Primary Petals

Meet Queen Protea featured in our Original Collection. ⁠
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This beauty was named after Proteus, son of Poseidon in Greek Mythology. With over 1500 species of Protea's, this diverse beauty can be found around the beauty. ⁠
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Did we mention how resilient she is? Dormant buds are known to survive wildfires. ⁠
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Don't forget Mother's Day is coming Sunday May 8th. ⁠
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Been watching Vampire Diaries and the first Vampire we’re called, “Originals” but…this is also our first bouquet called, “The Original Bouquet of Joy” — Flowers are better than vampires, am I right!?

Is self-care overrated? We don't think so...

" I fight for self care any chance I get. It's so difficult at times to really carve out space but self care to me is different at different times and with different moods. I would say, the foundation of self care for me, is valuing myself ENOUGH to remember that I am worthy of time off and time to myself."

- Carly, Founder of

So do you believe you're worthy of time off and time to yourself? We do!

Here's a mini self-care cheat sheet to help you get started:

- Sweat it out
- Watch the sunrise or sunset
- Schedule any needed check ups
- Do some Journaling
- Call a Friend
- Table a bubble bath

Happy Self-caring,

The Primary Petals Team

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Spring is just around the corner and our spring bouquet is coming out from winter hibernation! 🌻

She's beauty and she's grace. She's queen of our Spring Bouquet. She's Miss. Sunflower of the United States.

Well, we're entirely wrong because Sunflowers ARE indigenous to the America's. They were exported to the rest of the world in the 1500s.

And it should come as no surprise that sunflowers get their name because they indulge in a practice called heliotropism. Their beautiful faces face east in the morning and continue to follow the light of the sun as the earth moves during the day.

In 2012, U.S. astronaut Don Pettit brought along a few sunflower seeds to the International Space Station. Petit regularly blogged about his budding friendship and shared photos of the gardening process.

Shop our Spring Bouquet today.

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Now don't get us wrong, we love hard-work, productivity, and getting sh*t done, but we also know the value in practicing self-caring. One way we do this is through practicing gratitude.

When was the last time you stopped to smell the roses? Roses, of course, being a metaphor for the little moments of beauty we can sometimes overlook.

So let's keep it simple, grab a notebook, or open your phone to a note and jot down some quick answers.

- What is one thing that made you smile today?
- What is your favorite self-care routine that brings you joy? (Make some time to do that soon.)
- List some of the best decisions you've ever made.

In a article titled, “The Science of Gratitude” (2018), several benefits to a gratitude practice included:

- increased happiness and positive mood
- more satisfaction with life
- less materialistic
- less likely to experience burnout

We LOVE the sound of that!

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Today is Floral Friday where we peak into the beautiful blooms we send straight to your doorstep...

For a while carnations were seen as the “less desirable” flower in the floral industry, but she's making a come back!

Did you know carnations are known as the “flowers of the gods” and have over 300 varieties worldwide?

It's believed that the name carnation comes from the word “coronation” as these flowers are used in Greek ceremonial head crowns.

We love to use carnations in our bouquets because they travel so well. These blooms can stay fresh for up to 14 days ensuring you get to enjoy your bouquet as long as possible

Grab a Bouquet at primarypetals.com

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In case you hadn't noticed, we got ourselves little makeover and we are LOVING the new look. Be sure to check out the website too.

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At Primary Petals we value self-care. And they say a consistent morning routine is one of the key
foundations for self-care and success.

Here are 3 tips for finding yours:

• Access whether you're actually a morning person or not. Determine whether or not you're most productive in the morning or evening and then create a routine based on your energy level.

• Don't overstuff your morning. It's easy to want to do a lot, but start small with a couple of consistent habits like a skincare routine, a cup of coffee you actually sit down to enjoy, or a gratitude list.

• Switch it up! If you're routine just isn't working try something new. Don't get stuck in a rut if it isn't what' best for you.

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We love a happy squad mate and your amazing reviews makes us feel STELLAR. 🌟

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Happy Valentine's Day to all your lovers, and gals, and pals or however you celebrate this day!⁠
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P.S. Have you SEEN HER?⁠
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We want to show off this classic bouquet, but of course, we a little twist! ⁠
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This beauty, no longer red, is a stunning bouquet of a dozen pink roses. ⁠
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It's never too late to show someone you care. ⁠
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Order today primarypetals.com

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I LOVE the Heart Eyes bouquet. I made it with valentines in mind but still keeping it playful. I hope this one stays on the site ever after next week. Xo!

These cute and quirky flowers are often present in our seasonal bouquets, but we love them so much they needed their own moment to shine!

Cute, tough, and long-lasting this is the perfect bouquet of pincushion proteas, waxflower, and eucalyptus celebrate those strong friends in your life! Whether they live next door or in the next state send some joy to their doorstep!

Valentine's day is in 6 Days!

Place your order by this Friday, February 11th!! 📫

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💕Introducing the LOVERS collection! 💕We worked really hard on these three bouquets and brought back the pretty in pink because you all loved it so much!

Preorders are now on the site! Shipping bouquets to anywhere outside of Los Angeles are due on Thursday. Delivery on Valentine’s Day locally in LA / OC only :) DM if you need something special and we can accommodate! Big thanks to for the epic new website photos!

Next in our bouquet roundup is our Winter Flower Bouquet- we love a clean look and white flowers do just that!

This all-white bouquet brings a crisp feeling to any room of your house. With a mix of different blooms from mums to ranunculus to anemones, you're going to love this white bouquet of flowers!

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The Big Bouquet of Joy bouquet is our largest bouquet and barely fits in our super cute box! It's absolutely gorgeous and has multiple bright, beautiful blooms including ranunculus, anthuriums, thistles, mums, carnations, and more.

This bouquet brings loads of JOY and smiles to any face and life to any room it is displayed in! ✨

Valentine's Day is in 12 days.... Order Now.

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This week we're taking a peak at all the bouquets currently in our shop. ⁠
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Our Pretty in Pink bouquet is a colorful bouquet of flowers includes mini roses, painted dried ferns, carnations, and more that creates a pop of happiness in the home or office. ⁠
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Send to your lover today. 💐⁠

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A bouquet that looks like you ran through a field and swept up a bunch of wildflowers, this, 20 stem bouquet is all the flowers found in a garden or on a farm.

From allium to sunflowers to ornamental kale...this bouquet has it all. Might we suggest she doesn't cook this bouquet but rather, enjoys it all week long!

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Are you recently engaged? Planning your wedding? Don't forget that Primary Petals can take care of you!

We have 10 years of experience in wedding florals and a dream team that will bring your vision to life. Our experienced wedding florists are ready to create the most beautiful floral arrangements for your special day.

Book a consultation with us today at primarypetals.com

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Did you miss our steps for perfect bath experience? See our last post for all the details! In the meantime, we wanted to fill you in on why we partner with for our bath balms.

Musee Bath is an incredible woman-owned company that strives to employ men and women of all races, special needs, and those fresh out of the prison system. They focus on their future and less on their past which really gets us emotional and excited.

Not to mention, their products are amazing! We chose to partner with Musee because we want to see the change in the way businesses operate and whom they choose to invest in as employees.

Shop primarypetals.com and museebath.com for beautiful products that support small women-owned businesses.

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Ready for the perfect bath? 🛀 We've got the best tips for you.

1. Make the perfect space. Declutter countertops and wipe down the surfaces. Give the tub a light cleaning with a scrub. The pièce de résistance? Adding a flower bouquet to your bathroom! Oh, don't forget to play your favorite relaxing music and to get a clean towel or two.

2. Draw the bath. Water temperature is key to making the perfect bath experience! Only you know exactly what temperature you like for your bath so be sure to test the water and adjust it to your liking.

3. Go Extra! Light a candle, dim the lights, drop in a bath balm or epsom salts with essential oils and immerse yourself in the delightful experience of a perfect bath!

Need the perfect bouquet? a bath balm or two? How about a beautifully scented candle?

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We've got some tips and tricks to making your bouquets last as long as possible! 💐💐💐

• Once your blooms arrive unwrap their travel packaging.
• Fill the vase of your choice or included vase with cool, not cold tap water. There is no need to add anything to your vase, water is all your blooms need!
• Take a sharp knife or scissors and trim about 1/4 of an inch off the bottom of your stems
• Pop them into your vase and admire your beautiful blooms
• If your blooms are falling to one side, undo the tape on the arrangements and let them naturally fill the vase.
• If they are super floppy, they may be too tall for your vase, feel free to trim them shorter so they hold their form.
• Don't forget to refresh your water as needed.

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For years, Primary Petals operated as a wedding and private event floral company. Since conception, we have created for big names and even bigger days (weddings). It has been a labor of love as each event was curated and brought from vision to conception. It has included very long hours, early mornings, and late nights.

Now we happily ship one time bouquets to your loved ones over the United States. To say it's been a fun time building the company would be a massive understatement.

Send flowers today, visit primarypetals.com

P.S. It's totally okay if you just want to send them to yourself.

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Did you know gratitude is a an act of self-care? Let's cultivate a little joy in your life!

Here are some ways you can sow the seeds of gratefulness starting today.

1. Don't scroll! Instead think of 3 things you are grateful for each morning.
2. Keep a gratitude journal! Write down 3 things you're grateful each day or reflect each week with a list of items to reflect on all the things you are grateful for this season.
3. Say "I'm grateful for you" by sending one of our timeless bouquets!

Visit primarypetals.com to shop today.

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Ready to recharge?

Every year, around this time, I find myself evaluating how well I took care of myself the previous year and what I hope to change or build off of coming into the new year.

All of us have had different levels of stress, anxiety, and depression this past year. One thing I know to be true is that we always need, no matter our external circumstance, to carve out time for self care, rest and rejuvenation.

Here are a few things that help me when I’m feeling like I need a little time to recharge.

Take an Epsom Salt Bath 🛀
��I have found that I carry anxiety and stress in my muscles so when it’s been a rough week or day, I like to soak in a hot bath for a good 20-30 minutes. This eases my racing mind, helps me sleep, and epsom salt greatly helps with relaxing muscles.

Do Something That Fills You Up! 🍳
As I am write this, I am realize that many things fill my tank up but one stands above the rest- cooking! There is something very meditative about chopping vegetables with a Netflix show in the background. I try new recipes every week and it gets me so excited to be creative in the kitchen. It also allows me to nourish my body well.

Take A Day To Reset 📅
You might cringe when I say take a reset day every week, but this practice has completely changed my life. Taking a whole day off of work has afforded me the mental capacity to be more productive the rest of the week. On my day off, I am very clear with my intentions. I will take it easy in the morning by enjoying a cup of tea and making a grocery list. I also run any errands to tie up loose ends. This keeps my brain organized, gets the fridge stocked for the week, and I rest with the knowledge that the small little things are taken care of! Setting myself up for success in this way has kept my anxiety levels to a minimum.I hope these tips are something that are as helpful to you as they have been to me!

Happy self-caring,

Carly, CEO

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Happy New Years from the team!

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A glowing review is the best is the highest compliment. ✨
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Feeling a little burnt out with all the holiday busyness?

Here are 3 Self-Care Tips to Elevate your Routines

1. Take breaks because you deserve it! Are you working through your lunch breaks? Even boss girls deserve time to rest. Next time, step away from what you're doing, sit down and enjoy some you time!

2. Stay Hydrated- This should go without saying, but you definitely need to you're drinking enough water during these winter months. Aim to drink half your body weight in ounces.

3. Hug your loved ones! Pets, Family, Friends, give them hugs! Physical touch boosts oxytocin giving you all the feel good hormones.

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