Butera The Florist

Vince Butera AAF, AIFD, PFCI will once again be the featured Floral Artist at regional flower shows in 2012!

Are you looking for a fun-filled, entertaining and educational time filled with beautiful flowers from around the world? Then join Vince at the PA Garden Show of York and The Philadelphia International Flower Show.The PA Garden Show of York runs Friday,  March 2 through Sunday,  March 4 at the York Expo Center. Go to www.pagsy.com for further details. We are selling discounted admission tickets at Butera The Florist at 178 Leader Heights Road, York, PA  17402.

Vince will be performing his brand of “Floral Edutainment” from the main stage on Friday 11:30am & 3 pm, Saturday 12:15pm & 6pm, and again on Sunday 12:30pm. Each show will be totally different and showcase various floral designs created right before your eyes!  Vince’s theme is “Internationally Inspired. Locally Designed.” … design styles will be inspired by “Americana”, “Europe”, and “Our Diverse World.  Flowers are scheduled to arrive from many parts of the world, and Saturday’s programs will feature flowers grown in California, and provided by The California Cut Flower Commission (CCFC).

And don’t miss this year’s display of Floral Artistry by Butera The Florist…it will certainly be a “Surprise Around Every Corner”…we can’t tell you all the details or we will spoil the surprise. But, we can tell you that it is “Internationally Inspired.  Locally Designed” and will be as striking as ever!

Romance In The Garden

The Philadelphia International Flower Show will be the next location where Vince Butera will showcase his Floral Artistry.

Friday,  March 9, Vince will be the featured floral artist on the “Design Studio Stage” from 3 to 4 pm. Vince will create floral designs live and interact with the audience on the “Hawaii: Islands of Aloha” theme. Then at 7pm, Vince Butera will be in the Floral Design Competition on the stage with other floral artists in a fast-paced and fun design competition…come out and cheer him on!!!

2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show

Valentine’s Day will be here quickly! February 14, 2012 is a Tuesday this year, so don’t forget to plan ahead.

Tired of the items online that all look the same?…Call us at 888.741.4226 to discuss your valentine gift… rather than mass produce, we individually create each design for you. Let us know what you envision, and we will create it for you! BUT…order early for the best selection.

Butera The Florist is widely known for our stylish and artistic floral design style, and our extensive selection of fresh cut flowers.

We will certainly have beautiful roses to choose from…Red “Forever Young” is our featured variety this year, a large vibrant red that is extremely long lasting. We will also have assorted other color roses to choose from such as lavender, peach, yellow, pink & bi-color.

Valentine roses can be purchased in many forms:

Wrapped, Individually $6.95 ea          One Dozen Wrapped with accents: $79.95

Designed in a vessel:    One Dozen: $99.95 & 109.95               1/2 dozen: $59.95

Trio: $32.95                single: $18.95

We recommend our newest design trend “EUROSTYLE”…designed compact in a rounded vessel! This design incorporates a lot of texture and is very long lasting.

You can also consider our “STUNNING!” option…roses designed in a vessel with other premium flowers such as lilies or orchids.                                $ 139.95, 159.95, 179.95 & up

If your goal is to knock her off her feet this Valentines Day, we have the perfect gift…”Romantic Ensemble”… This gift includes a “STUNNING!” vase of roses and lilies with a handcrafted silk scarf attached to the vase, a scented candle or plush animal, AND a box of fine European chocolate pastries. The total is only $250. Or, Consider sending her roses every month for a year… $695 includes local delivery…that’s a savings of $144!

But many of our clients prefer something different…something Trendy & Stylish… consider these ideas:

• Clear glass vessels featuring Mokara, Cymbidium or Dendrobium orchids inside.
• Glass orb bowls filled with a mass design of Hydrangea with roses, lilies or other blooms.
• A mini glass orb bowl with three bright Gerbera daisies & hypericum.
• A romantic “cottage garden” assortment in a vase; hydrangea, larkspur, roses, and more.
• DRAMATIC & VIBRANT COLOR PAIRINGS: Try red & orange using roses and tulips, or the dramatic mix of hot pink, orange and lime colors together!
• Ultra-chic “GLAM” designs of vibrant flowers in silver vessels.
• Low massed floral designs featuring a lot of texture in glass or ceramic vessels.
• Choose non-traditional blooms that make a statement such as: Orchids, Hydrangea, Gerbera, Tulip, Conca’Dor or Sorbonne Oriental lily, Bell of Ireland, Mini Calla.
• Exotic tropical style designs featuring Bird of Paradise, Protea and Orchids.

Consider a surprise “finishing touch” to enhance your Valentine Gift:

• Fine European Pastries     $6.00 ea.
  • Heart-shaped tarts
  • Chocolate Mousse Purse
  • Cheesecake
  • Fruit & Cream tarts
• Chocolate Mousse Mice: $9.95/6
• Balloons: $5.95 ea.
• cuddly plush animals: $ 15 to 35
  

Tired of the items online that all look the same?…Call us at 888.741.4226 to discuss your valentine gift… rather than mass produce, we individually create each design for you. Let us know what you envision, and we will create it for you! BUT…order early for the best selection.

Check out the January issue of Lancaster County Magazine. The cover is a bride holding a floral parasol we created from orchids.

Are you planning a wedding? Call us to create the flowers of you dreams!

Butera The Florist has a great selection of winter decorations and permanent botanicals…and they are currently 20% off!

Stop in to see items inspired by Americana , Europe , Asia and Africa .

Beautiful table pieces, wreaths , and garlands, plus various decorative accents for your home or office. They also make fabulous gifts.

Come in now while selection is at it’s best.

Have you visited Butera The Florist recently? Even if your last visit was within two weeks, you will see new and updated items everywhere.

A few months ago we began with refreshing some wall colors and displays like the one below. Notice the warm tangerine color with the textural wall hanging.

You also see beautiful new product handmade in Ethiopia. This is a partnership with a non-profit organization “Fields Of Hope”, 100% of the sale price goes to support their work. Jewelery, silk scarves, home decor and more!

We currently have some fabulous fall accent pieces around the store to bring color and texture into your home.

A new addition to our store is the Art Gallery/ Cafe! Artists from the York Art Association are displaying their work for your enjoyment and each is available for purchase. A variety of paintings and photographs are always on display. Stop in for a complimentary cup of coffee…feel free to bring your own pastry!

Winter is just around the corner, and glistening new product for holiday decorating is being produced and displayed daily. Did you know we individually create all the home decorations in our design studio? This year we are featuring new winter ice products that are filled with crystals, snow and ice. Check out the 12 foot tree we created!

Speaking of winter…our annual Open House Party is scheduled for Friday December 2 from 4:30 to 8:30. Plan to attend. A link will be available on the website for you to register.

More changes are happening around Butera The Florist every week…be sure to stop in and check them out!