Pocketful of Posies

02/24/2025

The Eastern Iowa Wedding Show was so inspiring! Standing in a room with such impressive potential colleagues, men and women who slay the wedding world! I can not wait for the upcoming wedding season and all the fun opportunities for these couples

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02/22/2025

Hi everyone! Just a friendly reminder that our changes in hours are primarily to accommodate private parties 🥰

We received a fairly nasty voicemail yesterday while I was delivering flowers to and setting up a private party. I have 3 events this weekend that were booked months ago, It’s not that I “don’t need the business” or want to take every order that comes in… but please understand that I am one person. When I do have an order I want to be able to provide all my attention to that order so it’s the best it can be.

I have a lot of private parties booked, so this is going to be the new normal for me. When I’m closed it’s not because I’m “taking so much time off”- it’s because someone has booked flowers from me. I am still working. (or have a sick kiddo- which also shouldn’t upset anyone 😉)

I truly do do my best to reply to messages and call people back to do what I can for them.. but not if you leave me a nasty message 🤷‍♀️

Thank you for those who understand!

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02/18/2025

PROM 💐 we want to hear about it!

There are so many options for wristlets and we’re here for it (hoping you are too)
-snap bracelets
-cuffs
-pearls

Im definitely a “less is more” gal so I’m in love with the new trends of smaller corsages, but want to know what the girls are liking this year! I’m not a lover of bows- ribbon can be a great way to coordinate colors with dresses, but I personally feel it takes away from the overall beauty of the flowers, so I’ve always used fairly small bows. But did you know corsages can be made entirely without ribbon?!

So high school girls- I want to know what looks you’re pinning! Comment your thoughts to be entered in a drawing for free corsage (and bout or corsage pair if you’re going with someone!)

If your daughters don’t follow me- share my page 🥰

(Old pic for attention-this is definitely not a “less is more look” but I also love me a “maximalist” look. Wearable flowers are just pretty no matter what)

02/13/2025

We will be open 9-6 tomorrow 💐❤️

02/13/2025

He’s definitely got a good point!

BUT - they really should last more than a few days. When flowers come in to me they come packed tightly in boxes. Depending on the variety, they are processed and conditioned differently but all stems receive a fresh cut with cleaned, sanitized clippers designed for cutting flowers and placed into water that contains nutrients designed for flowers (free to you 😉). In all seriousness- I pride myself on the comments I get about how long the flowers last, it makes taking the extra time and resources of changing out water, adding new flower food, re-clipping stems, worth it.

Now do I guarantee they’ll last x amount of time? No. Because like he said “they’re not meant to last.” But I will provide you with some tools to help their longevity- in the card envelope, I add an extra packet of flower food with basic instructions to keep them fed and happy as long as you’re willing to put in a tiny amount of effort ☺️

They are a consumable. You don’t have to spend an exorbitant amount of money of them (although I know the cost of other consumables that we splurge on so this should be no different 😆) Even a simple single stem flower will make someone just as happy as a mega arrangement. Tell us your budget! We will be honest about what we can use, but we will make it beautiful no matter what.

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02/10/2025

Most of my audience is the ladies.. to you men that follow me- you have 0 excuses not to send your special someone flowers this year 😉

But, how do I market Valentines Day to people who don’t follow me? Well through YOU! This morning I consulted with AI and heres what they said-

(Pic of these GORGEOUS tie-dye roses for attention)

02/06/2025

We will be closed today. (My little guy is still not feeling well) We’ll see you next week for Valentine’s! 🫶

(Edited to add- all orders previously placed will still be filled and delivered)

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02/05/2025

We will be opening late today!

With all the things going around- I am at home with a baby with a fever (better this week than next 😜)

01/31/2025

CORSAGE ORDER DEADLINE!

New Hampton’s annual Daddy Daughter dance is Saturday February 15th ❤️

I’ve never done an order cut-off/deadline date before - because I dislike having to tell people no. However- because it’s the day after the busiest day of the year (for a florist 😜) I will not be taking any corsage orders after Monday February 10th. The second reason for this is to ensure I’m able to get in more flowers in time if I need to.

If you don’t know what they’re wearing- we can do white flowers, with iridescent accents and it will look adorable with anything! So please, please, please call as early as you can to get corsages ordered for littles if you plan to get one 🥰

Lastly, we will be open that Saturday morning for corsage pick ups! As of now I’m planning 9-12

(Pic of a sample I made yesterday to make sure my size and mechanics fit those little wrists- shout out to Miss Breena for modeling)

01/22/2025

I know Christmas is over, but I have 2 massive poinsettias left that I want gone. They’re too beautiful to throw away. They are FREE if anyone feels inclined to stop and pick them up.

01/21/2025

With the new changes in hours, we have been tossing around the idea of having a “self serve” option. For example- have you ever been to Country View? The store is entirely self serve, they have a cash box but also Venmo.

But want to hear from you! If we were to offer this, when would you utilize it? Weekends? Evenings? Early morning? Would you use it to only pick flowers out of the grab and go cooler our would you also be interested in plants? Decor and gifts?(while we still have decor and gifts) Would you pay with cash? Venmo?

Let’s hear it!

*edited to add- this wouldn’t take away from our other walk-in hours. This would be in addition for the hours we aren’t able to be there so that customers can still pick up orders, or purchase flowers 🥰

01/21/2025

The store will be closed today.

My daughter is having a super minor surgery- they say kiddos coming out of anesthesia are crabby so send me some good vibes 😂

See you tomorrow!

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01/13/2025

Current Store Hours

our website is available 24/7 for placing orders

We are working on making sure all apps/google/maps/social media have our current hours and information - BUT it's not easy. Apple Maps currently shows 2 locations at the same address with one saying "Permanently Closed" - this is not true - obviously. Either way, Happy Full Moon Monday!

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Monday-Wednesday 10-3
Thursday 1-5
Friday-Sunday CLOSED

01/04/2025

Most have already seen that I have accepted a role as Event Coordinator at the Cottage at Woodland Farms (the old winery in Fredericksburg). I am so excited about this opportunity as the couple that now own it are so dedicated to bringing the property up to its full potential and more.

I will not be closing the flower shop! I’m sure there will be many rumors- but just stay tuned to the business page here for any updates. I am always fully transparent ☺️ the hours WILL be changing. But that was a change that was going to happen -regardless of this new adventure.

When I downsized buildings the sole intention for that was to stop selling retail gift- it’s not something I’m passionate about- I’m passionate about flowers, plants, and events. So you will be seeing mega sales on ALL of my gift inventory! I want that space to showcase all of the rental items we have for events and to have more room to have floral and plant related classes 👏

This economy has changed so much since 2020 and for most small businesses that change has been extremely hard to adapt to. We’ve all had to find ways to cut expenses. Because of that I am alone most days - I am totally fine with that - but that also means I lock up to run deliveries - which I’m also fine with. But I know that it’s upsetting for people that make the trip to the shop to find the door locked. To help with this, I will be changing the hours fairly drastically but this will accommodate me having time to schedule all other things around “OPEN” hours so there will never be any confusion about it. Stay tuned for that post!

Remember that my website is available 24/7! You can place orders from there anytime of day! You can also call the shop and leave a voicemail.
pocketposies.com 641-394-3377

Thank you for your continued support and unwavering understanding. Though some day to day parts of my business model will change - one thing will stay consistent- the quality of flowers and arrangements and my attention to detail in everything I put together will never change.

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There is no such thing as an “odd request” We always do our best to fulfill your floral vision. Not sure what that vision is? No problem! Our floral designers love the opportunity to be creative and to come up with original designs! We specialize in floral work for weddings, funerals, anniversar...

12/30/2024

We're currently in the process of finishing the remodel of our building, as a result, we will be closed through Wednesday January 8th. But don't worry! We're still accepting and fulfilling orders placed on our website during this time! Please browse our selections at pocketposies.com and place your orders online - we'll take care of the rest!

Thank you for your continued support!

Happy New Years!
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12/12/2024

As always, we will be set up inside the school right outside of the auditorium for the dance recital this weekend! We DO have extra bouquets— however, the extras sell super fast and they are first come first serve. If you purchased online we have those quantities counted for and reserved and will not sell out before those are all picked up. So rest assured ☺️ if you didn’t purchase with your tickets and want to order ahead to make sure you get some please call or message us!

Presentation Carnation- $6
Presentation Rose- $8
Small seasonal Mixed Bouquet- $15
Large seasonal Mixed Bouquet- $30

All flowers will be glitzy and glamorous with glitter, filler flowers, and evergreens! ✨

You have the option to pay ahead or at pick up. Flowers can be picked up at the school so you don’t have to worry about hauling them around in these temps before the show 🥰☃️

12/05/2024

These might be my favorite thing this season! 🌲 these Grinch trees are also a plant! The wire can be unwrapped after the holidays for an easy care keepsake 🥰 we have a limited supply of these! Call, or message to order! We will also be adding these to the square site to be purchased on-line

11/27/2024

Already have your Christmas decor out?? Not a problem - We have evergreens! We’re still taking orders for Thanksgiving centerpieces, let us know if you’re going for a Chridtmassy/Winter vibe ☺️🌲