Lagniappe Blog

Lagniappe is a French Cajun term meaning “A Little Something Extra.”

My Cajun grandmother always practiced lagniappe, especially when cooking. I’ve carried on that tradition by adding my own special touches, & now my son & grandson do the same! I strive to bring that spirit to my clients as well, always going the extra mile to make each experience special. Toujours’ means Always. So from me to you, “Always a little something extra”! 

Please click on a picture to see helpful Information or Specials to guide you through your flower buying decisions.

About Funerals…



After the loss of a loved one, it’s common to receive many beautiful vases of flowers from friends and family. I offer an hourly in-home service to help ease this time: I’ll clean out spent blooms, refresh and regroup the arrangements, and can add roses, lilies, or other favorite flowers as requested. Pricing depends on the flowers chosen. This service allows you to enjoy the flowers longer and provides a little more comfort during the grieving process. 

I approach every home with care and sensitivity, making gentle conversation to ensure you feel at ease. Friends or family members can pre-order a minimum of two hours as a thoughtful gift, and I’ll coordinate directly with the recipient to take care of everything. 

Westside Special: 2 hours for $75, including travel within a 10-mile radius (covering Banks, Beaverton, Laurel, and north of Helvetia). For locations beyond Washington County, please contact me to discuss options. 

Wedding Planning

Your Special Day ! – If you have your heart set on a particular flower, it’s best to call your florist before you set your wedding date! While some flowers are available year-round, others—like lilies—thrive and look their best in the summer, and blooms such as peonies are at their peak in late spring. The easiest way to keep your flower budget in check is to choose varieties that will be in season on your wedding day. 

We’re excited for 2026 to be a year filled with wedding adventures! If you’re planning your special day, contact me for a one-on-one consultation to get started. Please don’t wait—at least two months’ notice is ideal to ensure everything comes together perfectly. However, I’ll always do my best to accommodate last-minute weddings as well. Remember, keeping things simple is the key to making last-minute plans work beautifully! 

*** 2026 I am offering Bridal Work Shops where the Party meets 1-2 days ahead max & I make the Brides bouquet & help the ladies with theirs. Done in a home or venue. 

To All Brides – My top priority is ensuring a happy Bride and Groom, which is why I focus on quality and thoughtful design rather than the size of the wedding. I am now specializing in smaller, more intimate weddings, working with parties that include the Bride and 1–3 additional attendants—resulting in 2–4 bouquets and a matching number of boutonnieres, plus arrangements for family members (such as parents and grandparents) and reception décor. This allows me to give each wedding the care and attention it deserves. 

If you’re unsure whether I can accommodate your wedding, please don’t hesitate to reach out—it never hurts to ask! I’m always happy to discuss your bridal questions. Call me at 503-714-6223 or send a detailed email to floralcreationsbykelly@gmail.com. I look forward to connecting with you! 

 

 

** SPECIALTY OFFERS **

Bulk Flowers 

I offer bulk flower purchasing for clients who want to DIY arrangements for a project or special event. With access to over two acres of blooms, three main suppliers, and more than 20 local growers, there’s a wide variety to choose from! 

For large orders, please provide at least two weeks’ notice to ensure I can source everything you need. My service fee covers ordering, pickup, and delivery, with a minimum charge of 4 hours for $75, and $20 per hour thereafter. This includes flower food for the water and a fresh bottom cut, but does not cover additional flower or container prep. Square buckets are available for $8 each from the shop. 

Let me know if you’d like to add or adjust any details! 

PLEASE email your reviews at floralcreationsbykelly@gmail.com  or (the google Review link – add it ) then if you had wedding flowers done by me you can leave a review on Wedding Wire too!  

https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/floral-creations-by-kelly-hillsboro/15afca6cb736de66.html 

Recommended Professional Links 

Try this site for some ideas then send a pic to me so we can see what you have in mind for your wedding!  

http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?tag=flowers 

Aging Flowers – A Point to Ponder

Keep in mind that those $19.99 roses from the store might already be two weeks old by the time you bring them home. If the petals start falling or the heads droop soon after purchase, it’s likely due to the flowers’ age—not anything you did wrong. You can try giving the stems a fresh angle cut under warm water to help revive them. 

Don’t let one bad experience turn you away from roses or other flowers! Look for a florist—like me—who is committed to sourcing the freshest blooms every time. I’ve even had some flowers last an entire month! 

Picking the Wedding Flowers & Stay on Budget ~

Who doesn’t love a grandiose wedding? It’s easy to spend too much money everywhere for a wedding! Decide what is most important to you & the Groom. If you hate cake, get cheesecake! Same with flowers. The Bride & Grooms flowers are going to be in so many pictures, make them the Best of all! Then stick to very simple, even single flowers, on the reception tables & such. If you haven’t picked the date yet, you NEED TO KNOW flowers are most expensive up to 2 weeks before a major holiday & for about 4 days after it. So adjusting the date could save you hundreds of dollars! 2024 

Manage your debt & expenses wisely by selecting the most important categories TO YOU. 

For example, To get the flowers you really want maybe hand out disposable cameras or have a friend take the shots. If professional pics & flowers are the most important for YOU – maybe have a friend or relative make the cake or even a cupcakes or pies 

Have the florist make the really important flowers (bride, groom, wedding party, parents) then have the adult & children family members decorate the reception venue. Often we find visiting family & friends have excess time on their hands & would love a chance to help & are happy to contribute. 

So remove any categories you don’t absolutely need or care about — if the ceremony and reception are at the same location, for example, you might be able to save on transportation costs.This way you will have the costs covered & you can relax & enjoy YOUR DAY!! 

2025 – If you have a special vase you’d like to use for an event or occasion, simply bring it clean and ready to go. I’ll design and deliver your arrangement directly to the recipient or event in your vase. Sending a picture of the vase along with its dimensions will help me order the perfect amount of flowers, greenery, and accents to create a beautiful arrangement. 

 

Shop Local!

 

It can be hard to know who to contact when you are in another state or country & want to order from a local business. You have to rely on website pics & maybe a referral or Reviews online. 

I got an email from EUROPE! for a local delivery. She mentioned a pic from my website she liked (pink & yellow), I confirmed a price & the PayPal bill was sent. My flowers on left, seen here were a min. ($20 less than the ones on the right). The pink roses were fresh & nothing was “wrong” with them, just simple with a lot of greens. 

What I want to share is the other florists have overhead (building, employees, having to keep stock, etc..) This makes it hard for the general florist to make ends meet. Hence the higher cost & often smaller arrangement. They have nice & tidy web layouts & you just pick & go. 

If you look through my site ALL are arrangements I made.  Generally I can get close to what you want (color or flower).  The lady desired pink & yellow.  My flowers have their own style, the flowers really come together as they will. 

So if you want to get more for your $ – give me a try. I always hope to please & try hard to make your gift the best I can! Please always find a local shop! Never call A teleflorist #. They aren’t even in the same state! They just call & try to get us to fulfill the order & they keep a large chunk of your $ Thanks for reading!! 2022 (1st pic in attached) 

 

Testimonials

Over the years, I’ve received many kind words from clients who texted or emailed their thanks directly to me. Since these reviews weren’t posted on Google or other public sites, I’m sharing them here as I can. Thank you for taking the time to read them!

From Australia 

I spoke to Janet yesterday and she loved the flowers. Thank you 😊

I can not get access to lodge a testimonial, so I am happy for you to ad the following to your website if you wish.

“Dave – July 2023

I am in Australia and was looking to send flowers to a friend who was visiting her family in Hillsboro.

I selected Floral Creations by Kelly and couldn’t be happier. Kelly returned my call promptly and was extremely helpful when selecting the flowers and determining the logistics of delivering to the house. Kelly’s knowledge and experience in her field made the whole process very easy and a pleasure considering I was over 8,000 miles away. Kelly even sent me a photo, and my Friend said they were absolutely beautiful.

I definitely recommend Kelly for your floral arrangements if you like good customer service and a quality arrangement.”

PS: Janet said the flowers were beautiful and such a nice surprise.

Thank you for helping make Janet’s Birthday a special day.

Ordered a mixed bouquet

She put tropicals in it as well. Wow! It was absolutely gorgeous! She will be so happy to get them!! Thanks!!

won an auction

Kelly’s services were in what I won at an auction. She did make a perfect beautiful bouquet for my girlfriend.Thank you!!

for a friend

Ordered yellow & purple flowers. Turned out beautful! Thanks!

The family loved the flowers!

You helped make the whole process enjoyable! Awesome!

lovely!

She put tropicals in it as well. Wow! It was absolutely gorgeous! She will be so happy to get them!! Thanks!!

Beautiful flowers!

2021 – Flowers were delivered to a friend but as kelly was very busy it was a couple of hrs later than expected. It was fine with us but she ADDED 2 balloons & a few small chocolates to make up for it! You are the best! Thank you so much!

Flowers for dad

I ordered flowers & balloons for my dad. He loved them!! Thank so much! 2021

Roses

I ordered pink & white roses to be delivered to my daughter. They were very beautiful. I am pleased!

2/2020 flowers

1st time a daughter sent flowers to mom. She was surprised but loved them! They look beautiful! Thank you!!

Happy!

I’m so happy that I found Floral Creations by Kelly online. 
It was a holiday weekend & everything was closed. We live in another state.
I called Kelly & she was really kind to us. She agreed to deliver the bouquet
on the weekend & found the most amazing flowers. The bouquet was beautiful.
Our family is very grateful for Kelly! - D.G. 2021