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A caring and wonderful way to get teachers, parents and students excited for the new school year, is to give them beautiful flowers from Huisman Flowers. School is back in season for many parts of the country and our floral designers created gorgeous flower arrangements to celebrate.

Times remain stressful especially regarding health safety. Many research studies deal with the psychology of the teachers and their coping mechanisms. A great number of teachers are fearful for their health and right fully so. There are many research sites that help teachers learn to deal with that anxiety and look for support.

In this time of much concern it is important that parents and teachers unite to show their children and students a cohesive message of the facts. Young people are influenced by what they see so if parents and teachers focus on educating the younger people on CDC guidelines of washing hands and cleaning policies and less on fear, the effect will be positive for children.

Researching the numerous studies and advice that is given reveals several things adults can focus on:

Dealing with age groups – The younger the student is the less likely they will have a lot of anxiety. If their home life is calm and happy then they will feel relatively secure. However as students get older they are able to comprehend the gravity of the situation and may tend to be less at ease. Teachers and parents have to keep a close eye on children to watch for signs of aggression or mood swings. It is important to reinforce that social distancing is for the benefit of everyone and not just a restriction placed on any one student.
Teacher’s set the tone – This is true with adult behavior in general but in dealing with students who are already frightened, a calm and rational teacher tone will be comforting. Professionals recommend that teachers focus on the facts for the students and only share their fears about the pandemic with their fellow adult teachers.
Information and communication – In order for parents to feel confident regarding the safety of their child while he or she is attending school, it is very important that the schools provide consistent and ample information regarding how the school is enforcing stringent cleanliness practices to prevent the spread of the virus. The confidence this gives the parents will carry over to how they interact with their kids.

In these difficult times it is important to create a caring environment and to enjoy beauty. Flowers from Huisman Flowers are created to stir wonderful caring feelings of happiness.

Brighten The Day – The award winning floral design team at Huisman Flowers created this gorgeous floral bouquet. We call it “Brighten The Day” and it is guaranteed to generate a smile. This farm fresh floral arrangement features stunning full bloom hydrangea, locally sourced Michigan sunflowers, beautiful pink Ecuadorian roses, purple stock and orange spray roses. This arrangement is flexible, in that it is appropriate to send for many different occasions, including Anniversaries, Birthdays, Get Well, Just Because and many more.

Splendid Elegance – Add an elegant touch to your home with this contemporary design which is a perfect combination of white dendrobium orchids, hot pink roses, fascia, and flax.

Due to various seasonal and regional conditions, and the variety of unplanned issues courtesy of COVID 19 and Mother Nature, availability of some flowers may be very limited in certain areas. Also, specific flower varieties or colors may not be available for delivery on a specified day. Therefore, it is possible that the exact bouquet pictured or requested may not be available for delivery. 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.

Bouquet of Roses and Freesias

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Eastern Floral Lakeshore has been serving customers in the Hudsonville area for more than 60 years. Beginning in 2021, Huisman Flowers will operate as a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore. We will continue to provide local same day and express flower delivery service to customers in Hudsonville. Just as we have for the past 70 years. We will continue to operate our two gorgeous floral design centers in Holland and Grand Haven. Just as we always have. Huisman Flowers and Eastern Floral offer the best selection of beautiful, farm fresh flowers, plants and occasion themed gifts in the Lakeshore area.

Easter Floral Lakeshore has always been one of the top floral design firms in the Hudsonville, Holland, Grand Haven and Lake Michigan area. We employ a team of award-winning floral designers. These folks are the best in the state of Michigan. They create luxurious, upscale fresh flower arrangements. Every floral bouquet we create is backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

Rick Huisman is the President of Huisman Flowers. Together with his wife, they helped build Eastern Floral Lakeshore into the wonderful company it is today. They are also the owners and founders of Huisman Flowers. Rick has a deep love for flowers. He also has a passion for baseball. His love of baseball started as an 8-year-old kid.

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 Eastern Floral.

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Pink, Purple and White Flower Basket

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Huisman Flowers – Holland

11595 E Lakewood Blvd Ste 10

Holland, MI 49424

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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”.

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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.

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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.