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Jesse Kerr
- Apr 30
- 2 min
PDX Bloom Tour - Done the Gifford's Way
A few months ago, we were approached with the opportunity to participate in the PDX Bloom Tour. We didn't have to think twice before...
Gifford's Flowers
- Feb 27
- 1 min
International Women's Day
At Gifford’s Flowers, we are proud to celebrate International Women's Day Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 as a part of Women’s History Month.
Jesse Kerr
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
Who Ya Gonna Call For Your Holiday Decor?
Starting around October it seems like one endless stream of holidays after another, all the way through the new year. Halloween,...
Gifford's Flowers
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
The Floral Arch - Centerpiece of the Ceremony
The Trend Summer wedding season has us feeling some kinda way. We've been out delivering and creating almost every weekend all summer...
Gifford's Flowers
- Jul 24, 2022
- 3 min
Local Flowers
Here at the flower shop we receive lots of locally grown flowers from small independent farms. We prefer to choose local in season...
Jesse Kerr
- Apr 28, 2022
- 1 min
Banksyland: Installation Spotlight
Floral installations are like a big floral construction project, and an important component of event decor. They can be used as a...
Jesse Kerr
- Mar 26, 2022
- 2 min
Maximize Your Floral Dollar to Fight Inflation
By now there’s no need for to rehash how inflation is affecting everyone’s lives. You've seen it on the news or read about it online. And...
Jesse Kerr
- Feb 24, 2022
- 2 min
Sustainability at Gifford's Flowers
Every business has some impact on the environment and world that we live in. We have been dedicated to enacting responsible business...
Gifford's Flowers
- Feb 15, 2022
- 1 min
Retro School Love Valentines Shoot
Who remembers their first love? We were fortunate to participate in this styled shoot. Sweetness abounds in the romantic tones and...
Jesse Kerr
- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
6 Easy Valentine's Day Flower Tips from an Industry Insider
Shop Local. Order from a local shop by searching for something like "florist near me." Then, use the map to select one that has the hours...
Gifford's Flowers
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
Gifford's "Petals It Forward" On October 20th
When we heard about Petal It Forward we were thrilled and leapt at the opportunity to participate. Two bouquets, free of charge. One for...
Gifford's Flowers
- Jul 7, 2021
- 2 min
Orchids 101
Ever wanted to know a little more about Orchids? Orchids are one of our shop’s plant offerings. Many people want to give orchids as gifts...
Gifford's Flowers
- Jun 24, 2021
- 1 min
Peony Perfection
Peonies are a fun flower, grown across much of the western US, Europe and Asia. If you are as fond of peonies as we are, keep your eyes...
Gifford's Flowers
- Jun 20, 2021
- 1 min
Pride
June is pride month and Gifford’s Flowers is taking the opportunity to both recognize the ongoing struggles, celebrate the individuals,...
Gifford's Flowers
- May 25, 2021
- 1 min
All-About-Air Plants! (Tillandsia)
What are these amazing things? Well, without getting too technical, they’re little plants that grow without really being attached to the...
Gifford's Flowers
- May 2, 2021
- 1 min
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is the time to celebrate the maternal figures in our life. The ones who raised us, nurtured and cared for us, and have been...
Gifford's Flowers
- Apr 8, 2021
- 1 min
Season of Spring
Season of spring, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. My eyes love the newness of the flowers. My emotions love the building...
Gifford's Flowers
- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
Women's History is Our History
In honor of Women’s History Month we wanted to tell you a little about Gifford’s Flowers’ founder. In early 1938, Mary Elizabeth “Tillie”...
Gifford's Flowers
- Mar 28, 2021
- 1 min
Tulip Season
It’s been a while since we checked in. This weekend we decided to get out to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. Over the past few years,...
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