Freelance Florist

The Bouqs Company, a sustainable floral brand, has launched a Regulation Crowdfunding investment opportunity to fund its nationwide retail expansion. The offering allows individual investors to participate in the company's growth, with bonus shares available based on investment amounts. Founded in 2012, The Bouqs pioneered farm-to-door flower delivery, fulfilling millions of orders by sourcing directly from farms to reduce waste and shorten delivery times. The company gained prominence after appearing on Shark Tank and is now the fourth-highest revenue-generating brand from the show. Funds will support opening over 70 branded stores in key US cities, functioning as local fulfilment hubs offering event services, in-person shopping and same-day delivery. The expansion targets the $100 billion floral market whilst enhancing technology platforms and marketing efforts.

Bouqs picks Roadie for same-day flower delivery. Freelance-driver network offers speed, flexibility and white-glove service. Key takeaways: The Bouqs Co., a direct-to-consumer floral retailer, has engaged UPS (NYSE: UPS) subsidiary Roadie to make same-day deliveries in several major cities using gig drivers as holiday demand spikes and customers seek arrangements that need special handling. The online flower seller is forecasting a 44% increase in planned order volume in the fourth quarter from the prior period, but won't be able to easily fulfill late orders before holiday deadlines from its network of distribution centers. By partnering with Roadie, Bouqs can prepare and send orders the same day for customers in key markets like Los Angeles, the company said in a news release on Tuesday. Roadie is a crowdsourced delivery platform that connects shipments to a network of independent drivers that make deliveries with their personal vehicles. It picks up orders for customers such as Walmart, Tractor Supply, FilterBuy, Spirit Halloween, paint brand Benjamin Moore and Nothing Bundt Cakes, at local stores and warehouses for last-mile delivery to shoppers. Bouqs has expanded its online model to include physical retail locations in San Diego, Los Angeles, and New York, which are co-located in other stores, and flower counters inside some Whole Foods Market stores. It plans to set up storefronts in San Francisco and Chicago, according to its website. Same-day delivery is also currently available in San Francisco, Chicago and Dallas. In addition to addressing capacity constraints during peak periods and service gaps created by traditional delivery windows, Roadie enables Bouqs to offer premium products, like florist-arranged centerpieces and compote-style vases, that aren't suited for boxed, long-distance shipping. The partnership will continue past the holiday season, Roadie Chief Operating Officer Dennis Moon said in an email response. Bouqs also benefits from Roadie's 24/7 delivery capability, real-time tracking, photographic chain of custody and a same-day delivery radius of up to 100 miles, he added.

The secret to an everlasting bouquet is actually a LEGO find. Apartment Therapy, LLC. independently select these products - if you buy from one of its links, Apartment Therapy, LLC. may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. LEGOs aren't just for kids - but were they ever? For years, adults have been putting botanical-themed building brick kits together to create dried-floral centerpieces and beautiful, spring-esque bouquets. The floral sets are so popular that there's a new collaboration - with a bit of a twist - available with LEGO and The Bouqs Co. now. It's the first-of-its-kind experience that pairs LEGO building with fresh flowers, and it's arriving just in time for the holidays. This LEGO collaboration combines the best of both worlds. The Bouqs Co., best known for its monthly farm-fresh flowers subscription service, teamed up with LEGO to offer two LEGO Botanicals flower bouquet kits and fresh floral arrangements inspired by the finished builds. What makes it unique is that you're not just getting one or the other - you're getting both! Sniff gorgeous-smelling flowers while putting together an everlasting bouquet. The first kit in the collaboration is the Pretty in Pink Botanicals build, which comes with 15 LEGO flower stems and a total of 749 pieces, giving its flowers bold coloring, varying lengths, and lifelike adjustability. The Bouqs Co. team designed a beautiful, fresh arrangement to mimic the blooms in the Pretty in Pink set, which includes ranunculus, roses, carnations, snapdragon, light blue delphinium, hot pink calla lilies, eucalyptus, and a replantable succulent. Or you could pick up the Petite Sunny Bouquet LEGO Botanicals set, which comes with a fresh arrangement of yellow and white roses, blue delphinium, feverfew, pink mums, and yellow carnations. This LEGO set is great for beginner builders because it has fewer than 400 pieces and is suitable for both kids and adults. The Bouqs Co. and LEGO gift sets will be available to purchase on The Bouqs Co. website starting November 3. You can choose when you'd like your order to arrive at the recipient's house to treat a friend or family member with both the beauty of fresh blooms and the longevity (and relaxation!) of a LEGO bouquet. It's the perfect gift for LEGO lovers, flower fanatics, home decor enthusiasts, and everyone in between! Never miss the style inspo and recommendations you crave with design defined. Follow along each week as its home director danielle shares the best style advice, latest trends, and popular decor finds you just can't miss.