Welcome to the neighbourhood!

ST just moved into the neighbourhood and wanted a house warming arrangement that worked for her new pad. So we put together this composition of white lilies, champagne and white eustomas, purple carnations, salix with little sprouting shoot (like!)  all nestled in some multi-green hued leaves. 

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The Day that was Valentine's 2012

No matter how you look at it – be it as a commercially driven event or as the day star-crossed lovers exchange mushy declarations of love – there is some magic in Valentine’s Day (segue: I’m thinking of Queen’s 'It's a Kind of Magic'). We met so many people ... girl/boyfriends, parents, grandparents, siblings and friends who popped in to pick-up something special for their loved ones… and vicariously the Nooklets (as we’re unofficially being referred to these days) shared in this magic J 

On an encouraging note, our signature, minimalist style of presentation continues to be well received and more and more customers are taking the cue and placing emphasis on the natural beauty of the flowers as opposed to the copious amounts of paper and plastic that it conventionally arrives in. Brenda, our principal florista is also standing firm in her quest to educate folks that Valentine's Day blooms should not be limited to roses but instead be a reflection of the receiver's taste. The thought the sender puts into this will naturally make for a better bouquet. But this is an ongoing project ...

As a bonus, Stephen Chong (www.rollofexposures.com) spent the day in the flower shop taking photos of us going about our work. Stephen was so quiet and stealth-like, we forgot he was even there but he says it makes for better photos!  The slideshow of his day at Nook can be found at Kizoa slideshow - Nook Flowers.

Loads of folks posted on Facebook about the flowers they received from us, so we’ll just let the photos do the talking:

Personal fave was from Doggy Bag Malaysia. "Thank you Nook! Your wonderful bouquet of flowers arrived yesterday and as you can see...it is enjoyed by all! Ziggy gives Nook a big nose up!"

To those of you who walked-in that day, you would have been cheerily served by the oh-so-sweet Farah Diyanah who (happily for us) was back in Malaysia for her hols and chose to spend the day amongst the blooms. Here’s her account of  A Day as a Nooklet.

Farah leaves for Melbourne in a few days and we are sending her off with thoughts of gratitude and much, much affection. It was joy having you with us, kiddo and you made us all smile (even Brenda who can be hyper-serious when in work mode) J. 

To our customers (repeat and first timers), Valentine's Day or not, we're grateful to have you in our lives. 

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Spring in a watering can

For one who appreciates flowers with a difference – this rustic wooden watering can is filled to the brim with locally grown cymbidum orchids, roses and daisies.

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Valentine's Day is a week away

When she says, "This Valentine's Day you don't need to do anything special for me, honey," are you going to fall for it? 

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Happy 200th birthday Mr. Dickens!

The bound books have been brought down from the shelf and today we’re celebrating the birthday of one of our favourite writers. What’s your favourite book by Dickens? Here are some quotes which may strike a familiar chord:

“There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts.” (Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist)

“It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.” (Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”  (Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities)

“My meaning simply is, that whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart to do well; that whatever I have devoted myself to, I have devoted myself to completely; that in great aims and in small, I have always been thoroughly in earnest.” (Charles Dickens, David Copperfield)

“Love her, love her, love her! If she favours you, love her. If she wounds you, love her. If she tears your heart to pieces – and as it gets older and stronger, it will tear deeper – love her, love her, love her!” (Charles Dickens, Great Expectations)

“The whole difference between construction and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists.” (Charles Dickens)

and of course

“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” (Charles Dickens)

 Did you know that the Scarlet Geranium featured above is said (by the folks at the Dickens Fellowship) to be the author's favoured flower. Find out more about this and other Victorian blooms from www.thevictorianflowergarden.com/flowers/geranium.html

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Valentine's Day savings for you

Hey folks! Early bird price for Valentine's Day ends today. Don't miss out! 

Call us at +6014 368 1044 to place your orders.

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Stumped for words, try this?

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Valentine's Day 2012

An aqua-packed bouquet, of a dozen roses, hand-wrapped in Nook Flowers’ signature style for RM150.00 (single colour & excludes delivery charges)

**Order before February 6, 2012 and enjoy our early bird price of RM135.00**  

Option: Add RM25.00 for an arrangement in a clear glass vase.

Don’t fancy roses? Lots of other choices available instore …

Flowers & Chocolate Packages start at RM200

First time in Malaysia & exclusive to Nook Flowers - indulgent chocolates from Belgian Master Chocolatier Pierre Ledent! Air flown, these hand-packed ballotins and luxury chocolate boxes are sent directly from the Pierre Ledent flagship store in Belgium. Introductory Valentine's Day prices and packages available.

*Normal delivery hours are from 10am-5pm.

*Valentine’s Day delivery is subject to our delivery’s schedule. To ensure you get the best of our service & due to the popularity of Valentine’s Day , please order at least 3 days ahead of intended delivery date.

*Early bird price is limited to flowers only; cannot be combined with any other promotion/package

*Prices quoted exclude delivery rates.*

Here are some options for you to peruse:

Gorgeous shade of pink lilies and baby’s breath.  

Large bouquet of two dozen pink roses and eustomas.

Classic bouquet of dozen red roses with baby’s breath.

Bouquet of red and white roses, tea leaves and hypericum berries. 

Purple gerberas nestled among green song of Jamaica shoots and sprigs of peacock.

Bouquet of sunflowers, berries, purple statice and white peacock.

Mix-bouquet of red and pink roses, purple statice and green kermit buttons. 

Mix-bouquet of white lilies, pink gerberas, purple buttons, statice and two-toned 'disco' pink roses... yes disco!

  

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We're in Going Places magazine!

Big blooming thanks to the good folks at Going Places magazine (and its brilliantly fun writer Alexandra Wong) for featuring us in the February issue of the magazine. Founder and principal petal peddlar Brenda James talks candidly about Nook's early days (look out for the wet cement part!).

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