VanderSalm's Flowershop

VanderSalm's Flowershop

Posted by VanderSalm's Flower Shop on June 1, 2025 Holidays Summer Flowers

Entering Your Flower Era: A Blooming Guide to Living Your Best Summer Life

Barefoot mornings, iced coffee afternoons, and golden hour hangs? Yes please! Add in bright, happy flowers, and you’ve got a summer that’s totally mood-lifting. At VanderSalm’s Flowershop, the best florist in Kalamazoo, we have a summer playlist packed with floral inspo, tropical trends, and sun-loving vibes. These seasonal tips will leave you feeling like you’re on your favorite beach, even if you’re just in the backyard. Flip-flops on, flowers ordered — let’s go!

Birth Flowers

Design the birthday bouquet of their dreams! Learn about their birth flowers, birthstones, and zodiac signs to create a dazzling surprise they’ll cherish.

Card Messaging

Summer’s biggest moments deserve more than just flowers; they also deserve words straight from the heart! When you’re stuck on what to say, our card message guide makes it easy to express yourself.

Favorite Summer Botanicals

Bright colors? Check. Gorgeous blooms? Double check. Whether you’re hosting or home-refreshing, these summer picks make any day feel like a celebration.

Flowers for Summer BBQs

Level up from “casual cookout” to “Pinterest-perfect patio party” with a few fresh floral twists. Find out how displaying florals in all the right places will set the ultimate mood for your summer BBQ.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day arrangements are heartfelt tributes to those who served with valor. Commemorate the day with meaningful traditions that bring people together to honor our heroes.

Graduations

From sleepless study nights to standing ovations, graduation is a full-circle moment filled with pride, excitement, and joy. Let timeless traditions and meaningful flowers bring beauty rooted in growth and fresh beginnings.

Guide to Father’s Day

Let’s hear it for the bonus dads, the stand-in dads, the found-family father figures who showed up and never asked for credit. A heartfelt arrangement or symbolic plant from our guide lets them know how much you appreciate and love them.

Gifts for Father’s Day

Whether he’s a dog-dad, plant-dad, or dad-dad, there’s no one quite like him. Get inspired and find the perfect gift in our Father’s Day gift guide that says “you’re the best dad” in the warmest way.

Patriotic Blooms for the 4th

As the grill sizzles and fireworks light up the night, let your space pop with red, white, and blue blooms that bring all the summer sparkle. Whether it’s a backyard bash or a chill night in, a fresh bouquet from your favorite local florist is the ultimate patriotic power move.

Niche Summer Holidays

Summer is stacked with hidden holiday gems like Sisters Day and Relaxation Day. They’re quirky, cute, and oh-so flower-worthy. This season is about celebrating all the little things, so make sure these moments are added to your calendar.

Flowers for Family

Vacations, birthdays, reunions, and more — summer was made for spending quality time with family. Let them know how much they mean to you with fresh flowers that do the talking and the charming.

Flowers for Self-Care

Summer’s unofficial rules are be kind to yourself, wear the sundress, say yes to pool invites, and always—always—buy yourself flowers. August 15th is Relaxation Day, and we’ve got the prettiest excuse to celebrate. Read on for some floral inspo.

Vacation Plant Care

From the mountains to the coast, your summer might be packed with travel plans you can’t wait for. Ensure your plants are also good to go with these vacation care tips. No droopy leaves here, just tropical vibes all around.

Airport Pickups

Whether they’re arriving from Bali or Boise, flowers are the ultimate way to greet any friend or loved one at the airport. Give them the warmest welcome and softest landing into love.

August is Romance Month

Six months post-Valentine’s Day, the love vibes are still going strong. Romance Month is your nudge to go all in on the sweet stuff, like romantic love letters by the pool and endless bouquets of their favorite flowers.

Pet-Friendly Flowers & Plants

Calling all dog moms and dads…National Dog Day is almost here (August 26th, mark it down)! Celebrate your favorite furball with gorgeous plants and flowers that are safe for their curious little snouts. We’ve got your back with a guide to pet-safe picks.

Flowers “Just Because”

August 27th is Just Because Day. Brighten someone’s day (or your own!) with a bouquet, just because you can. No reason needed, no questions asked, just pure joy because you thought of them.

This summer, let flowers be your co-host, your pick-me-up, and your favorite accessory. Add color to your space, fragrance to your day, and smiles to every face. VanderSalm’s Flowershop is here to bring the seasonal sparkle.

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