February 23rd, 2010 by Bri
National Friendship Month and Friendship Flowers
“The only rose without a thorn is friendship.” - Anonymous
What better time of year to celebrate friendship then during National Friendship Month in February. Friends provide a support system that is so important in our daily lives. Friends are there, to lend a helping hand when things get rough or to call when you want to liven things up. Friends can provide us with an appreciation for ourselves, knowledge about our world, respect, and the motivation to live life to the fullest. The gift of friendship flowers can be a sublime way to show someone how much they mean to you and the importance place they have in your heart. Use this National Friendship Month as a time to reflect on the friendships that are important in your life.
Spend Time with Friends
“A friend is one who walks in when others walk out” -Walter Winchell
We have many different friends throughout our lives, some we learned how to walk with, some we learned how to kiss with, and some that have only been in our lives for a short time. No matter what types of friends you have today, these relationships are relationships that are formed in trust and loyalty and can become bonds that are impossible to break. National Friendship Month is the ideal time to tell your present day friends that you are there for them because they have been there for you.
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February 12th, 2010 by Bri
Find the Perfect Flower Bouquet Arrangement for Your Type of Love
As the cool crisp winter air tickles noses, hearts are warmed this Valentine’s Day in a celebration of love and affection for one another. There are many different types of love such as romantic love, puppy love, or unconditional love. What type of love do you have in your relationship? Knowing what type of love you possess, can determine the types of flowers that are perfect for expressing that love. Below are some examples of well-known love stories from movies and the flowers which can best symbolize that particular type of love. Be it love for a partner, a family member, a coworker or a best friend, the perfect flower bouquet is waiting for you.
The Princess Bride: Westley was a mere stable boy, but Princess Buttercup saw that his heart was warm and their love soon fostered caring and devotion towards one another. When they were driven apart by the selfish and arrogant Prince Humperdinck, true love is what brings Westley back to life to rescue Buttercup and live happily ever after. True love stories like these call for a traditional flower bouquet of dramatic, deep red roses. The beauty and aroma of these classic flowers will leave your loved one saying. “as you wish”.
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February 1st, 2010 by Bri
Show Your Love With Flowers for Valentine’s Day
The Valentine’s Day flowers tradition comes at a time when the weather is cold, but love and warmth are in the air. That thing we call “love” has been the central part of so many stories and yet continues to be a mystery for so many of us. But consider this… “love” is also an action. So let’s start loving! One sure bet is to show love with Valentine’s day flowers.
Valentine’s day flowers may be for a new love that has entered our lives and gives us those familiar butterflies making us feel lighter than air. For others, it is someone that we’ve known for years and we want to show them our gratitude with flowers for Valentine’s day that we know will bring a smile to their faces. Oftentimes, there is a person that has no idea of how much he or she is loved. This is one of our favorite recipients for a Valentine’s day flower delivery!
History of Valentine’s Day Flowers, Love Letters & Cupid
Some of us may not know that the tradition of Valentine ’s Day flowers and love letters actually has a profound history. Valentine was a priest from Rome who secretly performed marriages during a time when Claudius II actually outlawed this practice, seeing it as a distraction for young men serving in the military. When this was discovered, Valentine was put in prison, during which time legend has it, he fell in love with the jailor’s daughter. He wrote her a letter that ended with “From your Valentine” to his love before being beheaded on February 14. Later this day was declared St. Valentine’s Day. Another legend tells of her son, Cupid, the Roman god of love. [Read more →]
December 30th, 2009 by Abu
Ideas for Your New Year Flower Decorations
With our 2000s behind us (already??), it is time to deliver your New Year flowers to your loved ones, grace your New Year bash with their presence, or just decorate your home with a flowery form of winter cheer. But what kind of flowers qualify as those appropriate for the New Year?
Well, that is something of a loaded question which we will nonetheless do our best to answer. The good news is that you have plenty of options; the better news is that we are more than willing to be the ones who provide them for you.
Some Flowers for New Year’s Eve and Day
You can admit that, before you thought about New Year flowers, you took care of all of your other party arrangements: food, spirits, number of guests, choice of venue, etc. Hey, it’s the New Year, right? Now that you’re looking for that extra edge to your extravaganza, we can have your complete attention.
Maintaining the winter theme during the New Year’s celebration is a surefire way to [Read more →]
December 21st, 2009 by Bri
Interesting Tidbits For When You Buy Christmas Flowers Online
Your present enjoyments of Christmas flowers, along with everything else that comes with the holiday season, will not be diminished by a little bit of a historical excursion-trust us! 
When you learn a bit about why something is the way it is, or where it came from, more often than not that thing becomes even more interesting and wonderful. The same goes for all the fine Christmas flowers you see decorating many of your fellow New Yorkers’ living rooms and offices: they will all have a more enriched meaning for you after you finish reading this. And do not worry; it will not be long before you can return to your Christmas shopping.
A Look at Some Common Christmas Flowers
Let’s see what we have for our lineup of Christmas flowers, shall we? The next time you buy Christmas flowers online or hear about, any of these, you should be confident enough to impress others with the knowledge you gleaned from the following.
Poinsettias - These visual wonders have the appropriate aliases of Christmas Flower and Christmas Star. Named after the US’s first Mexican Ambassador (Joel Poinsett), their relationship to Christmas came about through a Mexican legend about a young boy who [Read more →]
December 18th, 2009 by Abu
Kwanzaa Decorations & Flowers, As Well As an Overview
Kwanzaa, by comparison to the other holidays celebrated around this time, is extremely young. It began with Dr. Maulana Karenga-a professor of Africana Studies at California State University-in 1966, and has been seen more as [Read more →]
December 14th, 2009 by Abu
Christmas Gift Baskets with a Reason, Tis’ the Season!
Your ideas for Christmas gift baskets should never be the type that are easily forgotten-that is, making your end product look more like a standard gift rather than something thoughtfully 
crafted. This doesn’t mean you need to break the bank or become lost in indecision when putting together your potential masterpiece of a gift basket, but you should take a moment to think about how you can make it truly your own. As a matter of fact, you might be better off treating any notions of your gift baskets for Christmas as creative projects rather than just another item you pull off the shelf (surely you already have enough of those; now it’s time to get creative!).
Some Christmas Gift Basket Ideas to Get You Going
Any creative undertaking needs its inspirational surge, and your gift baskets for Christmas are no exception. You may be wondering about what commonly goes in them and what doesn’t, and this is perfectly fine; it is the reason why we’re going to give you some pointers that [Read more →]
December 11th, 2009 by Bri
Hanukkah Decorations if You’re Running Out of Ideas
Hanukkah flowers are a wonderful way to usher in the eight days of Hanukkah this year, which begins at sundown this Friday. If you’re like many of us, you’re most likely scrambling to get Hanukkah decorations completed and perhaps you are running out of ideas. Flowers add a beautifully fresh look to your home and your Hanukkah décor. Here are some thoughts for Hanukkah flowers and decorations…
Hanukkah Flower Arrangements in Blue & White
When creating Hanukkah flower arrangements, we often make use of the colors blue and white. The vibrant hues of blue irises in contrast with white lilies make for a beautiful bouquet. White roses with splashes of a dark blue flower such as anemones may also add a bold look to your Hanukkah decoration or table centerpiece. Or consider the beautiful combination of all white roses with a few blue ornaments; this is a fun and festive way to wish someone a happy Hanukkah. These colors also create a beautiful wintery look.
Hanukkah Flowers & Gift Ideas
Seeing as there are eight nights when gifts are exchanged, perhaps one of these nights you may like to present a stunning Hanukkah flower arrangement. If it’s near the start of Hanukkah, you may [Read more →]
November 11th, 2009 by Abu
Inspiration for Thanksgiving Flowers and Celebrating Thanksgiving
When you think Thanksgiving flowers, think Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade - fun, colorful and super creative! The fall season is a time of vibrant colors and crisp weather when we begin to feel this year’s holiday season is upon us. And just like the name implies, Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving flowers are about being grateful and celebrating!
Let’s take a look at the history how New Yorkers celebrate on Thanksgiving Day.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade History
The first Macy’s Day parade was in 1924. Employees and entertainers marched from Harlem to the Macy’s store on 34th Street. Since many of these marchers were immigrants, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade reminded them of festivals in Europe, only now they were celebrating new American traditions. Live animals from Central Park Zoo were [Read more →]
October 27th, 2009 by Abu
This Holiday Season’s Flowers
Holiday flowers convey that warm nostalgic feeling of the holiday season. Flowers have the unique ability to bring us back to a moment or a time or create a new memory that stays with us for years to come. If you close your eyes, perhaps you’ll recall a time when you felt toasty by the fireplace or happy by your loved one. Holiday season flowers conjure up such emotions and that’s why they make the perfect holiday gift whether for someone you’ve just met or for someone who you feel like you’ve known your whole life.
Holiday Flowers Ideas for Different People in Your Life
The versatility of holiday flowers makes them an ideal gift for family, coworkers or the sweet person at the grocery store. Here are some suggestions for this holiday season’s flowers for that special person in your life.
Holiday Flowers for Parents or In-laws
When considering holiday season flowers for your parents or in-laws, you may go one of two ways. On the one hand, you may want to [Read more →]
