How I got started.......


HOW I GOT STARTED.........

I was admiring arrangements at a reception party for a friend. I decided to ask the hotel staff what actually happens to the flowers. Do they move them to the lobby for the enjoyment of the guests? I was told "oh no, we don't keep them." So an idea was born; why not ask to take the flowers back to my shop, redesign them & give them back to the community. Why not? Who wouldn't like fresh flowers especially in a nursing home dining room or a local school lobby. That's how "Vermont recycles Flowers "got started. With the generosity of flower donations and a little talent from Chappell's Florist designers and local volunteers, we are sharing flowers, still full of life, with members of our community who will really enjoy them. recycleflowers@yahoo.com

Diane @ Chappell's Florist http://www.chappellsflorist.com/

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A bit of fragrance lingers on the hand that gives the flowers......

Friday, November 28, 2014

Best Burlington florist idea - recycle vases back into the community

We are grateful in this time of Thanksgiving for all the donations of vases and baskets for our Vermont recycle flowers program. I love to see all the happy faces of folks bringing in boxes of vases, or even just one vase from their home for donation. So far, we have always received enough  vases for our bouquets. Thank you to the local community!

Monday, November 3, 2014

Fletcher Allen hospital Burlington Vt-flowers from Vermont recycles Flowers

This week we sent 12 bouquets to the FAHC Fletcher Allen Hospital from the recycled flowers donated to us. Thank you to our volunteers who give their time and expertise to design and deliver to local nursing homes and the hospitals. I believe the flowers are well loved at the nurses stations and reception desks.

Shelburne Farms hosts Refugee Relocation night - Chappells gives recycled flowers

Chappell's florist and Vermont recycles Flowers donated flowers for the dinner celebration. Many table bouquets and 2 presentation bouquets were designed with the donated flowers. We had lots of flowers this week to donate for the enjoyment of many!

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Shelburne Farms wedding flowers Chappells florist Vermont recycles in Burlington

I are pleased to share that Erin, event coordinator at Shelburne Farms Shelburne vermont has asked us to recycle wedding flowers after the events. Previously the flowers were composted, but we both felt a much better choice was to redesign and deliver to nursing homes and non profit organizations in the local area. This week fresh and gorgeous creamy white hydrangeas, stock, roses, and other garden favorites are now in homes and businesses for all to enjoy. Thank you to our recycle flower volunteers who redesign and deliver! Thank you also to the local community who generously donate vases to the program.

Readys Funeral home Chappell's florist recycles - fresh flowers shared with community in Burlington vermont

One of our valued partners in our recycle flowers program is Ready's Funeral Inc. and crematorium 261 Shelburne rd. Burlington Vt. Families will ask us to share the floral gifts after the service. We redesign the arrangements and send the new bouquets to locations requested by the family, often the Vermont Respite House and local nursing facilities.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Fletcher Allen Flowers delivered Burlington Vt - Chappell's florist "recycle flowers " program designed so many bouquets this week!

Chappell florist and our recycle program received so many beautiful flowers this week thanks to our partner, Shelburne Farms. The hydrangeas were amazing , and we have shared the redesigned bouquets with Fletcher Allen Hospital & so many other good works groups this week. Thank you, Erin, and the bride for your generosity!

fahc flowers delivered to hospital Burlington Vermont - Chappell's "recycle Flowers" program creates the very best !

Chappell florist and our recycle program received so many beautiful flowers this week thanks to our partner, Shelburne Farms. The hydrangeas were amazing , and we have shared the redesigned bouquets with FAHC Fletcher Allen Hospital & so many other good works groups this week. Thank you, Erin, and the bride for your generosity!

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Valentines roses & flowers to Shelburne Vt - delivery to Pillsbury Manor, Wake Robin retirement, Shelburne Bay Senior Living.

This week our recycle flower delivery elves shared lovely fresh "recycled" flowers just back from a winter wedding. Flower included, iris, roses, tulips, daisies, lisianthus, ranunculus, & stock. Valentines day is near & we love to share to celebrate, especially with the weather so cold and dim. Local deliveries to the residents of Pillsbury Manor, Shelburne Bay Senior Living and Wake Robin. We were greeted with many smiles and "thank yous", the kind of thing that makes our day!