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The Right Flowers to Welcome a Child
This article outlines the recipe for a bouquet to welcome a child. This applies both to welcoming the gift of a newborn baby as well as any sort of welcoming during their younger years.
In the Victorian era, the language of flowers was an essential means of communicating emotions and sentiments. From declarations of love to expressions of condolences, every flower carried a specific message. In this post, I shall elaborate on how a bouquet of flowers could be used to convey a message and provide an example of a bouquet that conveys a specific message.
The message we shall convey through the bouquet is, "May maternal love protect your early youth in innocence and joy!" Continue reading [...]
In Praise of Supermarket Flowers
When is it ok to bring or give supermarket flowers? Is it ever ok to show up with supermarket flowers? Is it ever not ok? We actually love supermarket flowers - they've got our back when we're in a pinch, and they're often the unsung heroes of our last-minute gifting endeavors. Who hasn't dashed into the grocery store on their way to a dinner party or a birthday celebration, seeking a bouquet that says "I care" without breaking the bank? Let's explore the charm of supermarket flowers and why they deserve a little more love. Continue reading [...]
Night Blooming Cereus—Here and Gone in a Flash!
Whether you call it night blooming cereus, Epiphyllum oxpetalum or Queen of the Night, this unusual flower is a knockout while it lasts. Native to Arizona and the Sonara desert, night blooming cereus is a member of the orchid cactus family. Continue reading [...]
The Flower Named after Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex: Clematis Meghan
Being in the royal spotlight comes with many challenges, but clearly has its sweet spots. Clematis Meghan, named after the Duchess of Sussex, is making its debut at the famed Chelsea Garden Show May 21-25, 2019. Continue reading [...]
Mother’s Day Recipes You Can Make with Flowers
Looking for ways to make Mother’s Day special for a special someone? Consider whipping up some of these Mother’s Day brunch recipes that include flowers as ingredients. Then, serve them to your mom, wife, or other special mom in your life. Continue reading [...]
The Right Perennial Blooms to Give for Mother’s Day
As Mother's Day approaches, many of us are looking for flowering gifts for loved ones. But many moms say they feel bad when the flowers fade after a few brief days of blooming. Consider giving them a perennial flowering plant instead of cut flowers. Continue reading [...]
Flower Ideas for Mother’s Day 2017
It’s Mother’s Day in just a few weeks, which means there will likely be much exchanging of flowers as gifts. If you’re one of the many who are planning to give flowers to your mother, wife, sister, or other mom in your life, you have several options to choose from. Continue reading [...]
The Most Popular Occasions to Give Flowers
There are many occasions that make people want to give flowers, such as birthdays, graduations, holidays, and successful artistic or job performances.
We love that men and women, young and old, enjoy the beauty of flowers so much that they want to share them with those who are special to them.
Flowers make perfect gifts to express the feelings of the heart because they’re beautiful, just like the thoughts that go with them. Continue reading [...]
Celebrate National Dentist’s Day with Pearly Everlasting
In a poll of what people hate doing the most, going to the dentist often falls somewhere between shopping for swimsuits and filing taxes. While the dentist's chair is not our favorite place to be, it is somewhere we should find ourselves at least twice a year. For all those (sometimes dreaded) visits and repeated reminders to floss, March 6th is National Dentist Day. If you know a dentist who sometimes feels like their job is thankless, consider a bouquet of pearly everlasting. This gorgeous flower is the perfect way to say how much you appreciate their efforts taking care of your pearly whites.
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Pick Up Some Mums for Mother-In-Law Day
We are all born with at least one mother, but many of us pick up another along the way through marriage. If you've been lucky enough to score a good one, celebrate on Sunday, October 26th during Mother-in-Law Day with a bouquet of chrysanthemums. These fall flowers are at their prime this time of year and come in a wide array of colors, shapes and sizes. Whether she thinks you hung the moon or is the type to complain that you hung it crookedly, flowers as elegant and diverse as the mum are sure to please anyone- even someone that can be a bit hard to please at times. Continue reading [...]
Calla Lilies for a Classy Broad
Chic, charming and always in style, calla lilies are the perfect flower for the classy lady in your life. Be it a birthday, anniversary, thank you or yoo-hoo sort of occasion, these elegant blooms have panache and character that make them stand out from the rest of the bunch. When you just can't seem to think of a good gift, the gift of flowers is always one she'll be sure to use.
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Pick the Perfect Flower for Parent’s Day with Peruvian Lily
They say parenting is the hardest job you'll ever love, and this July 27th is the perfect time to say thank you for this sometimes thankless job with the lovely Peruvian Lily. Known by the Latin name Alstroemeria and available in a wide range of colors, a fresh bouquet of bright and cheerful Peruvian lilies to celebrate Parent's Day will remind your Mom and Dad (or anyone else that may have taken on the task of raising you) that they did a damn fine job. Continue reading [...]
Make a Woman Feel like a Queen for a Day with Lily of the Nile
Few flowers reflect a sense of sensuousness and luxury quite like the lovely Lily of the Nile. Agapanthus, as it is known in Latin, or sometimes the African Lily in the UK, is a large, lush flower that would make anyone feel like royalty. This is the perfect flower to indulge someone with for a birthday, anniversary or cheering up occasion and will last longer than one would expect for such a large bloom. Wrap a few slender stalks up in ribbon or stand them up in a tall, elegant vase for a woman in your life that's earned a little adoration. Continue reading [...]
3 DIY Bouquets for Mother’s Day
From macaroni necklaces to hand-lettered cards covered in glitter, mom always liked the presents you made best, so surprise her this Mother's Day with a handmade bouquet you put together yourself using materials readily available from the grocery store floral aisle or your own backyard. These three bouquets can be matched to suit your mom's style and preferences while giving her the pleasure of knowing you made it just for her. Continue reading [...]
Lilacs are the Perfect Pick for Mom on Mother’s Day
Chances are, the first flowers you ever picked were for your Mom. Show her you've come a long way since those wilted dandelions with a stunning arrangement of lilacs fresh from your florist. Not only is early May Mother's Day, it's also the prime season for these fragrant stems to be in stock in your florist's cooler or, perhaps, your own backyard. Their sweet scent fills a room like your laughter once did and will remind her that, even though you're all grown up, you still like picking her posies. Continue reading [...]
Peonies: Beautiful Flowers for Your Wedding or Just Because
It is the season of peonies! Peonies are one of the most ancient revered flowers, and are historically significant in many cultures. Peonies are known for their stunning, dense, lush blooms and are the preferred choice of wedding flowers among many wedding couples. Continue reading [...]
The Right Mother’s Day Roses and Their Meaning
Roses are a classic and elegant flower to give as a gift, so Mother’s Day roses are a perfect way to show Mom just how much you love and appreciate her. The great thing about roses is that each colors has a meaning, and so you can have fun in picking the color of roses you present to Mom. Whether you give her one uniform color to drive home your point, such as a bouquet of dark pink roses to say how much you appreciate her, or pick a mix of colors to convey all of the reasons you love her, roses are sure to make Mom feel special on this day devoted to her. Continue reading [...]
Mother’s Day Flowers and Chocolates
Mother’s Day flowers and chocolates are a way to delight Mom’s senses! With fragrant flowers and decadent chocolate, this combo is a great way to spoil mom and make her feel like queen for a day. Mother’s Day flowers are always a perfect option to let Mom know that you are thinking of her, but a combination of Mother’s Day flowers and chocolate is an excellent option for that extra added touch. Continue reading [...]
Beautiful Flowers for Mom
If you really want to “wow” Mom this Mother’s Day, there are beautiful flowers for Mom that will knock her socks off if you have a little extra cash to spend! Perhaps you want to make this Mother’s Day an extra special event this year, or your whole family wants to pool their resources to get her one big arrangement of beautiful flowers as a token of love, here are a few of our favorite luxury bouquets. Continue reading [...]
Mother’s Day Corsages
Mother’s Day flowers are a great way to show mom that you care, but a Mother’s Day corsage is a unique way to allow her to keep her special flowers with her during fun Mother’s Day festivities. We love the idea of getting mom a big, beautiful bouquet of flowers with a matching corsage that she can take with her. When people think of corsages, they think about the big, flashy corsages that adorned the dresses of 1960s prom queens, but corsages have come a long way since their gaudy carnation counterparts, and are now a pretty, vintage throwback to the corsage. Continue reading [...]
Mother’s Day Flower Arrangements
As we’ve previously mentioned, flower arrangements for Mother’s Day are a great way to show Mom how much you appreciate her. We’ve recommended several Mother’s Day flower arrangements, and today we wanted suggest some of our favorite garden variety flowers. While roses, orchids and lilies are always a classic and beautiful option, garden-fresh mixed bouquets offer a stunning option that look lush and bountiful. Continue reading [...]
The Perfect Mother’s Day Bouquet and Gifts
Mother’s Day this year falls on Sunday, May 13th, and flowers are a lovely option to show Mom how much you care. For some, they want a little extra to show their appreciation, and flower bundle gifts can be a great option! Flower bundle gifts provide a beautiful arrangement of flowers, along with other gifts and edibles to give Mom an extra special treat. Continue reading [...]
The Right Faux Flowers
Faux flowers often get a bad rap, but that is because when people think of fake flowers, they picture the hideous plastic flowers that adorned an elderly relative's home when they were kids. Dollar store fake flowers are a perfect example of the unattractive faux floral arrangements that we picture when we think of them. The truth is that there are a lot of high-end faux floral arrangements that are delicately crafted to look like the real thing. Faux floral arrangements are a great way to beautify a space without having to constantly replace real bouquets when they die. Continue reading [...]
Traditional Wedding Boutonniere Designs
Boutonnieres have been the traditional wedding accessory for grooms and their wedding party for centuries. The wedding boutonniere was traditionally inserted into the top buttonhole of the groom’s jacket lapel. These days lapels are typically missing that top buttonhole, so the boutonniere is pinned to the lapel directly. Continue reading [...]
The Right Mother’s Day Plants
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to let Mom know how much you love her and flower bouquets are traditionally the gift chosen to present to Mom on her special day. If you want to give your mom a gift that will last longer and bring her more cheer than a bouquet, a potted flower plant is an excellent option. Continue reading [...]
Dazzling Daisies for Mothers Days
If you are looking for daisies for Mother’s Day, you are in good company! Daisies are an extraordinarly popular flower choice, and springtime blooms bring about some of our favorite daisies! Did you know that the Gerbera Daisy is the most popular bouquet flower choice in the world? With large a large open structure, and bright petals, the daisy is beloved for its cheerful and sunny look. Continue reading [...]
Flowers for Mothers Day
Looking for the best flowers for Mothers Day? We previously featured some of our favorite bouquets for different personality types, but we wanted to take a look at mothers day flowers that put a flair on the traditional, without compromising the cheerful, bright flowers that so many moms love. Give mom an extra little flare with these beautiful mothers day flowers! Continue reading [...]
Flowers for Mother’s Day
Flowers are a great way to show your appreciation to mom on Mother’s Day. Whether you opt for a simple arrangement, or something more lush, it is a reminder for mom that you appreciate her and all she does for you through the year. If you are coming up short on flower ideas for Mom, here is a lineup of our favorite bouquets for 2012! Continue reading [...]
What are the Best Mother’s Day Flowers?
Sending flowers for Mother's Day in an arrangement or bouquet is always a popular choice, and the 23,000 florists in the United States report the run up to this day to be among their busiest of the year, with Mother's Day flowers delivery keeping them on their toes. But what are the best flowers for Mothers Day? Read on, and discover the best place to order flowers online for Mothers Day. Continue reading [...]
Mother’s Day Flowers – Roses Send Mom a Message of Love and Appreciation
What are the right Mothers Day Flowers? The best flowers for Mothers Day are those that show how much you love and appreciate her. But what Mothers Day flower bouquet do you send the mothers in your life? Roses for Mother's Day (May 9th this year) symbolize love and beauty. Send the right color roses, and be sure to send the right message. Continue reading [...]
Send the Right Flowers for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a special day to recognize and celebrate the women in our lives who are mothers; our mothers and our grand-mothers; our mothers-in-law; our wives, our daughters and our sisters. But what are the right Mother's Day flowers? If you want to send a pure and perfect bouquet or floral arrangement to show how much you love and appreciate your mom, what do you send? What knock-out Mothers Day flowers show your gratitude and adoration? Continue reading [...]
The Right Flowers
