The Flower Basket Boutique

As much as we love to get rain here in Utah, it can put a major (literal) damper on summer plans.  It's never dark or drizzly here at the Flower Basket, though, so if you find yourself caught in the rain feel free to come on over and hang out.

We just got some new bags and purses in, and a great selection of new summer flowers that we can't wait to use!

One of our favorite times of the year here at the Flower Basket Boutique is the summer wedding rush. Every year at about this time as we begin to gear up for the new season and the new batch of beautiful brides, we seek inspiration from wedding blogs (some of our favorites are 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, and Snippet and Ink), magazines, the colors and beauty that spring up as the season begins and, most importantly, the brides and families who come to us looking for the perfect flowers for their perfect day.

We want tell you about some flowers we did for a very special wedding day we got to be a part of this Spring.

The bride, my niece Katie Candland (now Katie Perez), wanted her arrangements to be as vibrant as the new family she was creating with her husband-to-be, Tony Perez, and his son and daughter. Jared, 17, does graffiti art on a large plywood canvas in his backyard, and Alexa, 14, who is an excellent student going into 9^th grade next year, sang an arrangement of “Beautiful Savior” with her new cousins as part of the ceremony.

The ceremony was held in the back yard of Katie’s childhood home in Mesa, AZ. She wanted flowers that would harmonize with the beautiful orange trees and flower beds in the yard, so we used mostly warm, rich colors along with the white stock and the greens. She wanted an eclectic, home-spun feel, as though the flowers were picked straight from the garden. She was inspired by the movie Mamma Mia, with the tropical hues and organic feel.

Katie’s sisters and brother-in-law played in a string quartet for part of the ceremony.

We collected a variety of vintage pots and containers from neighbors and friends. Her father’s Mexican restaurant, Mi Amigo’s catered the reception. By the time everything was set up, with the food, the decorations, the bouquets, the guests and the families, her parent’s back yard was transformed into an oasis of vibrant sounds, smells, and colors in the Arizona desert.

The wedding feast.

We like to get to know the bride and wedding party and are always excited when a bride comes in who wants something different, like my niece Katie. What gets us most excited, whether we’re creating something unique for Robert Redford’s daughter’s wedding or the BYU student on a budget, is when we’ve helped the bride to find the look and the feeling of a wedding uniquely hers.

We welcome you to bring in any special containers or vases that you’d like us to fill for that big day.

So if you’re planning a summer wedding or party we hope you’ll let us be a part of your special day.

Katie tossing her bouquet.

 Brother David and family.

Cakes by Tammie Coe based in Scottsdale, AZ.

Earlier in the evening the dance floor was populated mostly by children but as the night went on the older family members all got up to show off their salsa dancing skills and danced into the wee hours of the morning. What a blast!

This week a Deseret News reporter and photographer came in to take photos of our shop. Annie, a talented and beautiful member of the FB team, modeled all the newest trends and fashions for our spring collection. With each flash of the camera, she showed them the latest and greatest things the FB has to offer. We also predicted what we feel are the trends for the upcoming season.

Check out our article in the features section of the Des News this Tuesday (April 21st)!

(Or here, on the Deseret News website)

Breathe some life into your kitchen with one of our new Funktion aprons!

 These aprons are the perfect gift for a friend, or just a great way to spice up your life.

Available now at the FB.

Last Tuesday afternoon a sleepy-looking girl wandered into the
Flower Basket. I first spotted her furry slippers, and then her sweat pants, red nose, and unkempt hair.

She quickly apologized for her appearance and said that she had been sick. She told me that as she lay in her bed she thought that perhaps making a quick trip into the Flower Basket might pick her up. "This is my one and only stop for today," she said, "but I just had to get out of my apartment."

I smiled at her pluck and at her desire to have a change of scenery. It lifted my day knowing that the Flower Basket was at the top of her list and her one stop for the day, so if you're suffering from end-of-the-season blues, spring flu, or spring fever, we'll have candles burning, music playing, and flowers out to cheer you up.

 Bonnie

This spring coat can be dressed up or dressed down, depending on the occasion.

Come in and see ours displayed with an adorable black ruffled blouse by Gibson!

We have plates, bowls, and teapots to add the perfect touch to your home.

Come in and check them out.

Get excited about our new spring collection of Big Buddha purses!

Coming soon to the Flower Basket Boutique...

We just picked up a new stylish line of baby and toddler beanies from Coccoletta Company. We have several styles for boys and girls...even a few infant beanies that are extra adorable! Come see for yourself!

 Right now until Christmas all apparel is 20% OFF! We have lots of new items from Hazel, Nick&Mo, Supertrash, and Gibson. With Christmas just around the corner don't miss out on these great deals that are going on now at the Flower Basket!

Just like the changing of the leaves, we too are changing! Fall is in full swing and we have just what you need to be fully prepared for the lurking cold weather. Coats, jackets, vests, mittens, hats and the list continues. We are receiving unique, new items on a daily basis! Don't miss out on all the fun here at the Flower Basket Boutique!

We hope to see you soon!

Come one, Come all!

Our newest fall items have just arrived! We have received some of our new lines like Nick & Mo and CoffeeShop...not to be missed! Coats, decorative blazers, sweaters, vests, and much more on its way. You can find it all at the Flower Basket  Boutique!

If you haven't come in recently now is the time to stop on by and check out all the fun new clothes that will actually make you excited for the coming cold weather!

Imagine this plus much, much more! Jewelry, candles, paper fans, soap, lotion, lip balm, and clothing to name just a few of the new items that are in stock. As a matter of fact, just today we received four new styles of clothing from Free People and LA made!

You better believe it! Come see us soon!

Only the best from Daub & Bauble

" At Daub & Bauble we place creative design at the center of our philosophy. We are as passionate about what's happening on the outside of our bottles as we are about their insides.  Inspired by the patterns and cycles of nature, our small creations are constantly evolving. We present our collection in an array of striking colors, each fragrance featuring three limited decorative editions spanning the gap between modern and traditional with great panache."

Daub & Bauble Lotion...a newcomer to the Flower Basket Boutique!

We have just discovered an exotic new fragrance line called

Because we have been  in dire need of some new body products, we decided to order some soap sets, lip balms, and parfum to help freshen us up! Take a look at whats on its way!

We LOVE TOMS shoes and  their cause! Get this! For every pair of shoes you buy, one pair gets donated to a child in need! Since its beginning in May 2006, TOMS has given over 10,000 pairs of shoes to children in Argentina and 50,000 pairs in South Africa through the purchases of their customers! In 2008, TOMS plans to give over 200,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world!

Be apart of their cause by picking  up your pair of TOMS from the Flower Basket Boutique! Our three styles of TOMS are are here and they are wonderful! Personally, I am excited to have a pair of the gold glittery TOMS because they are so fun and who else do you know has golden shoes?

If the glittery golden TOMS are too much for you, we also have in  natural canvas TOMS as well as  fallish brown woven TOMS. Three styles that are perfect for just about anyone! We just received them today so hurry by and pick out your perfect pair of TOMS!

changing the world...one step at a time

TOMS SHOES