Year: 2009

Happy New Year, now is the time for new beginnings and new opportunities. What surprises and delights will the new year bring? Make this the year you resolve to fill your life with flowers. Nothing brightens the day and lifts your spirits like a fresh bloom – or two or three or… Stop! Let’s not […]

In my world, the first weekend of December is dedicated to decorating the Christmas tree. Starting first thing in the morning with a strong cup of coffee to go, it’s off to the Christmas tree farm. The hunt for the perfect Christmas tree begins. Noble or grand fir, Douglas or pine… they are all so […]

Amaryllis and Paperwhites, Poinsettias and the Christmas Cactus. There are so many wonderful flowering plants to choose from for your holiday décor. One of my favorite is the fragrant Paperwhite Narcissus. The delicate, star shaped blossoms are fabulously long lasting. Gather a few cut stems in a vase and fill the room with Mother Nature’s […]

In 1999, we launched Flora2000 to bring you elegant and innovatively designed floral arrangements. The past decade has witnessed many changes; sensibilities have become keener, ideals more exacting and outlooks more sophisticated. Our all-new redesigned Flora2000 website is a testament to all of these. Flora2000’s stylish new incarnation also features an array of brand new […]

As you decorate your home for the holidays, don’t forget a fragrant evergreen wreath. Adorned with pine cones, shiny balls and luxurious ribbons, the wreath can coordinate with any home décor. Traditional, contemporary, eclectic, natural and covered with glitter, nothing conveys the essence of the season like a fresh evergreen wreath. This simple fresh greeting […]

Crystal lights twinkle in the trees. New fallen snow sparkles and glistens in the sun. Rhinestones and sequins, shiny gold balls, glitter, tinsel and bling galore; I love to brighten my winter arrangements with holiday trimmings. A dusting of glitter on the roses and carnations, an icing of gold, silver or copper on the pine […]

This time of year each and every day is full of visits, parties, dinner invitations and impromptu get-togethers. Whew! You have to be prepared for anything and everything. Start by stocking the pantry with cookies, crackers, tea and a few favorite bottles of wine. Make sure you have a selection of cheese, nuts and dried […]

Every year I create beautiful candle centerpiece for the table. And, every year there is so much food that the centerpiece gets banished from the table. Why, oh why? Because it is tradition! Besides that, the food is on the table for just a few hours. Soon, the table is cleared and the centerpiece is […]

Little touches can make the home a cozy oasis in the winter months. For maximum impact, start with a welcoming burst of color greeting arriving guests at your home. A vivid wreath of rose hips says “welcome”. A coordinating basket says “stay awhile”. Add the scent of spiced tea and your home will announce, “I […]

Decorating the tree, choosing the biggest poinsettia, baking cookies, wrapping the gifts and of course, singing Christmas carols from morning to night. Oh, how I love the traditions of the holiday season. I remember my grandfather used to buy the perfect red poinsettia for my grandmother. My own father continued the annual living gift for […]