Valley Pacific Floral Blog

Fall in The Willamette Valley

Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all."
                                                                                                                         -Stanley Horowitz

After saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall... and welcome to the coming winter we all look forward to the many occasions we’ll have to gather together and celebrate in the coming months.  Fall is full of holiday festivities such as Halloween, Than

Peony Delight

Fields of Lavender

Mother's Day Excitement

 Working in the floral Industry for many years and reflecting on my childhood, I could never really understand what all of the hype and excitement surrounding Mother’s Day was all about, for me it was a Day to celebrate Mother’s but not being a Mother myself it was not a sentimental holiday.  I did always wish my mom a happy Mother’s Day with a phone call, gift, card, or a visit.

 I grew up in a large family, Mom, Dad and my nine siblings, twelve of us all together.  My birthing order was the f...

Easter Blessings

 A man, who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.

~Mahatma Gandhi~

My favorite parts of Easter are, first and foremost reflecting on the death and resurrection of Jesus, all He has done for us, and all the beautiful spring flowers blooming! Easter is about love, thankfulness and sacrifice, we are thankful for everything the Lord has do...

St Patricks Day

As the old Irish saying goes,

"May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks.  May your heart be as light as song. May each day bring you bright, happy hours that stay with you all year long."

With St Patrick's Day right around the corner we are feeling the Irish spirit here at Woodburn's Valley Pacific Floral! Our bouquets are bursting with green spider mums, shamrocks, white gerbera daisies, bells of Ireland and much more! In Ireland the shamrock is usually included in the bouquet of ...

Spring Is In the Air

       "I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would greet it in a garden."

        -Ruth Stout                        

Spring is in the air. We, here at Valley Pacific floral are getting excited! Mother's Day is right around the corner and our shop is starting to look like a spring garden as well, with all of our bright, beautiful, bouquets filled with assorted colors of flowers. Woodburn, Oregon is such a wonderful sight in spring. One of the places to be is at the

A Christmas Tradition

Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year! During this holiday season everyone is gearing up for the celebration of Jesus' birthday.  Valley Pacific Floral is no exception.  We are busy preparing custom  holiday wreaths and centerpieces. Our wreaths are a traditional touch to anyone's front door.  Each wreath is hand crafted with added details to adorn your decorating style or theme.  The Christmas wreath has a rich history. In the Persian empire and in the days of the Greeks and Romans...

Express Thanks

I love living in the Willamette Valley at this time of year! The natural fall colors outside are so beautiful. I love driving around our town of Woodburn, Oregon to see the trees changing. The wonder this time of year is enhanced by the holidays we celebrate. Thanksgiving is a special time of year when hearts are opened and people feel joyful, because, "a thankful heart is a happy heart." Express thanks and love by sharing a smile, forgiving, and laughing. We, here at Valley Pacific Floral, have...

How do you Celebrate Halloween?

Halloween is a great time to go out with friends and loved ones, share some cider and carve a pumpkin. We love bringing out our festive side here at Valley Pacific Floral! The way I see it there are a few different ways to celebrate Halloween, each style will be represented by a flower;

1. The spider mum and curly willow: They love a good scare, whether they are doing the scaring or experiencing it firsthand, they embrace it. They spend their time in haunted places or watching very scary movies...

Life of the Garden Party

Weddings! Weddings! Weddings! Weddings are our thing! We love to see all the beautiful venues brides choose for their special day. One very memorable venue was the Oregon Gardens in Silverton, Oregon. We have a great time creating simply darling centerpieces to accent this bride's rustic garden look. The centerpieces featured an assortment of greenery to create a natural feel; we added pops of color and dimension with zinnias, fox tail ferns, sedums, Queen Anne's lace, rosemary, and lisianthus....

Wedding in Vintage Elegance

We love wedding! We were fortunate enough to do several fun wedding this season. one such wedding was hosted at Langdon Farms, a beautiful venue in Aurora, Oregon. We have so much fun getting inspired with tablescapes and our new rental items. It was a busy day for sure, but it was so worth it seeing everything come together perfectly. Here at Valley Pacific Floral we strive for perfection in all our work. The wedding was completely frosted with flowers. The flowers that we featured included fra...

Wedding on the Tulip Farm

Here comes the bride, all dressed in white! .... But before she walks down the aisle, she walks into Valley Pacific Floral; before she says her vows, she tells us the flowers she wants; before toasts are made, arrangements are created and bouquets are formed. Wedding plans start with colors and venues, this bride chose a classic venue at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, Oregon. The Tulip Farm is a beloved local event center created by the Iverson family. The floral selection for this brid...

August Dahlias

August is a great month for many reasons; first, I was born this month! Secondly August is the month to celebrate the dahlia. What better way to celebrate than to head to Canby, Oregon as they host their annual dahlia festival, with over 40 acres of fresh dahlias you know you are in for a real treat. We love to honor the dahlia in our way here at Valley Pacific Floral. Our local cutting garden featuring dahlias and other northwest flowers, combined with the expertise of our designers, we ...

Flower Symbolism

I have always admired flowers from afar, my whole life I thought they were beautiful and worthwhile. Not long ago I started working at Valley Pacific Floral Inc. Each day I gave the opportunity to work up close with the finest and most beautiful flowers. My first challenge, being new to the flower industry, was to get to know the flowers and all their names. Upon studying and spending time in the flower shop I found that I really enjoy being around flowers for more than just the pleasant smell a...

Real Weddings: Fricker+Smucker

This beautiful combination of peach and pink dahlia's were flowers grown by the Fricker family, at their country home in Canby, OR.  Valley Pacific Floral had the pleasure of creating the artistic floral designs that put the magic touches on there wedding day. The bride wore her Mother's Wedding dress, that was passed down by her Grandmother. We added accents of lace, from the brides dress, into each corsages to create a romantic vintage look and feel. We would like to wish Mr. and Mrs. Smucker ...

It's never too early to plan for your Valentine

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and is right around the corner, but for some, it may seem like it's still far, far away.  But it's never too early for you to plan Love!  By planning ahead and getting prepared, you're sure to get everything you want for the Love in your life.  A successful Valentine's day begins with extra thought and preparation and the presence of flowers.  Only you know your loved one and how to really show them in a unique way what they mean to you!  And what better way t...

How to make a bow!

Making a bow can be simple and fun!  When teaching a beginner how to make a bow I like to use the satin # 9 florist ribbon.  It's really nice to work with.  There are many sizes or types ribbon.  The florist industry standard is, the bigger the number the wider the ribbon will be.

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Shier Wedding

We received pictures from LB Photography for a wedding we did this past September for a wonderful couple.  The brides colors were purple and lime green and she had such fun flowers!  Dahlias, Orchids, Stock, Lisianthus, Bells of Ireland, Fiddle head Fern, Amaranthus, and Succulents! Our designers had such a great time creating her wedding pieces and making her day so special!

A beautiful setting with beautiful flowers, and of course, a beautiful bride! 

A Beautiful Wedd...

Classic Christmas Poinsettias

'Tis the season for all things Christmas!  Shopping, baking cookies, picking out and cutting your tree, decorating your home, wrapping gifts, the list goes on and on. Think of Valley Pacific Floral in Woodburn, OR.  One of our favorite Christmas staples here at the shop is the ever so beautiful Poinsettia plant.  Nothing says Christmas like this large red and green plant.  And what better way to decorate your home with something that will last well beyond December 25th.  Looking to stretch your ...