December 21st, 2011 by Georgeann 
Photo by somethingmarissa, Flickr
Hanukkah, known as the “Festival of Light,” begins this week. Each night during Hanukkah, the menorah is lit to celebrate the re-dedication of the Great Temple of Jerusalem after the successful Maccabee Revolt, and the miracle that occurred when the priests lit the menorah for eight days with only a single day’s supply of oil. Hanukkah is a perfect opportunity to celebrate victory, tradition and faith.
Here at Big Apple Florist, we’ve been brainstorming to create fun, festive Hanukkah decorations to accent your celebration. Here are some tips for highlighting your table using Hanukkah flowers this holiday season: [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 →]
