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The Morwell Florist online

Visit the website for great new deals online!

By Emma Kae - 19th July 2001 - Back to News

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Looking for a bloom in your life? Visit the Morwell Florist website! This is one local business that is making their mark on the Internet with beautiful floral arrangements at bargain prices that you can order from the comfort of your lounge room.

The Morwell Florist - as we know it now – began under the creative control of Sandra Kuempflein, who became a florist out of her love for flowers. With a dream to share her flower arrangements with the world, Sandra began researching what was involved in expanding to a virtual store.

The result was an attractive, extremely user-friendly website that allows you to shop from home in a completely safe, secure environment. There are several exquisite arrangements to choose from, and with year-round specials, you are certain to pick up a great buy.

Just log on to the website and if you so desire, use your Visa, MasterCard or DinersClub card to direct an arrangement of gorgeous flowers to any Gippsland door. Click here to visit the site.

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