Enhance Fourth of July Festivities With 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R)
June 30 2009 - 6:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
World's Leading Florist and Gift Shop Celebrates Independence Day
with Colorful Floral Arrangements and Gifts CARLE PLACE, N.Y., June
30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- From parades and fireworks to backyard
barbecues, the Fourth of July marks one of America's most patriotic
celebrations. With an estimated 67 million barbeques taking place
on Independence Day(1). 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. (FLWS), the world's
leading florist and gift shop, offers fun and festive arrangements
designed to make any July 4th celebration sizzle with an
all-American flair. "We are delighted to help our customers honor
this special holiday with unique gifts that spread patriotic cheer
and make a lasting impression," said Jim McCann, CEO and Founder of
1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "The Fourth of July is a joyful time for family
and friends to re-connect for a great summertime tradition!"
Inspired by the American Flag, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM features a number
of fresh floral arrangements in bright reds, whites and blues.
Whether used as a decorative accent during an outdoor event or
given as a sentimental surprise, the following gift ideas are
designed to spruce up the standard stars and stripes decor: --
Fourth of July Bouquet - this elegant arrangement features
traditional red roses mixed with bursting white spider mums and
blue delphinium -- Red, White and Beautiful(TM) Wreath - Let
freedom ring with a gift that shows true "colors." Constructed from
red, white and blue silk flowers, this wreath is perfect for any
Fourth of July celebration. For those looking for an alternate
color palette, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM offers several bouquets
specifically designed to capture the spirit of summertime: --
Summer Dunes(TM) - This bouquet of roses, iris and larkspur is a
fresh floral beauty. Its vase full of seashells is reminiscent of a
day at the beach. -- Make Lemonade(TM) in a Vase - Yellow, a color
of joy, happiness and good feelings, dominates this stunning
arrangement of brilliant yellow and white blooms, complete with an
added twist of fresh lemons! When looking to add a personal and
unique touch, Julie Mulligan, Lifestyle Expert for
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, offers simple ways to incorporate fresh flowers
in your summer holiday gifts. "Floral arrangements are great gifts
to bring along to this year's barbecue and a perfect way for a
hostess to add charming accents to a typical decor," said Julie
Mulligan. "Try adding red strawberries and blue delphinium to a
basket of white daisies for a spirited display that sits
beautifully against an outdoor tablecloth." To learn more about the
Fourth of July gift ideas from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, visit
http://www.1800flowers.com/ or visit Julie Mulligan's blog for
additional summertime gifting suggestions. About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM,
Inc. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world's leading florist and
gift shop. For more than 30 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has been
providing customers with fresh flowers and the finest selection of
plants, gift baskets, gourmet foods, confections, balloons and
plush stuffed animals perfect for every occasion. 1-800-FLOWERS(R)
(1-800-356-9377 or http://www.1800flowers.com/), was listed as a
Top 50 Online Retailer by Internet Retailer in 2006, as well as
2008 Laureate Honoree by the Computerworld Honors Program and the
recipient of ICMI's 2006 Global Call Center of the Year Award.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM offers the best of both worlds: exquisite
arrangements created by some of the nation's top floral artists and
hand-delivered the same day, and spectacular flowers shipped
overnight from its Fresh From Our Growers(R) collection. As always,
100% satisfaction and freshness are guaranteed. Also, visit
1-800-Flowers en Espanol (http://www.1800flowersenespanol.com/).
The Company's BloomNet(R) international floral wire service
provides (http://www.mybloomnet.net/) a broad range of quality
products and value-added services designed to help professional
florists grow their businesses profitably. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM,
Inc. "Gift Shop" also includes gourmet gifts such as popcorn and
specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory(R) (1-800-541-2676 or
http://www.thepopcornfactory.com/); cookies and baked gifts from
Cheryl&Co.(R) (1-800-443-8124 or http://www.cherylandco.com/);
premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May(R) confections
brands (http://www.fanniemay.com/) and
http://www.harrylondon.com/); wine gifts from Ambrosia(R)
(http://www.ambrosia.com/) and
Geerlings&Wade(SM)(http://www.geerwade.com/); gift baskets from
1-800-BASKETS.COM(R) (http://www.1800baskets.com/) and
DesignPac(SM) gifts (http://www.designpac.com/); Celebrations(R)
(http://www.celebrations.com/), a new premier online destination
for fabulous party ideas and planning tips; as well as Home Decor
and Children's Gifts from Plow & Hearth(R) (1-800-627-1712 or
http://www.plowandhearth.com/), Wind & Weather(R)
(http://www.windandweather.com/), HearthSong(R)
(http://www.hearthsong.com/) and Magic Cabin(R)
(http://www.magiccabin.com/). Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are
traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. (1)
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_s
pecial_editions/011920.html DATASOURCE: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
CONTACT: Kristy Rivera, MWW Group for 1-800-Flowers.com,
+1-212-827-3754, Web Site: http://www.1800flowers.com/
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