new product

Wow! New necklaces are just beautiful! I want one in every color. They are just glitzy enough but not over the top that you can't ware them with jeans. Stop in and make your self smile with a little bit of bling.

Bed and Breakfast in Haperville GA

We had a fabulous trip to Atlanta GA. We stayed in an awesome Bed & Breakfast called Maison LaVigne. Eileen the owner is a Paris trained chef and cooks like a dream. Her infectious personality makes your stay warm and memorable. Most guests who stay once keep coming back for more delightful food and comfy beds. Thanks Eileen, hope to see you on our next trip down. Lesa

To carry the rock, or not to carry the rock!

You can sure tell we do not spend a whole lot of time in the city. We were at the expo for MNLA in Mpls on Thursday and Brandon, an employee; won a huge rock. We parked quite aways away and our thought was, "Jeez, now we have to carry this rock miles and miles!" We'll it wasn't quite miles but it would have felt that way..... So we decided to leave Brandon and his rock behind while we went to get the car and we would come back and pick him up. Smart thinking huh? Well we all had to climb the escalator because they had shut it down already, ugh. We walked a couple of blocks BEFORE we realised we were lost and were going the wrong way. We turned around and walked all the way back and down the escalator. You should have seen Brandon's face, boy did we laugh. We went the right way, and walked, and walked.... Finally we found our parking garage, found the car and watched another gal looking for her car. At least we weren't the only lost fools that night. We drove out of the parking ramp, of course we didn't know which turn to take so we did the smart thing and guessed. Wrong, we drove by and couldn't get to Brandon so we waved and went around the block a second time. We found the correct turn after much debate and found him standing out side with his big box. Now we had to fit the dang rock in the car. Well we couldn't quite get the box to fit so he ended up tearing the box off the rock, mind you it is very cold out side and were freezing all for this rock; and pushing it between the seats. Now that I think of it, I wonder how hard it was to get the rock out once they got to his car. All of us laughed and said it is so funny how when you take people out of their element how they respond. When deciding to meet were wondered how long it would take to get to the city with traffic, leaving in the cold dark in the early morning and going home in the cold dark at night. We all decided we would rather follow a hay truck any time than be stuck in city traffic. At least the 6 of us car pooled so we had each other to laugh with. I guess the moral of this story is, being with friends makes even the dumbest things funny, thanks for the laughs you guys! Lesa

The Green Expo

Today the 101 Market employee's went to the green expo in Minneapolis. We listened to some fantastic speakers and learned about new products. I actually got to smell the roses, and run my hands through the sage bush, aah. It's a touch of spring and brings a smile to my face. It is great to be able to go to these seminars to re-group and re-charge for the coming spring. We are looking forward to sharing all the new things we learned with you this coming season.

Happy coming spring!

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To decorate Christmas trees, or not to decorate Christmas trees

We have been crazy busy trying to get Christmas stuff out early. My question to you is do you want to see Christmas this early or should we wait until after our Corn Maze (Nov 1st)? When I was at AIFD symposium they suggested getting Christmas out early so people would not feel guilty for buying for themselves and by getting the product out early, this way it helped spread out the Christmas buying time out for people. Let me know what you think?

One of the best things about the floral industry is......

Now that I have accomplished my goal to get my AIFD, I would like to continue to grow. The Minnesota State Florist Association has an accreditation called MNCFD. This is a program that encompasses the whole of running a business, design and fiances. I think I am going to apply my self to achieving this next. I love to grow and learn, next year I will go for my PFCI: which is a professional speaking accreditation. It is fun to have goals and to push ourselves, this way life is never boring. Rock on and keep learning! Lesa Killian CFD, AIFD Inductee.

Flowers, The Beauty of Flowers!

There is nothing better that waking up and opening your eyes to the beauty of flowers. Enjoying the scent and look of fresh flowers on at your bed side makes waking up on the right side of the bed possible every day. Having flowers around the house can only raise the spirits of all who see them. There have been studies done that having flowers in the work place make people more productive and happier employees. Raise the spirits of those around you, enjoy some flowers. Your worth it!

Flowers in Boston

People love to grow and learn. By attending symposium's and class' we become better business people and designers. The AIFD Symposium has been the best medium I have come across to expand my horizons. This is the chance to see so many talented designers in one place at one time, I just absorb all the creativity in the room. I have enclosed a picture of one of my test pieces. I look forward in sharing all the new tricks and tips that I learned in design with you. Lesa

Fresh Produce Now Here!

The produce is arriving from the field to us Thursday, June 17th!
Green beans, tomatoes, corn, Center Cut Meats, Schwans ice cream....
Ah, I love summer, sunshine, fresh air and great food. Stop in for a tasty treat!

Did you know 70% of the American public gardens? Gardening is such a fun hobby every one is doing it. It is great exercise, helps you eat better, and makes the world a more beautiful place. We can help you design the perfect landscape, annual tubs or gardens. Stop in and see what is new in the garden industry.

Tomatoberry!

Have you tried the tomatoberry yet? This is the "IT" tomato this year! Pop one in your mouth and enjoy the sweet juicy full body tomato taste. Better get on over to grab a plant before they are gone.

Prom Flowers how important are they to you?

Are prom flowers important to you or are they something that is just expected?
We enjoy designing corsages for the individual. Each one is different and custom made to fit the personality of the person who will be waring them. This is more fun for us but it is also more difficult and time consuming. With prom just around the corner I would love to hear your thoughts. Is price the most important or the design and quality? Check out our Face Book for more pictures of our prom work.
Lesa

The Endless Summer Collection

The Endless Summer Collection is one of my favorite! I am looking forward to seeing them arrive. Spring is around the corner! This is one of the only hydrangea that blooms on old wood and new wood. These plants are now the official plant for Mothers day. Stop in and see us and behold the beauty. Our horticultural specialist will help you pick the perfect plant and teach you how to grow them to perfection.

Where oh where should you buy your Valentine flowers from?

Do you order your roses from a 1800 number or from your local florist? If you pick up the phone and call 1800..... to purchase your dozen roses for $29.99 do you realise that they are delivered by UPS or FEDEX who's vehicles are not heated, they leave them at your door whether you are home or not out in the below freezing weather. Hum mm, what do you think those flowers are going to look like after being in the cold for that long? You might as well throw your money in the toilet and flush. If you use a real florist your product comes to you fresh, designed with the utmost care and delivered in a temperature controlled vehicle, so your flowers will last. Enjoy the beauty, call your local florist to get the best product your money can buy.
Lesa

Fresh Wave......Ah smells great!

Fresh wave is a new deoderizer that is all natural. Take odors out of the air, furniture, carpets, even safe to use on your pets. From vaccum cleaner gels to shampoo and sprays, get a clean scent with out adding more smells to your room. Safe to use on pets and the deoderizer balls for your shoes are great for the stinky feet in your life. The candle disapates cooking smells instantly, the gels collect the smells and take them away leaving your room fresh.

Stop in and freshen your home, car and work place. Lesa

The best B&B in the Atlanta area.

The Inn at Grant Park is the place to be! The rooms are comfortable and decorated with the details at the for front. The claw foot tubs, down comforters and tasty breakfasts make you want to stay and stay and stay.... the Inn keepers are so very nice, it feels like you are staying with family. I look forward to going back, I already have my room picked out (the one pictured here). Check out The Inn at Grant Park and make your reservation for a wonderful stay. Lesa

Spring 2010

We are off to the Atlanta gift buying mart this week. I am excited to see what is new and what we can bring in the store for your delight. That is the most fun, trying to figure out what will sell and what people like. The store will soon be flipped over to spring and every day. I will take some pictures of what we will be bringing in to give you a sneak peak. Our hope is to have the store set up by the end of January. 2010 will be a wonderful year and we look forward to sharing it with you. Lesa

Certification, is it important to you?

When you have a plumber come out to you homes you would like them to have gone to school and be certified to work on your pipes, toilets, etc. The same with getting your taxes done, investing money, or having a tech work on your computer network. Wouldn't you always want the best educated, most skilled, and certified person for the job? I ask this because I have my certification as a floral designer and I am continuing on to test again for my AIFD. AIFD stands for American Institute of Floral Design, and only the top designers in the world have this title after their names. My question to you is; does it matter to you if I have gone to school, have my certification, or AIFD? Do you want the best in the industry or are the "Basement Bettys" (the designers who work out of their homes, and do not have their certification) on the same level to you? Is price the most important? I would love to hear your thoughts. Let me know what you would like to see in a designer, and what is the most important to you. Thanks, Lesa Killian CFD

The Christmas season

I love the Christmas lights and all the holiday decorations. The Christmas music spreads holiday cheer and spirit. My most favorite is giving gifts, and seeing the persons expression when they have received the perfect gift. All of us at 101 Market wish you the best Christmas ever this year! If you have last minute gift needs, we have fantastic ideas for you. Fresh floral arrangements work great for those loved ones who live far away, or for your holiday table. Merry Christmas, ho, ho, ho, Happy New Year! 2010 will be the best yet!
Lesa

Santas here this Saturday!

Have you been naughty or nice? Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Market this Saturday on December 5th from 1-4. Mrs. Claus will read a story at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., cookies and milk will be served. The children will each receive an ornament from Santa, while supplies last. Hope to see you there! Merry Christmas!