Gillian Marie Flower Shoppe Supports the Susan G. Komen Foundation

Good Evening Girls!!

Many of you do not know that my Grandma is a Breast Cancer survivor. Cancer has touched my life personally, therefore it is with much pride that we support Elisa Wen Clothing Boutique's benefit for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Elisa Wen, a contemporary women's clothing boutique in Danville, is sponsoring an event tomorrow from 12pm to 6pm at their Danville Boutique. They have great clothes, at reasonable prices - plus tomorrow, a portion of your purchase goes to the Susan G. Komen foundation. Shop and donate? Sign me up! :)

If you are in the area swing by Elisa Wen tomorrow at:
730 Camino Ramon, Ste. 170
Danville, CA 94526
925.831.9600

Elisa Wen will also be hosting delicious drinks and yummy cupcakes all day. Gillian Marie Flower Shoppe has donated our custom floral designs for the occasion as well!

A few years ago, my mom and Aunt Joani walked the Breast Cancer 3-Day. They walked with my Great Aunt Marsha, who is also a courageous Breast Cancer survivor. If you have not had the pleasure of participating or supporting the walkers, I strongly encourage you to do so this year. Every walker has a story: some cancer survivors, and others walking in honor of those who fought or are fighting Breast Cancer. Each person who walks and supports the Breast Cancer 3-Day is joining the cause to fight for a cure. It is an amazing weekend, and incredibly inspirational to be a part of. I encourage you to grab your pink tutu's, pop your party CD into the car stereo, and cheer on the walkers as they make their way up the Bay!!

With a cause this dear to all of us, I am so happy to be able to participate in this benefit! Elisa Wen has recently stocked their Danville location. They have great dresses for your summer wedding or BBQ. Also, I hear that they recently got in flower girl dresses! Cute!! :)

Also, if you purchase 2 Hale Bop items, or spend $350, you will receive a free tracksuit (valued at $100.00).
Please pass this email onto anyone that you think may be interested! Also see flier attached.
Make sure to tell the girls at Elisa Wen that I sent you too!! :)

Have a great Memorial Weekend, and I hope to see ya all soon!
Gillian

Danville Weekly BEST OF

GILLIAN MARIE FLOWER SHOPPE needs your help :)



We might be new to Danville, but would love to start our first month in the neighborhood off with a BANG!

The Danville Weekly is currently taking votes for the town's BEST OF addition.

PLEASE help us get us noticed in Danville by voting for us online at Danville Weekly Online http://www.danvilleweekly.com/best_of/voting/form.php
Because we are only 2 weeks old in Danville, you will have to write in Gillian Marie Flower Shoppe in the Best Florist category. Also in order for your vote to count you must vote for 4 other categories besides Best Florist.

THANK YOU for your help!!

Gillian

TODAY at the FLOWER SHOPPE

Get ready for your weekend with today's flowers - Fresh from the growers!
Come find out why Flower Shoppe flowers are better and more long lasting than your grocer's!!



CUT FLOWERS:
Sunflowers - $5/Bunch
Blue Hydrangea - $4.50/ Stem
Pink and Hot Pink Sweet Peas - $6.50/ Bunch
Pink and Yellow Snapdragons - $7.00/ Bunch
Cabbage Flower - $4.00 / Stem
Blush and White Peonies - $22 / Bunch
Tuberose - $8.50 / Bunch
Calla Lilies - $8.00/ Bunch
Stargazer Lilies - $16.00 / Bunch
Blooming Dogwood Branches - $5/ 4ft branch

AND MANY MORE - Tulips, Gerberas, Asters, Coffeebean, Larkspur, PomPoms, Alstromeria, Iris, Roses, and more!

The Flower Shoppe: A First Week's Reflection

It's hard to believe that the Flower Shoppe has just passed our One Week Anniversary, it feels like a month has passed since we took this photo after our first day in business.



First of all, I have to say how incredibly grateful I am to our new customers, neighbors, and friends at Gillian Marie Flower Shoppe. We have loved meeting everyone in the community, and feel incredibly bless to be given this opportunity.

I must give a quick shout out to a few people who have really gone above and beyond to make Blake and I feel welcomed and supported as we start this new adventure. First of all our new family at Sideboards Restaurant has been incredible. Ford and Erin you both rock! If you have not tried Sideboards, you are missing out!! Sideboards is located just around the corner from us on Hartz Ave. I recommend trying the Chicken Salad Sandwich with Currants on Walnut Bread, also the Fried Brussels Sprouts are a must trust me!
Also a huge thank you to Melinda at Hartz and Soles, Mary Ellen and the girls at Papyrus, Brooks and the boys at The Cigar Shop, the Walsh boys at Norm's Place, and Marilyn at Moda Mi. You have all welcomed us to the street with a smile :)

We love our regular visits from customers as well. Johnny and Kristin, you two are such a sweet couple. I am very honored to be part of your wedding, and look forward to continuing our friendship beyond. Michelle, Sharon, Amy, and all of our other loyal new friends... Thank you for your business!

Here are a few photos of our first week!
Best,
Gillian

The Shoppe Grande Opening

Some superstitions see rain as a bad omen, however not Blake and I! Like most celebrations in our honor, we openned the Flower Shoppe in the pouring rain. The rain has become a welcomed blessing to us, and although it caused a traffic jam (which made me over an hour late), the celebration was hardly hindered!

Thank you to all of our family and friends who stopped by to support us on Friday evening. We made our first official sale to Phil and Paula, who's five dollar bill is now stapled to the wall. For those who were unable to make it, we hope to see you soon. :)

Here are a few photos of the party.

Enjoy,
Gillian