15 years of their lives. They secretly married and had a son. Living happily until her death in 1861, they continued to write poetry. One of the most famous poetic lines ever written came from Barrett Browning’s Sonnets From the Portuguese (1850).

The well known line is , “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways”. Elizabeth continued her works completing a second edition of Poems, as well as Casa Guidi Windows (1851), Poems before Congress (1860), and her well known verse-novel, Aurora Leigh (1857).  She was an activist for Italian nationalism, the abolition of American slavery, and for the advancement of women.  Robert published Men and Women, which was a dedication to his wife Elizabeth. She died in his arms on June 29, 1861.

What ever your romantic and caring mission is, the professional and talented floral designers at Huisman Flowers would be honored to help you find the perfect flower arrangement or gift box of sweets for your valentine!

Valentine's Day Package Two Flower Arrangement

 

Huisman Flowers

Huisman Flowers – Holland

11595 E Lakewood Blvd Ste 10

Holland, MI 49424

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Store Hours:*

*Our Holland Flower Shop Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Holland is closed on Sundays

Specialty Services

We specialize in the following services:

  • Large inventory of fresh flowers for any occasion
  • Weddings / Wedding Flowers
  • Sympathy and Funeral flowers
  • Birthday Flowers, Get Well Flowers, Anniversary Flowers
  • Plants
  • European/dish gardens
  • Modern and traditional flower arrangements
  • High-style floral arrangements
  • Silk flower arrangements
  • Dried floral arrangements
  • Extensive gift line
  • Gourmet fruit baskets
  • Gift baskets
  • Greeting cards

Thank you for reading our blog. We would be honored to serve your floral product needs for Valentines Day and all special occasions!

By |2021-01-30T13:18:27+00:00January 30, 2021|Ecuadorian Roses, Grand Haven Florist, Holland MI Florist, Huisman Flowers, Roses, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day Flowers and Gifts, Valentine's Day Roses|Comments Off on Valentine’s Day romance is in the air and Huisman Flowers has the freshest and sweetest gifts
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Huisman Flowers Added to the Family Business Legacy of Eastern Floral

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Transition to next generation begins at Holland and Grand Haven retail shops.

Grand Rapids, MI  Jan 25, 2021 – Huisman Flowers and Eastern Floral jointly announced today the transition of ownership of Eastern Floral’s retail business operations in Holland, Michigan and Grand Haven, Michigan. Nicole and Rick Huisman, daughter and son-in-law of Bing and Jean Goei, have finalized terms under which they will assume ownership of the two floral shops as part of a long-planned business transition.

“This is a wonderful day for Jean and me,” said Bing Goei, CEO of Eastern Floral. “As owners of a family business, we’ve always hoped to be able to pass on the business to our children. We are so proud that Rick and Nikki are ready to take over the two lakeshore operations and make our dream come true.”

Eastern Floral was established in Grand Rapids in 1950. The flagship operation is located at 2836 Broadmoor Avenue SE. The Holland business, currently located at 11595 East Lakewood Boulevard, was established in the early 1990’s while the Grand Haven store currently located at 556 North Beacon Boulevard began in the early 2000’s. Huisman Flowers will operate as a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore.

“Nikki and I are thrilled to take on this new opportunity and carry on the tremendous legacy established by Bing and Jean,” said Rick Huisman, co-owner of Huisman Flowers. “Our customers have always received the highest level of products and services from our Holland and Grand Haven operations and those standards will continue to live on under our ownership.”

The Holland and Grand Haven locations employ more than 25 full-time and part-time staff.

“We’re fortunate to have Rick and Nikki as business owners in our community,” said [Jane Clark/Joy Gaasch], president of Michigan’s West Coast Chamber/The Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg. “They’ve been involved in our organization for many years and have proven to be a positive force in our business community.”

“My parents’ dedication wasn’t solely focused on the floral business,” said Nikki Huisman, co-owner of Huisman Flowers. “They instilled in us a strong work ethic, a commitment to customer service and a sense of community pride; lessons that continue to guide us in the future.”

The flagship operation in Grand Rapids will remain under the ownership and direction of Bing and Jean.

For more information about Huisman Flowers, logo onto their website at huismanflowers.com or call the retail outlets at Holland 616-399-5060 or Grand Haven 616-842-4340.

By |2021-01-26T15:45:15+00:00January 26, 2021|Grand Haven Florist, Holland MI Florist, Huisman Flowers|Comments Off on Huisman Flowers Added to the Family Business Legacy of Eastern Floral
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This Valentine’s Day you will find beautiful flower bouquets at Huisman Flowers

Huisman Flowers

Trusted Floral Design Firm in Michigan

Huisman Flowers, a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore, is one of the most trusted floral brands in the state of Michigan.  We employ an extremely talented, professional and award winning floral design team that our customers have come to know, trust and love. These folks are truly some of the most talented floral designers in the state. They are continually busy creating gorgeous multi occasion themed designs. Huisman Flowers backs every floral bouquet with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. That is how much we believe in the quality of our floral products.

Our firm has always been one of the top floral design firms in Michigan. We promise to continue that great tradition. If you are in the Holland or Grand Haven area, hope you will stop in and see the updates we have made to our flower shops. We still employ the same great, award winning floral design team that you have come to know and love. These folks are truly some of the most talented floral designers in the state. The are busy creating gorgeous Christmas and Holiday themed designs as we speak. As has always been our practice. Every floral bouquet we create is backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

This Valentine’s Day you will find beautiful flower bouquets at Huisman Flowers!

Raspberry Sorbet Flower Arrangement

Raspberry Sorbet

Valentine’s Day Flower Bouquet Options

For decades and even centuries, flowers have been a symbol of caring, love and friendship. There is not a better time than Valentine’s Day to show expressions of romantic love and make someone special smile or maybe even to show someone that you are interested in a relationship. No doubt Red Roses are a favorite at Valentine’s Day but there are many other flowers that can be given and each with a special meaning and symbolism attached to it. Below are some other options if you are feeling like being different this Valentine’s Day.

Orchids –  Always a lovely flowering plant to give some one and relatively easy to care for. As you are selecting your Orchid, some things to remember are that different colors symbolize different things.  Yellow orchids for example symbolize friendship which is not the complete message you want to convey if your are romantically involved with someone. Other choices like purple symbolize admiration and respect whereas white orchids symbolize purity and elegance.

Dahlias – These flowers symbolize a lasting bond. Naturally that is a common theme for Valentine’s Day so what a great choice in flowers. Again colors are so important.  White dahlias represent purity and faith. Blue and green represent a fresh start or a big change in ones life.  Then there are black dahlias. These you should stay away from on Valentine’s Day unless your message is betrayal.

Proteas –  Wow these are over 300 million years old. So maybe not that fresh. Just kidding of course. These flowers signify diversity, courage, change and hope. Sometimes long distance relationships have many of these components so proteas are a good way to let someone know your are thinking about them.

Freesias – Give someone who is pregnant a sweet smelling pink freesias and she will know the message is one of maternal love. These flowers are native to South Africa and therefore in season year round. The red freesias symbolizes passion.

Gerbera Daisies –  This variety of flower is actually the  fifth most popular flower in the world according to floral professionals. They are another flower that has year round blooms of various meaningful colors.  If you want to project to your sweetheart the true love you feel then give them red daisies. However, if your mission is to show someone you have a crush on them and to let them know how you really feel, give them a bouquet of pink daisies which symbolizes adoration.  Then for the less romantic friendship messages you can send yellow, white or orange daisies.

Carnations – If your desire is to convey love and admiration, the red carnation is great flower choice and they are in season year round.  Try to avoid giving a sweet heart or a friend a yellow or striped carnation as they convey rejection.

Peonies – These flowers are a very romantic choice and are considered to be a good omen for a happy marriage.  They are a national symbol in China and represent wealth, honor, and good fortune. If you are in trouble with your sweetheart, you may send white peonies as a representation of shame and apology.  Send pink peonies to be the most romantic.

Anemones – An unusual characteristic of this flower is that it closes at night and does not reopen until morning. It is sometimes dubbed with the meaning of anticipation for this reason. The blue and purple varieties are thought to protect against evil.

Lavender – The marvelous scent of lavender is world famous. Many perfumes and oils are scented with it.  A lovely bouquet of lavender will symbolize beauty and devotion to your sweet Valentine.

Tulips – The red tulip symbolizes true love therefore an ideal flower for Valentine’s Day.  Pink tulips signify happiness and if you have had an argument send white and hope for forgiveness.

Roses – Everyone knows the rose is the most popular of them all. They are associated with the goddesses of love. And like most flowers, colors do have symbolism. Red is number one with the meaning of love. Pink is a typically used to represent admiration. Yellow is just for friends and purple is for just getting started as a dating couple.

Huisman Flowers professional floral designers will help you select the perfect flower arrangement this Valentine’s Day.

Passionate Love Flower Arrangement

Passionate Love

Huisman Flowers

We purchase many of the flowers we sell direct from flower farms both domestic and international. This ensures the freshness and quality of our product.  Buying direct offers lots of great advantages. For example, we are able to reduce the time between when the flowers are cut at the farm and when they arrive in our shop to be used in floral designs. Fresher flowers translate into a more beautiful, longer lasting arrangement. Buying direct also allows us to reduce the number of middlemen in the flower buying process. Reducing the middleman allows us to purchase flowers at a lower cost. Much of the cost savings we produce are passed through to our customers.

Thank you for reading our blog! We invite you to visit us at Huisman Flowers and allow one of our professional floral designers to assist you with a stunning plant or flower arrangement.

 

By |2021-01-23T14:15:28+00:00January 23, 2021|Grand Haven Florist, Huisman Flowers, Roses, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day Flowers and Gifts, Valentine's Day Roses|Comments Off on This Valentine’s Day you will find beautiful flower bouquets at Huisman Flowers
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Huisman Flowers has gorgeous Valentine’s Day Roses and Flowers available

Huisman Flowers

Trusted Floral Design Firm in Michigan

Huisman Flowers, a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore, is one of the most trusted floral brands in the state of Michigan.  We employ an extremely talented, professional and award winning floral design team that our customers have come to know, trust and love. These folks are truly some of the most talented floral designers in the state. They are continually busy creating gorgeous multi occasion themed designs. Huisman Flowers backs every floral bouquet with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. That is how much we believe in the quality of our floral products.

Huisman Flowers management hired Flyline Search Marketing to manage their online marketing and sales platform. In addition, the Flyline team just completed a make over of the website for Huisman Flowers. The ultra professional look and feel added enhancements to floral product displays and ease of navigation.  Flyline has worked with florists throughout  the United States and produced tremendous sales growth for these florists.

Another great thing about Flyline is they bring a comprehensive approach to the table. They will help to develop lead streams while also reducing dependence on wire orders. They will manage social media, build brand recognition and enhance index information with the search engines. One of the greatest things customers have expressed about Flyline Search Marketing is their humble, dedicated and customer first approach. As the CEO Mark Lein likes to say, “we always put the customer first”.

Huisman Flowers has gorgeous Valentine’s Day Roses and Flowers available!

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Valentine’s Day 2021

This Valentine’s Day will be the first time that the holiday has been celebrated during a known pandemic. We have learned how to cope with the virus and the vast majority practice the published safe guards. Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that makes hearts flutter and people smile so we have to find time and alternative ways to not let the sweet moments in life pass us by.

Just a little history surrounding this romantic day. According to legend, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th because in 269 AD on this day,  Saint Valentine died.  Saint Valentine was said to have gone against the laws of the Roman courts by performing marriages for soldiers and helping persecuted Christians. He was then imprisoned and sentenced to execution. Before his sentence was carried out he cured the blindness of a woman named Julia. She was the daughter of his jailer. He also wrote her a letter before his sentence was carried out and signed it “Your Valentine”.

According to the English historian,  John Fox,  Saint Valentine was buried in the Church of Praxedes in Rome. It is thought, according to legend, that Julia herself planted a pink-blossomed almond tree near his grave.  That tree remains a symbol of their devotion, love and friendship.

It is thought that Saint Valentine wore a purple amethyst ring. This ring was commonly worn by Christian Bishops. It had the image of Cupid carved on it which as we know is a symbol today of love. In those times it was associated with love that was legal in the Roman Empire.  Due to the association of the ring and Saint Valentine, the amethyst is the birthstone of February and is thought to attract love.

Under the influence of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century,  Valentine’s Day became associated with romantic love. In England by the 18th-century, it was common for people in love to gift flowers, candy and cards to each other. All of these were expressions of love and devotion. As we know, the most common symbols of love on Valentine’s Day include heart shapes, doves or the figure of the flying Cupid. Handwritten notes expressing one’s love and devotion have become popular as well as greeting cards.

There is not a better time to embrace “Home is where the heart is” than this year’s Valentine’s Day. No need to leave the comfort of your own home unless you want to. With restaurants, bars and other venues scaled back for attendance, there are plenty of ways you can have a romantic and memorable evening by staying home.

  • Cook – Does your sweetheart have a favorite meal? You can research recipes and give it a try. Whether your creation is delectable or not, the thought you put into trying to create a wonderful meal will no doubt score romantic points.
  • Create a Relaxing Environment – Light candles and draw a bubble bath for your special someone. You can pamper one another and let the pressures of everyday life drift away.
  • Dance – Bring back that fun feeling when you and your sweetheart twirled around the dance floor. You can move some furniture and put on your favorite tunes. There are also plenty of online classes if you want to learn a new dance.
  • Watch Movies – Whether you both choose to watch romantic, scary or action flicks, spending time snuggled up will make for a wonderful Valentine’s Day. If movies do not work for you then perhaps browsing through old photo albums that bring back sweet memories will.
  • Picnic – Check the weather forecast as after all it is winter. If if it looks warm and nice, you may plan an outdoor picnic in your backyard. Work hard to get the setting just right and then take your sweetheart by the hand and lead them to your backyard picnic paradise.
  • Play Games – If you and your sweetheart are board game or card aficionados, set up some games. Maybe you like something like a scavenger hunt and the prize might be a romantic bouquet of flowers from Huisman Flowers! 

Staying home is a personal decision and not for everyone. If you decide to go out on the town for Valentine’s Day, using sound CDC guidelines will reduce your risk of becoming ill. Below are the risk factors for various activities:

  • Lowest Risk: Food service limited to drive-through, delivery, take-out, and curb-side pick up.
  • More Risk: Drive-through, delivery, take-out, and curb-side pick up emphasized. On-site dining limited to outdoor seating. Seating capacity reduced to allow tables to be spaced at least 6 feet apart.
  • Higher Risk: On-site dining with indoor seating capacity reduced to allow tables to be spaced at least 6 feet apart. And/or on-site dining with outdoor seating, but tables not spaced at least six feet apart.
  • Highest Risk: On-site dining with indoor seating. Seating capacity not reduced and tables not spaced at least 6 feet apart.

If you are looking for the best Valentine’s Day Roses for your sweetheart, shop Huisman Flowers!

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Huisman Flowers

We purchase many of the flowers we sell direct from flower farms both domestic and international. This ensures the freshness and quality of our product.  Buying direct offers lots of great advantages. For example, we are able to reduce the time between when the flowers are cut at the farm and when they arrive in our shop to be used in floral designs. Fresher flowers translate into a more beautiful, longer lasting arrangement. Buying direct also allows us to reduce the number of middlemen in the flower buying process. Reducing the middleman allows us to purchase flowers at a lower cost. Much of the cost savings we produce are passed through to our customers.

Thank you for reading our blog. We look forward to meeting you and having the opportunity to earn your business for this Valentine’s Day and all future flower purchases.

By |2021-01-16T15:21:27+00:00January 16, 2021|Grand Haven Florist, Holland MI Florist, Huisman Flowers, Roses, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day Flowers and Gifts, Valentine's Day Roses|Comments Off on Huisman Flowers has gorgeous Valentine’s Day Roses and Flowers available
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Huisman Flowers has the best Houseplants

Huisman Flowers

Trusted Floral Design Firm in Michigan

Huisman Flowers, a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore, is one of the most trusted floral brands in the state of Michigan.  We employ an extremely talented, professional and award winning floral design team that our customers have come to know, trust and love. These folks are truly some of the most talented floral designers in the state. They are continually busy creating gorgeous multi occasion themed designs. Huisman Flowers backs every floral bouquet with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. That is how much we believe in the quality of our floral products.

Huisman Flowers management hired Flyline Search Marketing to manage their online marketing and sales platform. In addition, the Flyline team just completed a make over of the website for Huisman Flowers. The ultra professional look and feel added enhancements to floral product displays and ease of navigation.  Flyline has worked with florists throughout  the United States and produced tremendous sales growth for these florists.

Another great thing about Flyline is they bring a comprehensive approach to the table. They will help to develop lead streams while also reducing dependence on wire orders. They will manage social media, build brand recognition and enhance index information with the search engines. One of the greatest things customers have expressed about Flyline Search Marketing is their humble, dedicated and customer first approach. As the CEO Mark Lein likes to say, “we always put the customer first”.

Huisman Flowers has the best Houseplants!

House Plants Benefits and Beauty

Houseplants have been the focus of numerous studies over the years. Many of these studies have  reported that houseplants provide many health benefits in the home. One study in 2009 conducted by the University of Technology in Sydney Australia found that it was highly probable houseplants absorbed toxins in the air. The science behind how the plants are able to do this is related to their biological processes.

The CDC has reported that as many as 8 percent of Americans suffer from allergies. Houseplants do not release much if any pollen and in fact act as natural filters to collect allergens and dust. Of course regularly scheduled cleaning of the plants is necessary to remove any build up.

You know that wonderful fresh smell of the plants, flowers and trees when you go for a stroll outdoors?  Houseplants from Huisman Flowers will bring that same atmosphere inside your home. Plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis which is what we breath to survive. They also act as sponges to simply gather all of the bad pollutants in the air. Most of us do not think about pollutants in our homes but they are present. Things like carpet, paint and furniture emit toxins.

Of course using indoor plants in the domestic home is not the only use, hospitals and office buildings are great places for plants also. Researchers at Kansas State University reported studies that show patients recover quicker when their hospital rooms have plants in them. In addition, these patients tend to have lower heart rates, blood pressure, less fatigue and anxiety. Consequently the patients are released from the hospitals sooner.

Dutch, Norwegian and English  researchers have found evidence in their studies that the overall health of individuals in office buildings and classrooms is also improved by the presence of plants.  Some of the benefits they found are decreases in fatigue, colds, headaches, coughs, sore throats and flu like symptoms. These illnesses fell by as much as 60 percent in buildings that had plants. Classroom attentiveness increased by a whooping 70 percent.

In addition to the multitude of health benefits plants offer, they also create elegant and wonderful beauty to any home. There are numerous uses for indoor plants. Depending on the areas to be decorated, the use of different plants can create a more uniform and warm feel. There are different types of plants that work for living, dining, bathroom and bedroom use. For example if you need to spruce up an entry way, some of the best plants to use for adding color are the Flamingo Flower, Peacock Plant, Scarlet Star Plant and the Flaming Sword.

Adding a lovely plant from Huisman Flowers to your homes décor can make the long Winter days much more enjoyable and healthier!

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Huisman Flowers

We purchase many of the flowers we sell direct from flower farms both domestic and international. This ensures the freshness and quality of our product.  Buying direct offers lots of great advantages. For example, we are able to reduce the time between when the flowers are cut at the farm and when they arrive in our shop to be used in floral designs. Fresher flowers translate into a more beautiful, longer lasting arrangement. Buying direct also allows us to reduce the number of middlemen in the flower buying process. Reducing the middleman allows us to purchase flowers at a lower cost. Much of the cost savings we produce are passed through to our customers.

Thank you for reading our blog! We invite you to visit us at Huisman Flowers and allow one of our professional floral designers to assist you with a stunning plant or flower arrangement.

By |2021-01-09T15:53:27+00:00January 9, 2021|Flowering Plants, Holland MI Florist, Huisman Flowers, Indoor Plants, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Huisman Flowers has the best Houseplants
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Shop Huisman Flowers bestselling collection of flowers and gifts to add elegance and beauty to each of your special occasions

Huisman Flowers is a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore. Our Grand Haven and Holland flower shops have operated as part of the Eastern Floral family of floral design centers for more than 60 years. Many of you have done business with Eastern Floral over the years. We are one of the most trusted floral brands in the state of Michigan. Recently, the Huisman family purchased the Grand Haven and Holland flower shops from our Eastern Floral founder, Bing Goei. The Grand Rapids store will remain Eastern Floral. The Holland and Grand Haven stores initially updated their names to Eastern Floral Lakeshore. The Huisman’s family has been a part of the Eastern Floral family for many years. They plan to continue operating the Grand Haven and Holland stores in the same traditions that you have come to know and love.

Beginning in 2021 we will be updating our brand name. Our new operating name will be, Huisman Flowers, a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore. You will see some updates to the signage on our flower shops in the coming months. We will also be adding some new graphics to our flower delivery vans. This blog is another piece of our new brand program. In the end, we are still the great floral family that you have come to know and love. Expect the same great floral products. Enjoy the most reliable delivery in the area.

Our firm has always been one of the top floral design firms in Michigan. We promise to continue that great tradition. If you are in the Holland or Grand Haven area, hope you will stop in and see the updates we have made to our flower shops. We still employ the same great, award winning floral design team that you have come to know and love. These folks are truly some of the most talented floral designers in the state. The are busy creating gorgeous Christmas and Holiday themed designs as we speak. As has always been our practice. Every floral bouquet we create is backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee

Recently, Huisman Flowers management hired Flyline Search Marketing to manage their online marketing and sales platform. In addition, the Flyline team just completed a make over of the Huisman Flowers website.  Enhancements to floral product displays and ease of navigation were made.  Flyline has worked with florists throughout  the United States and produced tremendous sales growth for these florists.

Another great thing about Flyline is they bring a comprehensive approach to the table. They will help to develop lead streams while also reducing dependence on wire orders. They will manage social media, build brand recognition and enhance index information with the search engines. One of the greatest things customers have expressed about Flyline Search Marketing is their humble, dedicated and customer first approach. As the CEO Mark Lein likes to say, “we always put the customer first”.

Shop Huisman Flowers bestselling collection of flowers and gifts to add elegance and beauty to each of your special occasions!

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White and Red Roses

Ecuadorian Roses – These flowers are favorites worldwide. They are farm grown and meticulously handpicked. Often people travel to the country of Ecuador to see these magnificent roses. This country is the third largest supplier of flowers in the world and most of those are roses. In addition to the beautiful roses produced in Ecuador, the financial benefits these bring to the country offer valuable employment opportunities to the citizens. Some of the things that set these gorgeous flowers apart from others are:

  • Size – The Ecuadorian Rose is larger than other varieties. Not only are the blooms bigger but the rose stems are longer.  The growing conditions in South America are optimum with perfect sunlight conditions allowing these roses to flourish.
  • Longer Lifespan – Fresh cut Ecuadorian Roses can last for two weeks if properly cared for. Most other varieties look good for about one week.
  • Superior Growing Conditions – These roses have the unfair advantage of having the perfect mix of cooler moist air in an altitude of 3000 ft. The altitude is key as it means they are closer to the Sun. This results in the stems growing much straighter and longer that roses grown in article light.
  • Vivid Color – Due to the warm days and cool nights in this region, the petals of the Ecuadorian Rose are extremely beautiful. Other roses grown in parts of the world where artificial lighting and pesticides are used, just do not compare.

Full Bloom Hydrangea – Hydrangeas’ have star-shaped flowers and can be found in many different colors.  Because the flowers are in such a large collection of blooms, they are symbolic of a united family, friendship, gratitude and overall abundance of love. They are a hearty flower so are able to maintain their beauty longer than other varieties of fresh cut flowers.

Exotic Orchids – “The orchids grow in the woods and they let out their fragrance even if there is no one around to appreciate it. Likewise, men of noble character will not let poverty deter their will to be guided by high principles and morals.” –Confucius. Orchids usually are associated with the symbolism of fertility.  However, different colors have varying meanings

  • White orchids symbolize innocence and purity, as well as elegance and reverence.
  • Pink orchids symbolize femininity, grace, and joy.
  • Yellow orchids symbolize friendship and new beginnings.
  • Purple orchids symbolize royalty and admiration, and are traditionally given as a sign of respect.
  • Orange orchids symbolize pride, enthusiasm, and boldness.

 

Huisman Flowers

We purchase many of the flowers we sell direct from flower farms both domestic and international. This ensures the freshness and quality of our product.  Buying direct offers lots of great advantages. For example, we are able to reduce the time between when the flowers are cut at the farm and when they arrive in our shop to be used in floral designs. Fresher flowers translate into a more beautiful, longer lasting arrangement. Buying direct also allows us to reduce the number of middlemen in the flower buying process. Reducing the middleman allows us to purchase flowers at a lower cost. Much of the cost savings we produce are passed through to our customers.

Thank you for reading our blog! We invite you to visit us at Huisman Flowers and allow one of our professional floral designers to assist you with a stunning flower arrangement.

By |2021-01-08T13:09:18+00:00January 2, 2021|Ecuadorian Roses, Exotic Orchids, Grand Haven Florist, Holland MI Florist, Huisman Flowers, Hydrangea, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Shop Huisman Flowers bestselling collection of flowers and gifts to add elegance and beauty to each of your special occasions
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