If there ever were a year to celebrate Mom, this is the one. The world’s hardest job has become exponentially harder in the covid era – with so many wearing the added hats of home schooler, cleaning lady, and live-in chef. Whew. I think it’s safe to say that really beautiful flowers are in order.
We’re gearing up for a beautiful holiday and wanted to answer some of the questions you’ve been asking.
Yes! It’s been one heck of a month adjusting to the new normal. So many of our wholesalers and farms have been impacted by this pandemic, but we have worked tirelessly to set up relationships with importers from all over the globe. Happily, we can report that we still have the gorgeous flowers you’re used to. From peonies, to ranunculus, to tulips – we’ve got all the good stuff that mom will love!
Because our supply chain is a little upside down, we recommend getting orders in sooner rather than later. We’re well stocked, but once we sell out, we won’t be able to source more flowers for the holiday. Early bird catches the worm!
Fortunately, we haven’t seen a significant increase in flower costs since coronavirus. (Wow, it’s nice to share good news in these times!) In general, our petite arrangements are $75, our medium sized arrangements are $125, our large arrangements are $175, and our luxe arrangements are $300+. Any questions? Give us a ring and we can talk to you about what more specific designs or styles will cost.
We’ll have drivers on the road Friday, Saturday, and Sunday doing socially distanced deliveries all over the D.C. area. To protect you and our team, we’ll drop flowers on your doorstep and will phone to let you know they’re there. If you’d prefer, you can always do curbside pick-up at our studio. Call us when you arrive, and we’ll run your arrangement out to your car.
For easy ordering, visit our website: www.helenolivia.com and click ‘order flowers.’ You’ll see options for arrangements, plants (consider a beautiful orchid or succulent garden for a Mom with a green thumb!), and floral subscriptions. If you prefer to select something more custom, give us a ring in the studio 703-548-2848 and we’d be happy to talk through options with you.
Helen Olivia is a boutique floral design studio located in the Del Ray neighborhood. Known for a lush and timeless style, the shop is a favorite among locals. Outside of beautiful flowers, Helen Olivia is a destination for house plants, decorative pottery, and an endless selection of stylish front door wreaths. The shop is also well known for its weekly floral design workshops — come visit us and try your hand at flower arranging! Helen Olivia is owned by Chuck and Rachel Gang who are veterans of the bustling Washington, D.C., events industry. Both are D.C. natives, and reside in the Ft Hunt neighborhood of Alexandria with their son Jack.
1519 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
703.548.2848