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		<title>Tulips, tulips, tulips&#8230; the first sign of spring</title>
		<link>http://cartersflorist.com/blog/?p=174</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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Tulips announcing the arrival of Spring!
We have fresh tulips available everyday.  Stop by and pick-up one of our cash and carry specials.  A bunch of 10 stems for $9.95.
Or, order our Spring Has Sprung! arrangement, 20 assorted colored tulips in a clear glass vase.  Regularly priced at $44.95
But wait….  call us [...]]]></description>
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<p>Tulips announcing the arrival of Spring!</p>
<p>We have fresh tulips available everyday.  Stop by and pick-up one of our cash and carry specials.  A bunch of 10 stems for $9.95.</p>
<p>Or, order our Spring Has Sprung! arrangement, 20 assorted colored tulips in a clear glass vase.  Regularly priced at $44.95</p>
<p>But wait….  call us at 727.327.5568 and mention this blog posting to receive a $5.00 discount!</p>
<p>Pinellas County delivery.</p>
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		<title>A Virtual Consultation&#8230;  Worldwide</title>
		<link>http://cartersflorist.com/blog/?p=158</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:06:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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Recently we were contacted by a future sister-in-law about providing wedding florals and decor for an upcoming bride at the Don CeSar, St. Pete Beach, Florida.
The catch was that she lived in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and her mother in South America. There was never a possibility of meeting in person with these two decision [...]]]></description>
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<p>Recently we were contacted by a future sister-in-law about providing wedding florals and decor for an upcoming bride at the Don CeSar, St. Pete Beach, Florida.</p>
<p>The catch was that she lived in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and her mother in South America. There was never a possibility of meeting in person with these two decision makers so we scheduled a virtual consultation between them and our bridal consultant. The mother had googled us on-line which led her to us thru our website. All decisions were made during 2 virtual consultations and the floral and decor was implemented flaulessly.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-159" title="reception cp 0138" src="http://cartersflorist.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/reception-cp-0138-225x300.jpg" alt="reception cp 0138" width="225" height="300" /></p>
<p>An emailed received on Jan. 27 stated:</p>
<p>Terry, We just wanted to thank you for the fabulous job you did on my brother&#8217;s wedding. We could not have asked for anything more beautiful. You are amazing and should be commended for your patience, your excellence and professionalism. The flowers were stunning and were noticed by all! We will surely recommend you to anyone we know in your area! Thank you again and take good care of yourself!</p>
<p>Melissa Clark and the whole de Leon family!<br clear=all></p>
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		<title>Carter&#8217;s first wedding of 2010</title>
		<link>http://cartersflorist.com/blog/?p=138</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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The Carter Team, looking forward to a long and relaxing weekend after the Christmas/New Years holidays, was contacted to provide florals and decor for an impromptu wedding on Jan. 2, 2010.
The bride and groom desired to capture romance and candelight in the Renaissance Vinoy Tea Garden and to transform Fred&#8217;s Bar, the hotels private dining [...]]]></description>
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<p>The Carter Team, looking forward to a long and relaxing weekend after the Christmas/New Years holidays, was contacted to provide florals and decor for an impromptu wedding on Jan. 2, 2010.</p>
<p>The bride and groom desired to capture romance and candelight in the Renaissance Vinoy Tea Garden and to transform Fred&#8217;s Bar, the hotels private dining room, into an upscale, New York inspired, dinner club for 60 people.</p>
<p>Of course our talented team was able to create the proper arrangements and decor much to the couples pleasure.</p>
<p>An email received on January 14th stated:</p>
<p>Thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding so spectacular!! You really helped me create the WOW effect I wanted and it could not have been more perfect, thank you!!</p>
<p>I managed to sneak in to have a look at Fred&#8217;s before the guests arrived and it was exactly what I had invisioned!! You were spot on with the table cloths and just seeing the whole colour scheme come together and really pop as it did was wonderful. The napkins, gold plates, flowers, chairs&#8230;..everything was just magical!!</p>
<p>The candles on the fountain blew me away, so classy and stylish&#8230;&#8230;perfection!!</p>
<p>Kind regards, Kelly</p>
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		<title>Spring Has Sprung!</title>
		<link>http://cartersflorist.com/blog/?p=102</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tulips announcing the arrival of Spring!
Spring Has Sprung! is an arrangement of 20 assorted colored tulips in a clear glass vase.
Regularly priced at $44.95
But wait&#8230;.  call us at 727.327.5568 and mention this blog posting to receive a $5.00 discount!
Pinellas County delivery.
View all specials
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<p>Spring Has Sprung! is an arrangement of 20 assorted colored tulips in a clear glass vase.</p>
<p>Regularly priced at $44.95</p>
<p>But wait&#8230;.  call us at 727.327.5568 and mention this blog posting to receive a $5.00 discount!</p>
<p>Pinellas County delivery.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cartersflorist.com/shop/search_results.php?keys=&amp;catID=&amp;oID=73&amp;price=" target="_blank"><strong>View all specials</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Photos, photos, photos of Carter&#8217;s Creations (and constantly growing)</title>
		<link>http://cartersflorist.com/blog/?p=59</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:18:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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Tired of &#8220;canned&#8221; photographs on &#8220;other florist&#8221; websites?  Not at Carter&#8217;s!   We have 650 photos in our galleries and growing every week.
They&#8217;re not just flowers&#8230;. they&#8217;re Carter&#8217;s!  Take a peek! 

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<p>Tired of &#8220;canned&#8221; photographs on &#8220;other florist&#8221; websites?  Not at Carter&#8217;s!   We have 650 photos in our galleries and growing every week.</p>
<p>They&#8217;re not just flowers&#8230;. they&#8217;re Carter&#8217;s!  <a href="http://cartersflorist.com/page-weddings-galleries.php">Take a peek! </a><br />
<Br clear=all></p>
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		<title>Virtual Consultations make wedding planning easier!</title>
		<link>http://cartersflorist.com/blog/?p=47</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:08:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Harnessing the newest technology Carter&#8217;s gives brides the experience of a virtual consultation in the privacy of their own home.  This is especially useful in planning a Tampa Bay destination wedding or when unable to coordinate a busy schedule for an in-store consultation.
The process is simple!  A convenient appointment time is scheduled ensuring the bride to be at a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Harnessing the newest technology Carter&#8217;s gives brides the experience of a virtual consultation in the privacy of their own home.  This is especially useful in planning a Tampa Bay destination wedding or when unable to coordinate a busy schedule for an in-store consultation.</p>
<p>The process is simple!  A convenient appointment time is scheduled ensuring the bride to be at a computer and telephone while we link their computer with ours.  They are able to view everything on our computer screen; photo galleries, set sketches, linens and more  as if sitting in our store.  <a href="http://cartersflorist.com/page-weddings-consult.php" target="_self">Request a virtual consultation.</a></p>
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		<title>Ladies&#8217; Night</title>
		<link>http://cartersflorist.com/blog/?p=73</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:40:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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Join the fun!
Treat yourself to one of two classes offered during the month. Each participant receives themed design instruction and will create an arrangement to take home.
Cost is $50.00 inclusive of wine, dinner, instruction and door prizes.
Socialize and meet new people! Classes begin at 6:00 pm and generally finished by 9:00 pm. Classes are limited [...]]]></description>
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<p>Join the fun!</p>
<p>Treat yourself to one of two classes offered during the month. Each participant receives themed design instruction and will create an arrangement to take home.</p>
<p>Cost is $50.00 inclusive of wine, dinner, instruction and door prizes.</p>
<p>Socialize and meet new people! Classes begin at 6:00 pm and generally finished by 9:00 pm. Classes are limited to 20 students.</p>
<p><strong>Upcoming 2010 Ladies Nights</strong></p>
<p>February 24 &#8220;Exotica&#8221;, March 9 and 10 &#8220;Limelight&#8221;, April 20 and 21 &#8220;Sweetness&#8221;, May 19 and 21 &#8220;Kaleidoscope&#8221;, June 22 and 23 &#8220;Golden&#8221;,  July 13 and 14 &#8220;Sizzle&#8221;,  August 10 and 11 &#8220;Atlantis&#8221;, September 14 and 15 &#8220;Woodlands&#8221;, October 26 and 27 &#8220;Devilish&#8221;, November 9 and 10 &#8220;Tuscan&#8221;, December 7 and 8 &#8220;Velvet&#8221;</p>
<p>Register now! Call Cassie at 727.327.5568, or email <a href="mailto:cassie@cartersflorist.com">cassie@cartersflorist.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ladies&#8217; Night / February 2010 / Exotica</title>
		<link>http://cartersflorist.com/blog/?p=115</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:48:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[February Ladies Night will take you on a trip to a tropcial paradise with Exotica.
Leave the winter blues behind as you try your hand at an exquisite tropical arrangement.  Tuesday, February 23rd is already sold out, but we still have some spots open for Wednesday, February 24th.
Sign up soon by email at cassie@cartersflorist.com or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>February Ladies Night will take you on a trip to a tropcial paradise with Exotica.</p>
<p>Leave the winter blues behind as you try your hand at an exquisite tropical arrangement.  Tuesday, February 23rd is already sold out, but we still have some spots open for Wednesday, February 24th.</p>
<p>Sign up soon by email at <a href="mailto:cassie@cartersflorist.com">cassie@cartersflorist.com</a> or call 727.327.5568.  Cost is $50.00 inclusive of wine, dinner, instruction and door prizes.</p>
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		<title>Ladies&#8217; Night / March 2010 / Limelight</title>
		<link>http://cartersflorist.com/blog/?p=193</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Step into the Limelight at the March Ladies Night! Haven&#8217;t been bold enough to try your creative skills? Let March be the month to experiment with some of the most interesting and surprising flowers in green hues and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
Taking reservations now for March 9th and 10th.  Email at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Step into the Limelight at the March Ladies Night! Haven&#8217;t been bold enough to try your creative skills? Let March be the month to experiment with some of the most interesting and surprising flowers in green hues and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.</p>
<p>Taking reservations now for March 9th and 10th.  Email at cassie@cartersflorist.com or call 727.327.5568. Cost is $50.00 inclusive of wine, dinner, instruction and door prizes.</p>
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		<title>Ladies&#8217; Night / April 2010 / Sweetness</title>
		<link>http://cartersflorist.com/blog/?p=197</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sweet Spring! A bounty of spring blooms will fill this “Sweetness” arrangement at the April Ladies Night. Think flowers are missing their fragrance? Come enjoy the sweet smell of the delicate blooms of spring. Sign up for April 20 or 21st by email
Taking reservations now for April 20th and 21st.  Email at cassie@cartersflorist.com or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sweet Spring! A bounty of spring blooms will fill this “Sweetness” arrangement at the April Ladies Night. Think flowers are missing their fragrance? Come enjoy the sweet smell of the delicate blooms of spring. Sign up for April 20 or 21st by email</p>
<p>Taking reservations now for April 20th and 21st.  Email at cassie@cartersflorist.com or call 727.327.5568. Cost is $50.00 inclusive of wine, dinner, instruction and door prizes.</p>
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