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We are ready at the studio to help you remember your Mother with a custom designed floral arrangement from Flowers Tommy Luke.  She will know she’s special!

Is she trational (choose “Soft and pretty”) or Modern (choose Heart of the Home”).  We also have amazing flowers for a “Rock Star Mom”,  ”Green Mom” and romantic French Country”.  You are certain to find the perfect match on our websight.                             Heart of the Home $76

www.flowerstommyluke.com                  

Rock Star Mom $100

Call us at the studio today to reserve your flowers for Mom.    503.228.3140

That big bright light in the sky means Spring is here in the Northwest,  and Easter is Sunday, April 8th this year.  We have a blooming, fun assortment of flowers at Flowers Tommy Luke, for your Easter celebration.  Isn’t this little Chicky adorable?   This egg and chick keepsake container is overflowing with hot pink and yellow ranunculus and other sweet accent flowers.  This arrangement is so fresh you will need to a call in to order, as it is not even on our website yet.  We also have planter pots for the patio filled with growing Hyacinth’s, tulips, daffodils, ferns and more.  We have the best selection of spring flowers in the area!  Check out this vase,  designed with blooming branches and a hidden bird’s nest.  Happy Spring!

Designs and Post by Laurie K

Click link below to order these online ;

http://www.flowerstommyluke.com/flowers/spring-patio-garden/

http://www.flowerstommyluke.com/occasions/winter/?ccm_order_by=prPrice&ccm_order_dir=desc

Our local growers are stopping by Flowers Tommy Luke with the freshest flowers and blooming branches of the season.  Bonnie, an organic fruit, vegetable and flower farmer, has brought us Hellebore flowers and lots of blooming branches like Winter Hazel.  Bonnie has retired from Lewis and Clark College and now has put all her boundless energy into her six acre farm in Stafford.  Bonnie sells flowers to local florists like us and her fruits and vegetables to restaurants like, Tucei’s, Clark’s, A Cena, Allium and Higgins. 

 Take a close up look of these Hellebore’s blooms. Don’t they have an unearthly look?  I love how each bloom is completely different.  

We have a sale on Hellebore’s for $56 arranged in a leaf-lined vase with local blooming branches.   Or just ask for a few in your next bouquet; we will be getting them from Bonnie for as long as they are in season.  Which according to Bonnie, will be till the beginning of April.

Post by Laurie

Valentines Day was a blast at Flowers Tommy Luke!   Within an hour the shop was covered in fresh arrangements. 

Here is Lou packing up, answering phones, and basically managing the whole production. Lou, please clone another Lou!  Here is the whole crew working like little elves at their stations:  There is our dear Yara who returned to help us for Valentines, with her baby bump in tow.   Then Laurie, who most of you have met (me), and our seasonal helper elf, Ryn.  She greened most of those endless “Dozen Red Rose” Vases.  Then there is our local Artist; Charles at his station and in “the zone”.  We sort of had to chain Charles to his station, , as he is really nice and lots of people want his “help” but we want him designing 24/7!

We really got to know each others crazy side.  Fun times!  But even Miss Kitty is a basket case after Valentines Day. Ditto to that Miss Kitty, until next year!  Oh, and don’t forget our best guys;  “Tommy and Luke”!

Post by Laurie

Valentine’s Day will be here soon!  This year Flowers Tommy Luke would like to help you plan ahead. Every Year you plan to have your gift delivered on Valentine’s Day, this year, consider the option of delivering in advance. This way the magic of Valentine’s Day will last longer than just one day. Valentine’s Day is on a Tuesday this year. Although it is great receiving flowers on Valentine’s Day consider what sending flowers early would mean for your loved one.                                                          

Here are some great reasons to ponder….

1. Delivering early is definitely more of a surprise. She expects a gift on Valentine’s Day, However delivering the day or two before is not expected and will be a pleasant surprise!

2. You Just Couldn’t Wait.  The chance to be the first one to say Happy Valentine’s Day and I love You is a great reason to be the early bird. She will appreciate flowers and chocolates anytime so why not do it sooner than later.

3. Avoid the Hassle. Ordering early helps you to avoid the rush and hassle of Valentine’s Day. If you have your gift delivered early it comes with the piece of mind that she will receive her flowers before Valentine’s Day afternoon. Having them delivered a day or two early is an even better idea because you know that she will be able to enjoy them the whole day.  While others are waiting for their gift to be delivered your sweetheart will already be enjoying hers!

4. This year Flowers Tommy Luke will send a Mylar Heart Ballon with your order if you have your flowers delivered at least two days before Valentine’s Day.  Our way to thank you, and  help you give the very best to your love.

 5. With Valentine’s Day falling on a Tuesday this year, it’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate your love all weekend long.  You can send flowers to your sweetheart at work on Friday, Feb. 10 with a note reading, “Looking forward to a romantic weekend” or “I couldn’t wait to say I Love You.” She’ll be the first to receive Valentine’s Day flowers. Or surprise your sweetheart by having flowers delivered to her at home on Sunday, Feb. 12. That way you know she will be home and she will get them.

Remember that whatever you are planning on for this Valentine’s   Day here at Flowers Tommy Luke we want to help you make it special.  To view our specials and order from our web  go to  http://www.flowerstommyluke.com/occasions/valentines-day/ or call our studio shop to order at 503-228-3140.

Post by Laurie

Once again Flowers Tommy Luke entered the Portland Bridal Show.  2012 was another successful year as we were able to meet brides, grooms, and wedding parties, all who were looking for inspiration for their wedding.  It was a great for them to see our style and for us to listen to theirs. So many of our Northwest brides are looking for someone who will create individual personalized flowers. In order to do that, we only book one wedding per weekend so that we are not rushed and we can give our best.  We would rather a perfect wedding and a happy bride then push for profit.  We decided long ago that giving personal attention to each bride’s flowers is what sets us apart and what keeps our good name.  And our good name is our best advertisement.

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Post by Laurie Kern

Bride's bouquet and Bridesmaid

Last weekend 7/30/2011 was a beautiful day in the Portland area for a lovely outdoor wedding at The Grotto.  The Bride and her family were such a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process and we wish the new couple all the love and happiness in their future together!

The colors were so vibrant, reminding me of sunny, summer ease and orange creamsicles, very refreshing.  Dahlias are a locally grown, summer favorite of mine with their never ending variety of color shape and size.
Post by Yara

Yesterday was our 3 year anniversary under new ownership! As of June 19th, 2008 Louella Scott has been owner of Flowers Tommy Luke- congratulations Louella! As you may know the Flowers Tommy Luke name has been around in Portland for over 100 years- since 1907- having a handful of owners in it’s time. However, Louella is the first and only female owner!
Post by Yara

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