Category Archives: Blog

Tis the Season

Happy holidays to everyone here from Karin’s Florist! We hope everyone enjoyed time with their families this Thanksgiving. What we’re you thankful for this year? As the fall season continues, we wanted to take a chance to look back at some of the wonderful things that have been happening at Karin’s. We started the fall...

Goodbye Summer….Hello Fall

September brings with it cooler weather as the autumn season begins. This is the time where certain flowers make their final appearance before the winter months set in. When you look at a Morning Glory carefully you will see a special kind of beauty that this special flower has. These tubular flowers open up into...

Summer flowers and their meanings

Four of the most popular flowers being used in arrangements this summer at Karin’s are the Hydrangea, Sunflowers, Gladiolus, and Dahlias. We wanted to provide a little background information on these four flowers and why they are a customer favorite this summer. Throughout history the hydrangea has been especially significant in Japan, where many believe the...

Another dream comes true!

When 9 year old Melina Kokkalas grows up, she wants to be a chef and own her own restaurant for people in need – people that might not be able to afford a nutritious meal…and that is exactly what the JBJ Soul Kitchen does! JBJ Soul Kitchen is a non-profit Community Restaurant, run by The...

Summer is Heating Up

Its peak summer time here at Karin’s and wedding season has us busier than ever. It has been a rewarding experience to work with all the lovely couples toward making their special day a real treat. We appreciate everyone that comes in and works with our events department to create magic on everyone’s special day....

Happy 4th of July week!

We hope everyone is enjoying the lovely barbecue weather and will have a chance to see 4th of July fireworks with their loved ones. Planning on a picnic? We offer a wide range of snack items perfect for an evening outing at our favorite, Wolf Trap Performing Arts Center. Compliment your gourmet basket with one...

Summer is almost here!

Who is the Superman in your life? With Father’s Day just around the corner, show Dad how much you love and appreciation him with great flowers and gifts from Karin’s Florist. We have a special Superman mug that can be turned into delightful arrangement for the exceptional father in your life. Dads love flowers too...

April Showers have brought the May Flowers!!

As we begin to enter June, we take a look back at May and all the fun we’ve had at Karin’s. Mother’s Day was exceptionally delightful this year and kept us extremely busy. We would like to thank all of our customers that made Mother’s Day such a great success. We hope everyone enjoyed the...

Need Help for Prom? Read This.

Prom season has arrived and we know what an important time this is in your life!. If you are not familiar on “what to do” for Boutonnieres or Corsages, we have put a little information together to help you on your special day! The Boutonniere: Place the boutonniere on the wearer’s left lapel, approximately four...

Admin. Professionals Day: April 25, 2018

Administrative Professionals Day and Administrative Professionals Week are widely observed in many workplaces in the United States and other countries around the world. Many employers and supervisors arrange events to show their appreciation of the work carried out by administrative professionals, to highlight their importance to the organization and to enhance their work-related skills. The...