Three pieces of green bamboo, pine, mum, Kokutan and Nanten tied together with straw rope are packed with so much great meanings that it is by far the best arrangement gift for your neighbors, friends and business colleague. Everyone would like to welcome the new year with endurance, strength, flexibility, immortality, perfection, simplicity, constancy, vitality, longevity, purity, sweetness to a new beginnings, and deter any harm or difficulties to a favorable circumstance for the new year.

<<– Medium Kadomatsu Arrangement

We hope you have a great Christmas. Kadomatsu will be arriving at the store sometimes today. Pre-orders are welcome. Call us at 808-732-7668 for availability. Yes, we can deliver them same as a flower arrangement.

Height is measured to the tallest bamboo members.

<<– Large Kadomatsu Arrangement

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Last year’s post has a few broken and missed link. Here are some updated one.

Bamboo: “A majestic evergreen pine tree grows into a tall, towering tree, so it is used as a symbol of longevity. Bamboo is a very strong plant that grows very straight and tall with a sturdy root structure, so it is thought of as a symbol of prosperity.” Human Flower Project

Pine: “The pine, symbolizing enduring lifeand the most important element in the kadomatsu.” Honolulu Star Bullentin

Plum: “The plum tree is not only neat and clean but also withstands the cold patiently and constantly, so it is considered to be a symbol of constancy” Human Flower Project

White Chrysanthemum (mum) A symbol of perfection and simplicity, the orderly unfolding of its petals represent perfection. It is the symbol of wealth, fidelity and truth.

Nantin: to overturn misfortune or adversity), nanten has traditionally been regarded as an auspicious plant. Warriors of old put its leave in their armor to ensure victory. Worldkigo2005

Kokutan – “The Kokutan is originated from parts of Asia. In Japan, this plant is called Sharinbai, meaning spokes of the wheel, referring to the arrangement of the leaves on the stems. This plant is also found in the warmer parts of Korea and Japan. Hawaii Okinawan name is Kokutan…..to-hawaii.com

Protea, kukui nut, sea shell and silk leave  makes a pretty good angel.  Happy Holidays. 

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and Black Friday and it is time to prepare for a great Christmas. Let us know how we can help. We have hand arranged table top Christmas trees and wreaths.

Make sure to join the electric light parade and tree lighting ceremony on December 4. More info at http://honolulucitylights.org/

Thanksgiving is only a week away. Formal thanksgiving dinner and potluck are common way to celebrate this thankful holiday on the island. Bringing your famous dish to a potluck party will have everyone thank you for it. And for the formal thanksgiving dinner invitation; bringing wine, flowers or desert will be the best way to express your gratitude for the dinner invitation. Enjoy your great meal together with families and friends.

At Sweet Blossoms Hawaii, We would like to thank our customers for your patronization. We would like to thank our growers for their hard work on providing us the freshest flowers and lei. We would like to thank all those people who handle the flowers in between; those who take our orders, pack the flowers, ship and delivery them, Fex Ex carrier and inspectors. We would like to thank our families and children for your understanding. Wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving hours are Nov 25 (Thur) 8am-12pm, Nov 26 Closed.

Summer is here and guess what’s hanging. Mangos! I know you have them on your trees, so bring ‘em in. Bring in a mango and get 15% off of your flower and lei purchase.

No mangos, no problem. Come on by and pick some from what’s been turned in. Make a donation to our charity of the month and still get 15% off of your flower and lei purchase.

In store one time purchase only. Promotion ends June 21, 2010.

We made our grave site delivery to Diamond Head Cemetary on Memorial Day and boy, what a sight.  Graves were doted with flowers and flags.  I would say the graves are almost as decorated with flowers as much to during Easter or Chinese Ching Ming.

High school prom is probably one of the most memorable experience a high school student will encounter. But buying everything like dresses, shoes and other assessories can be expensive. To those who may not be able to afford them, now you have The Bella Project to the rescue.  The Bella Project founded by Amanda Ross, is offering free dresses and accessories to young ladies.  Their next event The Bella Boutique is going to be at the Honolulu Design Center on Saturday, March 13, 10 am- 2 pm.  First come first serve, so show up early.  KGMB Video

It’s almost new year and we have kadomatsu at the shop. Pre-orders are welcome.  Call us at 808-732-7668 for availability.  Happy Holidays.

Sunday, Dec. 27 New Year’s Oshogatsu Workshops
The Japanese Cultural Center and TEMARI Center for Asian & Pacific Arts is holding a workshop on kadomatsu (bamboo and pine display) Cost: $50 Cultural Center members/$60 non-members (students 18 years & up). Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’I 2454 S. Beretania Street
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=40580&year=2009&month=12

Paper katomatsu
http://okadadesign.blogspot.com/2009/03/another-high-school-workshop.html

Red roses and Christmas greens arrangement is the perfect gift for the holiday.  The above arrangement is priced at $50.

Other Red Roses Special: Buy 1 dozen of South American roses at $24.99 and get half dozen more for free (while supply last). Or have it arranged into an 18-roses arrangement for $55.99.Happy Holidays.

Shower trees are blooming to the max around town. Soft petals of pink, white and yellow float and drift in the air with a light summer breeze. You would easily mistaken these as cherry blossoms. The most dramatic view of these shower trees are at South King Street where they color the avenue with their blossoms on each side of the street. People also noticed another dramatic cluster at the KCC’s main parking lot. Bring your picnic basket and beach mat to Kapiolani Park. Enjoy the shower.