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March’s Flower is the Daffodil

Admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:59 +0000

The daffodil is the March birth flower. Daffodils have the flower meaning of rebirth due to being one of the first flowers of spring as well as, respect, regard and unrequited love and hope. The March birth flower, daffodil, is the common English name for all narcissus plants.

Colors of Spring Daffodil Bouquet

The Daffodil is known for its sweet fragrance from its yellow trumpet like flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean, but has been cultivated all over the world as a decorative plant. The daffodil is a perennial grown from a bulb and can grow as high as two feet. The daffodil is a dependable spring flower and a favorite for its longlivity and colorful blooms.

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Flower Etiquette – Sending Flowers to an Ex’s when a Family Member Dies

Admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:41:03 +0000

One would automatically think that there is nothing wrong with sending sympathy flowers to anyone when a family member passes away, however, in some situations it can cause conflict in homes, making the already sensitive issue even more so.

Here are some flower etiquette questions to ask yourself before sending flowers that will help to eliminate any awkward situations.

Is your ex in a new relationship and do you get along with your ex’s new partner?
Depending on your current relationship with your ex and their new partner will determine where the sympathy flowers should be sent. If you are in good standings with your ex but not so much the new partner you can send sympathy flowers to either the home or funeral home as long as you include the new partner’s name on the gift card. If your ex is not in a new relationship, and you are in good standings, you can send sympathy flowers anywhere. If you and your ex are in ill standings, have the sympathy flowers delivered to the funeral home with the card attached not singling out anyone person, but rather “to the family of”.

Where you close to the family member that passed away?
If you were close to the family member of the ex that passed away and remained that way after the split with your ex then it is appropriate to send funeral flowers to the funeral home or sympathy flowers to the home with the card addressed to the family. If you were not close to the family member but remain in good standings with the ex, you can send sympathy flowers to the home, just make sure if your ex is in a new relationship to address the new partner as well in the card.

Lastly, ask yourself if your new partner feel offended? More than likely they won’t be, but if your new partner has always been uncomfortable with your relationship with your ex, they may. If that is the case and they have strong feelings against you sending flowers to an ex at a time of loss, you probably shouldn’t send them if you value your new relationship. However, it may make an uncomfortable partner feel more comfortable by including their name on the card when sending sympathy flowers, as well as addressing the card to the family of, rather than just the ex.

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Secret Crush?

Admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:46:05 +0000

Secret crushes are fun, but after a while, there just comes a time you want that person you are crushing on to know. You want to know if the feelings you have are in vain or there just might be an equal attraction. St. Patrick’s Day is known for mischievous fun and magic and the perfect day for disclosing that secret crush you have been carrying for another. Use St. Patrick’s Day for your avenue to share your secret with the person you are crushing on with a surprise arrangement of colorful flowers. It’s fun to keep a secret but it’s even better to share it so share it with the gift of flowers to your secret crush and see if the luck of the Irish is with you this St. Patrick’s Day.

Simply Perfect™ Bouquet
Simply perfect – and perfectly colorful. Luscious deep pink Asiatic lilies and yellow roses are arranged in a hurricane glass vase with a twist. Ti leaves are wrapped inside the vase, giving this bouquet a uniquely stylish design.

Citrus Splash by Telelfora
As refreshing as a tall glass of COLD lemonade on a hot summer day, this delightful mix of bright yellow, orange and green blossoms is sure to make a splash. Yellow and orange roses and carnations are delightfully arranged with brilliant green mums and assorted fresh greens.

Blossoming Orange Flower Vase
There’s nothing like the energizing color of orange to cheer someone’s day. Send this arrangement, and they’ll get more than just a little boost. Gerberas, carnations and roses are delivered in a charming glass vase.

Spring in the Park
A whitewash handled basket holds a bevy of springtime blossoms. Hot pink roses, pink hyacinth, blue delphinium, pink heather, white daisies and purple tulips come together in an explosion of color. Finished with a pretty bright green bow, it’s as refreshing as a walk in the park!

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Need a Green Gift Idea for St Patrick’s Day?

Admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:12:27 +0000

It doesn’t get much “greener” than flowers. Although flowers come in many shades of color, they are the most natural “green” gift anyone can give. So although your gift may be full of color with accents of green, flower arrangements make the perfect “green” gift for St. Patrick’s Day.

Maybe it is a office party you need to attend, a friend that is super proud of their Irish heritage, a family member, or even your postman that you want to acknowledge this St. Patrick’s’ Day; whoever it is, the gift of St. Patrick’s Day flowers will definitely bring the magic of St. Patrick’s Day to their life.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Go Green™ Bouquet
The “Go Green” Bouquet holds yellow Asiatic lilies and yellow alstroemeria with bupleurum for added interest. Vase is eco-friendly and biodegradable. Go Green™ Bouquet St. Patrick’s Day.

Because You’re Special
When you want to send flowers for someone special send them this exuberant, brightly colored bouquet of orange Gerbera daisies, yellow poms, hot pink mini carnations, and vivid green button poms in a sleek, beaded green glass vase.

Spring Tulip Bouquet
With Tulips you know Spring has arrived – happily together to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – pink and yellow and purple and more – 15 assorted tulips in all! These welcome blossoms are arranged in a sweet lavender ceramic vase with a plaid ribbon bow that will bring magic to anyone who receives them this St. Patrick’s Day.

Springtime Floral Garden Basket
This basket holds the garden’s best blossoms including lilies, alstroemeria, spray roses, and more. All in shades of pink with a touch of white. A beautiful arrangement to give to anyone this St. Patrick’s Day.

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Featured Flower Friday ~ Enduring Romance by FTD

Admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:30:12 +0000

Enduring Romance by FTD

I know that Valentines Day is long gone now, but who cares? Not me. I have always thought that every day is the perfect day to let someone know you care about them, especially if you love them. This brings me to this Friday’s featured flower arrangement – Enduring Romance by FTD. This flower arrangement is the perfect sweet reminder to send to any one you care about in your life, a significant other, daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, you name it. It has a sweet feel of love to it

The white lilies surrounded by burgundy carnations, white mini carnations, Million Star gypsophila and two red roses in the Enduring Romance will be sure to take her breath away and remind her of just how special she is any day of the year. Nothing can be better than that.

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Wedding Flower Etiquette

Admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:14:08 +0000

As everyone knows, more marriages happen during from Spring thru Fall then the winter months, and the wedding season is quick approaching as I was reminded of when I was asked a very important question about wedding flower etiquette: Who is responsible for purchasing the wedding flowers, the brides parents, or the grooms?

Well this is a great question. Traditionally it is the bride’s side that pays for the wedding flowers. However, with today’s economy, many of the wedding traditions are falling to the wayside due to finances on everyone’s part. Traditionally, the bride’s side pays for the wedding and the grooms side pays for the honeymoon but more and more couples are either joining expenses and even more couples are funding their entire wedding and honeymoon. If one side of the new soon to be wedded couples’ parents is more strapped for funds, it is hard to ask for something they do not have to give. This is where it pays off for couples to have longer engagements in order to help off set some of the expenses by starting a wedding savings fund. However, if both families are financially capable, leaving you able to stick with tradition, then the bride’s side picks up the flower expense.

If you are newly engaged, it is smart to begin planning what type of flowers you wish to have at your wedding regardless of who is footing the bill. By doing so you have a good estimate on what you will need financially for the wedding flowers and can work it to fit whatever budget.

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Change your Luck with St. Patrick’s Day Flowers

Admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:27:15 +0000

If your luck hasn’t been going so great this year so far, change it up this St. Patrick’s Day. When you send a St. Patrick’s Day flower arrangement you will receive so much back. You may not find that pot of gold, but what you will find is the person you sent the beautiful St. Patrick’s Day flower arrangement to has a smile on their face reaching ear to ear. What more could one wish for then to spread joy to a friend or loved one?

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Use St. Patrick’s Day as your Marriage Proposal Date

Admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:10:32 +0000

Unique holidays make perfect opportunities to make life-changing moves in your life such as proposing marriage to the one you love. For one thing, it will be an easy day to remember, not that the date should be easily forgotten, but just in case. Secondly, St. Patrick’s Day has the legend of the leprechauns. Now the legend of the leprechauns is that they are mischievous little people that like to hide objects or leave secret items around. This makes for the perfect opportunity for you to build on the romance that comes with a marriage proposal. You can send flowers to the one you love prior to the big date of proposal under the guise of St. Patrick’s Day. With each gift of flowers, you have delivered; you can leave clues in the card you have sent with the flower arrangement.

Imagine the love of your life receiving flowers throughout the early days of March until the grand finale on St. Patrick’s Day with secret messages of your upcoming intentions. Not only will St. Patrick’s Day be the most romantic day ever to you and your girl, but also it will not ever be forgotten. And you can bet that all the women in your loved ones life will be green with envy of your girl every time St. Patrick’s Day rolls along.

Here are some flower suggestion to start your journey for the most romantic St. Patrick’s marriage proposal ever.

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Bring Cheer to Someone this St. Patrick’s Day

Admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:41:35 +0000

You can liven up anyone’s St. Patrick’s Day this year with a gift of St. Patrick’s Day flowers! When you think of St. Patrick’s Day the first thing that comes to mind for many is the color green. The color green alone can be so healing. It can relax and bring a sense of calmness to one. In today’s hectic life, everyone could use a bit of relaxation and a sense of calmness brought to his or her space. The natural beauty of plants and flowers is a great way to bring that sense of cheer by relaxing ones life. And St. Patrick’s Day is a great excuse to do so with the gift of St. Patrick’s Day flower arrangements or plant.

Consider gifting arrangements of natural greens, such as lime green cymbidium orchids, green goddess calla lilies, green anthuriums, green dendrobium orchids, green carnations and green hydrangea. With the exception of the hydrangea, these flowers are all hearty and, with fresh water, should last about two weeks. Consider blending some color into the arrangement to add some elegance and flair. Here are some great suggestions to get you started in living up someone’s St. Patrick’s Day and month of March this year.

Smiling Spring Basket

Sunburst Bouquet

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Traditional European Garden Basket

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Featured Friday Flower ~ Blue Horizons

Admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:03:48 +0000

Blue Horizons

I have to admit, the Blue Horizon flower arrangement is one of my favorites. I love how the colors pop out and demand attention. It is a very smart arrangement and screams out class! But, that is just my opinion, but the reason I picked it for the Featured Friday Flower blog.

Here is the florist description of the Blue Horizon flower arrangement beauty!

Description:
As open and bright as a winter’s sky, this exquisite bouquet of white and blue blossoms such as Asiatic lilies, spray roses, and iris make for a stunning birthday gift, superb Hanukah present, congratulation present, or any reason you can come up with for sending flowers. The Blue Horizon is definitely an eye-catching selection.

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