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As the day dedicated to love, affection, and tender sentiments approaches, we delve into the rich tapestry of Valentine’s Day traditions. Central to this age-old celebration is the exchange of roses and heartfelt gifts, symbols that have stood steadfast in their power to articulate the inarticulable love. This guide is an ode to romantic couples, Valentine’s Day shoppers, and flower enthusiasts, as we explore the subtle nuances of choosing roses and curating the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts. Our professional Floral Designers are standing by to provide customers with purchasing to perfect Roses and Valentine’s Gifts.  Our friendly and convenient online website also displays numerous options!

 

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Why Roses?

Roses, with their velvety petals and intoxicating fragrance, have long been the emblem of romance and enduring passion. But why do these blooms captivate even beyond aesthetics? Their significance spans cultures and centuries, with hues conveying messages from deep love (red roses) to friendship (yellow roses). The red rose, in particular, is steeped in mythology; enshrined by Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, it signifies desire and longing. It’s a Valentine’s Day tradition that endures, rendering red roses a poet’s muse and a lover’s language.

Choosing the Perfect Rose

When selecting that perfect bouquet, you’re not merely picking flowers—you’re crafting a message. Here’s how to convey it clearly:

  • Meaning of Rose Colors: Beyond passionate red, consider pink for admiration, white for purity, or orange for enthusiasm.
  • Number of Roses: Present a single rose for devoted attention, a dozen to declare your love, or more if you wish to lavish your feelings in grandeur.
  • Bouquet Style: From tightly packed posies to an organic, garden-gathered appearance, your bouquet sets the stage for your romantic tale.

When standing amidst a sea of roses, remember that freshness trumps all. Inspect the petals for vibrancy and the stems for a healthy green luster. They should whisper, not shout, their freshness.

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Complementing a bouquet with a thoughtful gift can amplify your message of love. Consider personal preferences or shared memories to select a meaningful gift. Possibilities range from bespoke jewelry, which serves as a persistent reminder of your feelings, to a handwritten letter, imbued with intimacy and care.

Incorporate roses into your gifts creatively:

  • Rose-infused skincare for a touch of luxury.
  • Edible rose petals in homemade chocolates for a sweet surprise.
  • A rose-themed book for the literary enamored.

Balance traditional gifts with innovative ideas that reflect shared interests or goals, truly personalizing the spirit of Valentine’s Day.

Tips for a Memorable Valentine’s Day

To forge a truly memorable celebration, focus on shared experiences that reinforce your bond. Plan activities like:

  • An intimate home-cooked dinner, accompanied by a playlist of songs significant to your relationship.
  • A leisurely picnic in the park, with a basket full of favorite snacks and a sprig of roses atop.
  • An adventure in the form of a dance class or a pottery session, creating room for laughter and new memories.

Remember that the essence of a romantic and memorable Valentine’s Day lies not in grandeur, but in heartfelt simplicity and shared joy.

Conclusion

From the first blush of courtship to the deep-rooted connections of long-lasting love, roses and personalized gifts remain visceral expressions of affection. This Valentine’s Day, let your choices bloom with consideration and intention, sowing the seeds for a love everlasting. As you navigate the pathways of love’s myriad expressions this Valentine’s Day, may the roses you select and the gifts you present, resonate with the depth of your feelings and the strength of your bond.

We invite you to shop with us instore or online to purchase beautiful Roses and Valentine’s Gifts. Here’s to celebrating love, in all its forms and colors.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Huisman Flowers Offers Caring and Fresh Roses and Valentine’s Gifts

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Huisman Flowers offers the best selection of Valentine’s Day roses in Grand Haven and Holland, Michigan. This year, our rose collection includes gorgeous long stem Ecuadorian roses. Roses are the most popular flower purchased during Valentine’s Day. Many of the flowers we sell are purchased direct from flower farms. Buying direct offers tremendous benefits. Especially at Valentine’s Day. It allows us to reduce the cost of acquiring the floral products. That allows us to pass along much of that cost savings to our valued customers. It reduces the time between when the flowers are cut at the farm, and when they arrive here at our flower shops. Fresher flowers translates directly into longer vase life for our flower arrangement recipients.

We employ a team of professional delivery drivers. These folks have years of training and experience. We offer local same-day and express flower delivery service to customers in our local delivery zone. If you need to send your Valentine’s arrangement to someone outside of our local delivery area, we can handle that for you. Huisman Flowers and Eastern Floral Lakeshore offer nationwide same day flower delivery service. Whether you are sending locally or nationwide, we guarantee on-time delivery. Every flower arrangement we produce comes with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you don’t absolutely love the arrangment we delivered, just contact our Grand Haven or Holland Flower Shop. We will replace that arrangement, with one of equal or greater value. We will redeliver that arrangement on the date you select. All free of charge.

 

Valentine's Day Package Two Flower Arrangement

Valentine’s Day Rose Package Two

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Take a look at this gorgeous Valentine’s Day gift package we have created for you. The package includes, 2 dozen gorgeous long stem red and pink roses. It also includes a delicious box of chocolates and a beautiful Valentine’s themed mylar balloon. To complete the package, we include a small teddy bear. The roses are designed into a stylish glass vase. If you would like more balloons, just use the add-on feature and add 1 or 2 more balloons to your package.

Occasionally, substitutions may be necessary to create your bouquet due to the availability of certain flowers in various parts of the country. Care is taken to maintain the style, theme and color scheme of the arrangement, using flowers of equal value. Additionally, the substitution of certain keepsake items may be necessary due to increased demand, especially during major holidays.

 

 

Locations

Huisman Flowers Holland
(616) 399-5060
11595 E Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424

Huisman Flowers Grand Haven
(616) 842-4340
556 N Beacon Blvd.
Grand Haven, MI 49417

 

 

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Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It is the season when romantic gestures and heartfelt gifts take center stage, and what better way to express your feelings than through the timeless beauty of flowers? In this medium-length post, we dive into the vibrant world of Valentine’s Day Flowers, offering a complete guide to make your romantic gifting unforgettable.

 

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The Symbolism of Flowers

Flowers have long been a symbol of love and romance, with their origins as a means of communication dating back to ancient times. Each bloom carries its own unique message and meaning, making the act of flower giving on Valentine’s Day not just a tradition but a deeply expressive gesture.

Popular flowers and their meanings:

  • Roses: Red roses are iconic for passion and true love, while pink roses signify admiration and sweetness.
  • Tulips: These graceful flowers symbolize perfect love, with red tulips declaring true love, much like the rose.
  • Orchids: A sophisticated choice, orchids represent beauty, strength, and a deep, enduring love.

Choosing the Perfect Flowers

The process of selecting Valentine’s Day flowers should be as enjoyable as the act of giving. Here are some factors and types of flowers to enhance your romantic gesture:

  • Freshness: The fresher the flowers, the longer they will last, symbolizing a lasting relationship.
  • Color: In addition to types, consider what the colors convey. Bright hues reflect joy and vibrancy, while soft tones can communicate tenderness.

Different flowers carry different emotional weights, so consider the message you wish to send. Lilies can mean devotion, while peonies are often associated with prosperity and happiness in a marriage.

Romantic Flower Arrangements

Creating a flower arrangement adds a personal touch that heightens the romantic sentiment. Consider the following tips to craft an arrangement that captures your feelings:

  • Color Combos: A palette of reds and whites is classic for Valentine’s Day, or opt for purples and pinks for a gentle, loving mix.
  • Flower Pairing: Pair roses with baby’s breath for innocence or create contrast by combining orchids with ferns for an exotic touch.

DIY Valentine’s Day Floral Gifts

For something truly from the heart, a DIY floral gift adds a layer of thoughtfulness. Here is a simple guide:

  1. Select a mix of primary flowers and filler flora.
  2. Choose a container that fits your partner’s style.
  3. Arrange the blooms, starting with the larger flowers.
  4. Fill in gaps with smaller flowers and foliage.
  5. Personalize the container with a ribbon or a heartfelt note.

Consider making a flower box or a simple potted plant embellished with decorations for a lasting gift.

Ordering Flowers Online

In today’s busy world, ordering flowers online is a convenient option. The key benefits include a wide selection and the ability to schedule a surprise delivery. When selecting an online florist, look for:

  • Reputation: Read reviews and ask for recommendations.
  • Guarantee: Choose florists that guarantee freshness and delivery times.

Conclusion

Flowers remain one of the most evocative and appreciated gifts for Valentine’s Day. Whether you choose a traditional bouquet, a bespoke arrangement, or decide to craft something by hand, the key is to infuse your offering with sincerity and love. Remember, it is not just about the blooms themselves, but the message they carry and the memories they create. As you prepare to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day, let your floral gift be a reflection of your deepest affections.

Need more inspiration for your romantic gifting? Keep exploring our guides and share the gift of blossoms this Valentine’s Day. Visit our convenient website or stop in and meet us in store. We would be honored to help you find the perfect romantic Valentine’s Day bouquet for that special person in your life.

Shop with Huisman Flowers this Valentine’s Day to Find the Most Caring and Romantic Flowers

Huisman Flowers is a local, family owned and operated floral design firm. We offer the best selection of beautiful, farm-fresh flowers and plants in the Lakeshore area. Our team locally sources floral products when possible. There are some great companies in Michigan that produce really nice floral and gift options for us. When local sourcing isn’t possible, we then buy direct from flower farms, or wholesalers. We purchase from both domestic and international growers. Buying direct offers many great advantages. We are able to reduce the cost to acquire flowers. Our firm has always passed along much of that cost savings to our customers. The time between when the flowers are cut at the farm, and when they arrive here at our flower shops is reduced. When our award-winning floral design staff utilizes fresher product in an arrangement, that translates directly into longer vase life for the gift recipient. We operate multiple flower shops in the Lakeshore area. Our local flower delivery area is one of the largest of any florist operating in this area. Our flower shops are open to the public for in-store shopping. Each is equipped with large walk-in coolers. Our design staff ensures that coolers always have a great selection of fresh flower bouquets to choose from. We also sell 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.

Local Same Day & Express Delivery
We provide local same-day and express flower delivery service. Every flower arrangement is guaranteed for on-time delivery. Our delivery staff has years of experience. They handle local same-day deliveries to business and residential clients in portions of Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties.

Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery
If you need to send flowers to someone who resides outside of our local delivery area, we encourage you to opt for our nationwide same-day delivery service option. We have developed a hand selected network of floral design partners around the country. Our staff works directly with these vendor partners to accomplish same-day deliveries across the United States. Every arrangement, whether scheduled for local or nationwide delivery, is guaranteed for on-time arrival. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

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Nature’s Harmony

This stunning flower bouquet was created by the award-winning floral design team at Huisman Flowers. The design was originally created for occasions such as, anniversaries, birthdays and special events. Works great for many of life’s special moments. The design features gorgeous kale, succulents, dianthus and more accent gorgeous, ruffled pale pink garden roses in this beautiful arrangement. The perfect gift idea for your special someone.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Arrangement name: Nature’s Harmony

Flowers in the design: Dianthus, Kale, Pink Roses, Succulents

Colors in the bouquet: Green, Pink, Purple, White

Country of origin for flowers: Ecuador, Europe, Southeast Asia, USA

Suggested use: Anniversary, Birthday, Get Well, Graduation, Just Because, Love & Romance, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day & more

Recommended add-ons: Balloons, Chocolates, Custom Greeting Card

 

 

Locations

Huisman Flowers Holland
(616) 399-5060
11595 E Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424

Huisman Flowers Grand Haven
(616) 842-4340
556 N Beacon Blvd.
Grand Haven, MI 49417

 

 

New Baby or Valentine’s Day we have Caring Flowers for all Occasions at Huisman Flowers.

Huisman Flowers

Huisman Flowers is owned and operated by Rick and Nikki Huisman. We purchased the Grand Haven and Holland flower shops from Bing Goei, approximately two years ago. We have floral design centers in Grand Haven and Holland, Michigan. Our customers can continue to expect top quality all occasion floral products including New Baby Flowers or Valentine’s Day Flowers and great customer service. Those have been hallmarks of our business for many years. Beginning in November of 2020, we elected to operate as Huisman Flowers going forward.

We are a family-owned business, celebrating generations of flower enthusiasts who have been in the floral industry for more many years. Our shop is located on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, Michigan. We currently deliver to a large area of West Michigan. Our delivery area includes the cities of Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, Jenison, Zeeland, Beechwood, Allendale, Norton Shores, Hudsonville, Spring Lake, Saugatuck, and Douglas along with a selection of funeral homes and hospitals in West Michigan.

New Baby Flowers

If you are looking to celebrate the arrival of a new baby, sending a congratulations bouquet is a thoughtful way to let them know how happy you are for them. While traditional flowers like yellow and blue are always a good choice, there are plenty of modern options as well! From gift baskets filled with all sorts of novelties that both parents and newborn alike can use and enjoy, to small but significant arrangements intended only for momma—there are many ways to congratulate someone on their newest family member.

Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting time, and you’re sure to know someone who recently has or will soon. New baby flowers are a great way to celebrate the arrival of a new baby. If you are looking for something special for your friend’s new little one (or yourself), here are some ideas:

Baby’s breath – This delicate white flower is often used as filler in bouquets because it looks great with other flowers and can help keep costs down. It also symbolizes innocence and purity of heart–perfect for welcoming this precious little one!

Tulips – Tulips are known for their beauty but also have another meaning behind them: they represent love at first sight when given as a gift between two people who fall deeply in love with each other immediately upon meeting each other like a mother and her newborn baby.

Whether friends or family members are celebrating the arrival of their little one, sending congratulations flowers for a new baby is a great way to let them know how happy you are for them. It’s also important to remember that this can be an exciting time for you too! Whether you have had your own bundle of joy arrive recently or have been waiting on pins and needles to meet your friend’s newborn, sending congratulation flowers may feel like an obvious choice but don’t underestimate their impact–they’re sure to bring happiness into someone’s life!

Flowers are a great way to congratulate someone on their new addition. It is important to choose a gift that is meaningful to the recipient, so think about what they like and how you want your card to look before ordering. Yellow and blue are traditional colors for baby boys, but you can also find gifts in pink or green if you would prefer something more gender neutral. You can also find gift baskets filled with all sorts of novelties, including stuffed animals and picture frames — just make sure whatever you choose matches the age range of your recipient’s child!

If you are looking for something small but significant, an arrangement of colorful flowers is the perfect gift to celebrate the occasion. Flowers can be delivered to the hospital or home on a specific date and in any color. Many shops have an extensive selection of bouquets that are suitable for all babies, including newborns. If you are not sure what kind of flower arrangement would best suit your loved one’s taste or style, consider buying them a plant instead–it will last longer than most flower arrangements anyway!

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Huisman Flowers Caring Flowers for New Baby, Valentine’s Day and all Occasions.

Huisman’s Flowers our brand promise is simple… we promise to offer the highest quality products at fair prices with genuine customer service that exceeds your expectations every time. If you would like to create a custom bouquet or arrangement, send us an email with your ideas or give us a call and speak with one of our talented designers. We will work closely with you to create something stunning! Whether it is a gift for your Sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, New Baby or just because…we have something spectacular for everyone on your list! We offer a wide variety of fresh flowers, plants and gifts for all occasions. Our goal is to provide you with quality products at affordable prices so that you can enjoy your experience with us every time you shop at Huisman Flowers!

Lakeshore Fabulous Bouquet

Show your love in a most dazzling way! Whether as a gift for a New Baby or Valentine’s Day this bouquet is perfect. It is a custom design that features stunning hot pink roses, lavender alstroemeria, miniature hot pink carnations, lavender cushion spray chrysanthemums, lavender button spray chrysanthemums, parviflora eucalyptus, and leatherleaf fern. The award winning floral designers at Huisman Flowers then take all these gorgeous blooms and accents and expertly nestle them into a stylish cylinder glass vase. They add a leaf wrap inside the vase for additional flair.

 

 

Locations

Huisman Flowers Holland
(616) 399-5060
11595 E Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424

Huisman Flowers Grand Haven
(616) 842-4340
556 N Beacon Blvd.
Grand Haven, MI 49417

 

 

 

 

Huisman Flowers Roses are the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift (See Multi Occasion Blog Discount Coupons)

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a way to show your love this year, there’s nothing more romantic than a bouquet of roses. Huisman Flowers has been providing high quality Valentine’s Day Roses for many years, and we have got everything you need to make Valentine’s Day special. Whether you are planning an elaborate proposal or just want something simple and sweet, we have all of your flower needs covered!

Huisman Roses and Flowers

Huisman Flowers is a family owned and operated business. We have been in business for many years, which means we know our flowers! Our goal is to make sure your experience with us is as pleasant as possible. We offer 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our products, so you can shop with confidence knowing that if you’re not happy with your order we will replace it or give you a full refund.

We stock an extensive selection of roses, including some rare varieties that are not available anywhere else in the area–or even online! You will also find an array of other blooms like tulips and daisies at Huisman Flowers: just about any kind of flower imaginable can be found here! And do not forget about gift packages if you would like to give your special person some Valentine’s Day sweets.

Long Distance Valentine’s Day Roses

If you are looking for a long-distance rose delivery service, Huisman Flowers is the best place to buy your roses. They have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and will replace any damaged or incorrect orders. You can also choose from multiple delivery options including same day delivery and next day delivery (for select cities).

Huisman Roses

With Huisman roses, you can be sure that your money will be well spent. These are the most beautiful and fragrant roses in the world. They are also long lasting, affordable, and easy to maintain. The care guide below will help you keep your new rose healthy for years to come! We have been creating and delivering beautiful rose arrangements for more than 60 years. We purchase many of the roses we sell direct from flower farms in Ecuador. The roses from Ecuador are truly stunning. They are grown high in the mountains, where the plants benefit from the perfect blend of sunlight, soil conditions and moisture.

Huisman Flowers is your one stop shop for beautiful roses this Valentine’s Day. We offer a variety of roses, including red roses, pink roses and yellow roses. Our flowers are hand selected by our professional florists and delivered fresh to you or your loved one by our reliable delivery service.

Conclusion

Huisman Flowers has a wide variety of beautiful roses that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a romantic gift or just want some fresh flowers at home, we can help!

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About Huisman Flowers 

Rick Huisman is the President of Huisman Flowers. Together with his wife have built a wonderful, community-based business. Rick has a deep love for flowers. He also has a passion for baseball. His love of baseball started as an 8-year-old. He dreamed of one day playing in the majors. In 1995, that dream became a reality. He took the field for the first time as a major league pitcher for the Kansas City Royals baseball team. Rick has a successful career and one of the hallmarks of his career was being a great teammate. That team player mentality has come full circle through his admiration for the teams of people who come together every day to serve the customers of Huisman Flowers.

Local Same Day & Express Delivery

We employ the best delivery staff in Michigan. These folks have years of experience. Our delivery team provides local same day and express flower delivery service. Every flower arrangement is guaranteed for on-time delivery. Our delivery staff has years of experience. They handle local same day deliveries to business and residential clients in portions of Ottawa, Muskegon, Allegan and Kent counties.

Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery

If you need to send flowers to someone who resides outside of our local delivery area, we encourage you to opt for our nationwide same day delivery service option. We have developed a hand selected network of floral design partners around the country. Our staff works directly with these vendor partners to accomplish same day deliveries across the United States. Every arrangement, whether scheduled for local or nationwide delivery, is guaranteed for on-time arrival. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

The Michigan In Bloom fresh floral bouquet features a stunning array of color. Our award winning designers utilize beautiful orange, long stem roses. We mix in the perfect blend of alstroemeria and other locally sourced accent flowers. The end result is one gorgeous and colorful floral design.

 

Locations

Huisman Flowers Holland
(616) 399-5060
11595 E Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424

Huisman Flowers Grand Haven
(616) 842-4340
556 N Beacon Blvd.
Grand Haven, MI 49417

 

 

 

 

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Flowers from Huisman Flowers in Holland, Michigan makes a great gift for Valentine’s Day. The most popular flowers are roses, but we have many other options that are perfect for your special someone.

Flowers

Flowers are a great gift for Valentine’s Day, whether it’s for your significant other or the person you’ve been seeing. They’re also a great way to say I love you if you don’t have time to craft something sweet, and they can express sympathy with their beautiful colors: white for purity, red for passion and romance, yellow for friendship and hope. There are so many different kinds of flowers out there! They’re pretty much guaranteed to bring joy into someone’s life every day of the year.

Of course, we can’t forget their practical uses—flowers make lovely decorations at weddings or any other party (especially when fresh). And did we mention that they smell amazing?

Shop Early

Valentine’s Day is coming up and we know you want to make sure your sweetheart knows how much you care. Here are some great reasons to send flowers, plants and gifts on Valentine’s Day:

It’s the ultimate way to say “I love you” with a gift that will show them how special they are.

Flowers and plants can be delivered in an hour or less when ordered online or over the phone.

If you order before 11am EST/EDT on February 13th, your delivery will be guaranteed by Valentine’s Day (February 14th).

Flowers and plants are a great way to show someone how much you care. They’re an inexpensive way to boost your mood and make someone feel special.

History of Valentine’s Day

So why do we even have a Valentine’s Day you may have wondered? Well history tells us it is a Christian feast day celebrating love. It is celebrated on February 14 and named after Saint Valentine, a third-century Roman martyr.

The day is also known as “Feast of Saint Valentine”. The Feast of Saint Valentine was first recorded in the year 496 AD by Galesus, bishop of Terni, who noted it as being celebrated on December 20 to commemorate Pope Galesius’ conversion to Christianity. In 998 AD, Lupercalia (a pagan festival) was outlawed by Pope Gregory V and later replaced with Lent, which had been adopted from the Eastern Church tradition.

The Roman Catholic Church declared February 14th an official feast day in honor of the efforts by Pope Gelasius I to end an epidemic which killed five thousand people in Rome during his papacy between 492–496 AD; he was canonized as Saint Gelasius I in 496 AD at which time he became known as “St. Valentine” or “Valentinus”—the Latin form of his name (Valentinus).

Conclusion

In summary, this Valentine’s Day will not be like any other. Our flowers are extra fresh, romantic and fragrant! We have made sure that there is something for everyone with our Valentine’s Day menu. So don’t waste any time and order some flowers today!

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About Huisman Flowers Valentine’s Day Flowers

Huisman Flowers offers the best selection of Valentine’s Day themed flowers, plants, and gifts in Grand Haven and Holland, Michigan. This year, our Valentine’s Day collection includes the most popular floral varieties. Many of the flowers we sell are purchased direct from flower farms. Buying direct offers tremendous benefits. Especially at Valentine’s Day. It allows us to reduce the cost of acquiring the floral products. That allows us to pass along much of that cost savings to our valued customers. It reduces the time between when the flowers are cut at the farm, and when they arrive here at our flower shops. Fresher flowers translate directly into longer vase life for our flower arrangement recipients.

We employ a team of professional delivery drivers. These folks have years of training and experience. We offer local same-day and express flower delivery service to customers in our local delivery zone. If you need to send your Valentine’s arrangement to someone outside of our local delivery area, we can handle that for you. Huisman Flowers offers nationwide same day flower delivery service. Whether you are sending locally or nationwide, we guarantee on-time delivery. Every flower arrangement we produce comes with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you don’t absolutely love the arrangement we delivered, just contact our Grand Haven or Holland Flower Shop. We will replace that arrangement, with one of equal or greater value. We will redeliver that arrangement on the date you select. All free of charge.

Our team at Huisman Flowers is truly dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality floral arrangements, plants and gifts available on the market today. We are committed to making your floral shopping experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Our goal is to help you make an impression that will last forever with a unique, creative design that reaches out to all of your senses. We want you to feel good about what you buy when you leave our store. We offer a variety of fresh cut flowers such as roses, sunflowers, lilies and more!

Whether you’re looking for a bouquet of roses for your sweetheart, or a beautiful arrangement of red tulips to brighten up your Valentine’s Day, Huisman Flowers has the perfect floral gift for you. We know how important this day is to our customers, so we’ve made it easy to order your flowers online or over the phone. Our team is standing by to help you find the perfect Valentine’s Day flowers for any occasion. When you order flowers from Huisman Flowers, you can be sure that your flowers will be delivered on time. We offer same-day and express delivery service (Monday through Friday) for orders placed before 12 noon, pretty much anywhere in the lakeshore area.

Locations

Huisman Flowers Holland
(616) 399-5060
11595 E Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424

Huisman Flowers Grand Haven
(616) 842-4340
556 N Beacon Blvd.
Grand Haven, MI 49417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Huisman Flowers highly recommends Early Ordering this Valentine’s Day

Huisman Flowers Early Ordering this Valentine’s Day

The supply chain has affected the Flower industry as it has most industries. Huisman Flowers provides great service and caring products to customers.  We are focused to stay ahead of supply issues. Huisman Flowers makes Early Ordering this Valentine’s Day very convenient and easy. As we are getting closer to Valentine’s Day, please place orders well in advance.

 

Early Valentine’s Flower Ordering

  • Due to the pandemic, there were fewer than normal plantings at flower farms. What is more, farm owners were forced to shut down because of the need to quarantine. Consequently, they were forced to lay off workers. In some cases, they had to shut down their farms completely.  An estimated 247,717 floral worker jobs were lost between 2019 and 2020.
  • South America is one of the top countries for flower production. The growing conditions have historically been very good on that continent. However, recent weather pattern changes have caused colder nights and more rain than is required. Therefore, the health of flower plants has been negatively affected. Similarly, U.S. Flower Farms have suffered as well. For example, California is a top flower producer. Drought, wildfire and the unpredicted flooding has caused much damage to flower crops.
  • Interestingly, Weddings are going through a boom period. According to reports there were 1.3 million weddings in 2020. Then in 2021 that grew to 1.93 million. It is predicted that there could be 2.47 million in 2022. Of course, this will most likely normalize once the back log of delayed weddings is addressed. For this reason, it is easy to see what a strain this has placed on flower shoppes.

 Adjustments to Flower Shortage

Above all, Huisman Flowers has a strong desire to satisfy customers with caring service and beautiful flowers. Thus, we have made adjustments to our practices and communications to our customers. Below are some areas we have focused on to make this supply chain issue as easy to embrace as we can.

  • In our communications to customers, we have told customers about the current flower shortage we are dealing with. As a result, there are some cases where clients need to be more flexible in their flower arrangement selection.
  • Importantly, earlier ordering is key to help us have the best chance of meeting our customer’s specific product needs.
  • Huisman Flowers has extremely talented floral designers.  Therefore, we are using those talents to create wonderful arrangements. Our mission is to create the most elegant and beautiful bouquets and arrangements working with what we have. For instance, some people do not know that talented designers can make a Rose look like a Peony or a Tulip to look like a Gardenia.

 

Island Romance

Paradise found! Tropical ti leaves meet sophisticated hydrangea and rich red roses in this lush creation. It’s an easy way to send a special someone on a chic retreat! Delicate full bloom white hydrangea, with bold red roses, pink alstroemeria, variegated pittosporum, and glossy aralia leaves in a clear glass cylinder vase lined with variegated ti leaves.

Island Romance

 

Haute Pink Bouquet

A high-fashion fantasy of roses! When you want to make a grand statement, send this dreamy bouquet of posh pink roses and modern greens. This gorgeous bouquet includes light pink hydrangea, hot pink roses, lavender roses, pink roses, hot pink spray roses, light pink spray roses, pink lisianthus, dusty miller, huckleberry, sword fern, seeded eucalyptus, lemon leaf, and variegated aspidistra leaves. In addition, it is delivered in a large glass cylinder vase.

 

HUISMAN FLOWERS A DIVISION OF EASTERN FLORAL

SAME DAY FLOWER DELIVERY IN SPRING LAKE MI

 

Huisman Flowers is a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore. We offer the best fresh flower arrangements in Spring Lake, Michigan. Our firm operates two floral design centers in the Lake Michigan area. We have a flower shop in Grand Haven. That shop is located at 556 N Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven, MI 49417. The phone number for the Grand Haven design center is (616) 244-8274.

We also operate a flower shop in Holland. That flower shop is located at 11595 E Lakewood Blvd., Holland, MI 49424. The phone number for the Holland design center is (616) 259-0424. Similarly, both flower shops are open to the public for in-store shopping. Each is equipped with a walk-in cooler.

We purchase many of the flowers we sell direct from floral farms. In the same vein, we buy from both domestic and international growers. Buying direct offers many great advantages. We are often able to reduce our cost by eliminating the wholesalers. When we purchase direct from the grower, we are able to reduce the time between when the flower is cut at the farm and when it is available to our designers to use in an arrangement. Above all, fresher flowers translate directly into longer vase life for recipients of our arrangements.

Huisman Flowers employs a team of very talented floral designers. They create luxurious, upscale flower arrangements. Likewise, our delivery team is also one of the best in Michigan. They have years of experience and training. Huisman Flowers provides local same day and express flower delivery service in Allegan, Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.

Early Ordering this Valentine’s Day for Local Same Day Delivery

Eastern Floral Lakeshore has been your family-owned local florist for Spring Lake for many years. In summary, we have a long history of delivering gorgeous, farm fresh flowers. We also sell green and flowering plants, along with a great selection of occasion themed gifts. Our local delivery zone includes Grand Haven, Holland and Spring Lake and all surrounding cities. Even more, our staff provides same-day and express delivery for customers in cities in and around the Spring Lake area.

Haute Pink Bouquet

 

 

Huisman Flowers

(616) 399-5060

11595 E Lakewood Blvd Ste 10
Holland, MI 49424

 

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Huisman Flowers created caring Valentine’s Flower Bouquets

Huisman Flowers has caring Valentine’s Flower Bouquets

Sending flowers to special people for Valentine’s Day has dated back for centuries. That is to say, this tradition actually began in the 1700s. Huisman Flowers offers caring and fresh Valentine’s Flower Bouquets. There are numerous options for flower varieties. Certainly, Roses and Chocolate are not the only favorites. For instance, here are some additional choices of flowers that are popular for Valentine’s Day.

 

Lilies

 These lovely flowers have a great fragrance that most people love. Subsequently, there are numerous varieties of Lilies.

  • Candidum or Madonna Lilie is pure white and one of the most popular. They are a difficult plant for growers as the soil has to be neutral to alkaline.
  • Martagon referred to as Turk’s cap lilies, have purple to pink petals. The plant appears to be very delicate but is actually quite hardy.
  • Regale lilies have purple to pink petals with a slight amount of yellow on the inside of the flower. Similarly, they are one of the easiest lilies to grow.
  • Album is another of the white variety. In addition, this flower has some yellowish green on the petals.
  • Pink Perfection Group is a purple and pink trumpet lily. Similarly, to the Regale variety, it is easy to grow.
  • Lankon is one of the favorite varieties due to its unique coloring. In addition, the white petals are spattered with a deep purple.

Tulips

A great choice for a bouquet, Tulips are very fresh and continue to grow after they are cut. That is to say, this makes them perfect for a vase. You have to rotate the arrangement as the flowers tend to grow toward the light. Similarly, to other flower groups, there are several different types of Tulips.

  • Multiheaded has 2-5 flower heads per stem. Even though they are shorter than most other varieties, they still look great in bouquets. One of the favorite colors is the blood red “Estatic”.
  • Parrot group Tulips have a feathery and ruffled appearance. Consequently, they inherited the name of Parrot group. Some of the colors are nicknamed “Black Parrot”, “James Last” and “Negrita Parrot”.
  • Lily Flowered Group has mauve colored petals that have a white edge. In addition, they have longer petals than other types of Tulips. Their petals often curve outwards.
  • Viridiflora, the “China Town” variety, is a soft pink with green streaks.

Michigan Tulip Valentine

Purchase the beautiful Michigan Tulip Valentine bouquet at Huisman Flowers. We operate multiple flowers in the Grand Haven and Holland, Michigan area. This bouquet features gorgeous, farm fresh tulips. These tulips are locally sourced when in season.

Michigan Tulip Valentine

 

 

Valentine Love

The floral design staff at Huisman Flowers is one of the very best in the state of Michigan. They create luxurious, upscale floral bouquets. Take a look at the gorgeous, Valentine Love fresh flower design they created. It features. farm fresh roses, and gorgeous accent flowers and greens.

 

 

Valentine’s Flower Bouquets plus Plants & Gifts

Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery

Huisman Flowers offers the best selection of Valentine’s Day themed flowers, plants, and gifts in Grand Haven and Holland, Michigan. This year, our Valentine’s Day collection includes the most popular floral varieties. Many of the flowers we sell are purchased direct from flower farms. Buying direct offers tremendous benefits. Especially at Valentine’s Day. It allows us to reduce the cost of acquiring the floral products.

Therefore, we are able to pass along much of that cost savings to our valued customers. In addition, it reduces the time between when the flowers are cut at the farm, and when they arrive here at our flower shops. Above all, fresher flowers translate directly into longer vase life for our flower arrangement recipients.

We employ a team of professional delivery drivers. These folks have years of training and experience. We offer local same-day and express flower delivery service to customers in our local delivery zone. If you need to send your Valentine’s arrangement to someone outside of our local delivery area, we can handle that for you. Huisman Flowers and Eastern Floral Lakeshore offer nationwide same day flower delivery service.

In conclusion, whether you are sending locally or nationwide, we guarantee on-time delivery. Every flower arrangement we produce comes with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Therefore, if for any reason you do not absolutely love the arrangement we delivered, just contact our Grand Haven or Holland Flower Shop. We will replace that arrangement, with one of equal or greater value. We will redeliver that arrangement on the date you select. All free of charge.

 

 

Valentine Love

 

Huisman Flowers

Contact Us

11595 E Lakewood Blvd Ste 10
Holland, MI 49424

 

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Huisman Flowers has fresh and caring Roses for Valentines Day

Huisman Flowers caring and fresh Roses

Huisman Flowers has a nice selection of Roses. Our Floral Designers are the most talented in the industry. They have created caring bouquets for your sweet Valentine. While Red Roses are very common for Valentine’s Day, there are many varieties and colors of Rose Flowers.

Red Roses

Munstead Wood – These have a deep crimson color. In fact, it is sometimes has a purple hue. The blooms are velvety and the fragrance strong and sweet.

Burgundy Ice – This is a hybrid rose. They were created to flower all season. Their blooms are velvety with the color of burgundy.

Hot Chocolate – This is another hybrid Rose variety. When they first bloom they are an orange color. As the bloom matures, they turn to a rusty reddish brown.

Yellow, Orange and Apricot Roses

Lady of Shallot – This is a climbing variety. The blooms are orange and the fragrance is mild but lovely.

Lichfield Angel– The flower on this Rose is white and has apricot accents.

Duchess of Cornwall – Tea Rose that is a hybrid. These have a very spicy perfume fragrance.

Wollerton Old Hall – Another strong perfume fragrance Rose. This variety has blooms that are cream, apricot and peach in color.

Pink Roses

Queen of Sweden – These Roses are very pretty with their soft pink color. They also have a lighter scent than other varieties.

Yves Piaget – Deep pink color are strong fragrance. This Rose is a favorite of many people.

Princess Alexandra of Kent – This Rose has a deep cup and a fruity fragrance.

Boscobel – This is another of the shrub, Rose variety. The color ranges from a salmon to a deep pink.

Lilac,  Silver and White Roses

Harry Edland – These Roses have what is called a dusky lilac appearance. Their fragrance is described as classic Rose.

Koko Loko – As the name indicates, these Roses are individually shaded. They start out as tan and turn to soft lilac.

Tranquility – These are a lightly fragranced shrub Rose. Their color starts out greenish yellow that matures into a pure white.

Winchester Cathedral – A Rose with a very sweet scent this variety produces white blooms. Occasionally they have a slightly pink center.

 

Beautiful Ecuadorian Long Stem Roses

Local Same Day & Express Delivery

Huisman Flowers is a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore. We have been creating and delivering beautiful rose arrangements for more than 60 years. We operate two floral design centers in the Grand Haven and Holland area. We purchase many of the roses we sell direct from flower farms in Ecuador. The roses from Ecuador are truly stunning. They are grown high in the mountains, where the plants benefit from the perfect blend of sunlight, soil conditions and moisture.

50 Roses

Take their breath away with a luxe design of 50 red roses! Artfully designed to show off the full blooms and the vibrant stems and foliage, this design is the perfect way to steal their heart!

 

50 Roses

Red, White and You Bouquet

Celebrate your love with flying colors! Little red roses and classic white daisies make this sweet bouquet a favorite for Valentine’s Day, birthdays and more. Delivered in a shapely red vase and tied with a shimmering red ribbon, it’s a gift from the heart.

Includes red spray roses, white daisy chrysanthemums, delicate pitta negra and glossy lemon leaves. Delivered in a Serendipity vase.

 

HUISMAN FLOWERS A DIVISION OF EASTERN FLORAL LAKESHORE

SAME DAY FLOWER DELIVERY IN NORTON SHORES MI

Huisman Flowers and Eastern Floral Lakeshore is your local Norton Shores and Muskegon area florist. We provide local same day and express flower delivery service to our valued Norton Shores customers. Eastern Floral Lakeshore has been operating in the area for many years. In 2021, we added Huisman Flowers to our brand.

 

We employ one of the most talented floral design teams in the country. They create luxurious, upscale fresh flower arrangements. Our firm offers the best selection of gorgeous farm fresh flowers in Norton Shores, Michigan. Choose from all your favorite floral varieties. Every fresh flower bouquet that we create is backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

 

Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers continue to operate two beautiful flower shops in the Lake Michigan area. We have a flower shop in Grand Haven. That shop is located at 556 N Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven, MI 49417. The phone number for the Grand Haven design center is (616) 244-8274.

We also operate a flower shop in Holland. That flower shop is located at 11595 E Lakewood Blvd., Holland, MI 49424. The phone number for the Holland design center is (616) 259-0424. Both flower shops are open to the public for in-store shopping. Each is equipped with a walk-in cooler. Our coolers are always filled with beautiful, farm fresh designs, themed for many different occasions.

Red, White and You Bouquet

 

Huisman Flowers

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11595 E Lakewood Blvd Ste 10
Holland, MI 49424
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Hurry to Huisman Flowers where you will find the freshest Roses and Sweetheart Packages this Valentine’s week

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 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.

Huisman Flowers management hired Flyline Search Marketing to manage their online marketing and sales platform. The Flyline team recently completed a make over of the Huisman Flowers website adding 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”.

Hurry to Huisman Flowers where you will find the freshest Roses and Sweetheart Packages this Valentine’s week!

Vintage Love Flower Arrangement

Vintage Love

Valentine’s Day Flowers, Plants & Gifts

Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery

Huisman Flowers offers the best selection of Valentine’s Day themed flowers, plants, and gifts in Grand Haven and Holland, Michigan. This year, our Valentine’s Day collection includes the most popular floral varieties. Many of the flowers we sell are purchased direct from flower farms. Buying direct offers tremendous benefits. Especially at Valentine’s Day. It allows us to reduce the cost of acquiring the floral products. That allows us to pass along much of that cost savings to our valued customers. It reduces the time between when the flowers are cut at the farm, and when they arrive here at our flower shops. Fresher flowers translates directly into longer vase life for our flower arrangement recipients.

We employ a team of professional delivery drivers. These folks have years of training and experience. We offer local same-day and express flower delivery service to customers in our local delivery zone. If you need to send your Valentine’s arrangement to someone outside of our local delivery area, we can handle that for you. Huisman Flowers and Eastern Floral Lakeshore offer nationwide same day flower delivery service.

Whether you are sending locally or nationwide, we guarantee on-time delivery. Every flower arrangement we produce comes with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you do not absolutely love the arrangement we delivered, just contact our Grand Haven or Holland Flower Shop. We will replace that arrangement, with one of equal or greater value. We will redeliver that arrangement on the date you select. All free of charge.

Valentine’s Day is only one week away. The talented floral designers at Huisman Flowers are tops in the industry. You will not be disappointed when you shop for Roses and Sweetheart Packages at Huisman Flowers. More importantly, your Sweetheart will not be disappointed either!

True Romance Roses Package Flower Arrangement

 

Local Same Day & Express Delivery

We employ the best delivery staff in Michigan. These folks have years of  experience. Our delivery team provides local same day and express flower delivery service. Every flower arrangement is guaranteed for on-time delivery. Our delivery staff has years of experience. They handle local same day deliveries to business and residential clients in portions of Ottawa, Muskegon, Allegan and Kent counties.

Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery

If you need to send flowers to someone who resides outside of our local delivery area, we encourage you to opt for our nationwide same day delivery service option. We have developed a hand selected network of floral design partners around the country. Our staff works directly with these vendor partners to accomplish same day deliveries across the United States. Every arrangement, whether scheduled for local or nationwide delivery, is guaranteed for on-time arrival. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

Eastern Floral Lakeshore – Grand Haven

556 N Beacon Blvd.

Grand Haven, MI 49417

Store Hours:*

Our Grand Haven 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.

Grand Haven is closed on Sundays

Thank you for reading our blog. We would very much enjoy the opportunity to visit with you about all your floral product needs. We have an extremely knowledgeable and customer centric team of floral design professionals. We would be delighted to help you find that perfect bunch of Roses or Flower Bouquet for this Valentine’s Day.

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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!

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