Entries by Raya Ward

Don’t be afraid of faux!

We may be a florist and we love love love nature and all it has to offer but we would be remiss not to appreciate that there is a time and a place for amazing, quality artificial flowers and plants. Viviane talks us through it.

Tamara ~ Everlasting Botanicals

Tamara is a selection of faux floral arrangements that have been created as part of the Nielsen’s brand to keep the spirit of Tami Nielsen Whittier everlasting. This collection was designed to capture Tami’s whimsical yet sophisticated personality, who had a magical way of taking the ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary.   Shop Tamara […]

10 questions you should ask your potential Wedding Florist

As a florist that has been in business for almost 80 years, we have been in involved in events of all sizes, shapes, colors and styles over the years! Our goal is to help all brides and grooms-to-be achieve the wedding of their dreams and find the perfect flowers. Sometimes this starts with simply asking […]

Nature’s perfection

Actually, this post is about nature’s imperfections! No two flowers are ever alike, much like people. That is where the beauty lies in nature, the imperfections that make nature inherently perfect. When you are selecting the perfect flowers for an arrangement or a garden display, look for similar size and growth pattern but try not […]

Nielsen’s Flower Flare!!!

An Open Celebration- #nielsensflowerflare  @nielsensflorist Our final fabulous flower flare was by far the chilliest! Which was surprising for it being so close to May 1st. It has been an awesome journey from planning, to execution, and middle of the night meet ups to create our installations. This is it for now but we will […]

Centerpiece Guide

A floral centerpiece can be a dramatic focal point to a table or a subtle accent designed to elevate the tablescape. They are a long standing tradition to decorate a table for the holidays.  The size of a centerpiece can range from 12″ round to 30″ round depending on the environment it is placed in. […]

The flower industry comes together

The flower industry has come together to create a nationwide and industrywide marketing campaign to promote the amazing benefits of flowers! Take a look here and let us know what you think! https://thatflowerfeeling.org/

Wedding & Events Venue

Our conservatory and showroom can be transformed into a unique backdrop for intimate weddings and parties of all kinds.   The Victorian glass conservatory boasts a lush environment of green and blooming plants unlike any other in the area. Depending on the size of your event, the layout can be customized to suit your themes […]

Events, classes and workshops at Nielsen’s!

Follow us on Eventbrite to stay up to date on all of our classes and events! We host monthly floral design classes and more specific plant classes throughout the year. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nielsens-florist-6908375471

Thank you Tony!

A big thank you to Tony Vitti, flower designer and botanical expert for over 50 years. You may know Tony as the flower shop manager, but he has now transitioned to a new role as key advisor and consultant to our buyers, container garden design team and to our general manager, Raya. Thank you Tony […]