Pantone 2012 Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango

Pantone has once again released its color of the year, and for 2012, it is a bright and bold orange named "tangerine tango". Here is how Pantone describes it:

"Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it. Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy."

Pantone tells us that you will see this color used in fashion designs and cosmetics, including lipstick, cheeks and nail polish as well as eye shadow(!). It will continue to carry through as an accent in the home and office. And of course, you can always find tangerine in flower colors, including exotic looking roses, cheerful gerbera daisies and bright hot lilies to name a few.

Welcome 2012 and bring on the energy boost of Tangerine Tango!

There's Still Time!

There's still some time to order flowers for a last-minute gift. Give us a call for a one-size-fits-all surprise that we can deliver for you or you can pick up. We're here from 8 am - 6 pm Friday and from 8 am - 3 pm Saturday. Check out our website for more ideas: http://www.waukeshafloral.com

Have a very Merry Christmas! We'll be closed Sunday and Monday, Dec. 26th to spend the days with our families. Enjoy your holiday too and thanks for being our blog follower!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Just a little light-hearted post today, of Santa (aka Marty) with his mother, Janet. Janet and Noel came to Waukesha in 1976, purchasing Waukesha Floral. Previously, they had a flower shop in Racine. In the 70's, there were many flower shops in Racine, so when the lease came up, Noel and Janet searched for a new location that would be right for them and their family. Since that time, sons Marty and Tom have taken over the responsibilities of Waukesha Floral, but Janet is the one who provides us with cookies, care, and her sparkling personality. We love Janet!

New Variety of Poinsettia

Here's a beautiful red poinsettia with light green flecks... the variety is Glitter. It's a new and very vigorous plant at Waukesha Floral this year.

Remember, when you choose a poinsettia, the actually flowers are not the brightly colored leaves, but the little yellow blooms in the centers. You would like the little yellow blooms to not be all open but in bud form to give the best longevity to the plant, like this plant. The yellow blooms are not even showing yet.

The most important thing is good drainage, as poinsettias don't like wet roots. However, they don't like to completely dry out either. Poke a hole in the decorative foil on the pot and use a saucer to protect your furniture!