Monday, November 8, 2010

Checking Back In!

Hello again from the Bitterroot Flower Shop! We've got a big update for our blog, in part because we've been so busy that we've let the blog slide for the last week, but also because there have been so many exciting Missoula events that it hardly feels possible to do everything at once!

First things first: Tickets are on sale now for The Missoula Children's Theatre's production of The Producers, Mel Brook's racy Broadway hit. We're very happy to support the MCT and all the wonderful productions they put on, and we're looking forward to seeing you there!

A Missoula institution has celebrated another year: the Day of the Dead. Our shop donated a few buckets of dead or dying flowers for use in the Day of the Dead Mandala, which uses organic matter and natural dyes to form a huge, beautiful design at Caras Park. Here's a video of the process from last year's celebration: Missoula Mandala Project 2009.

Last, but certainly not least: we're bringing out all our Christmas decorations, just in time for this year's gorgeous Indian Summer to finally drop the temperature and turn into Winter. Come check out our huge collection of seasonal Jim Shore collectibles! We've also just got many of our bulbs in, ready to bloom for the holidays! Come check out the Amaryllis & Paper White bulbs, for sale and already starting!

Finally, its time for our Arrangement of the Week. Made by our designer Dotty, this arrangement is a great example of the Autumn colors we have available in the store. A subtle balance of oranges and deep reds, with Carnations, Bells of Ireland, Sunset Protea and an Oriental Lily, this arrangement is sure to compliment the turning colors and crisp light of November. Feel free to either call or step into the store, and we'll make one up for you!