Newsletter January 2010

The Gillespie Florists newsletter is our way of keeping our customers informed of special events and offerings at our stores. We will also regularly provide tips, hints, and information about floral design and arrangements.

Check back often, as we will update the newsletter regularly.

Current Newsletter

The flowers of winter are here! Tuberoses, Hypericum Berry, Agapanthus, Nerine Lily, and Fuji mums are available just to name a few! Stop by our 10^th & Raceway store and take advantage of one of our weekly take out specials. Call us at 317.273.1100 for details.

Check out our monthly special! Send Pink Whisper to someone who loves birds! This bouquet includes alstroemeria lilies and a small bird! Flowers and container may vary. This product is available for the Indianapolis area only.

Item # 08M04. Product is $37.95 plus tax, delivery and relay charges where applicable. Check it out in our monthly special category on our website!

Check out the Gillespie Florists Channel at http://www.youtube.com/gillespieflorists

Here is our latest video showing off the current flowers we have in stock!

Check back regularly with our You Tube Channel to see what flowers we have in stock and for other video updates!

Did you know the birth flower for January is the Carnation? If you are sending birthday flowers this month be sure to have it include Carnations! Carnations have a wonderful fragrance and they are long lasting too! Here are a few suggestions for you to send!

Item # GF46 - A dozen pink carnations will brighten your day! Deluxe version includes stargazer lilies, upgraded greens & upgraded vase. $39.95

Item # 07V03 -The Baroque Garden bouquet is a cube vase filled with carnations, gerbera daisies, iris, seeded eucalyptus and more! $49.95

Item # GF1009 -This Teddy Bear Basket is perfect for Birthdays, Get Wells, & more! This basket comes with tea roses, daisies, carnations, Hersey Kisses and a lovable teddy bear! $54.95

Have you joined Twitter yet? We have! You can see what we are up to below with out Twitter Widget or just go to http://twitter.com/gillespiefloris

Send balloons, chocolates or a WoodWick candle with your gift! Mylar balloons are available in a variety of sizes and sentiments starting from just $4.99 each. Boxed chocolates from the South Bend Chocolate Company are available from $10.95. WoodWicks start at just $18.95! Call, shop online, or visit us at our 10^th & Raceway location today.

Gillespie Florists has moved their Blog! Check it out at http://gillespieflorists.blogspot.com/

http://gillespieflorists.blogspot.com/

Have you ever wondered what drop ship means? 



Check out our blog about drop ship flowers you wont believe what you read!

http://gillespieflorists.blogspot.com/2009/08/drop-ship-flowers-are-they-good-for_21.html

Also, Check out this video below! It’s a commercial from Teleflora! This video shows a recipient receiving flowers from someone who decided to 
send drop ship flowers instead of Florist Hand delivered flowers! If you have 
sent drop ship flowers before, you need to see this video and see what you are 
putting your loved one through! Drop ship flowers is not a product that 
Gillespie Florists carries, Gillespie florists only delivers the freshest of 
product professionally designed to look beautiful upon arrival!

We appreciate every opportunity to serve you!

Last Updated 12/31/09

Gillespie's Christmas Party!

Duane Martin was kind enough to host this year's Christmas Party! Duane sure knows how to decorate for Christmas! Check out a few pictures below of his home that Lacey Verbik had taken for us!

Duane had a buffet table set up with all sorts of snacks and finger foods along with a beautiful miniature tree stuffed to the gills with lovely ornaments!

Here is a close up of that same tree!

Above is a picture of Lacey & Duane standing by one of the displays of Santas he has! There are so many! Actually, at last count he had 441 Santas! He also has over 140 penguins! Duane really loves Christmas!

Above is Lacey and her beautiful family! They are standing by a copper tree filled with wonderful ornaments and Christmas decorations!

Everyone had a great time at Duane's! He is a wonderful host!

Everyone at Gillespie's Thanks Duane for hosting such a great party and to Lacey for taking pictures for us! We can't wait for next year's party!

Webkinz & Zumbuddy Sale! Dec. 18 - Christmas!

Hello, from your friendz at Gillespie Florists!

We wanted to let you know that we are having a Webkinz Sale!

The Sale Starts Friday, Dec. 18th through Christmas!

25% off all Webkinz & Zumbuddy Products!

We suggest you call ahead to ensure that the Webkinz toy you are looking for is available! Call us at 317-273-2066.

We Currently have in Stock:

Zumbuddy!

Zana, Zoola, Zalo, Zlock & Zed!

Webkinz:

Arctic Fox, Moose, & Daisy Tortoise, Chihuahua, Llama, Blufadoodle, Ribbon Unicorn, Koala, Schnauzer, Pug, Pink Poodle, Dachshund, Pink Cockatoo, Mud hippo, Golden Retriever, Rooster, Pucker Fish, Orca Whale, Mocha Pup, Lionfish, Silver Soft Cat, Brown Dog, Leopard, Black & White Cat, Walrus, Tawny Pup, Black Bear, Tiger, Cocker Spaniel, White Poodle, Blue Googles, Gorilla, Bullfrog, Cheeky Monkey, Clydesdale Horse, American Albino, Silverback Gorilla, Manatee, Skunk, Carmel Lion, Seal, Hippo, Snowman, Polar Bear, Parakeet, Black Panther & Pelican.

Lil’Kinz

Oriole, Chickade & Robin.

Webkinz Signature:

Cheetah, Raccoon, Colico Cat

Trading Cards

Series 4

Each pack of Webkinz trading cards includes:

4 trading cards

1 sticker card

1 feature code card

Webkinz Clothes:

Pop Rock Princess, Snowboarding Jacket, Sailor Tunic, Mod Jacket, Black Vest, Black Jeans, Polo Dress, Green & White Fleecy, Red Webkinz Hat, Witch Costume, Pumpkin Costume, Angel Dress w/ wings, Tuxedo outfit, Cheerleader outfit, Wedding dress, Baseball uniform, Santa Suit, Webkinz sparkle tee!

Each piece comes with a Feature Code that unlocks a visit to the KinzStyle Shop to buy a super special piece of clothing for your pet in Webkinz World not found anywhere else!

Also:

Orange lip-gloss, Orange spritz!

We suggest you call ahead to ensure that the Webkinz toy you are looking for is available! Call us at 317-273-2066.

Gillespie Florists is located near Avon, IN. Our address is:

9255 W. 10th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46234

DISCOUNTED PURCHASES DO NOT QUALIFY TOWARDS ‘KINZ CLUB CARDS.

In order in ensure authenticity of your Webkinz pet, we will be unable to except refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.

Thank you for your understanding.

December 2009 Newsletter

The Gillespie Florists newsletter is our way of keeping our customers informed of special events and offerings at our stores. We will also regularly provide tips, hints, and information about floral design and arrangements.

Check back often, as we will update the newsletter regularly.

Current Newsletter

The flowers of winter are here! Peppermint carnations, Hypericum Berry, snowflake mums, evergreens, pinecones, and Fuji mums are available just to name a few! Stop by our 10^th & Raceway store and take advantage of one of our weekly take out specials. Call us at 317.273.1100 for details.

Check out our monthly special! The Peace in the Valley bouquet is filled with carnations, white limonium, bronze accents, evergreens and a keepsake item! Peace in the Valley would make a great centerpiece for Christmas dinner! Flowers, keepsake and container may vary. This product is available for the Indianapolis area and surrounding communities only. Item # 09X02. Product is $49.95 plus tax, delivery and relay charges where applicable. Check it out in our monthly special category on our website!

Why do we kiss under the Mistletoe?

Mistletoe has been the subject of many legends and traditions for hundreds of years. Ancient druids considered mistletoe sacred because it grew without roots in the ground and assumed that the gods must have planted it. Mistletoe was thought to ban evil spirits and bring good luck and great blessings. When warriors met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and call a truce. From this, it became a sign of peace and good will. But why do we kiss people under the mistletoe?

It all started with a goddess called Frigga. Her son, Balder, was shot with an arrow made of mistletoe. Frigga’s friends succeeded in conjuring up powers to save the boy. Balder lived anew and Frigga ordered that the mistletoe should never again be used to harm. Instead, she made it a symbol of love by kissing anyone who passed under it.

Stop in and pick up a box of mistletoe for just $3.95!

Check out the Gillespie Florists Channel at http://www.youtube.com/gillespieflorists

Here is our latest video showing off the current flowers we have in stock!

Check back regularly with our You Tube Channel to see what flowers we have in stock and for other video updates!

Have you joined Twitter yet? We have! You can see what we are up to below with out Twitter Widget or just go to http://twitter.com/gillespiefloris

Send balloons, chocolates or a WoodWick candle with your gift! Mylar balloons are available in a variety of sizes and sentiments starting from just $4.99 each. Boxed chocolates from the South Bend Chocolate Company are available from $10.95. WoodWicks start at just $18.95! Call, shop online, or visit us at our 10^th & Raceway location today.

Gillespie Florists has moved their Blog! Check it out at http://gillespieflorists.blogspot.com/

http://gillespieflorists.blogspot.com/

Have you ever wondered what drop ship means? 



Check out our blog about drop ship flowers you wont believe what you read!

http://gillespieflorists.blogspot.com/2009/08/drop-ship-flowers-are-they-good-for_21.html

Also, Check out this video below! It’s a commercial from Teleflora! This video shows a recipient receiving flowers from someone who decided to 
send drop ship flowers instead of Florist Hand delivered flowers! If you have 
sent drop ship flowers before, you need to see this video and see what you are 
putting your loved one through! Drop ship flowers is not a product that 
Gillespie Florists carries, Gillespie florists only delivers the freshest of 
product professionally designed to look beautiful upon arrival!

We appreciate every opportunity to serve you!

Last Updated 12/04/09

Webkinz Shipment Dec. 2009!

Hello, from your friendz at Gillespie Florists!

We wanted to let you know that we have just received a new shipment of Webkinz!

We suggest you call ahead to ensure that the Webkinz toy you are looking for is available! Call us at 317-273-2066.

The new shipment includes:

Zumbuddy!

Zana, Zoola, Zalo, Zlock, Zool, & Zed!

Webkinz:

Arctic Fox, Moose, & Daisy Tortoise

Pet of the Month:

December: Koala

January: Schnauzer

Caring Valley: Chihuahua

We also currently have in stock:

Webkinz:

Shark, Llama, Blufadoodle, Ribbon Unicorn

Pug, Pink Poodle, Dachshund, Pink Cockatoo, Mud hippo, Golden Retriever, Rooster, Pucker Fish, Orca Whale, Mocha Pup, Lionfish, Silver Soft Cat, Brown Dog, Leopard, Grey Arabian, Black & White Cat, Walrus, Tawny Pup, Black Bear, Tiger, Cocker Spaniel, White Poodle, Blue Googles, Gorilla, Bullfrog, Cheeky Monkey, Clydesdale Horse, American Albino, Silverback Gorilla, Manatee, Skunk, Carmel Lion, Seal, Hippo, Snowman, Reindeer, Polar Bear, Parakeet, Grey Squirrel, Black Panther & Pelican.

Lil’Kinz

Oriole, Chickade, Tomatoe & Robin.

Webkinz Signature:

Cheetah, Raccoon, Colico Cat

Trading Cards

Series 4

Each pack of Webkinz trading cards includes:

4 trading cards

1 sticker card

1 feature code card

Webkinz Clothes:

Pop Rock Princess, Snowboarding Jacket, Sailor Tunic, Mod Jacket, Pink Striped Swimsuit, Black Vest, Black Jeans, Polo Dress, Green & White Fleecy, Red Webkinz Hat, Witch Costume, Pumpkin Costume, Angel Dress w/ wings, Tuxedo outfit, Cheerleader outfit, Wedding dress, Baseball uniform, Ruffle Skirt & tee, Webkinz sparkle tee!

Each piece comes with a Feature Code that unlocks a visit to the KinzStyle Shop to buy a super special piece of clothing for your pet in Webkinz World not found anywhere else!

Also:

Orange lip-gloss, Orange spritz!

We suggest you call ahead to ensure that the Webkinz toy you are looking for is available! Call us at 317-273-2066.

Gillespie Florists is located near Avon, IN. Our address is:

9255 W. 10th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46234

Shop online at www.gillespieflorists.com

Why do we kiss people under the mistletoe?

We just got in fresh mistletoe! Just $3.95 a box! Come in and pick it up or add it to your Christmas delivery! This would be a great gift to bring your hostess at the next Christmas party!

We have Mistletoe as an add on to any Winter or Christmas bouquet on our website!

Check out our Winter Bouquets!

So, why do we kiss people under the mistletoe? Find out by reading the Mistletoe Lore!

Mistletoe has been the subject of many legends and traditions for hundreds of years. Ancient druids considered mistletoe sacred because it grew without roots in the ground and assumed that the gods must have planted it. Mistletoe was thought to ban evil spirits and bring good luck and great blessings. When warriors met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and call a truce. From this, it became a sign of peace and good will. But why do we kiss people under the mistletoe?

It all started with a goddess called Frigga. Her son, Balder, was shot with an arrow made of mistletoe. Frigga’s friends succeeded in conjuring up powers to save the boy. Balder lived anew and Frigga ordered that the mistletoe should never again be used to harm. Instead, she made it a symbol of love by kissing anyone who passed under it.

We wish you and yours peace and love this holiday season!

Shop online at www.gillespieflorists.com

Gillespie's New View!

Gillespie Florist won a contest earlier this year sponsored by Teleflora and was rewarded with gift cards to Best Buy! We put those to good use and bought a 32" flat screen TV, wireless mouse and Keyboard! We hooked it up to one of our computers then mounted it on the wall behind our counter. This TV will act as a Kiosk as well as a slide show for current products. Customers will be able to use the wireless mouse and keyboard to surf the Gillespie Florists website and order their bouquets online! They will also be able to parouse our Picasa web albums, facebook page, Myspace page, as well as Twitter page!

The TV above is showing our 2009 Christmas slide show! This will be playing unless a customer wants to check out our online products!

Pictured above, Della is using the wireless keyboard and mouse to check out some products online! As you can see we still have our Teleflora book so if you are not computer savvy, don't worry you can check out our products old school style!

Stop in and see our newest convenience at 10th & Raceway!

Have you checked out our website, Facebook, ect?
Check out the Links below!
www.gillespieflorists.com
Gillespie's Picasa Web Album
Gillespie's Facebook Page
Gillespie's Myspace Page
Gillespie's Twitter Page
Gillespie's YouTube Channel