Throw a BBQ That Will Impress Your Friends & Your Kids

One of the best ways to celebrate the season of summer is to invite friends, family, and neighbors over for a festive backyard barbeque. Enjoy the sun and have some fun in honor of getting outside the house and being… Read More about Throw a BBQ That Will Impress Your Friends & Your Kids »

Add Spring Florals to Revive & Refresh Your Home

Sometimes spring cleaning isn’t enough. To truly capture the benefits of spring, fill your home with spring flowers and plants to lighten, brighten, and refresh your home and your outlook. The floral experts here at VanderSalm’s Flowershop,… Read More about Add Spring Florals to Revive & Refresh Your Home »

THE SYMBOLISM BEHIND VARIOUS ORCHID COLORS

While the colors of the rainbow are linked to various meanings and feelings, different colored orchids prove to be a wealth of symbolism. Favorite orchids like Cymbidium, Dendrobium, and Phalaenopsis, can come in hues of pink, red,… Read More about THE SYMBOLISM BEHIND VARIOUS ORCHID COLORS »

9 Reasons why staying home is better than going out on Valentine’s Day

Going out for Valentine’s Day is getting derailed for many by the coronavirus, but don’t get down about it! Going out on this holiday is overrated. Skip the crowded, mediocre meals, and long lines and create a wonderful… Read More about 9 Reasons why staying home is better than going out on Valentine’s Day »

Unique Gifts for Long Distance Relationships

Studies have shown the long-distance relationship (LDR) couples work harder at staying in touch and communicating with each other which leads to a higher rate of successful and happy marriages. This is great news for those couples who are no… Read More about Unique Gifts for Long Distance Relationships »

10 Gorgeous Blue Blooms

Blue-colored flowers are not as common as other hues, such as red, yellow, pink, purple, and orange, but that’s what makes them all the more special. Whether used as an accent bloom to enhance the colors of other florals or… Read More about 10 Gorgeous Blue Blooms »

Fill Your Home with these Good Luck Plants and Flowers

If you feel like you could use a little extra luck this year, then fill your home with fresh green plants and flowers that are known to attract luck like honey attracts bears. Not only do plants freshen up the… Read More about Fill Your Home with these Good Luck Plants and Flowers »

Christmas Culture Guide – The Weird, the Wacky, The Wonderful

Christmas is a great time of year, and not just because of the food, presents, and spending time with family, but because it’s a holiday celebrated all around the world. Here in the states we have traditions such as leaving… Read More about Christmas Culture Guide – The Weird, the Wacky, The Wonderful »

Tips for Enjoying Your Poinsettia Year-Round

Poinsettias are bright, cheerful plants that are a staple around the holidays. Here at VanderSalm’s Flowershop, we love this beautiful red plant and have tips for keeping them looking their best during the holiday season and beyond. Read More about Tips for Enjoying Your Poinsettia Year-Round »

VanderSalm’s Holiday Gift Guide 🎁

We here at VanderSalm’s Flowershop, Kalamazoo’s number one florist, are happy to unveil our Holiday Gift Guide, a collection of seasonal items from gourmet baskets to stunning centerpieces guaranteed to satisfy everyone on your list. With so many people… Read More about VanderSalm’s Holiday Gift Guide 🎁 »