Angee’s Atelier By Angee Lamberth The floral industry is currently experiencing an unprecedented shortage of flowers and the greatest supply and demand imbalance in decades. What caused this shortage?●Covid 19--Covid forced farmers to shut down their operations during the lockdown and pull out crops as they didn’t have the staff to keep them going. They are now playing catch up...and that takes time.●Extreme Weather--Growing regions are experiencing extreme weather, like drought and storms all over the world, slowing down the growing process, or rendering many of the crops unusable.●Demand has Skyrocketed--During the Pandemic, people turned to flowers to send to loved ones they couldn’t see in person, as well as used them in their own homes to brighten up quarantine spaces. In addition, as states opened back up, weddings and events have returned in full force, with 2 years of weddings happening in one. The supply has not yet been able to catch up to this sheer volume of events happening.●Costs have Risen--Other products and industries have experienced rising costs as well, which affects the floral industry. Most notably transportation costs, with delivery rates at a premium and drivers in high demand. What does all this mean for Carlsbad? A flower shortage doesn’t mean there are no flowers! We carry a large assortment of fresh flowers every week, including roses in every color, seasonal blooms and foliages, and a beautiful assortment of green plants. We encourage you to order ahead if at all possible, especially for weddings, holiday parties and events. We are now booking Spring and Summer weddings, please call for a specialized consultation with Angee. The holidays are soon upon us! Angee’s Flowers has an extensive selection of Christmas and Holiday decor, stocking stuffers, candles, gourmet chocolate, doggie Birthday Cakes, and unique gift items arriving daily. Looking for DIY decor items? Angee’s Flowers is your place for artificial flowers, permanent botanicals, decorator ribbons, holiday wreaths, custom mantle decor, Christmas tree-toppers and enhancers. If your holiday decor needs a boost, Angee
can help create a brand new look or freshen up your existing decor. Ask about Christmas in a Box, which consists of a custom door wreath, decorated garland for mantle or doorway, gorgeous tree-topper and tree enhancers. Perfect for newlyweds or a new home! You are invited to attend our Open House on Friday November 5th, from 4:00-7:00 pm. We will be hosting local author Donna Blake Birchell for book signing. Come in and browse our custom Christmas designs, get a head start on your shopping, and register to win Christmas in a Box, along with other fun door prizes. We will also be at the Winter and Wine Festival December 17 & 18. Tickets will be available for sale soon through the Chamber of Commerce website. The Carlsbad Community Theater is currently showing the outrageous wedding comedy “Dearly Beloved”. You can get your tickets at Angee’s Flowers...why not plan a fun date night and send flowers and show tickets! The November birth flower is the chrysanthemum. The chrysanthemum, recalls the vibrant colors of autumn leaves. Also known as “mums,” chrysanthemums can be seen in all sorts of autumn decor. The word, “chrysanthemum,” comes from the Greek prefix chrys-meaning golden and -anthemion, meaning flower. Its original colors were golden hues, though mums now come in many colors—orange, burgundy, purple, red, and so on! Thank you for supporting Small Business. We look forward to serving you through the Holiday season and we hope to see you soon