The Floral Parlor spreads joy to Paso Robles Seniors for National ‘Petal It Forward’ Day

By Paso Robles Press · Tue Oct 28 2025

PASO ROBLES — The Floral Parlor joined thousands of florists nationwide to celebrate Petal It Forward Day, a movement organized by the Society of American Florists to share the emotional benefits of flowers.

As part of the tradition, florists distribute two bouquets — one to keep and one to give to someone else — encouraging acts of kindness and connection. This year, The Floral Parlor brought the initiative to The Oaks at Paso Robles by Westmont Living, a local senior living community, during its weekly Wine Down Wednesday event.

“The Petal It Forward event was truly amazing,” said Ricardo Gonzales, Lifestyle Director at The Oaks at Paso Robles. “As a lifestyle director, I loved seeing the smiles and joy it brought to our residents. They especially appreciated that a local floral shop went out of their way to bring them flowers and share information about the national Petal It Forward holiday. It was a wonderful experience for everyone involved!”

The Floral Parlor’s team handed out dozens of bouquets, spreading warmth, gratitude, and connection throughout the community.

“Petal It Forward is one of our favorite annual traditions,” said Sunny Sheldrake, owner of The Floral Parlor. “We love the idea of giving flowers not just to make someone’s day, but to encourage them to share that joy with someone else. Visiting our local seniors this year made it even more meaningful.”

Research from the Society of American Florists shows that receiving flowers increases happiness, and giving them creates even greater joy. The Floral Parlor looks forward to continuing this uplifting tradition in future years.