Treat Yourself Right: Buy Flowers

We here at Tobler's Flowers believe in the incredible healing power of s. And we should know: we spend every day with them. They are mood lifters, nature connectors and well being stabilizers. They add beauty to a space and remind us to embrace the moment. They appeal to the senses and offer a sense of calm, or they energize our desks and kitchens, perking us right up. It's that s can do all of these things and more that makes them exactly the sort of gift you should be giving---yourself. Read More about Treat Yourself Right: Buy Flowers »

Making Meaningful Moments With Flowers

There are an infinite number of reasons to give s---Tobler's Flowers would never argue with that---but some occasions matter a bit more than others. And we're not talking about the big events, where a bouquet is expected, or where there's a certain associated and you have to give that. We're talking about the personally meaningful occasions on which you offer someone special a gift of blooms. These are the exchanges we look forward to all year. Read More about Making Meaningful Moments With Flowers »

Kansas City Wedding Flowers for June

Experts tell us that across the country, more couples choose to tie the knot in June than any other time of the year. There are many theories as to why this is so, from temperate weather to easier travel. But is it possible that ancient traditions have transcended the centuries and influenced our choices? In both ancient Rome and Celtic cultures, the majority of weddings took place in June for superstitious reasons, and these folks were many of our ancestors. Regardless of the reason, June has been designated Wedding Month - so if you are one of the couples planning a local wedding, we'd like to introduce you to Tobler's Flowers. We've been providing Kansas City wedding s for well over 100 years! Worth 1,000 Words: Check out our Wedding Site for photos, tips, traditions, and information on wedding planning. And for hundreds of additional inspiration photos, check out our Pinterest Wedding Boards!  Read More about Kansas City Wedding Flowers for June »

Mardi Gras Traditions and History

While the raucous parties and festive parades of the Mardi Gras and Carnivale season may not seem like they should be tied to the Christian church, the traditions of "Fat Tuesday" are in fact related in history to the season of fasting and repentance known as Lent. The holiday was a compromise dreamed up by the Roman rulers when Christianity was named the state religion. In order to persuade pagan spring revelers to join the faith, the end of their festival was made to coincide with the beginning of Lent. Thus, the day before Ash Wednesday began the 40 day fasting period, they had a huge party to eat everything in the house. "Fat Tuesday" was born, and when the custom traveled to France, it was translated to "Mardi Gras". But how did the festivity get to America - and eventually, to Kansas City?  Read More about Mardi Gras Traditions and History »