Bates Flowers by Design

08/02/2024

More Pink Princess Philo are in, and we love them!

Not sure if this is the plant for you? Here are some tips that may help:

1) Since these are particularly prone to root rot and don't like sitting in water, we recommend bottom-watering these.
2) These need bright, but not direct, light to keep their variegation and coloring. If you don't have the right lighting, we recommend a grow light for best results.
3) Pink Princess Philo ARE toxic to both cats and dogs, so if your fur baby likes to nose around in your plants or anything new you bring home, these are NOT for you.

If you can't make it in to score yours, you can order from our website and schedule yours for delivery OR pickup. Easy peasy! Find them here: https://batesflowersbydzyne.com/plants/in-stock-plants/shop-by-size-6-wide-grow-pots.html

08/01/2024

Smaller arrangements, packed with fun colors and assorted blooms have been all the rage for the past year or so.

Floral trends have moved away from large and filled with greenery, to pieces that are easier to transport, and that won't be in the way if they're being enjoyed in a work place. The key for the biggest visual impact is to not only keep the vase clean and simple, but to group stems together by color, varying color selection with the bloom type.

07/31/2024

Don't forget to get yourself a little Hump Day treat today during happy hour!

Loose stems are all 1/2 price from 2 to close... and if you miss it today, no worries, since we're doing this every weekday this summer!

07/30/2024

It's International day of Friendship!

Hop over to our website, swing by the shop, or give us a call to send something to a special friend today!

07/29/2024

Just a reminder that we will be out out the store tomorrow, travelling back from an event.

If you need to place an order, don't worry- you can do it right now by visiting us at batesflowersbydesign.com, or we'll see you during our normal summer hours on Tuesday, July 30!

07/26/2024

Hey, plant lovers!

Keep your eyes peeled... more fun plants are on their way to us next week! We'll have them all for sale in-store and on our website as soon as they arrive!

07/25/2024

Not many people know this, but July and early August are when most of our new Christmas items start showing up!

Our fun socks are always a hit, but ESPECIALLY for Christmas. Swing by to see a preview of the newest arrivals for Holiday 2024, or order yours now at https://batesflowersbydzyne.com/seasonal-apparel.html!

07/24/2024

I love that we get a heads up from our tuxedo companies as to what new colors and styles they're going to bring in for the next season! The chocolate brown and sage tones are already a huge trend for 2025 wedding color palettes, so the addition of more of these tones makes perfect sense!

07/23/2024

We will be closing at 2 today to host a private floral design workshop.

Need to place an order? Dont worry- you can still do so, at any time by visiting us at batesflowersbydesign.com!

07/23/2024

More sweet little succulents just arrived! 😍 I think my favorite is the one with the pinky-purple tones- what’s yours?

M

07/22/2024

Lots of bright and cheerful arrangements are headed out to homes and offices today! This one is one of my personal favorites- such a great color combination!

Still need to order for this week? Visit us at batesflowersbydesign.com any time of day (or night!) to order, or call us during regular store hours!

07/21/2024

Peaches, pinks and milky hues were stunning at one of this weekend’s weddings!

07/21/2024

The pocket square boutonnières for this weekend’s wildflower wedding turned out beautifully! 😍

07/19/2024

SO MANY BALLOONS are flying out of here today! We have bundles going our for birthdays, anniversaries, get well wishes, and just because. If you need to order yours for an upcoming celebration, you can see (and order!) any of our hundreds of styles at batesflowersbydesign.com up to a year in advance!

07/18/2024

If you're at all like me and want to get your hands on fall scents as soon as possible, hop onto our website or stop by the shop this week! Restocks on fall candle favorites are starting to arrive this week, as well as scents that are debuting for Fall 2024!

07/17/2024

07/16/2024

07/16/2024

Big and bright has been the thing so far this week! This piece, which we named "Allure,' has been a favorite, with its fragrant lilies, ge**er daisies, roses, dianthus and more... plus, the colors just scream 'SUMMER!'

07/13/2024

One of this weekend’s weddings was all about summery shades of white and yellow, and plenty of texture!

07/12/2024

We just had to bring a special floral and chocolate delivery out to this remarkable team, in thanks for their late-night hospitality after Whiskey Fund’s stellar performance in the park. What a great group of people!

The Whiskey Fund - Music in the Park 2024 Jon Edwards El Cascabel - IA Ben Latimer

07/12/2024

DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR DAILY HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL!

From 2-close on weekdays this summer, we have half price loose stem florals for you to grab and take from our front cooler!

Remember... this is not good on arranged pieces, and there are no holds on items. Selection will vary daily, and this special is in-store only... see you soon!

07/11/2024

Planting Pops are in!
Come see what all the fuss is about today until 4 pm!

07/11/2024

If you haven't been by to check out all our propagation and terrarium sets, or our new fun (and very giftable!) seed kits, make it a point to stop in this week, or order yours now at https://batesflowersbydzyne.com/plants/in-stock-plants/seeds-grow-kits-and-more.html!

07/10/2024

Strand 3 Summer Movie Series kicks off today! Join them at 11 AM or 12 PM for a showing of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu.

FREE tickets available at:
All Pets Vet Hospital
Allen Financial Group
B3 Technology
Bailey's Funny Farm
Bates Flowers by Design
Best Western
Bierman & Bierman
Bill's Jewelry Shop
Brent Nickel
Brooklyn Grocery
Brown's Shoe Fit Grinnell
Cirks Financial Services
Clarity Eyecare
Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation
Cory Hall Photography
Edward Jones - Mark & Paul Kolpin
Family Dentistry
First Interstate Bank
FirstState Bank
GreenState Credit Union Grinnell Branch
Grin City Bakery
Grinnell Firestone
Grinnell & Lynnville-Sully Veterinary Clinics
Grinnell Realty LLC
Hawkeye Lock & Security
Healthy Homes Family Services
Hope Family Counseling and Naturopathic Healing
Jay's Deli
Jensen Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
Lincoln Savings Bank
Los Girasoles Mexican Restaurant
Luther Floor Covering 236, Inc.
McKelvie Law Office
McNallys Foods
Multiverse Comics and Games
Pagliai's Pizza Grinnell
Pioneer Bookshop, Grinnell College
Poweshiek Abstract Co
Premier Printing
Priority Plastics
Ramsey-Weeks Inc.
Rummaging Around
Stepping Stones & Eagle's Nest Christian Bookstores
Suzi's Boutique
Total Choice Shipping & Printing
UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center
UnRavel Ur Travel
Utech Integrative Health
Village Decorating Studio
Wes Finch Auto Plaza

07/08/2024

Yesterday was World Chocolate Day, but since we're not open on Sundays, we're going to celebrate all this week!

All orders of $40 or more (pre-tax, of course) will get a complimentary 4-piece Top Shelf Chocolate sampler box, today through Friday, whether it's an in-store, over-the-phone or online purchase. One per person, per day, please!

07/03/2024

Just in case you missed our previous post with our special holiday hours for the week, here they are again...

We will be closing today at 1 to set up an event.

We will be closed for the holiday July 4-7, and will reopen with our usual summer hours on Monday, July 8 at 10 am.

Like always, you can place orders at any time, whether or not the store is physically open, by visiting us at batesflowersbydesign.com.

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend, everyone!

07/03/2024

If you have an upcoming funeral or Celebration of Life, we have stones, plaques and keepsakes the family and loved ones can keep forever! Visit the SHOP BY HOLIDAY OR OCCASION tab at batesflowersbydesign.com, and head to ORDER SYMPATHY KEEPSAKES from there. Chimes, candles, stones in several sizes, lanterns and light boxes... they're all available for purchase there if you can't make it into the store!

07/02/2024

This petite cylinder of fruit punch shades is going to make a certain someone’s birthday even better today!