Roses are a traditional symbol for love and beauty all over the world. They have universal appeal and meaning and are considered to bring balance and joy to the receiver. As one of the oldest flowers, the rose can be found in fossil remains that date back over 35 million years ago. As trading across countries opened up, cross pollination of rose species lead to unique hybrids and mixes and we have over 100 species of fresh roses today.
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On Tuesday, May 24, 2010, Big Apple Florist participated in the Cookin’ Up A Cure, a gourmet food and wine tasting and auction benefiting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The event was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in the magnificent Frederick P. Rose Hall. Participating restaurants included Bar Boulud, David Burke Townhouse, and Mercadito.
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“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”
- Mark Twain
We all make mistakes and sometimes we forget things or do things that hurt those closest to us. There are many types of situations that call for “I’m Sorry Flowers”. There is the “I forgot that special occasion” (a birthday or anniversary) the “I missed that important event” (a wedding or graduation) and the “I made a blunder” (said or did something formidable). Often times, just saying your sorry is not enough, and finding the right words can be a challenge. When you send apology flowers, no matter what the circumstances, you are providing a means to begin the forgiveness process. The beauty, fragrance, energy, and allure of flowers have a calming effect that cannot be matched. We can help you find the perfect I’m sorry flowers for any circumstance.
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I wanted to dedicate this blog post to new trends in floral arrangements: single flower arrangements and single color flower arrangements. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between the two!
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Flowers are often popular subject matter in fine art. The complexity and beauty of flowers make them a technical challenge to paint for even the most skilled artist. Flowers accompany important life events and are cross cultural. They symbolize nature, the figure, and most often carry with them emotional expression of every kind. The variety of shapes, color, hue, and meaning associated with flowers provide a subject matter that is timeless and engaging. The most famous flower paintings embody all of these things. Most notably, flower art paintings range from realistic depictions to a mere impression of the flower all the way to pure abstraction, according any artist the ability to make them unique to their style. It is some of the most famous flower paintings that we often take for granted.
Georgie O'Keefe, Calla Lillies, 1923
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With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, it is time to let her know how much you appreciate her and love her by sending her a beautiful special Mother’s Day gift; a bouquet of fresh seasonal flowers! Depending on her personal taste and what color scheme goes best with her favorite room in her home or office, Big Apple Florist has a variety of Mother’s Day gift flowers in a wide range of colors that can cater to every personal preference.
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As Mother’s Day quickly approaches, all too often one gets stuck on ideas for what to get that special Mom that has done so much for us, or what gift to give the loving Wife who wears so many hats. Many will opt to take on the crowds at their favorite restaurant to take their Mom or Wife to brunch or dinner. Instead of a Mother’s Day gift idea that leaves you feeling rushed and missing the enjoyment of the day, plan for an at-home meal. Adding flowers or flowering plants to the occasion can offer a guaranteed to please solution for Mother’s day gift ideas that let a Mom kick back and relax.
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