San Jose-themed Valentine's Day gift

This year, why not get a Valentine's Day gift that will directly benefit the local economy? The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy has created an "Adopt a Rose" package that includes a box of Schurra's Chocolates (made in San Jose, and they are awesome), a Cafe Too! gourmet cookie, one free red rose each month for a year from Citti's Florist, and a personal message on a plaque by the rose bush of your choice in the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden. Oh, and it is tax deductible as well (you don't have to tell your significant other that part).

For more details, head over here!

Moving Petals Blooms in the South Bay

Food trucks started the mobile vendor crazy, and lately more and more retail-oriented businesses have been getting into the action as well. A San Jose-based flower shop is the newest vendor to go mobile.

Moving Petals is the South Bay’s first flower market on wheels. They offer custom handcrafted bouquets right out of the truck, offering both convenience and quality. Their goal is be be at the forefront of the mobile movement and strive to become a recognized pillar in the community.

I think it's a great idea and hopefully we'll see them around at the many major events in San Jose each year. The Moving Petals truck is already scheduled to be at Oktoberfest at San Pedro Square on October 11th, the Willow Glen Beer Walk on October 25th, and the Halloween Parade in Willow Glen on October 31st.

To find out more, head on over to the Moving Petals website. To locate the truck, follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

Friday Flowers - Part 4

This is the final part in our weekly Spring feature showing off Kathy's work at Santana Row. If you've enjoyed the photos and are in need of a photographer, just let me know and I'll put you in touch with my wife. And of course, if you know anyone that needs a floral architect, Kathy's contact information is below. Time to unwind and enjoy the flowers!

Kathy Finley
Finley Landscape Design
(925) 785-5501
kathy@finleylandscape.com

Friday Flowers - Part 3

This is the third part (of four) of a weekly Spring feature showing off Kathy's floral work at Santana Row. If you know anyone that needs a floral architect, her contact information is below. Time to kick back and enjoy the flowers.

Kathy Finley
Finley Landscape Design
(925) 785-5501
kathy@finleylandscape.com

Friday Flowers - Part 2

This is the second part (of four) of a weekly Spring feature showing off Kathy's work at Santana Row, and I'm sure she'll be able to bring the same level of aesthetics to her projects downtown ;). If you know anyone that needs a floral architect, her contact information is below. Time to decompress after a long week and enjoy the flowers.

Kathy Finley
Finley Landscape Design
(925) 785-5501
kathy@finleylandscape.com