Birthday Flowers by Month

There are many creative ways to say, “Happy Birthday”.  One way is to give the gift of flowers…but showing your dedication by taking the time to research the recipient’s birth month will take your gift to the next level. Below is a brief glimpse of birthday flowers by month. Have fun with it and show that special someone just how much you care:

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Cascading Flowers: Soft, Romantic and Always in Style

Cascading Flowers: It’s all in the Technique

One of the hottest trends this year is cascading…also known as draping, flower arrangements. The effect is the perfect combination of whimsy and a kind of reclining elegance that can be quite dramatic. The trick to achieving this striking look is to select just the right type of blooms to bring a sense of gentle motion to the overall result.

One of the best examples I’ve seen for draping flowers is done with calla lilies. With their natural teardrop shape, they’re an excellent choice for a cascade effect. Simply ensure that all the blooms are consistent (with the point facing downward) and decrease the number of blooms as you work your way down the arrangement so that the tip contains one final perfect bloom, for a dramatic point at the bottom.  The effect is stunning and is reminiscent of the shape of a lovely heart…perfect for a wedding floral bouquet, or as an end arrangement in a pew.

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Flower Trends 2011

With another year before us, you may be wondering what the hottest floral trends will be for 2011. Maybe you have a wedding in your future, or maybe you are a lover of flowers and like to keep your arrangements cutting-edge. Regardless, the trendy flowers for 2011 will feature colors of hot pink, carrot orange and lime green…colors of the tropics, for that festive exciting look.  You can almost feel the tropical breezes and hear the gentle waves of the surf as you’ll gaze at the joyful combination of color and texture in this year’s new floral trends.

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The Best Winter Flowers Get the Best Accents

The Best Winter Flowers Get the Best Accents

My favorite part about winter flowers are the additional decorative items our designers use to enhance the winter floral arrangements.  Silver and gold vases, pinecones, birch, branches, berries, ornaments, ribbons, and other sparkly items make any arrangement feel as if it is the Holiday/Winter spirit!

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