Sending flowers to someone special is a popular, everyday activity and this is a collection of some history, some tradition, flower etiquette, meanings of flowers, flower advice and much, much more. If you’d like to know what flowers to send for certain anniversaries, or what to do about funeral flowers, you’ll find all of that information here. And if you’re planning a wedding, you’ll definitely want to read about bridal bouquets, wedding flower arrangements, buying wedding flowers wholesale, exotic flowers for your wedding, silk wedding flowers and more.
Whether you’re seeking more luck, love or opportunity, decorating your front door with the right wreath can boost the positive energy you invite into your home and life. How so? In feng shui, the front door holds special importance, because it sets the tone for your home and it’s the entrance through which visitors, opportunity...
Whether you’re seeking a fresh way to enhance the holidays or battling mid-winter doldrums, you can use fragrant natural materials to take winter wreaths to new heights. Boost their welcoming effect with these five seasonal scents: Balsam. Fresh balsam wreaths are a traditional Christmas decoration. Unlike other aromatics, they aren’t dried before use, but they...
By the time Christmas is over, many of us are ready to pack away the pine and eager to start the New Year with a fresh outlook. Luckily, there are countless ways to both brighten your door and invite positive energy into your home and life throughout the winter season. From premade versions and custom creations to...
Decades ago, wreaths were faithfully trotted out at Christmas, displayed on the door for a few weeks, then packed away at the start of the New Year. Today, wreaths have come to symbolize a warm welcome, so they’re perfect for year-round use. Whether you’re gearing up for the holidays, preparing for a celebration or simply seeking a...
Giving flowers for Mother’s Day is a tradition that goes back to the year 1908 when a Virginia woman named Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her recently deceased mother. Her honoring included flowers, which symbolized love and hope. It was not long before the rest of the country caught on, and the practice of...
A black bouquet is one thing that doesn’t occur in nature but that can be created in a florist’s shop. A person may want a black bouquet for an Over the Hill celebration of a fortieth birthday or simply because a loved one’s favorite color is black. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t have to be...
Selecting flowers for a lilac bouquet is always a delight. Lilac and lavender are common flower blossom colors but make an uncommonly charming presentation. When choosing this delicate color as the backbone for your floral design, go for a little something extra by including a number of fragrant choices. Whether you’re decorating for a formal...
A bouquet vase provides a lovely, eye-catching way to display flowers in a home or office. Vases vary in size, style, and color, and selecting the right bouquet vase for an arrangement can have a dramatic effect on its appearance. Bouquet Vase Styles A vase of any style is most likely to be made from...
Boutonnieres can help enhance the style of your wedding with a whisper instead of a shout. Where many of your flower arrangements and other wedding touches are elaborate and dramatic, the simple boutonniere is subtle. It’s also one of the few decorative elements he’ll be wearing. Because they’re part of such a neutral back drop...
Having flowers delivered is easy, but you do need some information and a little flower buying savvy. Tips for Having Flowers Delivered Give the florist plenty of time. During peak holidays of the year, florists book up fast. To insure that you can get the flowers you want when you want, order blooms early. Use...