Entries by Raya Ward

Welcome to our Virtual Greenhouse!

This winter was something else! The cold weather outside but the desire to have lush, living greenery inspired us to make it easier for our customers to shop when it’s cold outside. Introducing our virtual greenhouse! Shop our up to date greenhouse from the comfort of your living room, and for a limited time only, […]

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CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! As we begin to wake up from the holidays—hopefully filled with food, love, and warmth—the new year beckons us with promise, hope, and a desire to restore: our health, our well-being, and our mindset, as we prepare for the year ahead. Join us this winter for some very special events… […]

Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh

Make a fresh cut – We will cut the tree for you here- make sure the tree goes into water within a few hours of being cut. The sooner the better!Straight across the base of the tree, cut off approximately one inch before placing tree in stand. Use a stand that will hold plenty of […]

Christmas Curb Appeal

Add Christmas Curb Appeal with custom designed, fiber drop ins. We make these from scratch in house so that each one is unique. We can also make to order if you have a special request! This is an easy way to get festive color into your containers.   For larger containers, above 18″, we do […]

Bows to Brag About!

Let our talented designers create bows for you. We offer a variety of sizes and styles to suit all locations. Spruce up your mailbox, indoor banisters or custom design bows for your front door wreath. Select your ribbon from our displays. Decide the right locations for bows in your decor. Select your style and size. […]

How To Make Merry Mantles!

Things to Consider When Decorating Your Mantle. 🕯️Mantle Width & Length 🕯️Is Anything Hanging Above Your Mantle? 🕯️What Do You Want to Put On the Mantle- Additional decor such as reindeer, hurricanes trees? Faux Picks? Greens only? 🕯️How long will it be installed? Should it be fresh or faux? 🕯️Is there an electrical outlet nearby […]

Decorate Your Tree Like A Professional!

How to make your trees dazzle with lights! Using a 7-8 foot tree as an example, we recommend 2000 lights for a standard look and 4000 to get that wow factor that we feature in our showroom, and with our decorating team. The lights we use are 1000 to 2000 strand LED lights. Watch this […]

Petal it Forward 2025 with Wave Strong!

Nielsen’s Florist Partnered with Darien High School Wave Strong Students to ‘Petal It Forward’ — Spreading Joy and Mental Health Awareness Through Flowers This year we teamed up with students from Darien High School involved with Wave Strong to bring the Society of American Florists’ “Petal It Forward” initiative to our community. On Wednesday, October […]

Bold Sensations

We’re excited to announce two new product lines—plus the reintroduction of a beloved in-house design project.   Nielsen’s is now partnering with Grace Farms in New Canaan to carry their exquisite, responsibly sourced herbal teas.   Bold, aromatic and impossibly delightful, we are confident you will love this new addition. For the next month, stop […]

Choosing your Bridal Bouquet

  How to choose a bridal bouquet.   Your bridal bouquet is an important accessory to your wedding day look. This can be exciting, and quite overwhelming. However, there are details to consider that will help you feel beautiful and confident when walking down the aisle.   Proportion: The size of your bouquet should compliment […]