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Ladies Night!

2009-10-05T08:05:00.000-07:00

Join us for Ladies Night! Flower Peddler Bath & Beauty is hosting a special Ladies Night event and Fall Open House complete with free gifts, complimentary spa mini-treatments, delicious appetizers, an informal open house and an opportunity to shop for products and services offered by other local businesses.

Some of the businesses that will be showcased include beautiful handmade jewelry, fine art photography, exquisite handcarved wooden bowls, gorgeous handmade purses, and accessories, and we are adding more wonderful participants each day! Also, come meet Catherine Sir, a Master licensed Esthetician and Educator from Believable Skincare who can answer your questions about achieving healthy skin. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to connect with other women interested in beauty and wellness.

Ladies Night

Friday, October 23, 2009

5:00-9:00 PM

*20% of all sales of Flower Peddler products will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization that seeks funding for mammography for women in need. Help us give the gift of early detection.

Flower Peddler Bath & Beauty is located at 11138 Air Park Road, Suite H, Ashland, VA (in the Hanover Air Park). Please call us at 804-496-6381 for more information or directions.

Participating Businesses

Believable Skincare

Photography by Charlene

Handmades by Linda

Lark Studio

Nicole Lee Designs

Simple Pleasures Books & Gifts

Pampered Chef

CARDiology - Cards with Heart

Interested in exhibiting your products or services? CLICK HERE to download vendor information. We would love to have you join us!

Like to have your coupon or promo item included in our gift bags? Reach potential new customers who are eager to support small businesses. Email or call us for details.

Girls Night Out to Benefit Autism Speaks

2009-09-16T06:06:00.000-07:00

I generally do not make personal posts on this blog, however, I want to share with you an event I will be participating in on Thursday, September 17th. It is Richmond's first Girls Night Out! event to benefit Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks is an organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.

So, what's the personal part of this post? I have a child with autism. We deal with this order every day, 24/7. I am proud to participate in this event and hope that if you are in the Richmond, VA area you will come out to support this fundraiser. If you're not local please consider getting informed and getting involved in events in your area to benefit Autism Speaks. You can visit their website at: www.autismspeaks.org

Here are the details on Girls Night Out! to benefit Autism Speaks

Girls Night Out! will be filled with shopping, food, and more all for a great cause held at The Colony Club in downtown Richmond. There will be shopping from over 40 vendors, salsa lessons, food, wine, mini spa services, door prizes and more! Tickets are only $15.00. For more information on the event or to purchase tickets or VIP packages, please check the website at girlsnightoutrichmond.webs.com.

Shine A Light

2009-09-09T17:38:00.001-07:00

We are thrilled to have been nominated for a chance to compete in the Shine A Light Contest and are humbly asking for your help.

What is "Shine A Light"?

From their website:

"Everyday small business are leading our country and their local communities to a new and better way of working and thinking. Through good times and bad, their resilience and entrepreneurial spirit can serve as an inspiration to us all.

That's why American Express, in partnership with NBC Universal, is inviting you to "shine a light" on a small business that you find inspiring. Has this business adopted an innovative approach to surviving tough times? Does it believe in a customer-first mentality? Does it give back to the community? We want to hear the story - in your words."

Nominated businesses have a chance to compete for $100,000 in grant and marketing support for their business. Such financial assistance would give us the opportunity to create more jobs and continue to support our local economy and community.

You can read more about the Shine A Light program by going to their website: http://shinealight.ivillage.com/

What can you do? Please take a moment to visit our nomination profile and if you feel we are worthy, endorse our story. We need 50 "spotlights" by September 13th to advance for consideration. You can click the following link to view our profile: Shine A Light. Thank you so much for your help!

Our Shine A Light Profile.

Fall is Almost Here!

2009-09-07T17:23:00.000-07:00

Are you looking forward to the cooler temperatures of autumn with its crisp cool mornings and brilliant colors? We certainly are! Fall is one of our favorite times of year, and we absolutely adore creating products that capture this glorious season. We have a bevy of beauties waiting for you but before we get to those, it's time to say goodbye to this year's juicy summer line. While supplies last enjoy 15% off all our summer-themed products from Yuzu Kwazy, Cucumber Lettuce, to Fresh Mango. They're all ripe for the picking!

New Products for Fall 2009

It smells like Autumn here! The scents of pumpkin, caramel apples, cinnamon, and clove are wafting through the air making us feel all warm and cozy. Capture some of those feelings for yourself with our amazing fall collection of gourmet soaps, body scrubs, and lotions. Click here to see them all.

Our fall calendar is rapidly filling with festivals and events. If you are local to the Richmond area, we hope to have the chance to visit with you in person. Check out our Events Calendar to see where we'll be.

Tips for Beautiful Summer Skin

2009-07-16T06:45:00.000-07:00

Headed to the beach this summer to work on that tan? Did you know that exfoliating first to get rid of dry, flaky skin can help you get a better longer-lasting tan? Even if you prefer a spray tan or no tan at all, Exfoliating Body Scrubs effectively cleanse the skin while gently sloughing away dry, dead or aged skin cells to expose a smoother texture and a healthier looking appearance which in turn can also help your moisturizer or sunscreen work more effectively.

You'll find all our popular Body Scrubs and Polishes on sale this month for 15% off.

It's Hanover Tomato Time!

2009-07-10T09:17:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again - Hanover Tomato time! We'll be out bright and early on Saturday with our Ta-Mater soap and other great-smelling delectables. Come out and say hello!

Hanover Tomato Festival
July 11, 2009
9 AM - 4PM
Pole Green Park
Mechanicsville, VA

July News

2009-07-01T06:36:00.000-07:00

Welcome to July!
News of a general note: our office will be closed Friday, July 3rd. We'll reopen as usual on July 6th. The website will remain open for our big 4th of July Weekend sale.

This holiday weekend shop first, barbeque later. Come celebrate your right to smell good and save some green while doing it. Place an order with us between July 1st and July 5th and save 25% on your entire purchase.* Simply use coupon code JULY09 at checkout to redeem your savings.

+ Enjoy Freedom from Shipping Costs

Today only! (July 1st) Orders of $25 or more** will also qualify for free ground shipping. No coupon code necessary. We will refund your shipping costs before processing your order. Orders must be placed before midnight EST July 1st to qualify. Shop now to enjoy both these special offers!

Feel free to Share these offers with a friend so they can celebrate their right to smell good too!

*Offer good on retail orders only. Sorry, no wholesale. Sale ends midnight EST July 5, 2009. Offer not good on past or pending orders.
**Retail merchandise orders of $25 or more after applied discounts and shipping to addresses within the continental United States.

Other news of note:
Come see us at the Hanover Tomator Festival!
July 11, 2009
Pole Green Park
Mechanicsville, VA

We'll have our nearly famous Ta-Mater Soap and loads of other great-smelling things. Come join us for a Hanover tradition!

In Honor of Father's Day: Skincare for Men

2009-06-19T10:56:00.000-07:00

Do men really need to worry about skincare?

Absolutely! For many men, skincare is probably an afterthought. However, with the growing availability and acceptance of facial care products designed for men, there really is no excuse for a guy to limit his skincare regimen to just shaving. Daily facial care is just as important for you men as it is for women. After all, doesn't everyone want to maintain a youthful, healthy glow and protect our skin from premature aging? Many of you guys put a lot of effort into your diet and fitness routines, but forget that the first thing someone notices about you is your face, not your abs.

Skincare does not have to be a complicated, drawn-out process. And we're going to make it easy for you. Good facial care for men consists of the same elements as it does for women: cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting. Guys, you actually have an advantage over women when it comes to maintaining youthful skin longer. A man's skin is about 20% thicker than a woman's. It is typically firmer because it is richer in collagen and elastin. This makes you less prone to wrinkling, and more resistant than a woman's skin to sun and other enviromental factors. With these advantages, however, comes skin more active with sebaceous glands, in other words, more oily with larger pores. And also, because of shaving, your skin tends towards dehydration more quickly.

So where do you start? You start with the basics - cleansing. Daily washing keeps the pores unclogged which can prevent a variety of common skin problems including blemishes and ingrown hairs. Our Cleansed Daily Aloe Facial Cleanser will get you started.You can also use one of our complexion bars including Citrusy Chamomile or Creamy Calendula .

What's next? Apply a moisturizer. Because the action of daily shaving can be harsh and drying to your skin, replenishing your skin's moisture balance is very important. Be careful in the shaving product selections you make avoiding those with alcohol and menthol which can be irritating. Of course, we highly recommend Flower Peddler Shaving Soaps! We suggest you follow up with Lubed, our daily facial moisturizer without an oily feel. Our Aftershave Balm also makes an excellent skin conditioner.

Exfoliation is also a great way to remove any debris that may be blocking your pores and dulling your complexion. We suggest you do this once or twice per week using our Buffed . You may find you actually get a closer shave following a scrub. Exfoliation can also significantly brighten the appearance of your skin and allow other skincare products to work more effectively.

Deep cleansing once a week with our Glacial Facial Clay Mask will tone, revitalize, and remove impurities and excess oils from the skin while improving its texture and appearance.

Perhaps the easiest way to maintain healthy skin, however, begins with diet. Proper nutrition with adequate amounts of vitamins, minerals, and proteins, and especially water help sustain our body's first line of defense against the elements. Taking multi-vitamins rich in anti-oxidants, reducing caffeine and alcohol intake, and limiting exposure to the sun are all ways you can help support healthy skin. Drink plenty of water (6 - 8 glasses per day) to help preserve skin's elasticity and prevent dehydration. Avoid smoking. And use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher! Sun damage and poor nutrition are the surest ways to speed up the aging process.

Skincare for men really does not differ from that required for women. Cleansing and moisturizing are key. Remember guys, proper skincare does not have to involve large amounts of time or your girlfriend's bath products; only a few minutes a day with products designed for you, will have your skin looking its best.

Bring on Summer!

2009-06-05T08:27:00.000-07:00

Warm weather has arrived and it's time for us to roll out our special summer fragrances. For a limited time we are offering three mouth-watering blends in seasonal editions of our newly reformulated sulfate and paraben-free Aloe Body Wash, our paraben-free Petals Hand & Body Lotion, plus our super-fun Fizzing Bath Bloomers.

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THIS MONTH'S SPECIAL COUPON IN HONOR OF FATHER'S DAY

Don't forget that special man in your life! Father's Day is June 21st. And what better way to show him you care than a gift that will help him care for his skin. Our Essentials for Him line offers products from simple shaving soaps to elaborate gift sets all designed and packaged just for him. From now until June 12th save 20% on all items in our Essentials for Him collection*. Simply use coupon code: STUDBUBBLES when checking out.

*retail orders only please.
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SOAP BOGO!

We're running a Soap BOGO! That's right, buy one - get one free! For 48 hours buy one soap and get a second bar for free. We are limiting this offer to 2 (two) freebies per customer but what a way to double your order! To take advantage of this deal simply add the soap choice(s) you wish to purchase to your shopping cart and before you check out leave a note in the comments section that includes the word "BOGO" and the name of your free soap of choice. So for example, if you buy one soap leave a comment that says: BOGO Lemongrass Poppyseed. Free soaps will be subject to product availability, and we reserve the right to make substitutions if necessary. The Soap BOGO ends midnight EST June 7th 2009, so don't wait!

June News

2009-06-02T06:28:00.000-07:00

Our Monthly Specials are back! We just loaded the page with some of our favorite goodies plus a couple items perfect for Dad this Father's Day. See them all here: Monthly Specials

Like a chance to win a terrific gift set?

Place an order of $25 or more this month and be automatically entered to win our Foot Spa Gift Set just in time to get those feet in shape for summer!

New Summer Fragrances available June 5th

Fresh Mango - Fresh and green with bright citrus top notes supported by a middle of ripe peaches and a sweet, lingering base of clean musk.

Yuzu Kwazy - Refreshing and uplifting with an amazing floral citrus blend of tart grapefruit, overtones of mandarin tempered with subtle green bottom notes and bright blossoms.

Cucumber Lettuce - Ultra cool, sweet and refreshing - the perfect fragrance for summer! This is not just ordinary cucumber; it's a delicious combination of crisp garden lettuce blended with just the right amount of cucumber and a touch of melon for the ultimate fresh fragrance.

Happy Memorial Day!

2009-05-23T07:04:00.000-07:00

Help us support a great organization!
It's our biggest sale of the year and a chance for you to help us support an organization that supports our troops. The owner of Flower Peddler is a military veteran so Memorial Day has special significance here. Shop with us this weekend and save 25% off your entire order.* And this is our favorite part; for each order placed, we will donate $2.00 to the USO. If you're not familiar with the USO (United Service Organizations), it's a private, nonprofit organization that has been supporting troops and their families for 68 years across the US and around the world. You can read more about the USO by visiting their website: www.uso.org.

Here's a great chance for you to stock up on some of your favorite items, try some new ones, and help us do some good at the same time!

*Our special Memorial Day Sale runs through midnight EST 5/25/09. Please use coupon code MEM09 to redeem your discount on retail orders only. Sorry, does not apply to wholesale, past, or pending orders.

We're closed today

2009-01-27T06:36:00.000-08:00

Mother Nature has seen fit to give us an unexpected day off. Our office & showroom will be closed today. There will be no phone support, however you can reach us by email. See you tomorrow.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-01-21T07:10:00.000-08:00

Happy 2009!

2009-01-08T06:28:00.000-08:00

Woo hoo! It's a brand new year! We're back in full-force here and ready to make 2009 a great smelling year. We're busily getting our Spring line prepared for its debut and thinking about summer already. In the meantime, we have oodles of goodies on clearance. Some are seasonal items and some are retiring permanently. All are listed at great wallet-friendly prices. Get them while you can!

Clearance Page

Holiday Shipping and Closing Schedule

2008-12-16T12:46:00.000-08:00

2008 Holiday Shipping and Closing Schedule

Holiday Closings

Our offices will be closed on:

November 27-28, 2008
Closing at Noon, December 24th. Closed December 25-28, 2008
January 1-2, 2009

Holiday Shipping

We are as efficient as possible in getting your orders out, however, since holiday magic can be a bit unreliable, please use the guidelines below to help you plan your orders so they arrive on or before December 23rd.

US Destinations:

Shipping Method:
UPS Ground* (Order by: December 15th)
USPS Priority Mail* (Order by: December 18th)
UPS 3-day Select (Order by: December 18th )
UPS 2nd Day Air (Order by: December 19th)

*not guaranteed

Thanksgiving Weekend Super Sale!

2008-11-27T10:59:00.000-08:00

It's the official kick-off of the Holiday shopping season! Does the idea of huge crowds, long lines, and unbearable traffic have you ready to crawl back under the covers? This year save some time, money, and perhaps your sanity by shopping Flower Peddler's 4 Day Thanksgiving Sale. You'll find fabulous pampering gifts for the entire family at great prices listed throughout our website. Enjoy savings of 30% on regularly priced merchandise, FREE PRODUCT BONUSES for orders of $50 or more, PLUS FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders of $100 or more! We also include FREE SAMPLES with each and EVERY order.

Sale starts at 12:01 AM EST November 28th and ends at midnight EST on December 1st. That's an amazing 4 days of savings with incredible deals on exclusive holiday gift sets and select products. Be sure to check out our Fa-La-La-La Gift Guide to help you with those tough gift decisions. Redeem your savings by shopping in person on Friday or Saturday or by shopping online Friday through Monday using coupon code SUPERSALE at checkout. Let us do the work so you can rest on your laurels.

*Thanksgiving Super Sale begins 12:01 AM EST November 28th and ends at midnight EST on December 1st.
*Free ground shipping applies to all retail orders shipping to addresses within the continental USA. International orders will incur shipping charges.
*Discount code SUPERSALE must be entered in the coupon field at checkout for discount to be applied. Discount does not apply to past, pending, wholesale, or custom orders.
*Free product bonus offers will appear automatically once merchandise total reaches $50 after discounts and before taxes, shipping.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-26T06:34:00.000-08:00

From the team here at Flower Peddler, we wish you and yours a warm, safe, and blessed Thanksgiving.

Our offices will be closing at noon on Wednesday, Nov 26th. We'll be back open bright and early on Friday, Nov 28th to kick off our annual Thanksgiving Weekend Sale. See you then!

Coupon Bonuses

2008-11-11T07:04:00.000-08:00

Our holiday items are selling fast with a couple of our limited edition soaps almost sold out already! Here's a little incentive to shop early so you don't miss out:

Now through November 13th enjoy extra savings! Save $10 on your purchase of $50 or more with coupon code 10OFF50 OR save $15 on your purchase of $75 or more with coupon code 15OFF75. Hurry! Offer expires at midnight, November 13th, 2008. Must use coupon code to redeem savings. Offer not good on past or pending orders.

We're looking for a few good people...

2008-11-10T12:07:00.000-08:00

Flower Peddler is currently seeking experienced and energetic, independent sales reps with strong contacts in all markets. Flower Peddler works on a commission-only basis and is seeking reps to distribute to a range of marketplaces including spas, salons, baby and maternity boutiques, upscale gift shops, and gift shows. Representatives with showroom and trade show presence or established relationships with high-end boutiques a plus. If interested in promoting a fresh and unique brand, please fax your resume with experience, availability, terms, and brands currently represented to 804-496-6382 or email to info[at]flower-peddler.com.

Deck the Halls!

2008-11-09T07:09:00.000-08:00

We're dressed up for the holidays!

Drop by our showroom and see and smell all our seasonal lovelies in person.

Fa-La-La-La

2008-11-08T07:13:00.000-08:00

Our Holiday 2008 Gift Guide is up.
Have fun! We did! :)

Holiday Product Highlight

2008-11-07T05:01:00.000-08:00

This is the first of our planned holiday product features. We'll pick an item or two to highlight each week. This set is already selling fast so don't wait!!

Virginia Boxed Holiday Gift Set

Bring a little bit of Virginia home for the holidays with this beautiful gift set inspired by the glory of the Piedmont region. We include two of our best-selling products, our Petals Hand & Body Lotion and Blossoms Hand Creme, and a coordinating handmade soap elegantly arranged in a gorgeous festive gift box and tied up with a bright and cheerful coordinating satin ribbon. Choose from our Virginia Collection fragrances including Blue Ridge Berry, Chesapeake, Mountain Heather, Mountain Mint, Shenandoah Rose, Valley Apple Blossom, or Virginia Dogwood.

Holiday Open House

2008-11-05T17:49:00.000-08:00

It's our Annual Holiday Open House!

Come join us Friday, November 14th from 11:00 - 7:00 pm

or

Saturday, November 15th from 10:00 - 5:00 pm

for a special open house. Drop-in and spend some time enjoying a relaxing and unique shopping experience. Take a tour of our mini-factory; try out some of our luxurious products; get a jump on your holiday shopping all in a spa-like setting.

We'll be offering:

Refreshments

Door Prizes

Chances for additional savings and free gifts

Beautiful ready-made gift sets or build your own

Where:
11138 Air Park Road, Suite H (next to Hanover County Airport)
Ashland, VA 23005
Phone: 804-496-6381

Horrifying Halloween Sale!

2008-10-26T06:45:00.000-07:00

Choose Your Own Sale!
Things a little scary out there? Not in here! You'll find slashed prices and chilling deals throughout our website.

And best of all, we're running our 2nd Annual Horrifying Halloween Sale. This year you pick the savings.

CHOOSE FROM:

FREE SHIPPING on retail orders of $40 or more.
Just use coupon code SCARY at checkout.

Save 15% on your entire retail order with coupon code SPOOKY.

You choose your sale. But hurry! These spooktacular savings are only good until October 31st; then they're up in smoke until next year.

Fine print: These specials are only good for retail orders placed between October 24-31, 2008. Offer not good on previous or pending orders or wholesale orders. Free Shipping offer applies to retail orders shipping via ground to addresses within the continental US.

The Holidays are coming!

2008-10-14T15:17:00.000-07:00

Even though it was 85 degrees here today, we still began loading the first products in our Holiday 2008 Collection on the website. We have gorgeous gift sets, fragrant candles, and beautiful soaps all decked out in the season's finest. We're still adding descriptions, but if you just can't wait to get started on that shopping list, all items are available for purchase now. Just shoot us an email if you would like the details on a particular product. See the collection here: Holiday 2008.

And because you asked for it, we will be bringing back our Fa-La-La-La Gift Guide this year. Watch for it soon!