Thank you for taking care of us!

Words from Wayne 

It is our privileges to be part of an industry that recognizes and honors all those positions that keep our homes away from home - the office - running smoothly. 

Please join us by saying Thank you to your Administrative Professional staff. 


 For sending forms and fixing files,
poring through the paper piles,
Completing tasks with time to spare,
keeping track of what goes where,
Placing orders for supplies,
staying calm when tensions rise,
Typing e-mails and reports,
Handling crises of all sorts, Taking calls throughout the day,
being great in every way


Did you know?

Administrative Professionals Day highlights the important role of administrative professionals in all sectors of the modern economy worldwide. It is on the Wednesday of Administrative Professionals Week®, which is on the last full week of April.

During World War II, there was an increased need for skilled administrative personnel, particularly in the United States. The National Secretaries Association was formed to recognize the contributions of secretaries and other administrative personnel to the economy, to support their personal development and to help attract people to administrative careers in the field. The association's name was changed to Professional Secretaries International in 1981 and, finally, the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) in 1998.
The first National Secretaries Week was organized in 1952 in conjunction with the United States Department of Commerce and various office supply and equipment manufacturers. The Wednesday of that week became known as National Secretaries Day. 

As the organization gained international recognition, the events became known as Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day. In 2000, IAAP announced that names of the week and the day were changed to Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of the modern administrative workforce. 

A Large and Growing Profession

Today, there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, and 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles. (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

· 476,000 administrative professionals are employed in Canada, including 365,670 secretaries, 26,390 executive assistants and 84,140 clerical supervisors. (Statistics Canada)

· 362,000 administrative assistant and secretarial positions will be added in the U.S. between 2008 and 2018, representing growth of 8.5 percent. More than 82,000 office supervisor positions will be added. (U.S. Dept. of Labor) 

Many work environments across the world observe this event.

In Australia, it is celebrated on the first Friday in May (May 2 in 2014).
In France it is celebrated on the third Thursday in April (April 17 in 2014).
In New Zealand, it is on the third Wednesday of April (April 16 in 2014).
In North America, it is celebrated on the Wednesday of the last full week of April (April 23 in 2014).
In South Africa, it is celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of September (September 3 in 2014).


Keep the office running smoothly:

                                                      Remember to say thank you.


Whether your Admin Pro is a multitasking master, the office glue, the wisest staff member at the office, or the chief string puller, recognize their contribution to the office this Administrative Professionals Day with a floral gift from the Flower Nook.
    We have a variety of gifts to choose from such as plants, Kansas Foods, floral bouquets, balloons, candles, jewelry and one of a kind art.

The Easter Lily

Words with Wayne

Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum).

For many, the beautiful trumpet-shaped white flowers symbolize purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life—the spiritual essence of Easter.

The Easter Lily industry is an American success story. Prior to 1941, the majority of the Easter Lily bulbs were exported to the United States from Japan. World War II eliminated the dependence on Japanese-produced bulbs and commercial bulb production shifted to the U.S.

Today over 87% of all bulbs grown for the potted Easter Lily market are produced by just ten farms in a narrow coastal region straddling the California-Oregon border, from Smith River, California up to Brookings, Oregon.

In the home, Easter Lilies prefer moderately cool temperatures. Recommended daytime temperatures are 60^o to 65^o F. with slightly cooler night temperatures. Avoid placing plants near drafts, and avoid exposure to excess heat or dry air from appliances, fireplaces or heating ducts. The lily will thrive near a window in bright, indirect natural daylight, but avoid glaring, direct sunlight.

Easter Lilies prefer moderately moist, well-drained soil. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry to a light touch, but avoid over-watering. If the pot is wrapped in decorative foil, be careful not to let the plant sit in trapped, standing water. For best results, remove the plant from decorative pots or covers; take it over the sink and water thoroughly until water seeps out of the pot's drain holes to completely saturate the soil. Allow the plant to air for a few minutes and discard the excess water before replacing it back into its decorative pot cover.

As the flowers mature, remove the yellow anthers before the pollen starts to shed. This gives longer flower life and prevents the pollen from staining the white flowers. When a mature flower starts to wither after its prime, cut it off to make the plant more attractive while you still enjoy the fresher, newly-opened blooms.

After the last bloom has withered and has been cut away, you can continue to grow your Easter Lilies, and even plant them outside in your garden to enjoy them for years to come. Once the lilies have finished flowering, place the potted plants in a sunny location. Continue to water thoroughly as needed, and add one teaspoon of slow-release Osmocote fertilizer every 6 weeks. You can move the pots to a sunny location outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

The Flower Nook offers a variety of floral options for Easter. Hop on down to see for yourself  or:

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Mention the code:  Easter at the Nook.

Want to include a candy filled Easter egg with your order (who does not like getting a sugary treat?).  You say the word and we will send an egg along with your order.

 

 

WwW: How to Sip a Flower Garden

Words with Wayne
Words of Wisdom from Wayne...

How to Sip a Flower Garden

Many of you already know, when I am not at the shop designing flowers, or in the garden playing in the dirt, I am in my easy chair with a good article or book. I recently came across an article in the Dining Section of the New York Times exploring the multi-sensory effect of not only seeing, but also tasting and smelling, edible flowers in party drinks.

Flowers have long been a staple of international cuisines. Consider dried lavender blossoms in herbs de Provence or Iranian rice pudding scented with rose water. But recently, floral concoctions and aromatic blossoms have moved out of the kitchen and behind the bar, where they are deployed as much for their delicate flavors as their visual appeal.

I especially liked the example of a nasturtium in the bottom of a glass that contained an imaginatively mixed drink. Violets, elderflowers, lavender and roses were also mentioned as possibilities with which to make drinks.

For inspiration, here are three floral cocktails you can make to impress your guests—or simply satisfy your inner mixologist.

Rose Martini - Australian Jacinta Moore came up with this pretty rose martini recipe, featured on Design Sponge.

· 1 1/2 oz. vodka
· 1 oz. white crème de cacao
· 1/4 oz. rose water
· 1 drop rose food color
· Rose petals

Place the liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake to chill. Pour into a martini glass and float one or more rose petals.


Lavender Martini - Here, soothing lavender is used to make a drink that is as beautiful as it is relaxing. Recipe by The Framed Table.

· 1 oz. crème de violette
· 1 oz. gin
· 1 oz. vodka
· 1/4 oz. Domaine de Canton
· 1/4 oz. St. Germaine elderflower liqueur
· 1 dash Scrappy’s Lavender Bitters
· Lavender


Place all liquids into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 30 seconds and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with lavender spring.


Drink Type: Martini : Wild Hibiscus Embrace

2 oz. Pinky Vodka
2 oz. Pear Nectar

1/4 oz. Wild Hibiscus Syrup

2 leaf(leaves) Basil
1 splash(es) Soda Water
1 Wild Hibiscus Flower
1 piece(s) Pear

Instructions

Shake all the ingredients with ice, with the exception of the soda, hibiscus flower and pear spear. Strain over crushed ice in a martini glass and top with a splash of soda. Stuff a hibiscus flower with a long pear spear then place on the side of the glass to garnish.
Created by: Danielle Tatarin

Whether or not you actually eat the flowers, including them at your next cocktail party can transform a simple martini into a tasteful art display; I encourage you to “think floral “when you need to add that little extra to your event.

Have a favorite flowers and food/drink recipe?

Please share it with us!



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