414loral

01/07/2022

414loral Merch is available for pre-order! Visit 414loral.com before they’re gone!

01/05/2022

414loral was awarded the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Award for Best Florist yesterday and it feels unreal! This type of recognition means so much to small businesses because it comes from those who mean so much to us, our community. It was an honor to be nominated alongside so many other talented finalists!!
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414loral isn’t your typical brick + mortar retail floral shop, We aren’t the biggest or most clouted name in the industry & our approach is unconventional to some. Thank you Milwaukee for giving us a seat at the table anyways.
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We are literally a 400 sq foot cozy but utilitarian shop with so much heart + grit. Floral design is our soul food and community support is what sustains us. Thank you for loving us, trusting us, and supporting us for exactly who we are. We feel so seen and invigorated for this new year!
📸: Haley Eaglestar Rock

01/01/2022

⚡️🌸 new year, new bouqs

We are now offering a rotating seasonal floral menu ft. 4 bouq options:

🥥 cream city coquito
🌲 merry marsala
💎 breezy bijou
🎨 414loral signature

visit 414loral.com to order for contact free delivery or curbside pick up we will be back open next week!

⚡️🌸 new year, new bouqs

We are now offering a rotating seasonal floral menu ft. 4 bouq options:

🥥 cream city coquito
🌲 merry marsala
💎 breezy bijou
🎨 414loral signature

visit 414loral.com to order for contact free delivery or curbside pick up we will be back open next week!

12/27/2021

Habari gani!? Today is my fave day of Kwanzaa-kugichagulia- self determination. 414loral isn’t like a typical brick + mortar retail flower shop and our approach to floral design may be a bit unconventional for some 🛸✨.
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Because of your trust and support we’ve been able to forge our own path in this industry and design unique arrangements from our heart. We are infinitely grateful for the warm embrace of our community and can’t wait to share what we’re planning for 2022! We love being your neighborhood floral shop 🤎

Habari gani!? Today is my fave day of Kwanzaa-kugichagulia- self determination. 414loral isn’t like a typical brick + mortar retail flower shop and our approach to floral design may be a bit unconventional for some 🛸✨.
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Because of your trust and support we’ve been able to forge our own path in this industry and design unique arrangements from our heart. We are infinitely grateful for the warm embrace of our community and can’t wait to share what we’re planning for 2022! We love being your neighborhood floral shop 🤎

12/20/2021

We had planned to take some time off to refresh and reset for 2022 but it looks like our holiday break will be coming sooner than we thought.
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The sad truth is that the pandemic is still very real regardless of this new normal we are functioning in. Despite all of our staff being fully vaccinated and taking all recommended safety measures, one of our staff members has been impacted by Covid-19. We have enlisted the help of some amazing friends to fulfill this weeks pre-orders but we will not be taking additional orders until January.
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As a small business, the support we receive from 414loral customers is our livelihood. This is definitely not how we imagined ending such a vibrant and beautiful year but we are hopeful as we look forward to what the New Year holds. We love you and thank you all for your support and encouragement during this difficult time- it means the world to us.
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Be well and Be Safe over the holidays! We can’t wait to flower for you in 2022. Online ordering will Resume on 1/5!

We had planned to take some time off to refresh and reset for 2022 but it looks like our holiday break will be coming sooner than we thought.
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The sad truth is that the pandemic is still very real regardless of this new normal we are functioning in. Despite all of our staff being fully vaccinated and taking all recommended safety measures, one of our staff members has been impacted by Covid-19. We have enlisted the help of some amazing friends to fulfill this weeks pre-orders but we will not be taking additional orders until January.
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As a small business, the support we receive from 414loral customers is our livelihood. This is definitely not how we imagined ending such a vibrant and beautiful year but we are hopeful as we look forward to what the New Year holds. We love you and thank you all for your support and encouragement during this difficult time- it means the world to us.
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Be well and Be Safe over the holidays! We can’t wait to flower for you in 2022. Online ordering will Resume on 1/5!

12/18/2021

We are closed today and will have limited hours next week as we wind into our holiday season break!
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Visit us at 414loral.com for all things 414loral.

We are closed today and will have limited hours next week as we wind into our holiday season break!
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Visit us at 414loral.com for all things 414loral.

12/06/2021

Tis the season for festive adornments! Our Vera and Penelope wreaths (named after my grannies 👵🏾) are sure to keep your spirits merry and bright all winter long.
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These artisanal wreaths are wound by hand on an 18” wire frame and available for in-store pick up for a limited time only. Visit 414loral.com for more info!

12/01/2021

We are so grateful to be finalists for Best Florist (under Bought & Sold) in the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Awards.
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This type of recognition means so much for 414loral because it comes from the folx that mean the most to our small business, our community!
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There are so many talented and wonderful local vendors on the ballot! Voting ends on 12/2 and winners are announced in January. Be sure to vote in at least 5 categories for your vote to count! Visit the link in our below to vote! We are all for one and one floral 🌼

https://shepherdexpress.com/best-of-milwaukee/2021#/gallery/?group=394920

We are so grateful to be finalists for Best Florist (under Bought & Sold) in the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Awards.
✿
This type of recognition means so much for 414loral because it comes from the folx that mean the most to our small business, our community!
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There are so many talented and wonderful local vendors on the ballot! Voting ends on 12/2 and winners are announced in January. Be sure to vote in at least 5 categories for your vote to count! Visit the link in our below to vote! We are all for one and one floral 🌼

https://shepherdexpress.com/best-of-milwaukee/2021#/gallery/?group=394920

11/25/2021

We recognize that the origins of Thanksgiving are not as warm and fuzzy as our grade school textbooks may have painted them out to be.
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Today we humbly observe gratitude and give thanks for the resources and love we have. 414loral is fueled by community support and we are thankful for the opportunity to be your neighborhood floral shop!
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Sending comforting and peaceful energy to all those gathering with family and chosen family, and with those who are unable to do so. May the spirit of gratitude and abundance continue to be with us all year! The shop will be open holiday hours Friday + Saturday 10-2 🤎🌼 🍠

We recognize that the origins of Thanksgiving are not as warm and fuzzy as our grade school textbooks may have painted them out to be.
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Today we humbly observe gratitude and give thanks for the resources and love we have. 414loral is fueled by community support and we are thankful for the opportunity to be your neighborhood floral shop!
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Sending comforting and peaceful energy to all those gathering with family and chosen family, and with those who are unable to do so. May the spirit of gratitude and abundance continue to be with us all year! The shop will be open holiday hours Friday + Saturday 10-2 🤎🌼 🍠

11/18/2021

Today is the final day for Thanksgiving Centerpiece pre-orders! Head to 414loral.com to bring this feast of flowers home! 🍂🍠🌼

10% of proceeds from these centerpieces will be donated to our 2nd Virtual Food Drive with the @hungertaskforce! Thanks to your generous donations we reached our fundraising goal of $500 for our 1st drive with @feedamericawi!

Today is the final day for Thanksgiving Centerpiece pre-orders! Head to 414loral.com to bring this feast of flowers home! 🍂🍠🌼

10% of proceeds from these centerpieces will be donated to our 2nd Virtual Food Drive with the @hungertaskforce! Thanks to your generous donations we reached our fundraising goal of $500 for our 1st drive with @feedamericawi!

11/12/2021

A feast of flowers fit for your Friendsgiving, Granny’s house, or any gathering in between! 🦃 🍠 🥧
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Visit 414loral.com to pre-order a Thanksgiving Centerpiece by 11/18 for in-store pick up or contact free delivery.

A feast of flowers fit for your Friendsgiving, Granny’s house, or any gathering in between! 🦃 🍠 🥧
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Visit 414loral.com to pre-order a Thanksgiving Centerpiece by 11/18 for in-store pick up or contact free delivery.

11/08/2021

on a floral field trip in SoCal to get some 1:1 continuing education until Thursday!
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Visit 414loral.com to place your Thanksgiving Centerpiece orders! 🍠 🍂

on a floral field trip in SoCal to get some 1:1 continuing education until Thursday!
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Visit 414loral.com to place your Thanksgiving Centerpiece orders! 🍠 🍂

11/05/2021

Voting for the Shepherd Express Best Of Milwaukee awards is Live! So grateful 414loral made it as a finalist in a city filled with so many amazing local businesses!!!
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Last year 414loral was the FIRST black-owned Floral shop to be nominated and win a Best of Award in the florist category. 🥲🥺
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Vote for 414loral for florist under the bought category by visiting the link below. Be sure to vote for your fave businesses in at least 5 categories!
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https://shepherdexpress.com/best-of-milwaukee/2021#//

Voting for the Shepherd Express Best Of Milwaukee awards is Live! So grateful 414loral made it as a finalist in a city filled with so many amazing local businesses!!!
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Last year 414loral was the FIRST black-owned Floral shop to be nominated and win a Best of Award in the florist category. 🥲🥺
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Vote for 414loral for florist under the bought category by visiting the link below. Be sure to vote for your fave businesses in at least 5 categories!
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https://shepherdexpress.com/best-of-milwaukee/2021#//

10/31/2021

What better way to show your gratitude than with this carefully crafted cornucopia of seasonal blooms?! This limited edition centerpiece is available at 414loral.com for pre-order from 10/31-11/18 and available for in-store pick up at our brick + mortar storefront or contact free delivery starting on 11/23. You can choose your pick up or delivery date upon check out.
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10% of proceeds from these centerpieces will be donated to our Virtual Food Drive with the Hunger Task Force. We believe that every community member should have guaranteed access to fresh and healthy food. Your purchase will help ensure that food-insecure children, families, and individuals have a meal.

https://www.hungertaskforce.org/food-for-families/414loral/

📸: Haley Eaglestar Photography

What better way to show your gratitude than with this carefully crafted cornucopia of seasonal blooms?! This limited edition centerpiece is available at 414loral.com for pre-order from 10/31-11/18 and available for in-store pick up at our brick + mortar storefront or contact free delivery starting on 11/23. You can choose your pick up or delivery date upon check out.
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10% of proceeds from these centerpieces will be donated to our Virtual Food Drive with the Hunger Task Force. We believe that every community member should have guaranteed access to fresh and healthy food. Your purchase will help ensure that food-insecure children, families, and individuals have a meal.

https://www.hungertaskforce.org/food-for-families/414loral/

📸: Haley Eaglestar Photography

10/24/2021

This year, in addition to donating 10% of proceeds from our Thanksgiving Floral arrangements, we have decided to start a Virtual Food Drive with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
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Wisconsin is one of the most abundant agricultural states, yet so many residents go without enough to eat. The City of Milwaukee’s Fresh Food Access Report found that under the original USDA measure Milwaukee has 13 food deserts; meaning there is not a grocery store within a half mile.
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We believe that every community member should have guaranteed access to fresh and healthy food. Visit the link in below for more info on how to donate to our Virtual Food Drive.

https://feedingamericawi.fenly.org/drive/414loral-virtual-food-drive/

This year, in addition to donating 10% of proceeds from our Thanksgiving Floral arrangements, we have decided to start a Virtual Food Drive with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
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Wisconsin is one of the most abundant agricultural states, yet so many residents go without enough to eat. The City of Milwaukee’s Fresh Food Access Report found that under the original USDA measure Milwaukee has 13 food deserts; meaning there is not a grocery store within a half mile.
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We believe that every community member should have guaranteed access to fresh and healthy food. Visit the link in below for more info on how to donate to our Virtual Food Drive.

https://feedingamericawi.fenly.org/drive/414loral-virtual-food-drive/

10/21/2021

carnations + anthurium are a winning combo ❇️

📸: @haleyeaglestarphotography
📍: @relicsrentals

carnations + anthurium are a winning combo ❇️

📸: @haleyeaglestarphotography
📍: @relicsrentals

10/14/2021

we’ve got flowers for your ghoulfriends, mummies, + side witches 👻💀🧙🏾‍♀️
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the shop is closed tomorrow but open Saturday for sweetest day!

we’ve got flowers for your ghoulfriends, mummies, + side witches 👻💀🧙🏾‍♀️
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the shop is closed tomorrow but open Saturday for sweetest day!

10/12/2021

𝚙𝚞𝚖𝚙𝚔𝚒𝚗 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎 + 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚎 🎃
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visit 414loral.com to place an order for in-store pick up or contact free delivery.

𝚙𝚞𝚖𝚙𝚔𝚒𝚗 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎 + 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚎 🎃
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visit 414loral.com to place an order for in-store pick up or contact free delivery.

10/07/2021

Some Truth Tea for your Thursday 🌸 🫖:
Let’s get really real about a common floral myth: more greenery=less money

Adding more greenery does not necessarily mean the cost of florals for an event will be less. 🌿💸🌱💰🍃
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The increased demand for flowers paired with extreme weather means that even greens (like the Aussie 🇦🇺 🐨 heartthrob eucalyptus) have shot up in price. I recently heard there’s a eucalyptus seed shortage in Australia due to forest fires?!? 😫
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Keep in mind when you’re booking a professional florist (or any other vendor) you’re paying for not only the materials, but their time and labor too.
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Lastly- t͎r͎u͎s͎t͎ that your vendors will navigate these wild times to give you the most fab day ever!

Some Truth Tea for your Thursday 🌸 🫖:
Let’s get really real about a common floral myth: more greenery=less money

Adding more greenery does not necessarily mean the cost of florals for an event will be less. 🌿💸🌱💰🍃
✿
The increased demand for flowers paired with extreme weather means that even greens (like the Aussie 🇦🇺 🐨 heartthrob eucalyptus) have shot up in price. I recently heard there’s a eucalyptus seed shortage in Australia due to forest fires?!? 😫
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Keep in mind when you’re booking a professional florist (or any other vendor) you’re paying for not only the materials, but their time and labor too.
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Lastly- t͎r͎u͎s͎t͎ that your vendors will navigate these wild times to give you the most fab day ever!

10/05/2021

🕵🏾‍♀️ get your Detective Olivia Benson on to find that special florist of your dreams & familiarize yourself with their portfolio

🌈 ✨don’t worry too much about flower types, it’s all about the ViBe and aesthetic of your special day

🧘🏾‍♀️ Wooosahh- once you book your floral magician (or any vendor) trust the process, you’re in good hands

10/01/2021

a year ago we were prepping for 414loral’s soft open in its new brick + mortar storefront 🥺
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They say it takes a village to raise a child and this lil small biz is my baby. The community support 414loral has received has been instrumental in our growth and for this we’re eternally grateful. Seeing my baby grow from my kitchen counter to a place of its own has brought me so much joy!
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we’re open today for walk-ins but closed tomorrow due to events!

a year ago we were prepping for 414loral’s soft open in its new brick + mortar storefront 🥺
✿
They say it takes a village to raise a child and this lil small biz is my baby. The community support 414loral has received has been instrumental in our growth and for this we’re eternally grateful. Seeing my baby grow from my kitchen counter to a place of its own has brought me so much joy!
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we’re open today for walk-ins but closed tomorrow due to events!

09/28/2021

Word on the street is that there’s going to be 2.5 million weddings happening next year 😯
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Our best advice to 2022 lovebirds is to choose your wedding vendors with intention! ⚡𝔱𝔯𝔲𝔰𝔱 ⚡ that when you book them, they will show up and show out on your special day!
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We love flowering for you but know that we might not be the wedding vendor for everyone and that’s okay! There’s a lid for every pot 🫕and a vendor for every body, so0o0 many amazingly talented vendors out there.
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If you’re interested in learning more about our collaborative wedding planning process visit our website 414loral.com our 2022 books are filling up fast!

Word on the street is that there’s going to be 2.5 million weddings happening next year 😯
✿
Our best advice to 2022 lovebirds is to choose your wedding vendors with intention! ⚡𝔱𝔯𝔲𝔰𝔱 ⚡ that when you book them, they will show up and show out on your special day!
✿
We love flowering for you but know that we might not be the wedding vendor for everyone and that’s okay! There’s a lid for every pot 🫕and a vendor for every body, so0o0 many amazingly talented vendors out there.
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If you’re interested in learning more about our collaborative wedding planning process visit our website 414loral.com our 2022 books are filling up fast!