We Make You Look Good!

We Make You Look Good! It’s not too late!  We can still Make You Look Good! Valentine’s Day is Sunday, February 14. You can still order amazing, beautiful, stunning, fresh roses and flowers from Roadrunner Florist, your local flower shop, in time for delivery! Or you can

Not Just For Sweethearts!

Carnations and Mini Carns

Not Just For Sweethearts! Valentine’s Day! It’s Not Just For Sweethearts! Sure, you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart. Don’t we all? But we’ve learned over the years (more than 45 in the floral industry) that Valentine’s day is NOT Just for Sweethearts! We have

Valentine’s Day Card Messages

True Love

Here’s an Idea: Valentine’s Day Card Messages! When you send Valentine’s Day flowers, it’s important that you put the perfect words on the enclosure card. You want to say just the right thing on this special day of love. Here are some Valentine’s Day message suggestions! Please

We Give Thanks…To You

Pamela Smith and Tina Ashburn at Roadrunner Florist

We Give Thanks…To You You are our customer and our friend. And we THANK YOU for being part of our lives. You are the reason we get up and are excited to go to work. You are the reason we bring in fresh flowers every day. You

It’s Boss’s Day!

3 Go To Flower Arrangements

It’s Boss’s Day! Did you know Friday is National Boss’s Day? I’ve always wondered EXACTLY what does that mean? After all, your boss is your boss is your boss…and why have a day to honor him or her? Well, I finally figured it out! Actually, I had

Laughter – Still the Best Medicine!

Pamela Smith and Tina Ashburn at Roadrunner Florist

Laughter – Still the Best Medicine! You bet’cha, Laughter is Still the Best Medicine! Sometimes we see stories that we just can’t pass up! Here are a few, some old, some new, maybe you’ve seen them, maybe not! Be sure to read to the last one …

We Have a Winner!

Sandra and the Flower

We Have a Winner! Last night we had the honor to participate in the pre-opening Light Rail event in Mesa, AZ,  a business mixer of about 60 vendors on the light rail line.  What a terrific opportunity to showcase our beautiful flowers and gift baskets, and to

Are We Competing?

A Flower

Are we competing? Are we competing? And if so, for what? Are we competing for you time? Are we competing for your energy? Are we competing for your hard-earned dollars? You bet’cha we are! We know your time is valuable. We know you spend time on the

You Ladies are Fantabulous!

A Dozen Red Roses

You Ladies are Fantabulous! Today I thought I’d tell you about Chris. Chris lives in western Texas. He found us on yelp several months ago.  Since that time we’ve been designing and delivering floral arrangements to his girlfriend. The first time, we sent a dozen red roses.

YOU can be a star!

Dozen red roses Happy Women Customer

YOU Can be a Star! Did you know you can be a star? We love taking pictures of people who come into our flower shop and choose flowers from our beautiful cooler or let us design flowers while they wait. Each person has a story to tell!

What is a Real Flower Shop?

Our cooler

What is a Real Flower Shop? People ask us all the time, and we know the answer! We’re going to let you in on our secret so you’ll know the answer too! Welcome to Roadrunner Florist & Basket Express, proud to be YOUR REAL FLOWER SHOP! A

Amazing! A Floral video worth watching!

wonderful red roses

Amazing! A floral video worth watching! We have terrific friends. Some we’ve had for years and years (and years). I have 3 friends who help us with deliveries 3 times a year. We count on them for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas. Our deliveries wouldn’t be smooth

Memorial Day Memories

red white blue funeral spray

There are many opportunities to remember our honored loved ones on Memorial Day. We take the day to celebrate our heroes, men and women who gave their lives so that we can be free. We celebrate with parades, fireworks, stories and song. PBS produces a concert at

Remembering Mother

Remembering Mother Mother’s Day is set aside for remembering mother.   This is my wonderful mother, Rena Smith. My mother was a true home maker. I remember all the tasty baked goods she enjoyed making for my family, neighbors and friends. I remember the wonderful aroma of

Honor Mom

Cute and Sassy Corsage

Honor Mom My mom is no stranger to blogs from Roadrunner Florist. Sometimes I feel like I’m sharing my mom with all of you, which brings me great pleasure, especially at Mother’s Day when I honor Mom. Pamela and I recently had the pleasure of traveling to

National Doctor’s Day

Cute and Sassy Corsage

Today, Monday, March 30, 2015, is National Doctor’s Day! So, what are you going to do to celebrate this day? Hmmm…let me think… You could pick up the phone and call our doctor to tell her you’re FEELING JUST FINE! (I’ll be no one ever does that!).  Or

How Do You Celebrate Spring with Flowers?

How Do You Celebrate Spring with Flowers? We are professional florists and gift basket designers who help you celebrate the holidays and special occasions in your life. Did you know we can help you celebrate spring with flowers across the country and around the world? We love 

Marvelous Michelle

roses and tropicals

Marvelous Michelle In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2015, we invited our facebook friends, blog friends and email friends to nominate a particularly amazing lady to have this incredible floral arrangement named after her. Several names were placed into nomination, and the winner, by 3-1,

International Women’s Day | March 8, 2015

International Women’s Day | March 8, 2015 International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, is a day to honor and celebrate the achievements of women from around the world. With efforts dating back as early as 1908, the occasion is an official holiday observed in more

Why Choose Our Roses?

wonderful red roses

Why Choose Our Roses? Our Beautiful Quality Roses! Roadrunner Florist hand picks the freshest most beautiful roses. So, let me tell you a little bit about roses. Roses, like diamonds, are graded. You can buy a diamond for just about any amount of money, but beware! The

Today is the Day

wonderful red roses

Today is the Day to order your Valentine’s Day Roses from Roadrunner Florist! Why Today?  Because we design and deliver the most beautiful roses for you! Because we will be delivering on Thursday, Friday.  and Saturday. Because you want your loved one to know how special she