There's that Thing on Your Head!!

While unpacking fall and Halloween items, we came across these fun headbands with silly eyeballs, bats, cats with hats and googly-eyed spiders.

Here, some of our favorite models preview what will be all the rage for headwear this season!

Hey, things sometimes slow down in August and we like to laugh a little.  But seriously, if you need one of these we've got 'em!

Preview Fall

 OK, we might as well admit it.  The signs are all there... kids building their dorm room collections, back to school forms are due, the mail carrier traded his shorts for long pants today and the air conditioner at home is off!  Fall is coming.  It's in the lengthening shadows and the bus drivers practicing their routes.  It's in the stores and it's here at Waukesha Floral!

Besides the chipmunks hiding acorns in the greenhouse, we've seen autumn merchandise making its way in... beautiful earth tone pottery and baskets, lovely permanent flowers, rich colored scarves and purses, gathering baskets and scarecrow rakes and brooms, spicy candles and autumn textiles.
 

Sure, there will be more hot and sticky days (we hope just a few!).  There will be more bright pink bouquets and summertime arrangements to make.  But if you're like us, we like the lengthening shadows and beautiful sunsets that Autumn brings.  The smell of withering leaves and the distant honking of traveling geese is comforting.  We know that not far behind is the scent of pine and fresh baked cut-out cookies.  And we appreciate each season in Waukesha for the joys they bring.

Stop in anytime for a taste of Fall.

Wedding Room Re-Do

We hope many of our customers have had an opportunity to visit our wedding consultation room.  It is located in the Victorian house (the original flower shop owner's home) right next to Waukesha Floral.  It's a beautiful space but it's time for a make- over!  For a few weeks, our bridal customers will be welcomed to the transformed employee lunchroom to talk about wedding flowers while we work towards a modern and fresh feel in our consultation space.  As soon as the work is finished, the new room will be unveiled here!  Of course, anyone is welcome to visit and see the progress being made.

Mudpie Baby

Looking for a fun baby gift?  Look no further than Waukesha Floral!  Super soft, bright and ruffly for girls; sports minded and jungle themed for boys or clothing suitable for either gender is in store.  Add a plush animal, gift socks or a bud vase of flowers for mom and you've got a unique gift to send to home or hospital.  Sizes to fit 0-6 or 9-2 months.  Call us or stop in for availability!

Amy is a State Fair Winner!

Congratulations to Amy on her first place State Fair ribbon for the lovely three-part arrangement she made Saturday in the design competition.  Three designers were given the same components and all three designed different and beautiful arrangements using purple gladiola, hot pink roses, yellow gerbera daisies, ginger, bird of paradise, fuzzy green carnations, fatsia leaves, grasses and pottery, floral foam and other detail ingredients.  Amy used a combination of massing of colors, proper form and use of space to make a series of designs that fit together as one.  Good job, Amy!  We are proud of you!

Grand Champion Floral Challenge is On!

Our own Amy made this pretty and creative corsage!  If you'd like to see Amy live and in person, join the audience this Saturday, August 4, 12:00 noon, at the Wisconsin State Fair Horticulture Building.

Three designers will will take the stage and compete in a 50 minute design competition for the "Grand Champion" and "Fairgoers Favorite" titles.

See you at the Fair!  Go Amy!