Generations flowers & gifts

10/22/2026

Just a little something something …

10/21/2026

This. This post right here. Thank you to everyone who supports not just Generations, but small businesses in general 🫶

Let’s talk about the flower industry for a moment.

Flowers are beautiful. The business behind them isn’t always quite as pretty.

What many people don’t realize is that fresh flowers are one of the most perishable products you can purchase. They’re grown, harvested, packaged, shipped, transported, processed, cared for, designed, and eventually placed into someone’s hands. And through every step, the clock is ticking.

Unlike many retail products, flowers don’t sit on a shelf waiting indefinitely for someone to buy them. They require constant attention, proper storage, fresh water, and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes work.

And sometimes, despite doing everything right, flowers simply don’t cooperate.

There’s also something we wish more people understood: When you purchase flowers from an independent florist, you’re purchasing far more than flowers.

You’re paying for someone’s knowledge of what will last, what works together, what’s in season, and how to create something meaningful. You’re supporting the hours spent sourcing, preparing, designing, cleaning, maintaining, and caring for a product that has a very short life.

You’re also supporting a business that takes on the financial risk of purchasing flowers that may never sell.

We’re not sharing this because we want sympathy. We genuinely love what we do.

We’re sharing it because we believe there’s value in understanding the work behind the beauty.

At Regent Floral & Mercantile, we’re a small team doing our best to create something extraordinary with a product that is, by its very nature, temporary.

And perhaps that’s what makes flowers so special in the first place.

They’re not meant to last forever. They’re meant to make a moment matter.

Thank you for supporting independent florists and the people behind the flowers. 🦁

10/21/2026

I know it’s not even Halloween yet BUT it’s that time and if you know, you know! Our Poinsettias are fantastic and of the highest quality. Be ahead of the game and check an item off your busy December list. We will call you when they arrive!!

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

This past weekend was one I was very much looking forward to. The wedding flowers were a moody palette, and a very cool/different vibe from the norm, with pageant style bouquets for both the bride and the bridesmaids plus incorporating moss into the mix. The bridesmaids each had their own flower variety (with corresponding boutonnieres for the groomsmen) that each were a part of the main bridal bouquet. I ran out of time to get the usual staged pictures and I’m sad about that - these were so neat and different!!!
Congratulations Tasia and Austin! Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your special day. Wishing you all the very best! (And thanks sharing a pic or two of your day)

10/13/2026

I’ve been a bad girl and not taking pictures of the wedding flowers as I should be!!
The first wedding we were a part of happened the first weekend of October with all the gorgeous fall colors showcased in the bride’s bouquet. And I didn’t take any other pics of the boutonnières or anything 🙇‍♀️ - sorry folks! Maybe the bride will send me a few snaps 😉
Congratulations Brittany and Chris! All the best to you and your sweet family!

10/11/2026

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! Enjoy your weekend!
I loooove pumpkin arrangements and after the doors closed today, I made these for my sisters, both whom I am so super grateful for 💗

10/08/2026

Generations WILL be OPEN Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10-4pm
Happy Thanksgiving weekend!!! Beautiful autumn bouquets and pumpkin arrangements are ready to roll!

10/08/2026

These beauties are up for grabs for your Thanksgiving weekend. Give Generations a call to have a custom pumpkin made up just for you! They make a great hostess gift 😉

10/07/2026

Thanksgiving is this weekend! How about a cute centrepiece for your weekend spread? Give the flower shop a call and order your pumpkin arrangement or traditional centrepiece ahead of time! 306-865-2410