Shotwell Floral loves a good tradition, and why shouldn’t we? We’ve been in business since 1888, and we’ve seen hundreds upon hundreds of floral gifts exchanged. We’ve seen them offered for the arrival of a baby, as is traditional. We’ve created designs fit for a housewarming party or a hostess gift, as is customary. We’ve provided sympathy wreaths and arrangements filled with symbolic flowers and made anniversary pieces that pull in the most meaningful blooms for that year. Whether your occasion is a personal tradition unique to you, or a milestone one that’s been around for centuries, the right flowers can make all the difference.

A piece like our Magenta Mystery is a tradition-maker, for sure. The wild abundance here is balanced by the polished roses and delicate cluster of hydrangea. The color scheme is fresh and hearkens to the garden; this would be the perfect type of design to offer your sweetie in the spring or summer. It also works as a birthday arrangement or as a way of saying thank you.

There are so many rich floral traditions to partake in, and that’s deliberate. Flowers communicate so much about our feelings, however complex. They keep us connected to nature and the seasons, as well as to each other.