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Remembering January 8th

casasadobes — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:39:23 +0000

January 8th marks the 1 year anniversary of the tragic events that took place right in front of our own front doors and eyes. “Remembering January 8th” is a community-wide effort that will commemorate the first anniversary of the tragic day in 2011, when U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and eighteen other citizens were shot during a public event held at the Tucson shopping center on Oracle and Ina. Six of the shooting victims died that day. This year, in order to honor Tucson’s response in the aftermath of this tragedy, many community and grassroots organizations have come together to provide a variety of commemorative events that will take place throughout January 2012.
RememberingJanuary8.org is the public’s source for information regarding these ongoing events throughout Tucson. This website also allows visitors to submit related events and share personal stories about the impact of January 8th on their lives.

Here are also some other links and pages for more information. You can also find a community of events on their Facebook page. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all family and friends and we remember this day and always for you.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2011/12/29/gIQAod8TPP_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop

http://www.life.arizona.edu/about/dates-events/2011/12/22/january-8-shooting-anniversary

Looks like Christmas!!

casasadobes — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:04:19 +0000

We’ve been working hard this holiday season decorating and decking the halls. Enjoy our gallery filled with beautifully decorated trees in our shops and some of our best fresh flower arrangements for Christmas. We hope you enjoy and if there is anything we could do to help you deck the halls this season. You can shop online anytime at www.casasflowers.com or from our new mobile app (which is FREE to download for Android or Iphone) or you can call us anytime and we can assist you with all your holiday gift giving. Merry Christmas!!

Hurry before the train leaves the station!

casasadobes — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:36:16 +0000

This will be the First of a Series exclusively for us from Spode. A beautiful hand-painted keepsake to be enjoyed for many years to come. For a limited time this holiday season, we are offering the Spode Holiday Express train filled with a FREE bag of Hershey Kisses (in holiday colors of course!) You can also order with flowers with the candy on the side if you prefer. We offer 3 beautiful selections of this keepsake on our website, so check them out. Just use special offer code TRAIN online or mention this over the telephone. Get yours today before the train leaves the station!

Thanksgiving..beautiful and full of yum!

casasadobes — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:58:41 +0000

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends and all near and dear to your heart. With all the preparations and love put into the Thanksgiving dinner, the best part I find is dessert. We know you’re stuffed, but here is a small treat you can make ahead and then use for dessert! It’s Pumpkin Fudge!!

Ingredients:
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup melted butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 (12-ounce) package white chocolate morsels
1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow crème
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation:
Stir together first 6 ingredients in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer registers 234° (soft-ball stage) or for about 12 minutes.
Remove pan from heat; stir in remaining ingredients until well blended. Pour into a greased aluminum foil-lined 9-inch square pan. Let stand 2 hours or until completely cool; cut fudge into squares. Enjoy!

Notes: Line pan with aluminum foil before you begin to cook the fudge. Once the candy thermometer reaches 234° and the remaining ingredients are added, quickly spoon the fudge into the pan.

You can also find this recipe on Myrecipes.com to print it out. I have made this fudge quite a bit, and it’s like fun-sized pumpkin pie!

And don’t forget about setting your table with some of our beautiful arrangements for Thankgiving!

Radiant Roses…Radiant Sale!

casasadobes — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:46:11 +0000

Radiant Assorted Colored Roses

Who doesn’t love the smell and intoxication of a beautiful red rose? But what about all the beauty of colored roses? With so many different shades of color, it can be difficult to choose. Rose colors vary by growing area, time of year, local weather conditions and even climate variations within the same growing area. There is even some variation of color within the same rose variety. This guide is designed to give you a general sampling of many varieties which are popular today. New varieties are introduced every year.

Red – Love and Respect
Many exciting red roses are available from the very dark Cara Mia, large flowered Madam Delbard, bright red Kardinal to strawberry red Preference.

Orange – Fascination
Roses in brilliant orange are a delight to the eye including these … brightly colored Belinda, shocking orange Lambada and apricot-hued Pareo.

Dark Pink – Thankfulness
Choose from several shades of dark pink roses from the hot pink Laser to the dark pink Privé and the medium pink variety, Diplomat.

Beautiful Red Roses

Pale Pink – Grace and Joy
Among the varieties of delicate pink roses are the softly-shaded Kalinka, delicately colored Deloris, true pink Vivaldi and the favorite Bridal Pink.

Coral – Desire
The coral/peach rose family has several popular varieties including the world favorite Sonia, peach washed Kyria and peach/pink bi-color Harmony.

Pale Peach – Modesty
Soft peach hues are a delightful color gaining in popularity. Choose the very popular Osiana, the palest peach Champagne or the spray rose Porcelina.

Yellow – Joy and Friendship
Many shades of yellow roses are available from the large blossomed Alsmeer Gold, medium sized Golden Emblem to the spray rose Rhumba.

White – Innocence and Secrecy
White roses are a pure and elegant symbol of caring. Try the true white Escimo, the purest white Tineke and an old favorite, Bridal White.

Visit our website and enjoy some of the best roses and colors of the year with one of our biggest sales of the season. Offer is good while supplies last!

Let’s hear it for Dad!

casasadobes — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:42:47 +0000

What have you done for Dad lately? Doesn’t your Dad deserve the best this Father’s Day? Casas Adobes Flower Shop can help you give it to him. Show that special guy how much you love him!

Gift baskets filled with sports themes and outdoor activities, tropical bouquets (great for home or office), gourmet and fruit baskets, steak and lobster dinners and so much more are all online now! (Certain items may be limited in supply.) Brand new this year is the Weber, King of the Grill Bouquet. Rest assured that Dad will be proud you remembered him on his special day! Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19th!

June is National Rose Month!

casasadobes — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:51:44 +0000

June is filled with wonderful things. Such as graduations…weddings….the start of summer & family vacations! But best of all…it’s National Rose Month! Here was some ideas to celebrate.

Fight the recession blues by adding at least one new rose to your garden.
Show your children or grandchildren how to plant and care for roses.
Host a garden party for your fellow rosarians.
Set up a tour of your rose gardening club member’s gardens.
Visit a public rose garden near you.
Join a local rose gardening club.
Begin a garden blog to celebrate your rose garden.
Post photos or videos of local rose gardens on Flickr or Facebook.
If you are a scrapbooker, create a special page or whole scrapbook devoted to your garden, especially your roses.
Take a shut-in to visit a public rose garden near you.
Give a rose plant to a nearby nursing home.
Volunteer to help care for the roses at a local park.

The GardenSites.Info Directory is the place to go to find public gardens and rose garden societies by state.

We are celebrating by offering our roses on sale all month long! So what are you celebrating today?

New for Mother’s Day!

casasadobes — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:31:56 +0000

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching on Sunday, May 8th. Celebrate Mom with a new special gift of Aromatherapy for your car, home, or office with the little flower that lasts! This beautifully hand crafted ceramic flower coupled with lovely scented essential oils (lavender, lemon, or, eucalyptus) is the prefect addition to your car, office, closet, or linen drawer. The hand made flowers allow the essential oil to work in small spaces; especially in your car. As your car heats up from sitting in the sun, the flower will release the scent of the oil you put on it producing an uplifting fragrance. Aromatherapy can change your mood and uplift your spirit, if you let it. All the essential oils used in these products are formulated to help you have a positive and uplifting experience while you drive or work around your office or home. All flowers and oils happily made in Tucson, Arizona.

Each package comes with a 4oz dropper bottle of essential oils, one ceramic flower with thread covered wire stem, and instructions for application and use. Able to be included with any local delivered floral arrangement or gift item. If you would like to order click here.

Easter is hopping this way!

casasadobes — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:27:20 +0000

In Christianity, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is known throughout the world as a celebration of spring. It’s a joyous time spent with family and friends. Easter is Sunday, April 24th this year and we would like to help you with some Easter Floral Decorating Ideas when planning your Easter dinners and festivities.
– Decorate your brunch table with votive candles interspersed among several vases of spring blooms. Guests can each take home a small vase as a party favor.

– Surprise your guests with corsages and boutonnieres to wear to religious services.

– Line your entryway with beautiful blooming spring plants. A wreath of spring flowers on your front door is a fabulous finishing touch.

– Decorate each place setting at your table with a different flower variety. Include each variety in a vase for your table centerpiece.

– Garnish hors d’oeuvre trays with spring flowers.

– Ask us to make a design in a teapot or a cluster of teacups. Or place a small bloom on each saucer when serving tea.

– Fill a traditional wicker basket with mixed spring flowers to use as a centerpiece. Or place blooms among the eggs in your Easter basket. For a charming effect place smaller baskets and candles next to the flowers. This can also be done with clay pots.

We’re seeing red….red roses everywhere!

casasadobes — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:58:32 +0000

It’s time! Valentine’s week has begun. We would like to share some of our shop images on our gallery with you. We’ve been receiving fresh product daily our designers and staff are getting it all ready for the big day. Even though Valentine’s Day is Monday, February 14th. We have lots of early orders on the weekend and leading up to the big day. With over 400+ deliveries on that ONE day…we have to be prepared!!

You still have time to place an order. Online anytime, or now if you’re on the go, try our new mobile app (Keyword : CASAS)

Don’t worry boys (and girls), Casas Adobes Flower Shop has got you covered!