Debbie’s Downtown Floral offers solutions for the ‘Stay at Home’ blues
Put flowers on your table this Easter season, maybe let the kiddo’s do the arranging

 

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[April 08, 2020]   Easter is just a few days away and to say this year will be filled with non-traditional celebrations could be the understatement of the century. Never in our wildest imaginations did we think there would be a day when we were not permitted to go to church on Easter Sunday, or allow our kids to participate in a community Easter Egg Hunt. But this is an unforgettable year, and one that can make us all a little sad if we dwell on what we can’t do.

Instead, we could try creating new memories and maybe even some new traditions for Easter that we can incorporate into future years when we back to our standards.

One of those new traditions that is sure to lift spirits could be honoring the holiday with flowers.

For the record, flower shops can be open, and among those in the community that are open is Debbie’s Downtown Floral in Lincoln. Debbie Theobald, the owner of the shop says that business is down. She sees very few visitors to her store and those who do come in are there for specific reasons. No one is just coming in to shop or look around.

She said at any given time there could be one customer in the store or maybe even two but she doesn’t see any more than that. To assist those who are being very conscious of the stay at home rule and the social distancing rule, she is offering delivery, as always, and also is taking orders to the door for customers to pick-up outside.
 


Instead of planning a big meal, buying new clothes for church or making plans to visit family, this year, you can have a wonderful Easter celebration at home with the people you share your space with. Remember, nothing can actually cancel Easter because regardless of where we are in this world, Christ the Risen Savior dwells within our hearts and is in the spaces we occupy if we ask him to be.

There are a number of churches locally that will be holding online worship and there is always a selection of Easter programing on television. So worship as you will and remember this year as the year your observance was more intimate.

Don’t dump the idea of a nice meal, just prepare a smaller one and enjoy that time around the table together as a family.

Add to the joy of the day by brightening that table with a nice arrangement of flowers. Bright colorful spring blooms bring out the happy in all of us regardless of what our situation may be.

Debbie’s has those arrangements ready for purchase and pick-up or delivery so that you can enjoy them with those you love.

There is also another option from Debbie’s that is gaining great popularity. If you have children in the household, get them involved in your holiday planning by allowing them to make that special floral arrangement for the table.

Debbie’s is offering a Kid’s Kit that comes with a floral container, floral foam and a selection of cut flowers and greenery for the perfect arrangement. The kit comes with instructions on how to arrange a bouquet. Debbie began selling the kits a couple of weeks ago and said on Friday that so far she has had about 20 orders.

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The kids are enjoying putting the arrangements together, and several have had their photos taken and posted on Debbie’s Facebook page for everyone to enjoy.

In addition to making home a special place for Easter, Debbie said that flowers are still allowed at senior living facilitates, nursing homes and hospitals (normal restrictions apply there). With the restrictions on visiting such places, Debbie said that sending flowers is a wonderful way to remind those who are unable to receive visitors that they are loved and in your thoughts and prayers.



Debbie noted that with the stay at home rules in place, there is an absence of funerals right now. She said since the first rules of social distancing were announced, the number of indoor funerals have dropped to none. There have been a very few graveside services held for family members only and some of those have ordered flowers. So, that part of her business has taken a significant hit.

However, she added that some folks are ordering floral arrangements and planters to be delivered to the homes of loved ones of the deceased. She has been selling some special memorial bouquets that include a nice candle that can be kept after the flowers of wilted.



Like many other small businesses around the area, Debbie is working to keep things going. She’s coming up with new ideas of ways she can promote her shop and “drum up business,” and she would be happy to have more. Everyone is looking forward to this time of shelter in place to be over. Several have said that the first thing they will do when it is over is go shopping. When that happens, don’t forget to visit all the small businesses in our community. They need you and want you and right now they are all missing you very much. They will all be happy to see you coming back in their shops, including Debbie at Debbie’s Downtown Floral.

[Nila Smith]

 

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