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January Flower of the month - Carantion

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Botanical Names: Dianthus Caryophyllus
Other Names: Carn, Chinese Pink
Description: A delicate multi-petaled single flower atop a long stem.
Colors: pink, white, red, yellow, orange, green
Season: All year round
Meaning: Fascination, admiration, pure love, my heart yearns for you, a mother's love.
Bloom Size: 18 to 24 inches in height
Color Pattern: solid, striped, bi-color, frosted
Facts: Carnations symbolize many things. Pink carnations are said to have first appeared on Earth when a tear fell from the Virgin Mary's when her tear hit the ground, therefore the pink carnation represents a Mother's undying love. eye when Jesus Christ was carrying the cross. According to Christian legend, the flower was said to have sprung up from the Earth.

Taken from: flowers.virtualchocolate.com

New years hours

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Our hours for the
New Year holidays are:

Open Thursday, Dec 31
9:00 - 1:00
We will be closed
Friday, Jan 1, 2010

We re-open Saturday, Jan 2
9:00 - 4:00

Winfield Flower Shoppe
0s118 Winfield Rd
Winfield, Il
60190
630.668.8460
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Christmas Blessings

2009-12-24T06:00:00.001-06:00

The Birth of Jesus Christ

Matthew 1: 18-25

¹⁸This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. ¹⁹Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

²⁰But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ²¹She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."

²²All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ²³"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"

—which means, "God with us."

²⁴When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. ²⁵But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

Taken from Biblegateway.com

Merry Christmas for all of us at the

Winfield Flower Shoppe!

Christmas Hours

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From

Winfield Flower Shoppe

We will be open until

3:00 on Thursday Dec 24

Christmas Eve.

Closed:

Friday Dec 25, Saturday Dec 26 and Sunday Dec 27

We will reopen at 9:00 AM on

Monday Dec 28.

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Winfield Flower Shoppe is having a LAST-MINUTE-SALE!
All Christmas Giftware is 25% off -
Tuesday Dec 22, Wednesday Dec 23 and
Thursday Dec 24....
Scoop up the savings before Christmas!

Teleflora Difference

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Aromatique Decorative Fragrance

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What is a Decorative Room Fragrance?

Aromatique is the Creator of Decorative Room Fragrance. Different from potpourri, Aromatique Decorative Fragrance is bold and definitive, each fragrance creating a distinct ambiance for each room in your home.
Aromatique Decorative Fragrances contain large distinctive botanicals designed to serve as decorative accessories.
Aromatique’s products contain exact concentrations of specially blended oils to obtain true and lasting fragrance.
Aromatique Decorative Fragrances are renewable with Refresher Oils and Room Sprays. Each fragrance line offers companion refresher oils, room sprays, candles, and a variety of accessories.
Each bag of Aromatique Decorative Fragrance is hand-packaged with the contents carefully layered and arranged. One bag of Decorative Fragrance requires the work of three people to package.

Why are some Decorative Fragrances stronger than others?

Some fragrances are characteristically more intense than others. For example, The Smell of Christmas (citrus and cinnamon) is more intense than The Smell of Spring (light floral). Also, high humidity and warm temperatures increase fragrance intensity, while low humidity and low temperatures decrease fragrance intensity. Over exposure to sunlight may decrease fragrance intensity and fade botanicals. What is a fragrance carrier?

they must be made of a porous material

What is the best way to open a bag of Decorative Fragrance?

Aromatique double packs each bag of decorative fragrance by hand, with the contents carefully layered and arranged for the most appealing presentation. The decorative botanicals are placed between two layers of cellophane bags while the remaining bulk fragrance is placed into the inner bag.
When opening a new bag of Aromatique Decorative Fragrance, carefully slit the side of the bag and place the bulk decorative fragrance into a large Aromatique bowl. Then peel apart the two bag layers and remove the decorative botanicals. Artfully arrange the decorative botanicals on top.

How do you use Refresher Oil to extend the life of your Aromatique Decorative Fragrance?

Remove the large, more decorative botanicals and set aside. Fragrance oil may discolor the beauty of these botanicals. Place the remaining bulk fragrance into a plastic bag. Add half a bottle of Refresher Oil to contents, close the bag, and shake to distribute the oil. The wooden curls are nature’s sponges, first absorbing and then carrying the fragrance to your home. Allow the contents to absorb the oil, then return the fragrance to the Aromatique container and arrange the decorative botanicals on top. How often should I refresh my Aromatique Decorative Fragrance?

For home use, Aromatique recommends refreshing your decorative fragrance every month or two. The size of the room as well as the dryness or humidity in the room should be taken into consideration to determine how frequently the product needs to be refreshed. Product Safety: Decorative Fragrance

Caution should be used to keep any Aromatique product containing oils well out of the reach of children and pets. In case of "inquisitive" ingestion or skin contact, call your state's Poison Control Center or your family physician.
Fragrance oils may damage fine finishes. Never place an unopened bag of product directly on a fine finish. Always use a solid or foil lined container when displaying your Aromatique Decorative Fragrance.
Warning labels have been placed on all products containing Refresher Oils.

Available at the
Winfield Flower Shoppe
0s118 Winfield Rd
Winfield, Il
60190
630.668.8460

Wedding Gift

2009-12-19T06:00:00.000-06:00

This Byers' Choice box

of wedding ornaments is

a perfect gift for a wedding or

anniversary at Christmas time or

any time during the year!

It is a wonderful starter set for the

new couple's first tree.

Available is two sizes...

Winfield Flower Shoppe

15% off

2009-12-17T06:00:00.000-06:00

Friday, Dec 18

and

Saturday, Dec 19

take 20% off your Christmas

Gift-ware purchases!
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Stop by, and take advance of our
pre-Christmas sale...

Winfield Flower Shoppe
0s118 Winfield Rd.
Winfield, Il
60190
630.668.8460

Local Florist Difference

2009-12-15T11:17:00.003-06:00

See the difference your local florist makes when you send flowers!

Click and watch the video, below...

YouTube - Christmas flowers commercial by Teleflora

Lenox Holly Bowl

2009-12-14T06:00:00.004-06:00

A spectacular holiday arrangement in a classic Lenox

keepsake bowl wreathed in a bright holly motif.

Lit with soft candlelight, this glorious centerpiece

will make the holiday feast even more delectable.

Place your order, today:

winfieldflowershoppe.com

or call us at 630.668.8460

$10.00 off coupon

2009-12-12T06:00:00.004-06:00

Be sure to check the

Chicago Tribune

Sunday 12/13/09 edition

for a $10.00 off coupon on Teleflora products.

Bring it in to us at the
Winfield Flower Shoppe
and save $10.00 on your
Teleflora product order!

Includes Local and wire out orders.

Winfield Flower Shoppe
0s118 Winfield Rd.
Winfield, Il
60190
630.668.8460

15% off

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This Friday and Saturday

December 11 & 12

15% off

Our Christmas items!

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MISTLETOE IS HERE!

Mixing Bowl

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They'll bake merry with this bright holiday mixing bowl ringed
with enchanting gingerbread people. In addition to colorful flowers,
the arrangement features wooden baking spoons,
which leads us to the savory sweepstakes described below.
They'll eat it up.

The cheerful bouquet includes red roses,
white cushion spray chrysanthemums, noble fir, flat cedar,
white pine and variegated holly and pinecones -
topped off with wooden mixing spoons.

Place your order at:

http://www.winfieldflowershoppe.com/product.asp?id=291264&rcid=3389&point=1

or call us at -
630.668.8460

Winfield Flower Shoppe
0s118 Winfield Rd.
Winfield, Il
60190

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Remember to check out our web site pop-up window
http://wfs1.biz and get 15% off your Christmas purchase through our web site!

12 Days of Christmas

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The meaning behind the song.

The Partridge in a Pear Tree: Jesus Christ
Two Turtledoves: The Old and New Testaments
Three French Hens: Faith, Hope and Love
Four Calling Birds: The four Gospels
Five Golden Rings: The first five books of the Old Testament
Six Geese a-Laying: The six days of creation
Seven Swans a-Swimming: Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
Eight Maids a-Milking The eight beatitudes
Nine Ladies Dancing: Nine fruits of the Spirit
Ten Lords a-Leaping: The ten commandments
Eleven Pipers Piping: Eleven Faithful Apostles
Twelve Drummers Drumming: The twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles Creed.

The "True Love in the song, refers to God Himself.
The "me" receiving the gifts is every Christian.

The Twelve days of Christmas begin at Christmas and last
until the beginning of Epiphany.

Kincade Sleigh Ride Bouquet

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This enchanting sculpted, hand-painted cottage, inspired by Thomas Kinkade,
"The Painter of Light," is from Teleflora's exclusive "Flowers in a Gift" collection.
It is a charming collectible that will bring years of joy.
Purchase a different cottage next year and create a village.

At no time is Thomas Kinkade's magic more deeply felt than at Christmas.
When you send radiant flowers and his charming,
hand-painted cottage featuring children sleigh riding,
you give a present that will brighten many holidays to come.

Just click:

http://www.winfieldflowershoppe.com/product.asp?id=291267

to place your order.

Or call us at 630.668.8460 and ask for the Kincade Sleigh Ride Bouquet
(09X300)

When you give this festive gift,
you also give your recipient (and yourself)
the chance to win a $25,000 kitchen makeover
plus 500 more delectable prizes in
Teleflora's Bake a Batch Sweepstakes!

10% off Sale

2009-12-03T06:00:00.002-06:00

We are offering 10% off Christmas gift-ware purchases

Friday and Saturday ~
December 4 & 5

Stop by and Save!

Christmas Greens are here

2009-11-30T06:00:00.000-06:00

Our Christmas green have arrived!

They are conveniently located in our greenhouse space.

Although it is cold, they stay nice and dry - not covered in snow.

We will be happy to help you and weigh up any quantity

of whatever variety you would like.

Mix and match -

White Pine, Noble Fir, Incense Cedar, Blue Berry Juniper -

to name a few.

Winfield Flower Shoppe

2009-11-27T15:15:00.001-06:00

Winfield Flower Shoppe is almost totally Christmas!
Stop by and see all the changes. (We will be putting on the finishing touches, tomorrow!)
www.wfs1.biz

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There is still time!
Order your Thanksgiving flowers, now.
http://wfs1.biz

Janice's Acorn Grapes

2009-11-21T06:00:00.000-06:00

ACORN GRAPES

served at our open house.

Ingredients:

1 bunch of large green grapes - rinsed and dried

White Chocolate Chips

Finely Chopped Peanuts

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Melt the White Chocolate Chips in the Microwave

Dip the large end of the grape onto the melted white chocolate - about 1/3 of the way.
(This is to make the bottom hull of the Acorn)

Now, dip the Chocolate dipped grape into the finely chopped peanuts.

Now, place the decorated grapes on a wax paper liner tray until the chocolate firms up.

Repeat until all the grapes have been made into acorns.

Your friends and family will be surprised at the taste of a taffy apple in each bite!

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Check out our website ~ http://www.wfs1.biz ~ for 15 % off your Thanksgiving or Christmas order. Enter the word HOLIDAY upon check out to attain this discount.

The Gathering of Friends Vol. #2

2009-11-19T06:00:00.000-06:00

If you bought Volume 1 of

The Gathering of Friends,

You will love Volume 2!

It is here, now.

Stop by and take a look, today!

This cookbook is beautifully illustrated with wonderful recipes and
would make a great Christmas gift. Priced at $29.95 - give one to
every chef in your life.